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Yes this. If you can do more than 8 reps, the weight is too light. If you cannot do 6, it's too heavy. :)

I never had shakes until AFTER I joined MFP. I now use whey protein to supplement my protein - especially after a work-out with heavy weights. Anyhow - most will be fine, but yes, different brands taste differently so find one you like. I like Biochem Sports (sold on Amazon.com). I buy the natural flavor (but vanilla and…

Awesome progress congrats.... yes, so easy to pack on the lbs and not notice. I have some old pictures too that are less than flattering! Keep up the good work!

Yes, I have noticed this too. I'm much more sensitive to sweet and to salty (after watching sodium so much). I don't know how I didn't notice it before. Before MFP, I NEVER understood when someone would say "this is too sweet" WTH? What are they talking about! Now I get it! A tiny bit of sugar goes a looooong way. And yes,…

When you say your calorie goal, do you mean your macro nutrients? I peeked at your diary and calorie wise you seem to be doing ok, but going over on fat and sugar (and protein - I'll get to that). I would recommend changing your macro settings to 40% carbs, 30% fat and 30% protein - much more protein than you are getting…

First of all, welcome! And congrats on the upcoming wedding. Now my unsolicited advice. I wish there was a magic pill, but there's not. It all boils down to ONE thing. The choices you make. One choice at a time, one day at a time. Each choice will have a consequence and you get to choose what that will be. If you are truly…

I'm going to be unpopular and disagree (sorry) with some of the other posters. Sugar is sugar - yes, sugar that comes in fruit has fiber and nutrients with it and so it doesn't spike your blood sugar way up super fast the way refined sugar does, but your liver still has to process the sugar eventually. And your liver can…

How did you test your BF%? As you lose weight you will lose both fat and muscle (though you can try to prevent muscle loss by strength training with HEAVY weights and eating lots of protein.. Anyway, with the numbers you've given, 30% of 243 is 73 (ish) lbs. Which, hypothetically, if you lost pure fat, then yes you could…

I don't, but for some people, this IS a major work-out. Some people walking to the mailbox gets counted, you have to start somewhere. To each their own. I personally don't break much of a sweat while cleaning so I just count my breathy, sweaty cardio and lifting with HEAVY weights. :)

Possibly, though it takes a LONG time to build even a little bit of muscle and you have to eat lots of protein and lift HEAVY weights to do that. More than likely, your body is at it's set point that it wants to be. Of course there will be some fluctuations with water, weight of your food, and hormone swings, etc... Not…

I am doing New Rules also... I'm about 4 months in. Yes, you can run on your "off" days. I usually run on my elliptical those days, though sometimes I will run outside. Hope you love the book as much as I have - I can't recommend it enough to folks here on the boards. Friend request on it's way. :) Good luck and don't…

Bookmarked in my favorites - thanks! I feel motivated to try running again. Knowledge is power! :)

scoop of vanilla whey protein powder 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1/4 cup strawberries 1/4 cup blueberries 1/2 banana Mmmm mmmmm.... but high in sugar. :(

You are completely normal. I have days where I'm proud of myself and think, "I'm looking good!" Then the NEXT day I'll beat myself up lamenting "why can't I do better, why do I still have fat here, here, and here?" Why? I've worked so hard, etc... It's normal... Just hang in there - take it one day at a time, one choice at…

here you go! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/273536-article-i-read-on-artificial-sweetners-and-soda?page=1#posts-3616773 Edited to add: no more than 10% of your calories from sugar. Your daily calories x 0.10 = a number. This number divided by 4 = your daily grams of sugar allowed. :)

I like to grill mine and top with a little bit of marinara and maybe a tiny bit of shredded mozzerella - serve with whole wheat pasta and steamed broccoli Sort of like a very low cal chicken parmesan - but no parmesan, no breading. But still tasty. You get your protein and your fiber! :)

Protein and Fiber How much? 1 gram of protein per lb of body weight and 26 grams of fiber per day. You won't be hungry. :) And they will help you be lean. BONUS!!!

Well, I'm not in Australia but I think Amazon.com will ship worldwide and I buy this one: http://www.amazon.com/Biochem-Ultimate-protein-Natural-24-6-Ounce/dp/B0015QSU9Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312431701&sr=8-1 If you mix with water - not so great so I'll give you two my favorite recipes also: 1 scoop protein powder with 1…

For me... I keep logging. No matter what. Even the really crappy, 4 digits over in the red days - I log those too. Eventually, I muster up the courage or kick my own rear to get a work-out done. After that, I feel SOOOO much better and it motivates me to do better the next day. Moral of my rambling - keep trying. Never…

Fantastic work!!! Keep it up! :D (I also like how the puppy grew up in the before and after - but that's just the veterinarian in me)

Here's a link for you: Check it out! Someone gave it to me my first week on MFP and it helped me soooo much! http://www.extremely-fit.com/fitness-tips/2011/01/8week-transition-diet/

Overall I see some great choices in there - kudos to you. Now the critique, (but first my disclaimer - this is just what works for me and is only my non-professional opinion, so take it or leave it). I would change your macros to 40% carbohydrates, 30% fat and 30% protein. Ideally, you want to eat about a gram of protein…

make your diary public and will try again. :)

Or you can kill the salmonella by cooking your turkey thoroughly and not worry about it.

At first glance I'm noticing more processed/pre-packaged foods then I like. The following advice is just my personal preferences or what's worked for me so feel free to disregard ANY of it, but here goes: Eat Clean - http://www.extremely-fit.com/fitness-tips/2011/01/8week-transition-diet/ Eat more - for me 1200 calories…

Read me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/173853-an-objective-look-at-eating-exercise-calories

Depends on how clean you eat and what exercises you are doing. But I'd say 9-12 months

Breakfast - go with the oatmeal or some yogurt or fruit and some eggs (protein!!!). Back away from the pastry table. No doughnuts! :) Skip the OJ. Opt for water or maybe a glass of milk. Eating out - Make friends with the salad bar or when you order a salad learn to say any or all of the following: "No cheese, bacon, or…

This website gave me a 6% increase.

A few suggestions: Eat more calories - but make sure they are clean. http://www.extremely-fit.com/fitness-tips/2011/01/8week-transition-diet/ Put down the 5 lb weights and pick up some 12 lb or 20 lb weights instead and read this book:…