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This is what I did... (current weight) x (1 – current body fat %) = current lean body mass (current lean body mass) x (1 + goal body fat %) = goal body weight So for me that's 161 x 0.7 = 112 pounds of lean body mass. And 112 x 1.2 = 135 pounds as a rough goal. It's not perfect, but I found it to be a better guesstimate…
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We are slowly building a home gym which works better for us than going to an official gym. A huge deterrent for me is the actual time commitment needed to get ready for and go to the gym. Even if the building's nearby, it's easily half an hour to pack all your gear, get dressed, and drive/walk/bike there. I find it more…
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Thanks for your input, guys! That cool-down walk is usually at about 3 mph pace. It's pretty casual and doesn't challenge me at all. I have just wondered if it really was 'exercise' at all if it wasn't strenuous in some way. I think I may have been overzealous by logging and eating back that walk every other day.
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The reason i ask is because I really want to nourish my body even while losing weight. I've done the under-eating thing and it really messed with my metabolism. I just don't know where the line between over-indulging and doing it right lies.
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I'm no expert, but I might be able to help :) "[You] struggle to stick to calories..." Try finding things higher in fiber or protein to eat. Vegetables or lean meats will fill you up faster and for longer periods than equal amounts of calories in pasta or sweets, etc. You could also consider exercising as a way to 'earn' a…
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While I usually advocate going for smaller quantities of the real thing (a piece of chocolate, a small slice of cake, etc.), if I'm crunched for calories and really craving sugar I have Haagen Dazs Chocolate Sorbet. So creamy and rich and chocolatey with no fat. You can have a third of the container for 130 calories! A…
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I have failed at hard boiled eggs every dang time until just this weekend when I tried mixing together a few of the "tips" I'd gathered to make this recipe: 1.) Put eggs in a single layer on the bottom of a pan. 2.) Cover eggs in enough cold water to submerge them entirely. 3.) Add a few tablespoons vinegar and a good dash…
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I use http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/. It works through Google Maps, too, but you plot each point and it just connects the dots. It will only tell you how far you've gone, though. You have to calculate your speed yourself: (miles walked)/[(minutes walked)/60] I hope this is what you're looking for!
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I know this probably isn't helpful, but I'm a super-taster (I've been tested) and I can handle vegetables just fine. Super-tasters have trouble with bitter, sour, and spicy for the most part which rules out a lot of citrus, coffee, and certain ethnic foods like curries, etc. Vegetables, however, don't tend to be any of…
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I'm not in college any more, but I just had to say GO ILLINI! Most dorms have mini-gyms in the basement (at least FAR and ISR did) and they've really stepped up the dorm food. The PAR dining hall has a million healthy options now. Beware going to Late Night too often because they don't have too many healthy choices. Keep…
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I think it's all about finding what works for you in particular. I find that I need to save almost half my daily calories for after work/the evening otherwise I'm ravenous. I also agree with the commenter above me that said more protein will likely keep you satiated for longer on less calories. On a side note, would you…
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If anyone's interested, they can feel free to add me. I really enjoy seeing others succeed and knowing I'm not alone in all this.
