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Yes, you will lose weight but no, you will not lose any bodyfat from it. When you drink lots of water, your body will start flushing out the excess water it doesn't need. Eventually once you stop the continuous intake, your body will still continue this process, effectively dehydrating yourself to a lower body weight. It's…

How so? The same principles are preached in all these forums and the methods are proven down to the science. Please don't perpetuate any stereotypes or negativity in order to prove a point. You wrote alot but you didn't actually give any advice or make any real points. If the OP knew what works for her, she would not be…

I would suggest you rethink your macro ratios to make your diet more liveable. Even bodybuilders cut on a 40% Protein, 40% Carbs, and 20% Fats ratio to single digit bodyfat levels. Even though you are probably not a bodybuilder, I bring them up because they are the most disciplined and dedicated individuals when it comes…

You should start reverse dieting to repair your metabolism. I'd suggest adding 75-100cal to your daily intake every week until you get to a comfortable place where you can maintain your weight. The point of a healthy metabolism is to be able to eat as many calories as possible while maintaining a desired physique.

I felt that mennohenselmans.com article was a bit too over the top. Its trying so hard to debase a general statement that it doesn't even touch on the whole concept or the point of high protein consumption. There's nothing bro science about choosing a diet focused on protein rather than carbohydrates and fat. In fact, the…

Yeah, water weight is usually squishy because it's right underneath/between the skin. Here are some benefits of cardio after weights: http://www.builtlean.com/2011/11/07/cardio-before-or-after-weights/

300-500 calorie surplus a day, and I recommend you cut back on the cardio or atleast do it after your weight training rather than before or even on non-lifting days.

Drink lots of water and prepare yourself mentally to get back on track tomorrow. Just because you binge ate for a day doesn't mean you'll suddenly absorb all the calories from a single cheat day. Don't let it be an excuse to cancel out all your hard work and give up. Sometimes the hormones signal the brain to binge/cheat…

Everyone's advice is valid but the problem is everyone's body reacts differently. The majority of the numbers on this site are meant for normal to obese individuals. You seem like a dedicated and active person, someone I would consider athletic. A perfectly healthy amount of progress for an athletic individual to cut is…

I'm not going to disagree, good fats are great for overall health. But if you are looking for actual physical results, you should consider this slight adjustment to you reach your desired goal. Then go back to a healthy maintenance mode.

It looks like you are already at a 300cal deficit and your Carb and Protein macros are even which is great. I think your Fat macro might be a little too high though, try aiming for 27g a day for your 1200 cal goal. Then you can bump up your Protein and Carbs to 120g to make up the difference. This is known as the 40/40/20…

If you are already following a low carb eating plan you should be incorporating a carb refeed day which you can time with these family pasta meals. They can actually be very beneficial because you need to restore your leptin levels and bring your body out of ketosis once in a while. This serves as a reset to keep you…

Fat burners definitely work but its meant for people with already low body fat percentages (<10%) who have already exhausted their fat burning protocols like calorie deficit, increased calorie output, macro-nutrient ratios, intermittent fasting, etc. The lower percentage body fat gets, the more the body wants to hold on to…

Its a tough sell trying to convince anyone from the Asian continent that rice is bad for them. There have also been some studies that have shown genetic adaptations in the way certain races process carbohydrates like rice, which is consumed as a staple food for generations by billions. I think it comes down to each…

Endurance cardio is great, especially when you get into the zone and endorphins are being released into your body. The problem is the gains you actually see from doing it is pretty much just you getting better at doing cardio rather than fat loss. A commonly referenced example of this is a sprinter's body vs. a marathon…

Makes no difference, its really up to your personal preference.

Have you tried stretching with a foam roller? It has works wonders for many athletes and in some cases can provide instantaneous relief from pain. You can youtube foam roller exercises and most commercial gyms have them on hand.

You should reconsider using wrist weights, they don't make a notable difference in terms of calories expended because it's mostly momentum. They can be detrimental to your joints and ligaments.

Cut down on the endurance cardio and try to incorporate some high intensity interval training like sprinting. Keep eating the same amount of calories but try a cutting macro nutrient ratio of 60% protein, 20% carbs, 20% fat. These subtle variables should help you reach your goals. If they don't work for you, you might want…

Fish oils, they have been documented to have some anti-inflamatory properties plus they have many other health benefits. I'm sure if you went to a supplement store, they have lots of different things they would love to sell to you. Most people will tell you that glutamine, BCAA's, and recovery aids generally work and they…

Glutamine does work but the difference is so minor that its generally not worth the money. You are better off increasing protein intake and having a banana. The potassium, carbs, and protein will help aid in recovery post workout. Getting blood flow circulatinmg into the muscle also does wonders for DOMS. Cardio or even…

I would suggest you start doing exercises to for grip and forearm strength. There's no need for you to be using straps for pull ups unless you are pulling 3 times your bodyweight and your grip is giving out before your lats are exhausted. You'll benefit more from training properly rather than using a band aid solution.…

http://thefitcoach.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/squat_bar_placement.jpg This is why you are leaning more forward, its body mechanics. You can earn a personal trainer certificate at any commercial gym with a 3 hr class, they are often some of the worst perpetuators of fitness myths and bad advice.

No, it generally takes a 500 calories/day surplus over an extended period of time to gain a lb.

Your body has probably tried its best to adapt to surviving on less for so long that even if you increased your intake quickly, it's not going to absorb everything you are inputing right away. Weight loss and gain has a very linear progression so it really takes a lifestyle change to make a difference. This is why people…

Don't set your initial caloric deficit too low, you will see results even eating 100 or 200 cal below your BMR and it won't be any better than an extreme deficit of 500+ cal under. Once your weight loss plateaus, you'll have the option to continue your progress by decreasing your deficit another 1 or 200 cal. You can also…

Try brushing your teeth right after your last meal, it doesn't curb cravings but it definitely makes it alot more annoying to cheat.

Try decreasing your rest intervals so your strength training becomes a cardio workout as well. Hopefully this is motivating for you, its a bit....intense: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YefRIve_8rY

Its either almost all water weight, a bit muscle loss, or they were in much worse shape than you before. No one is going to lose 15lbs of fat in a month. Don't let the scale discourage you, it's very misleading. Gauge your progress with the mirror, measuring tape, and your physical performance.

I think you are a bit confused. The squishiness is basically bloating/water weight which can be from too much sodium in your diet or hormonal changes. What happens is water is pulled from your cells and muscles and concentrated directly beneath the skin taking away definition and giving you the "squishy" look as well as…