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24 hours is the suggested time to allow muscles to rest, so realisticcally you could work out every day. Personally, I work as many muscle groups as possible at once (I use kettlebells for a majority of my workout), and add abs in every night. I may be a little sore, but the muscle fatigue is minimal, and the calorie burn…

I wish I could help you with the beef problem. Have you looked into buffalo or venison? Both very good, lean red meats and may be cheaper than GF beef. As far as the paleo, I'd aim for one fish meal per day - salmon, tilapia, tuna.... This will help a lot with the O3. Have you looked into a good O3 vitamin? I'm also on a…

Peanutbutter with dill pickles. :) I'm also a huge fan of french fries with mayonnaise. (Have unfortunately had NONE of these foods in the last months.)

Sassy - never fear. There IS food, and good TASTING food out there for you. It's just going to mean a major revamp. My suggestion - look into "Paleo." You can google it online, you can probably even get Paleo cookbooks from your library, but I think it's a fantastic place to start. The idea behind Paleo is to cut out…

I also use a protein shake supplement - 200 calories and 40g of protein. Lean meats like venison, buffalo, and antelope are a GREAT source of lowfat protein. Lean chicken breast is always my go to.

turkey "burgers" on cabbage with avocado, tomato, and spinch, or salmon cooked in coconut oil with almonds and a side salad.

Old Navy online has a pretty good selection. If you shop Walmart, stick to the Danskin line - less shrinkage, and the sizing is fairly spot on in the plus range. The Champion brand has a whole plus size line, and it seems to wear VERY nicely. There really is some great stuff out there, but - also being in a rural area -…

Paleo Brownies. Paleo Pumpkin bars. Apples. Good chocolate, good sugar, and still feels like "cheating." :)

I go WAY over on my protein. While I am trying to build muscle, it was recommended that I take in as many grams of protein as my ideal weight (right now we're shooting for about 160). Obviously, this is WELL over what MFP recommends... and I'm still dropping about a pound a day.

KETTLEBELL! :) I take a kettlebell class, and I have never gotten so toned, so fast. I used to be a gym freak - free weights, weight balls, etc. - but none of it compares to a good kettlebell workout. It works your entire body at once, so not only does it put on lean muscle fast, it is also a cardio workout. If you've got…

Personally, I think it's borderline. The second photo concerned me a little bit; being able to see protruding collarbones and neck structure. Being 5'4" myself, I know that if I drop below 125 I start to look a little unhealthy, but I have a broader bone structure than you. This being an OPINION question, my OPINION would…

To clarify, some people - specifically Paleo people - lump white flour foods, mainly any kind of grain, in with "processed" foods. Also in this group is lumped anything with additives. So from your examples, this would include: the English muffin, obviously the pasta salad, and even - wait for it - the cheese. I realize…

30 minutes is NOT bad! Have you tried breaking it up into small little 15 minute chunks? You can do a few minutes of pushups and running in place while you're sorting baby laundry, a few minutes of dancing while you're prepping dinner..... Are there any mommy'n'me classes where you are? There's a lot of working out you can…

WHOO HOO KETTLEBELLS! :) If you're buildling muscle, flax seed is a great one. Being a vegan, have you considered an Omega supplement? The Omegas are usually found in fish and healthy fats, and I'm guessing you might not be getting much. :) Plus it helps a LOT with relieving post-swinging muscle ache! Other than that, I…

Agreed. I know that there is a 4lb difference between my scale at home and my Dr. scale. I also know that I - like most people - weigh more in the evening than I do in the morning. I have a Wii fit board, and have found it to be fairly decently accurate; but you DO need to use it on a regular basis at the same time. I…

First question - is there ANY chance that you're pregnant, because those are all things I experienced during pregnancy (esp. the contact thing). If not, I'd go see your daughter. Amenorrhea - loss of period - is a serious thing, and should not be taken lightly. The rash could be an allergy..... It could be one or two…

It's a fantastic site. The calorie goals are about spot on, and with a little personal tweaking it's done a lot for a LOT of people. Plus, we're all chatty, so if you like support.... you're in the right spot. You have to do the work though, and learn what works for you. I can't have as many carbs as they allow, and I need…

Water is a good thing, but DON'T use it in lieu of a meal. If you're feeling a little dizzy, your blood sugar may have dropped after the run, or simply from the heat. Try naturally juicy fruits - apples, oranges, pears - and see if that helps with the 'drunk' feeling. If not, I'd suggest a decent small meal/snack like some…

The internet is a GREAT place to get training. I always worry, though, for people who are NOT necessarily familiar with forms. That's why I generally recommend a trainer, even short term, because once you have your form corrected and you KNOW which muscles you should be activating, there's SO much you can do on your own.…

I'm glad you like the meal idea. It works really well for me. As far as the calorie issue.... I agree. I'm on the fence. I'm generally under, but not so much under that it's detrimental. If it's a workout day, I add a recover drink in, knowing it's almost 400 calories, but that I need the carbs to replace my workout…

Agreed. It sounds like you know most of what you should be doing. As far as the diet, I DO eat 6 times a day, sometimes 7, and my calories are just fine (I'm generally around 1400). You CAN eat that often and stay within range, it just depends on what you eat. A protein shake - meal replacement - is 200 calories, but gives…

You can get bags of ground flax at Safeway in the baking/flour section. Otherwise, most health food "Good Earth" type stores will have flax seed.

Flax is extremely healthy for you - especially if you're looking to put on some lean muscle - but it CAN make some protein shakes very "snotty" in texture. I generally just mix mine with water; I use a whey protein base with micellar casein, so I think it's plenty filling. If you like, though, fresh fruit is ALWAYS good.

Use it only as a guide line. My goals are a little different - while I want to lose weight, it is also my goal to build copious amounts of lean muscle (part of a fitness competition). My personal protein goals are WELL over the amounts MFP has, almost four times, in fact. Generally, my grams of protein need to equal pounds…

Biotin is generally taken to strengthen air and nails, true. But don't take it if you're going to the Dr. - which you SHOULD - because it can give you false positive high results for some thyroid issues. I agree that you should see a physician and have some test work done. Aside from that - could the knees be from bad…

You do realize that in little more than a month you've DOUBLED what you're doing, right? NICE! And yeah, screw the "male" push-ups. I prefer "military" for those, and "modified" for the knees. It just sounds cooler. :)

You look wonderful (and I totally dig the hair!) !

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As far as pill supplements - multivitamin, vitamin D (I live in the northern tundra), and an Omega-3,-6 DHA/ARA pill. I'm getting some flax seed as well.

Ditto! Muscle takes up less room, so measurements are such a better way to take stock of where you are. When I first started strength training, I only lost two pounds, but dropped two dress sizes. Why? Because I had gained 5 lbs of lean muscle and dropped 7lbs. of fat (I did a dexa scan before I began working out, and then…