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  • You are developing, or have already developed, an eating disorder. Seek professional help.
  • See a doctor, please. Not being able to go to the restroom without the use of laxatives is highly problematic. Also, are you eating those 1000 calories back? If not, that is also problematic. Exercise addiction and exercise bulimia are serious issues that need to be addressed with a therapist. I can burn 1000 calories in a…
  • I do it. I eat between 6 PM and 8 PM (which, granted, is a rather extreme form of IF), and I love it. You get used to not eating during the day, and feasting time is absolutely glorious. It feels like cheat day every day. I just finished a double turkey cheeseburger with a whole bag of frozen veg, next is cottage cheese…
  • You can't target fat loss. Doing more arm exercises isn't going to make your body use the fat from your arms, unfortunately. You just have to keep generally losing weight. That said, strength training is great and everyone should do it, so get yourself on a program. Bodybuilding.com is a great resource for finding strength…
  • On a daily basis, moderation is getting most of my calories from nutrient-dense sources, with a small amount of throw-away calories that go into pudding, ice cream, etc. On a weekly basis, it's making sure that most of my days are as described above, but once a week allowing myself to get most of my calories from…
  • I just recently got out of a 3 week plateau. I've lost like 6 pounds the past couple weeks. Enjoy the victory whoosh when it comes, it's a glorious feeling.
  • All these b****es be hangry.
  • It seems that perhaps a safe is in order.
  • Pssst.... ...some girls have girlfriends too.
  • Most raw vegetables, some raw fruits. Dat oral allergy syndrome.
  • Is he aware of how you feel about this? Seems like a problem that could be easily solved by just saying "I'm putting a green sticker on the food that is mine. Please don't eat the food that has a green sticker."
  • I ate 1600-1700 per day while doing Insanity. I'm a 5'5" female, weighed around 155 at the start of the program and around 145 by the end.
  • This works too. I eat all my calories within a 2-4 hour window, and I am stuffed silly every time. Might be something worth looking into if you enjoy huge meals like I do.
  • BMI 24 is nowhere near obesity. WTF. That's 145 pounds for me. Just, no.
  • Enter your weight and goal weight into MFP. Select "lose 0.5 lb per week." Eat food, and log it. Eat enough food to reach your calorie goal, but not enough to go over it. BAM! Weight loss.
  • I don't have diabetes, therefore I am not concerned.
  • I eat high volume, low-calorie foods with my main meal, mostly vegetables. A single serving of protein surrounded by 4 servings of vegetables is a lot of food. A massive green salad topped with a little bit of nuts, cheese, and meat is also a lot of food.
  • My boyfriend is not a healthy eater. His food is separate from my food. I eat my food, and he eats his food. You can't force him to change, but you can change yourself. There's always going to be temptation around every corner, you just have to learn to flex that little muscle called willpower.
  • Well, I'm having Thanksgiving at my grandparents' house this year, and I'm not taking home leftovers to keep me from holiday eating all week. But as far as the actual day goes, IDGAF. I'm eating a plate of stuffing and three pieces of pie. Worst case scenario, I'll be back down to my previous weight the next week.
  • Fluctuations can easily disguise true weight loss. This week I "lost" 3 pounds over two days. I absolutely know that isn't true, because that's impossible considering my intake for those two days. I just let go of some water weight, pooped more than usual, and didn't have much salt.
  • I would get the elliptical. Typically burn far more calories on that than the stationary bike, and it doesn't hurt my butt.
  • I like Optimum Nutrition, but it is kinda pricey. When I can't afford it, I go with Six Star Pro Nutrition powder, which I can find at Kroger. More calories per scoop, but that's just something I have to deal with when I don't have as much money. Just browse what they have at the grocery, compare the nutrition labels and…
  • Focus on the lean meats and veggies, limit your stuffing/dressing and desserts. It's Thanksgiving, don't stress out too much about it. As long as you don't take leftovers home and keep feasting for a week, any weight you gain will come right back off. No big deal.
  • I don't eat breakfast anymore, but some of my favorite breakfasty foods are protein-enhanced cereals (like Kashi or Special K Protein Plus), eggs with ham or turkey sausage/bacon, oatmeal with chocolate protein powder and peanut butter mixed in, and greek yogurt with chocolate protein powder mixed in and topped with…
  • Do you have a backpack and books? Before I got adjustable dumbbells to do squats with, I would just fill up a backpack with heavy books and wear it while doing squats. Simply put, air squats are more cardio and endurance training than anything, much like running. They won't build muscle or help you maintain muscle you have…
  • Bodybuilding.com has a TON of programs for you to check out. I would start there if I were you.
  • Yes, you do. However, be aware that calories burned estimates in the MFP database and on machines at the gym tend to overestimate by a lot. The most accurate way (still not perfect though) is using a heart rate monitor.
  • I like baby carrots, celery, cucumber, and bell pepper slices dipped in hummus or cottage cheese. I find it easier to incorporate veggies with my main meals. I just have a big pile of steamed or roasted veg as a side.
  • Make sure you keep track! First week I did almost everything on my knees and by week 3 I'm doing about 50% of it on my feet before switching to knees. Make lots of notes about how many you did on your feet, how many on your knees, and see your progress. :)
  • For better results, do them under a barbell, with as much weight as you can lift for 5-8 reps for strength, or 12-15 reps for endurance. Do that two or three times in a row (with a minute or two of rest between each set) once or twice a week. Air squats are decent, but most people are suggesting weighted squats when they…
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