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Your post doesn't make your goals very clear on where you're starting and where you want to be; however, I understand the frustration you may be feeling when you finally make efforts to change. 1. Pre-logging and weighing [previously mentioned] keep you honest about your eating habits. Most importantly, log everything even…

One thing I really like about the NINJA is that it does not heat the contents that are blended, which is a huge benefit for juicing fruits and veggies.

Yes, logging food helped me realized that I consumed too much fat. The larger quantities of fatty foods resulted in excessive calories consumed. Even when I made improvements on the SAD, my fat content was high -- and it showed physically.

I think eating whole foods (plants and vegetables) is important. It is my preference to support organic farmers and hope to put more of my food dollars to local growers -- especially growers that use techniques that keep soil alive, the workers safe, and have minimal (negative) environmental impact.

Hi and congratulations on transitioning. There is so much information available via internet, library and bookstores on embracing a diet that is plant-based centered. You say you're pretty bad on meeting your protein needs but you failed to share your protein goals (in grams / % of marcos) or your diet in general. To get…

This is a really confusing subject. Last year, when I was on my health kick, I did eat back calories. I did lose weight and gain muscle, albeit slow. This year, I used the IIFYM calculator to determine my daily caloric need which already included a general estimate of weekly activity; therefore, I no longer eat back the…

I think its very possible for a vegetarian/vegan/plant-based eater to stick or meet their caloric goals. I guess my question is why would you want to lower the carbs? If you lower the carbs, that means your intake of proteins and mainly fats are proportionally higher. Fats contain more calories and thus calorically are…

Have you tried If It Fits Your Macros calculator?

I agree with the above. Generally, I used half my body weight in ounces for minimum amount of water (only) to drink. Additionally, I try to start my day drinking at least 32 ounces before I consume anything else. I hope to increase that to 2 liters with the intent of drinking about 3-5 liters of fluids per day.

AM - More likely to run or do yoga PM - More likely to lift

Thanks for sharing. I'm thinking about trying this with lentils in lieu of chickpeas and with sautéed spinach as a side.

Twice a month (just like my pay). If I find that my actions are impairing progress, I'll increase to weekly weigh-ins.

I recently purchased the NutriBullet and love it. The unit comes with a juicing guide with recipes tailored to weight loss or cleansing. My advice is that one commits to their juice blends being at least 50% vegetables. Using lower glycemic fruits also helps to lower sugar content. If you prefer looser drinks, avoid…

Videos - Leslie Sansone's Walk at Home series or Richard Simmon's Low Impact Activities - Walking, hiking, yoga, or swimming More importantly, really spend these beginning weeks understanding your food habits and keep a diary to log your all food in-take, fluid in-take, and physical activity. Once you build up stamina,…

Look, I'm not a nutritionist or a fitness expert but here are my thoughts... While it may be possible to lose that much, it probably will not be sustainable. To change months (or years) of poor habits in 75 days and maintain them probably is not realistic or fair to yourself. It would probably make sense to tackle each…

Great post. I'd also add that the "treat" for good progress is better health. That is the whole purpose of refining your nutrition and increasing your activity levels. Keep that as your reminder. Of course, on those days where you know you'll have a slice of the birthday cake, holiday pie, or whatever is your weakness,…

I think I plugged my water consumption goal about approximately half my body weight (in ounces). However, I'm going to up my minimum water consumption to 2L per day and allow other drink options (e.g., tea and pressed juices) bump me up to 3L.

It depends on your foot structure. You want to get a shoe responsive to that. Get fitted at running store. Once you know your brand, shop online to get better deals.

My normal routine is to weight myself between physicals (HA!). Now, I'm going to weight semi-monthly. I may track other status like body fat percent and blood pressure just to get more familiar with my body.

Off Track - I really like to eat - Working out feels more like a chore - Poor planning of meals and workouts - Unpredictable work schedule / travel / fatigue On Track - Mental/physical health - Address fatigue issues

Yes (and yes) Weight loss without cutting carbs. Although, I slipped recently, I lost weight which was noticeable by my family, friends and work colleagues by eliminating processed foods, reducing meat consumption, and increasing my intake of fruits and vegetables. When I ate carbs, I opted for the healthier varieties. I…

OP, I'm sure you know your goals are not realistic. What took a period of 2-3 months to add-on, you want to see material improvements in less than a week. You know how to do this the right way and your body will conform to the pattern maintained over a period of time [not one week].

OP, seeing a big change in your body will be driven primarily by your diet and caloric deficits supplemented by physical activity. Keep your expectations reasonable. I would not recommend going from coach-potato phase to T25. I would say T25 is better for people who are at least moderately active and need structure and…

I'm more concerned with body composition / clothing size rather than scale weight. Since I'm scheduling my workouts a month in advance, I'll weigh myself twice a month for tracking purposes.

2014 Plan [Q1/Q2} Weights/Pump - 3x Yoga - 3-4x 2014 Plan [Q3/Q4] Weights/SL - 2x Yoga - 3x Run/Spin - 3x

FITNESS - To maintain accountability and consistency, I planned my workout schedule for the month. FOOD - There isn't a huge need for me to plan out breakfast or lunch because I normally rotate the same meals (e.g., eggs or cereal and salads or leftovers). Even dinners don't fluctuate much unless I am cooking a specific…

If you are in shape, or reasonably good shape, T25 is a good program. Keep in mind that most of the weight loss testimonials are based on people that did two cycles of the program--180 days. For someone out of shape, there are better/safe programs out there to start

I went with the Fitbit One and I'm extremely happy with my choice. My biggest concern with One over the Flex/Force was that it would be easy to lose. However, I only had one scare and I've yet to wash it (yipeeee). Plus, there was enough evidence to suggest that the Flex/Force would count arm gestures as steps. Now, I can…

Drink 32 oz of water and if you are still hungry, eat (responsibly).

I have more of cheat "moments/meals". I'd feel awful if my entire day was bad. I may plan for a cheat lunch on Fridays or going out to eat for a meal on the weekends. Otherwise, I try to stay clean....