Mystical64 Member

I'm 52 next month. And I'm the fittest I have ever been. So I don't think age is a struggle at all. I think you have find your "why". That is the most important thing. Why are you wanting to get fit? Heath? Activity level? I understand "why I chose to do this over a year ago! And that has never left my mind for one minute.…

That is correct! Are you clothes fitting better???

Why do you need an event to keep you motivated? Isn't your health important enough to keep you motivated and on track?

Be care with the protein bars. They can be very misleading... Quest protein bars are high in protein and low in carbs and sugar.

I do Fuel I use a full scoop on Kickboxing days and 1/2 a scoop on resistant training. That get me going and gives me the extra push to finish the workout. And I burn more calories while using it. And it is named correctly...

Then you aren't eating enough.

All the time! My boss constantly asks me if I can eat this or that. And I have recently started use this response, Why yes I can eat that, however, I choose not too. And if he asks why not, I tell him my lifestyle no longer allows me to put said food into my body. And (knock on wood) he has stopped so far.

You get what you pay for. I get mine at MaxMuscle. It has been compared to all the other protein shakes and it has more protein and less sugar than any of the others. And why do I do one before and after? Your body needs it to recover. And I don't care what anyone says, I have been doing this for over a year and it has…

Just what he said! I have a protein shake before and after.

When I first started I was obese according the charts as well. And that was over a year ago. But now, I'm down to 23% bf. Just keep going and use the scale at the gym as a tool. It's more than likely inaccurate, however if it goes down that's great. You know you are working in the correct direction.

Congrats on the loss! But enjoy your holiday.

I do water and coffee..... Cut soda out over two years ago. If you ask me soda's are pure yuck and aren't healthy for you at all. But that's opinion and preference!

It is mostly your nutrition. I'm dealing with that as well. But cleaning up my foods have really helped me in that area. However, I still do a ton of abs workout. I do crunches, slow situps, planks, side crunches, leg lifts, you name it, I do it.

What she said!!! Also find your "WHY" again. Why you started in the first place. And keep that in your it in your mind's eye, write on your bathroom mirror, repeat it to yourself over and over. At some point, it will be second nature. And keep you from having to "reset" again. It hard when you have to lose the same 10…

Well apparently she hasn't found her why and she will probably be unhappy for a long time. I do it now for myself. I'm 51, a recovering Meth addict of 20 years and I've been clean 8 years tomorrow. I know I have done damage to my body. But I'm in the best shape of my life and its done the healthy way. If I do it for me,…

you need fat in your diet as well. And there is protein in everything but the crackers.

I'm at 1400 and mine are 40% carbs, 30% fat, and 30% protein

Any white cheeses, peanut butter, whole wheat crackers, almonds those are my go to snacks.

Even though its fruit, its still sugar. If I do eat fruit, I eat early in the morning. I have cut my sugar intake way down. I try to keep it around 12 gms. I had someone tell me that the sugar content should not be over half of the number of carbs on any item. And cutting my sugar intake down I have lost 7 pounds in 5…

I feel a lot colder since I've lost weight also. I think its related to the loss of fat that insulated my body. Now I don't have it. Hence, I feel colder....IDK

that's why I didn't post in the beginning.....I don't need negative feedback! But hey to each his own.

https://www.inbodyusa.com. I know I need to eat more. I was doing double work outs and keeping my calories low. Which I know is incorrect. I have a goal of 140 pounds this year. I have already lost 22 pounds since last Jan. I have added the link to the machine we use. Same machine I started with. And I have my progress…

I do have the data and I can back it up.

The post wasn't regarding how its measure. On here there is so many opinions regarding the measuring of muscle mass and body fat. I have been using the same method since starting this journey. So I'm sure the it is the best accuracy for me. I'm not getting into that on this post. Its regarding the importance of eating…

Do you take any kind of pre-work supplement? I do and if I change my schedule and go at 4:30 PM vs 4 AM I can't sleep either.

This is exactly what I was going to say. And with healthier alternatives you will be able to eat more food and feel more satisfied.

I just looked at your diary. At first glance, your carbs and proteins are way over. First question, are you weighing your food? Are you exercising? If you are, and these are accurate; make sure that you are not going over on the carbs or protein by any more than 5 grams each day. I'm sure you will have other posters, but…

I used to have one of those. Now I use a fitbit HR and love it.

What HRM are you using?

I never eat back my exercise calories. And two weeks is a very short time. Give it more time. I agree with one of the posters, you may not be eating enough. How is your clothes fitting? Are you seeing any changes there?