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Doing a heavy weight lifting program like stronglifts 5x5 will really make a huge difference in how you look. Yeah you'll want to focus more on compound movements with that kind of program rather than bicep curls and tricep work. It's a great and easy program.

Don't worry about your current statistics with lifting, the important thing is that you're increasing the weight every week. I'm assuming you're on a program like SS or SL hopefully.

Yes, all of those programs are for people who want to lose weight. If you're lifting heavy, eating in a surplus, and getting enough protein you will see a difference. But like the above poster said, it may take some time but you should be able to see definition within a few weeks since you are small to begin with and don't…

Newer research has shown that's wrong. I'll admit when you first do it, it's hard because you're not used to it but it's all I do now and very easy to do. It only took me 2 days to get used to it. There's some great information on intermittent fasting out there which is basically what you're doing. I've found this to be…

It looks like you need to gain muscle, it's great that your strength is increasing. To gain muscle you need to eat at a surplus, so you'll need to eat more than 1500-1600, try at least 2000. Make sure you get a lot of protein, it's what will help build muscle and prevent you from losing it. There are many formulas ie…

I do 30-60 minutes of cardio that I enjoy 3 days a week. My workouts are different now than they used to be bc I find I don't enjoy working out 6 days a week, I like to work out a total of 4-5 days a week. I do Heavy lifting twice a week (used to do it three days a week) because I find my strength workouts are more…

Besides Staci's awesome story on nerdfitness also read Naomi's story here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1090814-one-year-can-change-your-life-pic-heavy?hl=one+year+can+change+your+life+pic

You should try lifting 3 days a week with rest/cardio days in between lifting days. You will burn calories and continue to burn after lifting although it may not show as displayed on your heart rate monitor, metabolically active muscle continues to burn after lifting. I noticed you said there are no gyms near you. Assuming…

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2013/08/06/a-beginners-guide-to-intermittent-fasting/ So the creator of nerd fitness actually tried this recently and had some interesting info to share about fat loss during the fasting period. I never used to eat breakfast when I was younger and there are plenty of times I'm not hungry for…

Mine took 2 months to heal. I made sure to stretch it and my quads daily, I also foam rolled hip flexors, quads, and lower back (bc they're attached) everyday. And that helped

If you really want accurate calorie burn then you need a HRM with a chest strap. There is new beginning technology that monitors HR through the wrist but they're expensive and don't sync. I think within the next few years we'll start to se the likes of fitbit with these capabilities. I use a polar HRM that has a watch and…

Having 2 kids and both csections can definitely loosen the muscle underneath no matter how healthy you are. It sounds like you're doing everything you can.

If you've used your workout gear for a long time they definitely can retain smell and will smell worse when you sweat in them. Wash them everytime you workout, once every two weeks soak in water plus 1 cup white vinegar, occasionally ad baking soda to wash, and don't use fabric softener.

^This is awesome! It doesn't matter how many times you see posts on here about lifting weights and how it will burn more fat than cardio. It doesn't matter what success stories tell you about not starving themselves and using lifting to change the shape of their bodies. People believe what makes sense to them, even though…

Sounds like you are stretching your brachial plexus, which is basically a bundle of nerves that enter your arm in the shoulder region. When you stretch or extend that area too much it can cause the numbness or tingling lower down. I get pinky numbness from extending my shoulder to much while holding a barbell. Dips are…

For starters, having big calves severely reduces the boots and skinny jeans you can wear. I also have a hard time with ski and snowboard boots because the dig into my calves and cause pain and bruising. I've never liked the size of my calves, women in general don't like looking "manly" in certain areas. A lot of people…

OP, in the above link the personal trainer also says that more muscle burns more fat and that you need a cleaner diet ;)

Absolutely don't stop squats, worst advice ever. Keep lifting heavy, continue to eat a cleaner diet and you will lose that body fat over your legs that's making them appear bulky in comparison to the rest of your body :)

I know it's hard everyday to want to be at the end and at your goal, you look great and you're clearly making progress. During this time, focus on other things as you continue to eat well and work out. Take monthly pics and weights but don't let yourself get down because you aren't where you want to be yet. Just keep up…

In addition to high protein meats, nuts, etc. I supplement with Pure protein shakes 23gm 120cal everyday and whey protein when I lift. It is hard to get higher amount of protein in sometime so I find these to be great additives

It's definitely hard to do something new! But that's what this site is for. There's a wealth of information available. I know it may take some time but if you read the information, especially stuff at the top of the threads that are bookmarked you'll begin to learn how to do this. And yeah, it is hard to weigh food and…

It's an understandable concern, although I notice when people are very obese to begin with >400 pounds that it seems to be more of an issue, especially when they have gastric bypass. That's because they lose the weight so fast. If you're working our, eating healthy, and lifting weights.......I don't think the loose skin…

As adults our bodies are ~70% water, so you definitely need the water. Without it, your kidneys and other organs don't function as well. What concerns me is your history of rhabdo, I think that would make it more necessary for you to drink an adequate amount of water everyday. I know it may be alarming that you aren't…

What an amazing story, you look and awesome! And you're very handsome! Now you can live your life and it will be especially great because you did all of the hard work yourself. I definitely think the journey is so much more rewarding when you challenge yourself and for the right reasons. Great job!

I keep a liter bottle at work and refill it when it's empty. This has drastically increased my water intake. My goal is to drink 2 of them at work so that way I meet the amount I should have. I find it hard also but I make mysel chug 2 cups or 16 ounces with each break I have. I don't think about it, just chug and get it…

If you look at her diary MFP suggests she eat around 1900 a day. Also, MFP warns you if you eat less than 1200 a day about that being too low. I only know that because I accidentally hit the complete entry button halway through the day once. I agree absolutely that too many people eat too few calories. They see a loss an…

A lot of women deal with that kind of weight loss.... We lose bra cup size but hips and thighs are slower to lose. You are only 3 weeks in, trust me and be patient. Keep at it and you will lose off of your hips. While you can't spot reduce you can try lifting heavier weights. This won't bulk you up. When I focus on getting…

Agree with the above, but what exactly are you eating? Are you eating healthy or do a lot of your meals include sugar, processed foods, low protein? I only ask cause I notice a huge difference in my inches when I eat healthier versus unhealthy, even at the same calories. You may want to try switching up your cardio. Try…

Instead of spending all of that time "researching" a study on starving men, the OP should've spent the time to read and educate about nutrition, BMR, TDEE, from actual books. There is soooo much information available online also. I startedy journey years ago when I bought the clean eating diet by tosca reno. When you're…

When you're unfit at first you heart rate jumps higher and faster, so it's not uncommon to be closer to a max heart rate and out of breath in the beginning of a new fitness regime. However, the more you workout and get better you'll notice your heart rate won't be as high and it will take longer to climb, this is a good…