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Well when my entire body is sore from an extensive workout and I'm carrying like 500 things with me because I'm going to class or work. I would prefer to be a little closer. PLUS I'm always running around and usually have VERY little time to get where I want. The closer the parking spot, the quicker I can get out and get…

yep... exercise increases testosterone levels.

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I seriously assumed that Dr. Oz was behind this.

I'm confused. It is really easy to up your calories. Eat more. Each of your meals are only 100-200 calories. That is far too low. You should be eating 3 300-400 calorie meals a day and then 1-2 100-200 calorie snacks... Eating under 1000 calories over time, as you have been doing, is setting yourself up for metabolism…

Stop acting like you know everything. Every body is different and gets different results from the same plans. Like I said, I had muscles when I was 10. I've actually been called a "man" for my muscular build. I had never even lifted weights when I had those results. I never said I gained a lot of muscle in 3 weeks, I just…

You don't know that though. Some people honestly do bulk up very quickly. I am one of them.

It bulks me up to. I'm one of those freaks that gets big from lifting. I put on muscle like a crazy person. I had big muscles when I was 10. Some girls just have genetics to put on muscle really quickly. About 3 weeks ago I started lifting because I bought into the belief that girls don't get bulky and I already have…

basically when you cut an onion sulfur vapors are released in the air and mix with the liquid in your eyes to form sulfuric acid. thats why it burns and you cry. Me? I don't cry. EVER. I think it is genetic or something. I have no idea.

I prefer my boyfriend :smile: but in reality he is 10% BF and looks like the buff 10% minus like 10-15 pounds of muscle.

stop worrying about everyone else. let me do me and you do you.

good article. thanks.

I lift every other day and usually the soreness doesn't kick in until 24-48 hours for me. but then again this isn't debilitating soreness, just a faint one. Therefore, I lift sore. I am doing NROL4W and the workouts use slightly different muscles so I think in my case it is okay.

clif bars and protein bars are your best bet. not always the best for you because of added sugars/processed stuff but at least they have protein in them, a little sweetness and fill you up, better than a poptart if you ask me.

I don't understand why girls think they look good doing it. I look like a freaking weirdo making that face.

I sense a little green eyed monster. take it as a compliment, they are jealous of your success... To be honest, I'm a little jealous, no one seems to notice my weight loss :sad:

My Nike Triax work well for my flat feet. So do my Asics

I used to have exercise induced asthma when I was younger and it has slowly faded away. Have you been put on a longterm medication? I used to take an allergy/asthma medicine, singulair and it worked wonders for my breathing. Increasing physical condition helped my symptoms as well. I used to be a competitive swimmer and…

what, so I should go eat fast food instead? I refuse to believe that because fast food may be lower in calories that this pseudo food is better for me than grilled fish and veggies at a restaurant. Calories DOES NOT = health. Low calorie foods can be processed beyond belief and some very nutritious and healthy foods can be…

I drink COLD lemon water at night. I've found it helps with the bloat and keeps me from the late night munchies. While it may not specifically help with weight loss, it helps me drink enough water and get rid of boredom eating.

^this. bodyrock is pretty good, and I just started New Rules myself and like it so far (you will need a gym membership though) the book is great for beginners and explains everything for you so you can understand what strength training is and such.

are you wearing your HRM all day? they aren't designed to be accurate for anything other than physical exercise.

get my belly button pierced and buy all the clothes.

It honestly depends on your physical condition. That is why a HRM is key. Someone in good shape can jog at 6.0 speed no problem with very little rise in heart rate. Someone out of shape may be hitting max heart rate at 6.0 speed. That is why the machine's are always so off. I'd say if you think you are in good shape the…

usually this. Or at least when I'm having a good jog/run. When I'm having one of those "the whole thing is a struggle" kind of runs **** hits the fan and whatever breathing goes.

I always wondered this. I'm pretty sure not all cardio is created equal though. If you're using more muscle groups or exerting yourself in way that isn't going to be presented by heart rate there could be some discrepancies. To be honest, HRM don't truly calculate calorie burn because they don't know your VO2Max. Also, the…

nothing wrong with a little muscle building action. don't worry about the scale so much. body fat could be decreasing and not even be displayed. plus eating extra protein will not "bulk you up" or keep you from losing weight. in fact, I think extra protein does the opposite for females. It gives us shapely muscles and…

Wouldn't work for me. One bite=One MILLION bites.

Do you eat dinner? Maybe eat dinner before the run and have the protein shake after? If not, plain greek yogurt (with no added stuff) and stirred in fruit may be a good idea.

For me, I'm finally learning how to be happy with my body as it is and make myself a healthier person. In the past I would cut calories with no regards to the awful processed foods I was putting in my body. Now I'm learning to eat fresh, natural foods. Cook everything I eat. And make mini exercise goals to accomplish. I…