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Hello! 5'9" and right at 144 (and don't want to get much leaner) now. I fluctuate between about 140 and 148, staying around a size 4 (pants) and 6 top. I've been on MFP for a few years, but de/reactivated my account awhile ago and mostly try to stay off the forums. ;) I've never been overweight but was a personal trainer…
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Yes, we've just learned to not post.
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I'd look at the amounts of sugar in the protein powder and try to find one that is less than 5g/serving, maybe more like 2g. The less ingredients the better (like most food, I guess!). Good luck! :)
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Protein powder, about 5-6 cups of spinach, an orange or frozen strawberries, maybe some coconut milk or water...
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I'd pretty much ditto thomaszabel. We very rarely eat sugar or much processed food, though it's not a hard and fast rule and I'm not all freaky about it (though my kids might bed to differ). I used to eat slightly more processed--and a lot of low-fat--food that I perceived as "healthy" and, though I looked great and was…
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I use butter, olive oil, or coconut oil. No sprays, and definitely no margarine. ETA: We also use lard (pig fat, called schmaltz in Germany) sometimes. That's mostly for cooking Mexican food (refrying beans in particular), though.
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Haha! The old "Lets eat Grandma!" vs. "Let's eat, Grandma!" ....Though ladies do sound a bit tastier, IMO.
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In my experience it was pretty accurate for walking, but not for much else. So it's a great tool if you're just looking to walk more, or to track distance each day. Not so great if you're using it while doing any sort of weight-lifting, plyometrics, Crossfit, etc. Or for tracking sleeping.
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I probably wouldn't eat them (throw or give away) but would eat some higher quality chocolate instead. ;)
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Between 2-6...but that is due mostly (I think) to vanity sizing and not my changes. I am a pretty true size 4, and have been for quite a while. We've moved a lot so I try to keep the wardrobe sort of streamlined. ;)
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Up the weight for sure.
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About 5 times/week, but I try to limit those times to under about 40 minutes. It includes heavy weights, plyometrics, HIIT, maybe some sprints, etc--I mix it up and pretty much just try and kick my *kitten*. Sometimes I'll walk the dog or go for a long forest walk/run, but in general I stick to the more intense, faster…
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Me, too. I'm a big fan of fat fats, personally! ;) It sounds like we have similar builds, and I think you can definitely achieve the look you want. Don't be afraid of heavy weights, don't waste too much time on steady state cardio. I agree with pretty much everything Benjamin said, though I choose to limit processed foods…
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25-30 min, probably 5 x week. But that is very intense, no rest, etc. HR is usually around 170. Both my husband and I found we leaned out (we didn't really have much weight to lose) doing these sort of workouts, compared to when we used to do more steady-state and/or longer workouts.
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Like Mschicagocubs said, I'd rethink your number goal and focus on weight training (and less cardio). You can get smaller without necessarily getting to the number that is your current goal--and you'll also probably look better/tighter than if you got to that number by just doing cardio. To answer your question, I also…
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Amazing work and dedication. And how freaking CUTE are you?? ;) You look great.
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Seafood, the insides of tacos and burritos, salads with meat...lots of salsa. :)
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Coffee. (ETA: Unsweetened, with cream)
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Hahaha! True. (I would never pay what CF wants....in that regard, it reminds me of a sorority: pay the money, drink the juice. No thanks!)
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That one here, too--the best! Also great for jump-roping. I like songs that are sort of interval-y because straight, steady-pace running bores me. Others: Bring Me to Life -- Evanescence Somebody I Used to Know -- Goyte (sp?) Don't Stop Believin' -- Journey La La La -- New York Band
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I agree. And, though it's not my favorite (I've never seen such bad form, in some instances) I have several close friends who've found their motivation via Crossfit, after years of trying other methods. Yeah, it's sort of cultish and CAN be harmful, but in general, it's beneficial. But, wow, you do have to be careful, and…
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Ditto. Depends on intensity. I couldn't do two in a row of a normal workout, but yes, if it were just cardio or lighter/easier weights, then go with how you feel. You'll be fine skipping one, though!
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Gyms have done this for years and years. It's normal, but there are good suggestions (like using a CC instead) if you're not comfortable with it.
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Totally incorrect. Clearly, whether you NEED or thrive with breakfast is an individual issue. Some will "faint" if they don't eat by 11; others have no appetite before then. I rarely eat breakfast. Well, to clarify, I will have a cup of coffee with heavy cream in the morning and then won't eat again until 11-1, when I have…
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I agree that specific ab work is not usually necessary IF you are doing other compound movements that utilize core and decent general weightlifting and/or plyometrics. I add some ab exercises (Russian twists with 20#, v-ups, etc) into supersets sometimes, mostly as a break--like in between a set of burpees and heavy…
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Run the stairs, create a workout circuit in your room with jump squats, pushups, dips, rows (if you have a table you can get under and pull up on), sit-ups, side-t0-side jumps, etc. There are a ton of things you can do with bodyweight. But, definitely, hotels are great for stairs. Just google or YouTube "bodyweight…
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American, currently living in Germany, and lived in Indonesia for a couple of years as a kid... Other countries: China South Korea Thailand (love!) Singapore Malaysia Philippines Japan Hong Kong Guatemala Mexico Netherlands UK France Switzerland Czech Republic Planning a trip to Morocco and hopefully Israel soon (and…
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We only "let" regular fat (*not non-fat), unsweetened Greek yogurt into the house. :) My daughter eats it with a little honey.
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I eat them almost every day, too. Definitely the preferred meal for breakfast. Unlike a lot of people, though, I don't like the super sweet, chocolatey ones, which taste like fake sugar to me. All about the Coconut Cashew, PB, and Banana Nut Muffin.
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New Balance Minimus. Used to be only Asics until I discovered that the minimal approach = no knee pain.
