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I think you are right were you need for fiber. Are your reaching the goals for your carbs, proteins and fats for the day 1300 might be low if you are working out each day.

I also agree. Unless you are hitting the gym with the heavy weights you won't have any issues with the protein having an impact. The only thing you will want to watch is the fats that can come with the protein. if you fats are where they need to be then you are fine.

Hi, what foods are you eating during the day. Increases in sugar can create spikes causing rapid hunger. Or very low carb diets can also make your body crave sugar foods. I normally don't have an issue with feeling hungry. I have 1 serving of fruit a day in the morning, about 2 servings of whole grains up till lunch and…

sorry didn't mean to put cheat meal... meant meal plan

hi, I like the beginning of your cheat meal. Your breakfast is one I used to do; protein and oatmeal, really starts the day off right. One thing I noticed that I try and not do is eat heave carbs (anything other than green veggies) after 3 or 4pm. Carbs are the instant energy our body needs. After a certain point our body…

The body will soon adapt to whatever meal plan and exercise that you do. It is good to continue to change depending on what goals you are trying to accomplish. In the beginning I did 6 days on 1 day off. Then gradually I moved to 7 days on with 1 cheat meal. From there I moved to 13 days on 1 day off and then 14 days 1…

hi, I took a quick look at your diary for today and noticed your lunch wasn't so large. It probably has a lot to do with your schedule. I usually try to make the middle of the day the largest meals. Mainly because we can use the energy and burn off the energy throughout the day. Protein powders are way you can increase the…

Fiber does help clean out the system. I have a friend that had this problem as well and what she realized was she was using all of the energy from her food. How much food are you consuming each day.

At a certain point your body will begin to hold on to whatever it can. You might feel fine or not hungry however your body may now start burning muscle and taking energy from other parts of your body. If you are at BMR of 1786 and you are on your fight all day I would say you need to eat at least this amount if not more in…

hi, Sounds like you did a great job! Congratulations especially after having four kids. It is possible to go further. Motivation comes from autonomy and mastery. Creating the lifestyle that is yours and having the knowledge to implement it. When you have that you can carry your diet into the weekends and increase your…

You probably should remove all processed foods where sodium is used often. Have a plant based diet. Doesnt mean you have to go vegan but you want to have fresh natural foods removing the saturated fats you get in animal proteins. Also Almonds Spinach bananas are high in potassium. I would also look into monounsaturated…

hi, I think you might not be eating to much. What does your meal plan look like.

I have a HRM and love it. I do use it to adapt my meal plan for the day. It helps determine how much more calories i need more accurately. I don't have the step tracker so not sure about that.

It could be unhealthy depending on your diet and exercise. Anytime you are trying to drop weight swiftly i recommend only doing the program for 6 weeks top. Your body will begin to get exhausted and without constant care of a physician if could be risky. Do an aggressive plan for six weeks and take a break in between.

hi, Well I never had a baby becomes I'm male; however I have had trouble losing weight. Belly fat is usually the last thing to go. Most people store all their fat there. Commonly the way you decrease this fat is by having an overall low body fat percentage. My suggestion is keeping moving forward like you are. In the…

Hi, You are going to want the balance diet. Somewhere around 40%protein/35%carb/25%fat - and try to have all your fats - monounsaturated and some poly - Monounsaturated fats are healthier, they have less hydrogen then the poly's which are also good for you. examples of mono - avocados, almonds, olive oil.. Also include…

that's some great info by justsomerandomgirl. I would up my protein as well; adding good fats (almonds, flaxseed oil, avocado, olive oil) and also Fiber. Fiber is a carb however your body doesn't digest fiber it just passes through. However when passing through fiber soaks up other cells, such as fats. Fiber helps when…

Hi Emily, I can probably help you out a bit. I really like to know what a daily meal consumption is. Diet is most important; along with that is what you eat and when. You need a balance between your carbs (fruits, veggies, and grains) along with the fats and proteins you eat each day. Also your workouts and the amount of…

hi, I kind of made my own meal plan based of a few diets and my own research and knowledge. I lost 60lbs over 2 years and maintained the weight loss. I slowly changed my diet over the time. I now am not on a diet I just eat healthy 90% of the time now. What I do I eat 6 times a day - for me I see it as a fire and fuel - as…

protein powder do give the body direct protein. Increasing muscle however comes from protein as well as heavy weightlifting. You need both along with the right diet. Muscle burns fat and muscle needs protein. If you take regulate your protein to the amount of lean muscle mass you have you won't gain muscle you will tone…

sorry hit enter First tip - keep a log to measure progress - then when it gets easier add more reps or weight. Without the log it is hard to remember what we did before or how we felt that day Make sure you are resting. Recovery of the muscles is as important as working them out. You are also burning calories when the…

I have few suggestions and I took a quick look at your food log. Strength conditioning is great.

hi, When i hit a plateau i always think of the quote "what got you here, won't get you there". Look at your current program and meal plan. What changes can you make to it. Our bodies are great adapters. If we don't change what we are doing our body will learn that and adapt quickly. I also hit a plateau at 20 lbs and had…

I will stay natural. Eat tons of veggies, fruits, and whole grains. They have so many vitamins and minerals that will help you lose weight, and have the healthy body you need. Do at least 5 servings a day of the fruits and veggies. 1 serving of Kale has more than your serving need in Vitamin K, A, C. Fruits like avocado…

How many calories are you eating in a day and how much do you weight (if you don't mind me asking).

I'm sure you are burning a good amount of calories. Those videos are length and you are working out muscle. You will still burn calories from that workout into tomorrow.

hi, Make sure you are also eating the right foods. Calorie deficit does help but just as important is the foods you intake. Are you eating enough fruits, veggies, and whole grains. Also along with that is did you consume a good amount of protein. Many times people think if they take protein they will gain a lot of muscle.…

A few different things can happen. Your body does burn calories in a process. Carbs then Protein then Fat. If it does the calories and doesn't have them it will go normally to muscles first. If you need to you can eat protein powder or high fiber foods for the extra calories. Protein will help you as you are aware. Fiber…

hi, The weight will come eventually as you said. For the time being adjust your short-term goals. There is nothing wrong with that. Set a new goals for inches or even more the amount of days you sticking to your diet and workouts. These are the steps that lead to your ultimate goal and are satisfying as well.

hi, It is hard to say what the difference is. It is probably not the change in the calories , but what you eat, when you eat, and your activity for the day. Foods with good fats and protein regulate your appetite. If you are not eating enough of these foods your insulin levels might be raising and lowering throughout the…