Actually_Mike Member

I think that's definitely not good for you, I'm pretty sure you need to at least 1200 a day and to me, that's even a little low. You can actually lose more by eating more. You're goal weight is extremely low. This is from national guard, check out the minimum and maximum for your current weight and height, that's a healthy…

This is how I am too! I need to wipe the machine down multiple times when I'm done on it!

I like a glass of skim (my personal preference on milk) chocolate milk!

I'm not sure if EVERYONE would find this good, I personally find it delicious. Bigger sizes chocolate rice cake, then take fat free/no calories ready whip, spray it on top of the rice cake. Put it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes and it's a very low calorie tasty ice cream sandwich of sorts!

I just recently read that the "cottage cheese" is due to poor circulation in your body. As for stretch marks, cocoa butter may help, but I think one of the best of both of those is simply water and it keeps your body/skin hydrated to reduce the appearances. Good luck!

I think working out 6-7 days a week is kind an overkill. When I was looking into the military I was recommended to prepare for bootcamp with 5 days of working. While it may shed the weight quicker, it'll also burn your body out incredibly fast as you aren't giving it anytime to regroup and develop the exercises are you…

I'm 5'9 175LBS, I am guy also, but I personally think that 1200 calories is super low! I eat 2080 per day and I'm losing weight just fine. Make sure you are taking in at least (I drink 64 oz) 32 ounces or so of water per day. Water is your friend for losing weight. Also, sometimes when you're stuck, increasing your…

If you love the taste butter like I do, I use I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray! It has NOTHING in it except i think 1mg of sodium per 5 sprays. No fat, no cholesterol, no calories, I love it! I also eat/juice a TON of fruits and vegetables in the week, perhaps as pre-diabetic though more veges over fruits because of…

I'm working on going all organic as well! I find that rather than purchasing organic foods at the grocery store, it's much much cheaper to go to a farmer's market!

We used to do them at ****'s Sporting Good locations. THere are stores here (in MN) called "The Running Room where that's all they do. Otherwise, perhaps use the yellow pages (old technology!) and look in there for running stores perhaps. Best of luck! Okay, they censored the name of the sporting goods store I worked at!…

I got this question a lot when I was selling running shoes! It could all be definitely in the shoes. It could be a mild case of Plantar Fasciitis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantar_fasciitis). You could be walking/running on the inside or outside of your feet which could also contribute to the pain. You can do an…

I'm going to start performing a HIIT in the mornings prior to eating breakfast, I have read that it's okay to do this because it kick starts your metabolism quicker. About to start it tomorrow, so we'll see how it goes!

To save money on fresh produce try going to a farmer's market! You can buy a TON of produce for super cheap.

I find not losing weight isn't always the key! You could simply be replacing fatty tissue with more muscle and you would still be the same weight. When you start to look smaller but weigh the same don't be discouraged! This is because muscle takes up less mass than fat, so while you may weigh the same, you're definitely a…

I don't make smoothies, I do juice however! I love to mix, 2 apples (for sweetness), kale, cucumber, celery, and some ginger.. So delicious!

That's how I used to be. For me, my body wasn't used to a what I call "normal" eating. I was stuffing my face constantly so my body was used to that much calories going in. When I changed, it was very hard but I just kept at it, every day became easier and easier. Something that also helps me is to chew gum (sugar free for…

I have hit a stopping once too, I found that changing your exercise routine and actually INCREASING your caloric intake by a little bit can help to start the weight loss routine again. Hope this helps!

I found that out to be true as well! We would buy Doritos, sugary snacks, all the time and pass right by the fresh fruits and veges because they were "too expensive." Now, after not buying that junk food for awhile, fresh items are definitely cheaper and they keep you feeling more full for a longer period of time without…

My fiancé and I like to get 93/7 ground beef. Put it into a bowl and mix it with seasoning, chopped onions, and add 1 egg (for purposes of keeping meat together). Form hamburger patties and then cook them on our Foreman grill rather than pan fry them, grilling is nice too. Then we eat them with whole grain buns (make sure…

I chew gum all the time! Sugar free helps me the most so I don't want the "sweets." Also, when I feel hungry, I have a glass of water and that usually dose the trick since I'm just thirsty rather than hungry. Good luck!

That's exactly what happens to me! I use the site, then fall off, use it, fall off, etc. Now, I'm fully committed 100% good luck to you! I added you.

I'm not a vegetarian, although I only meat 3 times a week or so. I may not be the best one to help entirely because I slip to junk food every once in awhile. I can tell what you works for my fiancé and I is the power of juicing! We spend about $30 a week on fruits and vegetables, then we just juice them into 2 glasses for…

That's what I keep telling myself! Just nice to know that I'm not the only one. Here's to hoping I can continuously keep logging now without stopping! Got to get rid of this "pot belly" that has been created. I do go the gym 5 days a week, with cardio M-F (HITT on M,W,F). Strength training also on MWF, I just hope that…

Have you tried just simply drinking water? I find that when I feel the urge to snack or something, just by drinking a glass of water curbs my appetite because I was really just dehydrated more than I was hungry.

I fall of track with logging on MFP and eating right, but I always (usually) quickly get back into after realizing what a mistake I made! My fiancé and I don't have kids yet, but when we do, I don't want to be the out of shape parent in the future, that's what keeps me going! And I quote that I always keep with me helps a…