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I kinda hope this is spam. If you come here and this is genuinely your first post then I pity you.
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There are a few options you could try: 1. Fast for part of the day. Just as an example, if you typically don't feel like breakfast but snack a lot through the afternoon and evening, this helps keep your overall calorie intake in check. 2. Have less frequent but larger meals. There is something about feeling full that tends…
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Just make the same dinner for both of you. He has a big portion with bread... you have a smaller one with a side salad. Figure out what you both like and adjust accordingly. If he wants pasts you can have veg noodles instead but use the same sauce. If he wants a big potato or bread or whatever on the side, just don't put…
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I missed posting last week but I'm still plugging away... Name: Ray Challenge Starting Weight: 79.0kg Goal Weight: 70kg ( <75kg within this 12 weeks is the minimum) Today's weight: 75.5kg (no real loss on the scale in the last two weeks, but hit a new low of 75.0 during the week so slowly pushing to new lows...) Today's…
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What are the new flavoured PB's like? I like the Maggie Beer's icecream too - good local SA product :)
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Why the hell would you tell her not to exercise just to see a number move on the scale - that's completely asinine. OP, it takes time. Two weeks is NOTHING! Water retention is the likely cause, not accurately logging your food and eating over your goal is the other. If you are tracking properly and sticking to a moderate…
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Arguing? no. Discussing? Definitely! The fact is that the habits listed may work for a lot of people, no one is disputing that. Many people benefit from eating breakfast and having smaller dinners. It CAN reduce mindless snacking during the day and control portions of potentially carb and fat laden meals at night (or at…
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What's the problem jof? People are surprisingly accurate it reporting their own caloric intake! I'd cite specific studies but there are just too many to support my claim! See... http://scholar.google.com.au/scholar?q=caloric+self+reporting&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart&sa=X&ei=X0giU82FCYf1kQXXl4C4CA&ved=0CCkQgQMwAA…
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Jonnythan, stop trying to get people to think for themselves! You know that never works! Unfortunately the VAST majority of people lack the requisite level of intelligence, knowledge or initiative to do their own non-biased research. If this was not true, there would be no market for the Dr OZ's of the world - but sadly…
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THIS RIGHT HERE! Couldn't have said it better myself.
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The best bet is time and practice. Get used to the feeling of the bar on your back and it will get better. There is nothing wrong with working at a slightly higher rep range with the same weight so you feel more comfortable. The other point is 'tightness'. Make sure you are in the best position and tightly bracing from the…
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A poor teacher blames their students just a a poor tradesman blames their tools. Yes there are always going to be people who fail, but you must also be willing to adjust your methods to get the most out of individuals. Oh and having a rant is ok, but pick your place and audience. This is probably not the best forum for a…
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Most of us have been there at some point - we know we want to/have to make a change but it's all a little overwhelming and the little voice in the back of your head starts saying 'you know you're going to give up, why even start...' and other such crap. While it's true you must find motivation and determination from within…
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The calorie burn estimates can be a little high, so you need to take that into consideration. What I would suggest is eat back the amount of calories you are allowed. Do this for about two weeks and see if your weight changes, if you don't lose any weight then try eating back only half of your exercise calories for a…
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This will come down to: 1. Pesonal preference, and 2. Overall goals If the ride in to work is purely for commuting and just getting a calorie burn and some time in the saddle, then there is absolutely no harm in doing it fasted. You won't get maximum performance but it doesn't really matter. If you can stomach riding on…
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bump to save the page. Have not made the best start to my tally this month (only 208.6km so far), but will aim to get a couple of longer rides in. Target of 500km by the end of March.
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Name: Ray Challenge Starting Weight: 79.0kg Goal Weight: 70kg ( <75kg within this 12 weeks is the minimum) Today's weight: 75.6kg (no real loss on the scale in the last two weeks). But... Today's Measurements: Bicep: 29/35 - no change Chest: 92 (loss of 1 cm) Waist: 76/90 (loss of 5cm on both my waist and the widest part…
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I do think it can work, but the issue is it is not optimal. If a person genuinely hates resistance training then it is probably not the best option for them and they can still probably achieve a good deal of success from that. It is about finding a form of exercise that is enjoyable enough for someone to stick with.…
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In short. Yes. If you have to pick only one thing to reshape your body and lose fat, you are better off going to the gym every second day than you are doing cardio every day. Just eat a couple of hundred less calories each day. You can still do cardio through, as your body adjusts you can do a bit of cardio after lifting…
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Should have just got rid of your husband if that's his attitude.
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I had to stop running due to sore knees... from my IT band... from my hip... thanks to weak gluteus medius muscles. Lots of body weight and band work to start with, focusing on correct activation and and strengthening of those muscles, and I'm back on the road to recovery :). FWIW I'm 34 and also have crunchy knees.…
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There, now no excuses! :laugh:
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OMG I just saw this. Dude you need some education - stat! I lost a whole lot of LBM by cutting like an idiot (under eating and being a cardio bunny) and I HATE IT. Now I bust my butt in the gym to get me back to a place I was. My advice , which I am sure is shared by all the other experienced folks here: START LIFTING…
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OP, to put it bluntly, blaming a busy schedule is BS. If you do not want to workout for any reason then that is your choice, but nothing more or less than that. My week: ~ 55 hours of working (including one night til 12:30am) ~ 8 hours of commuting to and from work Plus I have two kids (6 & 3 yo) that I help care for, I…
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The only (minor) concerns I would have with that would be: 1. the total level of fat seems high - but that will depend on your total body mass, caloric allowance and the breakdown of your macros. Generally speaking though, the guideline is 0.3 - 0.4g of fat per lb of body weight. If larger with a high body fat percentage…
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Their reasoning seems to be 'controlling IGF-1 and insulin levels' through less consumption of protein? What? Eat low protein in middle age, then more protein again as you get older... This is a steaming pile of.... terrific research based reporting! :laugh: I can't help but feel the irony as I read this article eating ham…
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I'm a big fan of chutney or relish on a burger, better option than ketchup and definitely more fancy ;). Tomato chutney, mango chutney etc, depending on the flavour you are going for. Caramelised onion or fried onion is also awesome and a staple on my home made burgers.
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Thread synopsis: OP: oh hai, I'm not losing weight because I eat too much, but I'm sorta honest but in denial about it... MFP: Please be honest, log accurately and try and stick to your caloric goal OP: OMFG you're all so mean - just tell me I'm a special snowflake!! MFP: Please be honest, log accurately and try and stick…
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The truth is these numbers are all estimates. The one calculated here based on your individual details (height weight and activity level) is going to give you a better starting point than the general recommendation for the 'average person'. With that said, pick a calorie level, stick with it for a couple of weeks and see…
