tx_angel77 Member

Thanks everyone for your comments. I appreciate the information and I think I have a plan moving forward. ;)

I'm lifting 4 days resting 2. Fasting every day for a while. My overall goal is to lose fat and build lean muscle at the same time. I know fasting for an extended period of time may be throwing a wrench in it but I was hoping to continue toward my goals while fasting.

Yes and I know you are probably going to tell me that is not enough. I have no issues raising my caloric intake to meet the needs of my lifting program. I am doing this for spiritual reasons not to lose weight. With that being said, I'm just trying to find a good balance so that I can continue lifting during this time. :)…

Lifting every day is a program. It's a four day lifting and two days rest. How do I determine the number of calories I should be taking in during that one meal?

So If I can get enough cals in one meal then lifting every day won't cause any issues? The one meal a day isn't an option to change at the moment but my exercise load can adjust for a time. How do I find out how many calories I need to maintain my lifting schedule? Thanks

I'm curious about this. I'm wondering now if I should eat more carbs at my meal to restore the glycogen. Does this equate to muscle recovery? Any thoughts?

That's a great idea. Actual I have been doing something similar. I have been able to work out early to mid afternoon and then eat within an hour or so of my workout. Something I'm still feeling out but good idea.

Thanks for the advice everyone. I am new to lifting so this is greatly appreciated!! I figure I won't be able to gain muscle while on this fast but maybe maintain what I have and maybe even lose some fat. I have been taking in about 800-1000 cal on average during my meal time. I have a hard time getting that much in at one…

Did you follow Jillian's diet plan or just exercise?

I'm starting today. Did you or are you following Jillian's diet as well or just doing the exercise?

Tooo funny!! :laugh:

Definitely moving on! Thx

I agree that no man should talk to any woman the way he did me. Even via text it was clear what he was implying.

I did apologize for bringing it up and told him that my hope was the he would tell me what he wanted from me if I let him know that I had another option. I didn't intend for it to come across that way but I understand that it did. I have actually NEVER used this in any other relationship but took the advice of my co-worker…

As an update, ... I actually confronted him on this issue and straight up asked what he wanted. Dating? Friends? It caused a very uncomfortable series of back and forth via text...of course...lol...not so friendly comments from him. I mentioned that another man (a friend) had asked me to dinner but I told him that I wanted…

Thank you for the insight. I appreciate your honesty. You seem like a rare find to say the least. ;)

Thank you!! :)

This..... He tries to kiss me and hold my had and not in a brotherly way if you know what I mean. LOL

Good job! Very inspiring!!!

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Ya'll can add me too. I'm fairly new here as well.

Ya'll can add me too! I'm new and can use support and will offer the same!

I'm with you on this one too. I've never been FZ but, I tend to have a problem with the guy losing interest the instant he know's I'm all in. If he chases me and he catches me, I agree to date him exclusively and then it tends to fall apart. It's as if he finally won the race, now on to the next. If I refuse to date them…

I'm fairly new to MFP, so welcome! Add me if you like as well. I'll do what I can to offer encouragement! Best of luck to you all :)

I have nothing against meat....it just doesn't like me! lol Where do I find Seitan? Is this a health food store item or readily available at local super stores? Thanks

I have the same problem. I am not technically vegetarian by choice but for personal health reasons. I can't eat much meat without getting sick so I eat a lot more fish than I used to but I can only eat so much. I love eggs, but they are high in fat. Peanut butter is usually hard to find in my area without tons of sugar. I…

Congratulations on beginning your journey. I have been on mine for a bit but am still struggling to get a few more pounds off. I am also new to this site and would love to offer you any support I could. Feel free to add me.

Hi Sam, I'm Angela and would love to offer my support. Single mom of two boys. Friend me if you want.

I'm a single mom of two boys 10 & 12. I would love to have the same support you are looking for and offer any as well. Feel free to add me to your friends. tx angel

I'm new to this site but not as new to the single parent role. I've been a single mom of two wonderful sons for almost five years now. I definitely know what it feels like to walk where you are walking and would love to offer a friendship and any encouragement I can. I too need a support system with positive people!! If…