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Thanks guys! The contest is 6 weeks. I also read about the study that showed men lost twice as fast in the first 2 months, so maybe that would be a good measure, but I'm comfortable with 1.5. He's taking it more seriously than I am, I'm afraid, because the way I see it, aside from the cost of the meal, we both win. I won't…

Bump for ideas. What ratio seems fair?

OP, foods are generally made up of carbs, proteins and fats. Most foods contain 2 or even 3 of these macronutrients. The only things that would contain zero carbs are animal proteins (chicken, beef, fish, etc.) or pure fats like lard, vegetable oils, etc. Vegetables contain carbs. And veggies and fruits and dairy all…

Personally, I would select a program first, then book the session to get proper form on those specific exercises and to go over any you aren't familiar with, and find alternatives for any that exacerbate any joint issues or that your gym isn't equipped for. You can find tons of very good programs for free on…

Low carb/keto has been recommended for lots of medical issues...it can even treat uncontrolled epilepsy. It can be a challenge to resist temptation, but you can also switch the types of temptations that you allow yourself...buffalo wings, lots of cheese and nuts, and for dessert, try whipping heavy cream with a little…

Definitely not. I returned it long ago. I'm now speaking with my local Consumer Protection Agency about Jawbone's refusal to honor warranties on Bodymedia bands purchased in the past year. I would never dream of owning another Jawbone product. From the beginning, their practices and policies are borderline sketchy at best,…

Bodybuilding.com has lots of free plans.

Wut? I think you misunderstood. He means the goal was increased by 100 calories each week. So this week, I would be eating 100 calories more EVERY DAY than I did last week...for a week. Then next week, I would increase the goal by another 100 calories, and eat those extra 100 calories every day. When we talk about a 500…

Slice it, roast it and pop it on a bed of spinach with crumbled feta and dried cranberries and white balsamic vinaigrette. Or slice and roast it and mix it with brown rice and lentils along with a little pumpkin pie spice. This is also good with dried cranberries. Or cut just the top off and scoop out the seeds, roast it…

NSV: I've been doing Jessie Hilgenberg's home edition workouts, and am on my second round. I'm finally starting to lean out. I can see baby bicep bumps, my quads are peeking out, and my back/shoulders actually look huge when flexed. And yesterday, I completed all my push ups ON MY FEET INSTEAD OF MY KNEES!! I did big girl…

I'm doing Jessie Hilgenberg's home edition program, and I'm loving it. Definitely putting on muscle, and my legs have started leaning out. I have lost a few inches, especially noticeable in my thighs, and have gained a bit in my traps, lats and calves. I even have baby biceps peaking out. My favorite thing about Jessie's…

Nothing wrong with soda, diet or otherwise, in the proper context. Drinking a 2-liter a day of empty calories probably isn't the most productive way to lose weight, but a full-sugar soda now and then isn't going to hurt you. Same with diet. If you're serious about giving up soda, though, you might try water flavor…

Willpower is just like a muscle. The more you exercise it, the stronger it will be. But don't set yourself up to fail by being overly aggressive with your calorie deficit, or by cutting out all the foods you love. Also, work out. Hard. When you work hard, it becomes less "worth it" to spoil your hard work by overeating.

I also work a desk job. I finally put my foot down and decided that walks around the block were imperative to my well-being, so I do that at least once, and sometimes several times per day. I keep healthy snacks in my drawer and prepare healthy meals to bring to work. I also keep ankle weights under my desk and strap them…

Talapia is inexpensive and easy to cook. Some people don't even defrost it if the filets are thin. Just dump your favorite seasoning on them, maybe a squirt of lemon or lime, and broil or pan fry until cooked through. Lean ground turkey can be used for anything you would normally use beef (although really lean beef is…

I recommend Texas Instruments and an old fashioned spiral notebook. Can't go wrong.

If you are not losing weight, then you are not in a deficit. Let me ask this: Are you still wearing the Vivosmart while you are exercising with the Polar? Could both devices be counting the same activity? Have you checked to see if any testing has been done on the accuracy of the Vivosmart? Have you verified that all the…

I'm doing Jessie Hilgenberg's Home Edition muscle building program. All you need is dumbbells, exercise bands, a pull up bar, and maybe a Swiss ball if you don't have a bench or whatever, and a step of some sort. It's kicking my butt.

I guess it depends on the flavor you're talking about. I'm eating Lemon Pie Quest today which is 160 cals, 20 grams protien and 1 gram sugar. And absolutely amazingly delicious, like a real dessert. I'm not sure I want to sacrifice another 40 calories for less protein, more sugar, less fiber (yes, not a macro, but I still…

Ack, Think Thin are disgustingly bland, to me. I do like the Power Crunch, but they don't have anywhere near the same macros.

Maybe I've just never noticed that reflected in the total calories because I've not eaten such high fiber foods before? I dunno...but now I have calories leftover and nowhere to put them because I've used up my macros. I'm sure this would mean I have carbs leftover, but I'm reluctant to use them because I feel like I've…

Barring a medical issue, it's all a basic math problem. Calories in - calories out = weight gain/loss. Either 1. Calories in is wrong. This can happen if you're not weighing your food and you're relying on measuring cups/spoons, or worse, eyeballing. If you're not weighing food on a digital scale, you don't actually know…

They look tasty, but have more calories and sugar, less protein and a surprisingly small amount of fiber for the ingredients.

What other brands are they? I am not a Quest snob, and would be happy to try something as tasty with similar macros but cheaper.

Cookies and cream, lemon pie, and raspberry white chocolate!

If this is very temporary, it's not going to hurt you (as in, a few days, at most). But longer term, and you could be facing muscle loss, gallstones, malnutrition, and a host of other side effects. Make a doc appointment. Seriously. If you are sure there's no medical issue, and it's all emotional, then make an appointment…

Meal timing has only negligible effect on weight loss. Time your meals to support your lifestyle and goals. Some people find that eating 6 small meals a day helps them stay full and not overeat. Others find that intermittent fasting, eating all their calories within a smaller time window, helps them to not overeat. As for…

I was the same way, sort of floundering and then getting frustrated and tapering off, until I found a program I really like. Now I'm making workouts and nutrition my priority. My fiance told me he has a problem with deciding to get fit and going all in, all at once, making sweeping changes in every aspect of his life, and…

So don't do the deadlifts and bent over rows, but instead sub with squat variations and cable rows sitting up. Easy peasy. Stronglifts is a good program, and you can get the free app to track it.

1. Have bloodwork done to ensure there's not a medical reason for your lack of energy, such as thyroid issue or anemia. 2. Increase protein, decrease empty carbs (That doesn't mean you have to cut sugar out altogether, but try replacing it with more nutrient dense foods) 3. Try supplements: I take a good multi every…