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MFP has a category for strength training in their exercise section. Type in "weight training". If you want that fat gone, work on the toning. That will build the muscle, which then requires more calories to maintain, which the body then draws from your fat stores. You're doing well with your weight loss. I've had many…

Performance and VO2 MAX (google it) is exercise specific. Your body saw running as something completely new, which is why you felt faint. However, the body adapts if constantly subjected to it. Keep at it - don't go all out with the running, jog instead or walk it if you have to. Just get the activities of the c25k…

Hi Ashley, How do you feel when you have your 1530 calories each day? Before a meal, are you hungry? If so, how hungry? Between meals, do you feel hungry? How about your water consumption? How many glasses of water per day do you drink? From what you describe, it sounds like your body thinks it's starving. When that…

According to your profile Charli, you've lost 17 pounds already. That's quite an achievement. Don't be discouraged about what has happened. It happens most likely from a feeling of deprivation. If you want to keep losing the weight, you will have to research more about ways to fire up your metabolism. As you will…

To answer your questions, On your weight training days, do the weight training program first and then if you feel you have the energy, do a cardio/circuit session afterwards. It very important to rest between your weight training sessions; the rest will be needed to repair and strength your muscles after each weight…

I (literally) feel your pain. I used these inserts: http://www.heel-that-pain.com/heel_seats.php?gclid=CKmuyfCJ4bYCFYMWMgodRxoAJQ I was skeptical at first but in about 6 months, I had a complete recovery. It gradually decreased and ultimately healed the inflammation. The feel takes a bit getting used to at first but you…

You need to mix up your weight routine with new exercises hitting the muscle groups in different ways. It looks like your muscles have adapted to your current routine.

Please post more photos of yourself if you'd like a full review. I agree with everyone else who answered, your figure looks very good. If you want to break through your plateaus weight training, try other exercises to build the muscle groups. If you want to bench a heavier weight, try some other chest exercises for a few…

I've been drinking oolong tea that someone gave me for Christmas last year. It seems to help with my weight loss. I don't know how though.

My back pain came from weak lower back muscles. A lighter body weight helped but weight training exercises for the back as well as yoga (especially the downward facing dog pose) helped strengthen it. I haven't had back pain in years since.

The moisture from the hot rice is making the nori soft and chewy. As one of the posts says, try toasting it a bit first. alternately, wait for the rice to cool down to room temperature.

I has 3 slices of pizza last night. thankfully, my weight didn't go up but that was playing with fire!

I can tell you that weight training has helped me lose fat. What happens is as the muscle grows, it will require more calories to keep its form and will ultimately draw from the fat stores. When I was a beginner, I was given a head to toe workout similar to this:…

It's your body's starvation prevention mechanism. It's holding onto the 1000 calories you're taking because there is not enough to sustain your body's normal functions. Once the minimum is satisfied, and excess calories are detected, the body will let go once it detects exercise and take some fat cells stored up in your…

"You're eating THAT?!!!!!" Apparently, I would say that often to people in my office in helping them eat healthy. I never noticed until someone brought it up.

It sounds like you're mentally exhausted Vanessa. Ease slowly back into your activities. Give your mind and body a chance to recover from all the positive changes you are putting it through.

Freya, you are essentially where I was 30 years ago. Over that time I've learned a lot so I'd be happy with the rest of us here to help and motivate you. I'm glad you are addressing it now. Ask us anything at any time. Let us know your current plan in terms of weight loss. You mention running and cutting out junk but the…

This is horrible, Amber. A good social support system can help with weight loss but from what you describe the opposite is also true. Look out for yourself and focus on yourself. Never mind these people around you and their comments. They clearly don't understand what you are doing and why. Go it alone if you have to. I…