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Really good for beginners, I did it when I was starting.

Congrats, man.

I had that, too. If you are upping, try to make most of those new added cals come from protein or fat; try low carb for maybe a week and see how you feel. I also wake up VERY, painfully hungry when I eat carbs like oats at night.

The basic protein, rice, plus broccoli or peas or carrots. Make veggie stir fry with homemade sauce, whole wheat pasta for dinner and toast for breakfast, Omlettes (I loved mine with ham and cheese as a kid) with fruit, mashed or fries-form sweet potato is usually a winner. I always made a volcano out of my potatoes, peas…

Yeah, I'm annoyed, too. But I guess I'll be ok...

Started Sunday, eat an average of 21 net carbs. My regular diet is similar to Mediterranean, I'm on Keto right now. Once I maintain I'll be on 150g carbs daily.

Raw Oreos, yo. http://rawified.blogspot.com/2012/05/raw-oreos.html http://*****inlifestyle.tv/recipe/raw-oreo-cookies/ http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/06/11/no-bake-oreo-cookies/

I found out my carb count was pretty high (I mean, it came from oats and veggies and fruits (no rice or other grains), but it was still in the 200-ish range). I also found out I tended to overestimate (can you believe it?!). If it were not for MFP, I miscounted by 300 cals too much... and wondered why I was so hungry! I…

Freeze grapes, eat cacao nibs or pure dark chocolate, or almonds + raisins (tastes like cookies). I don't eat period cravings so this may not help you much, sorry.

On Keto, feeling awesome at 21 net carbs and busting my butt physically 13+ hrs daily. Again, your body can get glucose from protein. Carbs are actually not the body's preferred source of energy, I'll post a link if you need one. Your body digests carb quicker than anything else, the same way it digests harmful toxins.…

Load him up on oily fish, red meats (fattier beef is easier to cook too), fattier cheese and dairy, oils and butter on salads and in recipes, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.

Thanks for the input. I read a how to Keto article on Bodybuilding.com as well and the two week mark seems to be the common date. I think I did the math right, my Keto carb refeed macros would be 450g carb, 122g protein, 45g fat. On the how to Keto thread it said start Friday night end Saturday at midnight, which works…

People with hypotension need a good amount of salt, more than recommended. Salt is what pushes the water into the cells, leading to sometimes water retention or bloating when you eat too much. People with hypotension need the salt or the water doesn't go into the cell as easily, I believe.

Thanks for the input, much appreciated. I've never really counted fiber, but I'm guessing it's in the 40g+ range daily. Maybe that's why I'm so gassy and bloated nearly all the time! I'm actually going to try a low-carb/kind of ketonic diet for the time being to see what it'll do.

Bananas always cause trouble, ripe or not, but you're right, the effects are much less severe when the banana is fully ripe. I typically eat old-fashioned rolled oats and then top it with bananas and blueberries. I know removing chia seeds from my oats just recently helped A TON. Would moving to steel cut oats help by any…

Also, since riding is pretty repetitive, you're not going to continue to tone forever... your body will adapt soon enough. I forgot to mention that many people with your schedule cook all their meals on one day during the weekend and then pack it in tupperware.

I don't own a horse but I did occasionally help my trainer (full time teacher, part-time college student, 50+ y/old mom of two) with horse chores. She teaches lessons after school three to four days a week. I would guess a schedule could be: 5:30 - 7:00 - Wake, breakfast for you and horse (pre-make breakfast when you…

Montreal bagels are the bomb! Greatest things around. But I have to agree that bagels are calorically expensive and I consider them a waste of calories. The wheat crop has turned into GMO'd trash anyways, it's not even worth the trouble.

I eat plenty of fiber now, I believe. Fruits, veggies, oats, every day. I mean, aren't bananas and apples fiber? Isn't that what's causing the issue in the first place?

Stay in a place with your own fridge and stove. Pack a small portable cooler with a few pieces of tupperware and. Buy groceries at your travel location (unless you can't) and then cook, pack and bring your food with you everywhere. I went to Disney and managed only one meal (which actually was a trout and asparagus dish)…

The nearest TJ's is about 40 mins from my house. I usually stock up on dried figs (since my stores don't carry them), their trail mixes and breads/muffins (just freeze them to make them last). Their desserts are also unique, my family usually picks some up as well. Basically any of their frozen stuff is like gold.

Yep. I usually do 6 mile run 3x and weight training 3x a week. I just finished my first 7 days of band camp, my TDEE was at least 3200 every day, I ate about 2200 - 2600 every day, and of course no weight loss. That's just how it works, I guess. Might be water retention, didn't ever go over sodium or anything, so I have no…

Of course you are going to gain a few lbs and appear a little bloated after you get out of the deficit because of glycogen and water, but it should go down. If not, and it requires a deficit to maintain your appearance, gain some muscle and you'll be taken care of. Read this:…

Outer shoulders, collarbone, neck.

This thread is brilliantly adorable, thanks for creating it. (:

I'm with you, here. I'm 5'3", 125 lbs (naturally heavily-boned and muscled) and it has taken me 11 MONTHS to get me from 141 to here today. My diet is clean except for my protein bars and the occasional store-bought veggie product (usually for convenience or to get away from tuna), and I only "cheat" once a month, usually…

From a maintenance perspective, your body is not supposed to stay in optimal performance mode 365 days a year. Winter is typically when we all gain a few pounds from 1) less activity and 2) extra energy needed to elevate body temperature. Your weight also fluctuates 5-10lbs daily depending on hormones, time of day, when…

Keep it in fridge at work and offer to coworker? It was a sweet gesture from your student.

Link hoarde! ~ Protein POW (entire website dedicated to protein powder cooking): http://www.proteinpow.com/ ~ Made with ground nuts, can make chocolate topping also, no-bake... reminds me of cookie dough, my absolute favourite: http://wholenewmom.com/whole-new-budget/homemade-protein-bars/ ~ Sweet and delicious for those…

Like someone mentioned, starvation mode happens when, say, a 150lb male eats 900 cals a day for years. It doesn't happen easily.