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  • Probably easiest to read Jim Stoppani's free info on weight loss on bodybuilding.com and how to get Abs "Shortcut to Shred". He will give you advice that is v similar to your bf, but will also cover your Fat and Carb Macro reqs. Alternative is to buy Will Brink's eBook "Fat Loss Revealed", that not only covers this stuff…
    in Protein Argument? Comment by DerROK May 2015
  • Plz change the title from "Weight Watchers Rocks" to "anybody else doing it?". Very misleading....... So, rather that respond to the title (which is a NO btw), the answer to your real question is also NO because Weight Watchers do NOT Rock. Fox News did rate them tho as one of the few commercial diets that does help you…
    in Weight Watchers Rocks! :) Comment by DerROK April 2015
  • I show clients asking the same question the Athlean-xx(TM) 'body fat range' images (there is one for men and one for women) and ask them what they would ideally like to look like (btw you can google them): regardless if they don't have an idea what they have as their 'target weight' and even if they think they know what…
    in How did YOU determine your Goal Weight Comment by DerROK April 2014
  • Prob style you wrote your message in. As you mentioned many details, but nothing about ensuring you consumed 180g Protein (or 148g Protein if using the 1.8 per kg rather than the Ameican 1g per lb calculation) in your 1500 calories or about trying carb cycling and always ensuring you kept your healthy fat intakes up high…
    in i am about to give up Comment by DerROK April 2014
  • You dropped your calories to 1500...... I wonder why? Your nutrition requirements of Protein, Carbs and Fat are very important and that will determine your body composition working out as hard as you say you are. I would recommend reading Will Brink's "Body Building Revealed" or "Fat Loss Revealed" to understand the…
    in i am about to give up Comment by DerROK April 2014
  • A good whey protein isolate with a half banana or half cup blue berries would be an excellent post work out drink for INSANITY. Studies also seem to indicate that the post workout drink taken c60 minutes after is optimum for any intense activity.
    in Hi, newbie with fitness questions Comment by DerROK April 2014
  • Biggest thing I had to change to lose weight was my nutrition. However, I love exercising so started an INSANITY program. Coz I had got so over weight, I found after 4 weeks my knees where in agony. That's when a Personal Trainer introduced me to Kettlebells (strongly recommend good coaching in form to use them). Love them…
    in Hi, newbie with fitness questions Comment by DerROK April 2014
  • Some of the polar heart rate bands have to be sent back for battery replacements at a service cost or on youtube you can find DIY videos to do it yourself (but as you cutting into the band it won't be as good as new imho). Some polar hear rate bands are designed to have batteries that can be easily replaced. So, guess it…
    in Heart Rate Monitor Comment by DerROK April 2014
  • Welcome to myfitnesspal :) Walking is an excellent way to start exercising due to it's low impact nature and you will burn off calories doing it. However, it is a slow way to do it and you still need to ensure you are follow a good nutrition strategy and the walking burnt calories are not just being eaten back. Over time…
    in I'm losing my modivation Comment by DerROK April 2014
  • I use a polar heart rate band only and chose to get a bluetooth one so that I can use it with my iPhone 5 in my shorts pocket and track the workouts in the iPhone app Endomondo, as well as use it with fitness club equipment as most cardio machines are computable with polar heart rate bands (whether or not bluetooth…
    in Heart Rate Monitor Comment by DerROK April 2014
  • Aitkens done sensibly, South Beach Diet and Dukan Diet all fit that bill: though personally I like to start my day with a bowl of porridge made with skimmed milk and a couple of boiled eggs ^^ (I go protein and leafy greens which contain some carbs after that, but if I feel lethargic and every Sunday I have an additional…
    in Any Low carb meal plans? Comment by DerROK April 2014
  • New to this site and think the calorie burns are way exaggerated and are based on your self percieved effort. Followed the tips I saw a few days ago suggesting use a HRM Jumped on an Exercise Bike pushed hard 130HR with 155/160 HR spikes when I stood and sprinted. Self Percieved Exercise Bike vigerous from tool allows me…
    in Eating back exercise cals (quite a large sum) Comment by DerROK April 2013
  • Just thought I would add, used a Polar HRM on my Keiser exercise bike last night. HR between 130 and 150 for 30 mins (some standing sprints thrown in). Keiser computer combined with Polar HRM awarded me 238 calories. Stationary bike, very vigorous effort (bicycling, cycling, biking) in the tool would award me 644 calories.…
    in What's the magic combo,hoe do you break a plateau? Comment by DerROK April 2013
  • Gratz on the loss to-date ;) Have you adjusted your Nutrition now you have lost weight? Nutrition is a very big topic with many research articles, myths etc.... Personally, I stick with a simple philosophy To get a lean body, I need protein. 2g per kg weight To fuel me to a lean body, I need quality carbohydrates. Carbs…
    in What's the magic combo,hoe do you break a plateau? Comment by DerROK April 2013
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