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I use protein (ON Nutrition Gold Standard), but only if I'm short for the day. It's either the last thing in my diary or I preplan to see if I'm going to need it. My protein goal is at 225g, and I can usually hit near that with just food. But I have Detour protein bars or poweder in case I need some extra.

You are not fine. You should increase your caloric intake. I can't tell you what to eat obviously, but definitely more of almost anything would be better than sitting 1000 cal below your goal.

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She speaks the truth. I'm around 225g of protein. I try to preplan my meals as much as possible. If I'm short, I'll drink a shake (the most I'll take though is 48g via shakes). I do not necessarily have the shake after I lift either. Since I practice IF, lift in the mornings and my first meal comes at noon the shake…

^^ Must not have gotten the Ladies ONLY memo ... Oh wait

Just plan your day. If you know you're going to eat sushi (and a lot of it, because I would), I would prelog what I'm eating for the day and see what fits. In my mind there's no such thing as "eating too much" IF it fits into your plan. I can easily put away a couple of rolls and a meal at a Japanese restaurant, I simply…

Love this Naomi. Thanks so much for sharing here and for the encouragement you give me personally. And the fact that you're funny as hell usually makes my day that much better.

@dyamag A small window into my life.

Beer doesn't affect me the way it does for most people :drinker:

If you eat a a deficit you'll lose the weight.

I was beginning to wonder if this was a serious post :noway:

If you're interested in weight training look for a gym with a good selection of free weights.

I wondered this as well. There are other forms of cardio, if you don't like to run, why do it?

^ This. Is there a reason why you just don't walk outside?

There's this handy search feature: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1038937-how-to-add-an-exercise?hl=how+to+add+exercises#posts-15939874

OP I a few of the girls on my FL have used the New Rules of Lifting for Women as a guide for strength gains, other just lift heave and preform 4 main lifts (squats, deadlifts, press and bench) with assistance work. Either way to answer your question, yes there is hope, you will get stronger. There are a ton of resources in…

Michele is correct on this!

^This

No. Ty needs motivation to justify a 2100 cal breakfast.

What do you mean by "slightly different"? A little extra OJ? OJ and grenadine? A lime twist? .1 oz more of vodka? More ice?

Is there a reason why you don't want to do other core exercises?

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I'm got room for 1 more. Any takers?

An open diary might help.

Just try to stay in your routine and make good decisions. Log as often as you can. I personally think it's okay to splurge once in a while.

What is deadlifting?

Eric is wise, I agree. Many of us bust our butts through blood, sweat and tears, fighting for a healthier, fitter, hotter version of us. I don't see anything wrong with being proud of the work that we do (even if it is for our own image). And if it is shallow, I'm right there with you!

But seriously just ignore it and do you.

Mostly @ the garage gym. I still go to the gym for things I don't yet have.

Now that looks delish!