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Any additional activity will work to get started provided that you are creating a calorie deficit. For example, after my second back surgery, I had to start with re-learning to walk, then walking longer distances, graduated to a recumbent bike, then to the elliptical machine, then to running. Just progressive steps and try…
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Find a new doctor..
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Need? No. Highly recommend? Definitely. I would recommend a digital scale that measures in grams.
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D4mmit! You beat me to it! I was going to post the gif..
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It is indifferent as long as you have a daily caloric deficit. Personally, I prefer smaller portions more often to help prevent overeating in the long term. But, to each their own -- just try to be consistent on whichever system works best for you as long as you can sustain it over the long run. Good luck!
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Wonderful :). Also, my apologies on the caps lock reply; I am far from racist and take that topic very seriously. Good luck, OP!
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If you ingest it, count it. Personally, I do not log tea and/or coffee (because I drink them unsweetened or black), but I do log water for as an accountability measure to ensure that I drink enough per day.
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It has NOTHING WHATSOVER to do with RACE. PERIOD. It was part of your original question, OP. :)
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^ This. It doesn't have to be "brown" food -- just more calories. Food is fuel for your body. As for "brown" calories, I prefer quinoa as an alternative to rice, etc., but if I need more "brown" calories, I would highly recommend brownies and dark lagers as mentioned above :).
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^ This.
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I agree completely. There is no one magic way for everyone to go about their "journey". IMO, each person has to understand their own strengths and weaknesses and devise a system that works best for them -- that can be sustained over the long run. Believing that this is a "diet" implies that they plan to return to the bad…
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WRT weight loss in general, a calorie is a calorie; you will lose weight both ways provided that you burn more calories than you take in. Personally, I feel better eating "cleaner" (more energy, not sluggish, etc.), staying within my calorie budget, increasing my activity, and trying to hit my macros. Plus, I can eat more…
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I agree 100%; I meant pricy compared to differing brands that sell for about $20 (that do not do as much). I got mine on Amazon -- depending on where you shop, they could be upward of $20 more!
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I personally use a FitBit Flex and am very happy with it. If you do not like the HRM chest straps, my wife is very fond of this: http://www.polar.com/us-en/products/earlier_products/CardioSportsBra She tells me that it's extremely comfortable and completely different that a chest strap. Good luck!
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First, I would recommend something that you enjoy and would stick with. But, I prefer: - Soccer - Kickboxing - Swimming - Rowing - HIIT circuit training Good luck!
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Hello! I use a HRM for all of my training; I would recommend it. I will say that the chest strap models are the most accurate and that I recommend the Polar H7. It has the most comfortable strap that I've worn thus far, the strap is washable, and the monitor itself is waterproof -- so I can swim in it. I will warn that the…
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I am a Flex user myself; I am quite fond of it. Yes, it will still log hand movement while you are sitting and make sudden motions, but I get around this by: - Taking it off while I am at my desk working. The FitBit devices are accelerometers; they will track motion. - Wear it on your non-dominant hand - Go through the…
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^^ This. Also, healthy fats are essential for good nutrition all around. I would recommend taking a look at: http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/fat/ http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/html/chapter6.htm Good luck!
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^^ This is very true. The proper amount of calorie overage you need is experimental for each person. Personally, I base my calorie needs off of the TDEE estimate (with the Mifflin equation), sync MFP with FitBit and Endomondo, and my caloric needs are adjusted within MFP so I know what I need to eat. As for gaining weight,…
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This is a good regimen. If you do not want to spend money on a pull up bar, the monkey bars at the playground work well when I take my daughter to go play.. My two soccer teams really don't care for me much when I put them through the above circuit numbers 2-4 in our warm up and strengthening time :).
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“There is no failure except in no longer trying.” ― Elbert Hubbard Just take it one step at a time, one pound at a time, and one day at a time; just don't give up! And, one of my personal favorites: "The difference in winning and losing is most often... Not quitting." - Walt Disney
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^^ This. I do take a fish oil supplement daily for its' health/nutrition benefits, but pertaining to boosting your metabolism, I'm sorry -- but no.
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I see excellent protein and nutrition numbers as well; good job! Out of curiosity, did you get your 1800 calorie estimate from MFP or a TDEE calculator? By guessing your age, the TDEE calculators are returning a TDEE of ~1700 - 1800 calories per day to maintain your current weight. Just curious.. Good luck!
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^^ This "The difference in winning and losing is most often... Not quitting." - Walt Disney
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I agree with you :). The machines at a gym have a good purpose, but depending on each person's fitness goal, the machines are definitely not necessary to build functional strength. I would like to check out Nerd Fitness as well, so thank you for the recommendation! My personal favorites are front and side planks,…
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Hello! I am also very fond of body-weight training and would highly recommend it for strengthening and toning. Two that I personally use are the "Gorilla Workout" (iPhone app) and Turbulence Training (I don't spend the money on the program, though). I will caveat that I DO NOT subscribe or agree to all of Mr. Ballantyne's…
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^ This.
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Thank you :). Also, as PikaKnight stated above, creating a caloric deficit and a having a balance of cardio + strength/resistance training is the best formula for success. Good luck!
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I use the elliptical quite often and I love it. I have severe arthritis and the elliptical work has significantly helped to strengthen the muscles around my knees, etc. enough to where I can actually jog with significantly less pain. I have lost a total of 93 pounds to date, but not ALL of my loss was due to elliptical…
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You've probably already tried this, but, just in case: One thing that I also do is to use freshly frozen fruit (4-serving bag -- I prefer the Triple Berry Blend), let it thaw overnight, add a little Stevia, and then mix it with my Chobani. There is an awesome amount of fresh fruit juices in the bag (after thawing) to add…
