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I buy 1% milk fat no sodium added cottage cheese...60mg sodium (2% of your daily allowance). I typically mix cottage cheese with something sweet (Beverly International Chocolate Ultimate Muscle Protein - tastes like cake batter) so it makes it taste better without the sodium anyway. Another nice mix...1/3c dry oat bran,…

Fat free greek yogurt, 1% milk fat cottage cheese no sodium added, whey protein powder, chicken, ground turkey, low fat cheese. I actually eat Kashi Go Lean Cereal every morning...it has 13 grams of protein along with 10 grams of fiber. It's the one thing in my diet I will not go a day without.

ANYTHING Kashi!!!! This company does such great things with fast convenient foods to help keep you on track. I eat that cereal everyday too :) It's the best. They have great granola bars, crackers, frozen meals (I don't eat these often because of the sodium...but if I'm on the run and don't have many options, they are the…

If you are only doing cardio first thing in the morning, it is actually better to do it on an empty stomach. You have depleted carbohydrate stores in your muscle while you were asleep so your body begins burning fat faster. And as for your metabolism...working out gets your metabolism going as well. Immediately following…

Great article. It still amazes me when women are afraid to lift weights cuz they don't want to "get big". When I was training for my last show...I was leg pressing just under 500 pounds. I had a woman come up to me and say...aren't you afraid of getting big?? I asked her...do I look big to you (at the time I weighed 120…

If you want to keep your metabolism running constantly...eat 5-6 small meals a day...about 3 hours apart. This will keep your blood sugar level from spiking up and down and your body will know it has a constant source of energy so it won't go into starvation mode. Those methods (ie. hot peppers) can help for the short term…

You need to get a heart rate monitor (HRM) to get the best approximation. How much you burn depends on your sex, age, height, weight, and how much intensity you are putting forth. Someone who has the exact same stats as you may have a lower resting heart rate (HR) so even if they are working at the same intensity, their HR…

You don't need to wait at all as long as you feel good and feel like you were still seeing results. You should always take rest days off throughout your workouts but there is no need to take significant time off between switching things up. Hope this helps :) Good luck!!

You should definitely eat more than 3 meals a day. That being said...casein and eating right before bed can go both ways. You don't necessarily have to buy a casein protein. You can eat some low fat cheese or cottage cheese or even turkey or chicken breast and it will keep your metabolism going. If you are properly…

L-carnitine is a fat transporter. It transports fat into your cells to be converted into energy instead of stored as fat. It can help with weight loss if you are eating a clean diet. I have also taken CLA. CLA has many proven benefits including increased metabolic rate, increased muscle growth, lowers cholesterol and…

It gives you your goals for fat, carbs, protein, sugar, and fiber but doesn't specifically tell you what to eat.

Feel free to add me as a friend. I subscribe to Oxygen Magazine and really like Tosca Reno. I don't ALWAYS eat clean and don't have a ton of weight to lose, but I have made a significant lifestyle change and want to be healthy into my 80's. I think I know a lot about nutrition (although I don't know everything) so feel…

I don't think anyone should do an ALL liquid diet. I have recently started doing a green smoothie a day (leafy greens, broccoli, carrots, etc. mixed with fruits). Typically equates to 3-4 servings of veggies and 3-4 servings of fruit per shake. I drink 1 a day. I hate veggies and this is the only way I have been able to…

Not sure if you have a smart phone...but there is a mfp app that you can download for free and it has a feature where you can scan the bar codes of your foods and it automatically loads the nutritional information from the label. Eggs definitely have protein!!!!!!!!!!

Also...if you lost 8.8 pounds in 1 week...most of that was water too. Aimee B.S. Exercise Physiology Certified Nutritionist

It is more than likely water...but depending on what you drink...alcohol can contain A LOT more calories than you realize. Also....something interesting I found out...when you consume more than 2 alcoholic beverages at one time...your metabolism slows down 75%. Your body recognizes alcohol as a toxin (poison) and knows if…

When you lift weights, you are tearing your muscle fibers and they then repair themselves on your rest days. This is how your muscles grow bigger. I have been working out for years and ALWAYS feel pain after my leg day...but I lift very heavy. If you need to alleviate some of the pain, glutamine can help with muscle…

You should snack throughout the day...it keeps your metabolism going. That being said...you still need to watch the calories. The posts about veggies is a good idea (if you like them and it leaves you feeling satisfied)...for me...this would never work. I eat 6 meals a day. One of my favorite snacks is 2 salt free rice…

Ok...first of all...I don' agree with putting honey in it. These flavored oatmeals already have enough added sugar and honey is just more sugar...whatever way you look at it. PLAIN OATMEAL!! I have a recipe for oatmeal pancakes (high protein) if you would like it. They are VERY GOOD (and I'm not the biggest fan of oatmeal…

If you're only a few calories under, I wouldn't worry about it. But if you want to eat something, try something low fat and high protein. Protein shake are good. Also, deli turkey or chicken, low fat cheese (string cheese or lite laughing cow is good). Stay away from sugar and starchy carbs this late at night. Hope that…

I use mine while watching tv. It does help you recover faster. I don't do it everyday but as often as I think about it. Also...a bonus ladies...it does help work out cellulite. There is no cure for it...but lowering your body fat and massaging your problem areas (ie. the foam roller) daily can reduce the appearance of that…

I know it's hard to eat healthy and plan ahead sometimes...I work full time, am going to school to be an RN, and still try to fit in some sort of a social life. You should not feel like a failure...this is a temporary set back. But try to remember...your daughter needs you and YOU need to be a priority and take care of…

I use a polar heart rate monitor and I love it. I have thought about checking out that fitbit...but more to find out how sound I sleep at night...I don't feel there is anything wrong with my heart rate monitor. I've had it for 2 years and have had no problems with it.

I make it a couple ways. I mix it with white wine vinegar and 1 tsp of olive oil. Mix it with carrots and cabbage and top with sprouts on a whole wheat tortilla. Mix it with 2 oz. plain non fat Greek yogurt (I like Fage, but any will do), fresh cilantro, garlic powder, pepper, and some dill. Use it as a dip with some kind…

I ordered "No Carbarita" online...not so good. Baja Bob's is AMAZING. NO CALORIES :) You can buy it in the store now. Most liquor stores carry it. We have Binny's in Chicago and they have it but I'm pretty sure you can finds it at most major liquor or grocery stores. And they sell it now in a bottle just like regular…

I've worked out regularly for years and my legs are always sore after my workouts (sometimes up to a week later). I used to be a trainer and I don't think there is anything wrong with it...this is your muscles repairing. Try taking a vitamin e supplement...this is supposed to help alleviate muscle soreness. Also...invest…

Body fat: you need someone to measure you with calipers or use a body fat scale (this can be up to 4% off though). A trainer at a gym can measure it for you. Protein: You can have up to 1gram per pound of body fat per day if you are a high endurance athlete. I always go over my protein. If you are doing LOW carb and eating…

Your body is between 55-70% water...without it...you WILL die. The more water you drink...the less you retain.

They are jealous that you are taking control of your life and making positive changes and they don't have the motivation to do the same in their life. Remember...misery loves company. Ignore them and do what makes YOU happy. I have a friend that takes her food scale to restaurants with her...lol. I say do whatever it takes…

Very nice picture.