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Quest bars have become a staple in my diet. Such a yummy treat to have so much protein.
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Honestly, I had a little bit of soreness on my neck when I first started lifting, even though I held the bar in the correct position. I think it's something your body adjusts to (like cycling and butt pain) as long as you have good form.
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If it makes you feel better, last week I got wrecked on Fireball and lifted the next day.
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It was only enough for testing, and tonight I'm doing squat, OHP and DL. Thanks for the replies so far!
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Hula hooping is about the only thing I can think of that you can do in silence.
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I have been doing it for a month.How long does it take to step up ? [/quote] I recommend looking into the Couch to 5K app/program.
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Hi there! Since weight loss comes down to CICO, logging your calories is all you need. Exercise is a bonus - many use it for becoming stronger, increasing their calorie deficit, and being more healthy overall. I'm 5'1 and lost 55 pounds total. Good luck with your journey; sounds like you're off to a great start.
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You should never take OTC vitamins without consulting your doctor. People don't realize how dangerous things can be just because you don't need a prescription. Also, if you have enough B12 in your body, supplements won't do anything and the excess will be excreted in your urine. As for "fat burners" or whatever, none of…
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I'm actually glad to see this thread. Tonight was the end of week 5 for my SL routine and I've built to 105 pound squat, but I noticed I can't break parallel, else I can't get myself back up. I was wondering if I needed to drop five pounds and squat deeper or keep the higher weight.
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Uhh. No. Putting syrup and other things into water doesn't remove the water. Caffeine has a diuretic effect, but it's honestly too small to make any difference unless you're drinking like six cans of soda a day. So no, one can will not "subtract" the glass of water.
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My nursing school has a microwave. Your campus doesn't have a cafeteria? Our cafeteria has lots of good options. Anyway, to be honest I usually just pack a Quest bar, some cheese squares and grapes, and maybe some peanut butter and honey crackers. I eat between class but I'm usually too busy to be very hungry. Nursing…
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Preeeeaaach!
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Did you just start? You may have lost a good bit of water weight in the beginning.
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I was thinking the same thing. I just ate a ton of graham sticks and now I feel ill, but it certainly wasn't because of what I ate.
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Ah, sure, but I know if I personally suspected myself to have a medical condition, I would be wise enough to seek help from my doctor.
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Um. I'm confused. Like, if you go to your doctor and say "I think I'm gluten intolerant," and they do tests, and the tests come back negative and your doctor says "nope, you're not"...you're saying it's still possible?
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There's a site/app called VarageSale. Local people buy and sell their things and I've gotten tons of brand name stuff for just dollars. :)
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Great job being so sensible, OP. Sounds like you have a great plan and journey ahead of you, and I look forward to seeing your progress! I lost around 45 pounds just using MFP, and toward the end my loss was very slow (half a pound a week), so just remember that the closer you are to your goal, the slower your progress…
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You need to stop worrying about losing weight so much as losing fat. I recommend ditching the hand weights (unless they're dumbbells used for actual strength training and not like 8 pound weights for squats) and picking up a progressive lifting program that uses compound lifts. That, in addition to getting proper protein…
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Why are you eating clean if you don't want to? It's not going to make you lose weight any faster, if that's your reason.
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Honestly, the burns for planks and push ups are probably so subjective that it would be impossible to accurately calculate them.
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11 pounds in 9 weeks is great. Weight loss isn't linear, so don't freak out if you don't see a loss every week.
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If you do get salt substitutes, make sure your potassium levels are okay, as they often substitute it in.
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No. No food is bad for you if eaten in moderation. I recommend trying to hit your daily macro goals instead of worrying about what specific foods to eat (unless you're a diabetic, of course).
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Logging these things may not hinder your loss - yet, but when you get close to your goal weight, you'll realize accuracy in logging is really important and there isn't nearly as much wiggle room.
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I do Zumba on my off days and walk on Sat and Sun. I haven't noticed a decrease in my strength so far, but I think it's more of a personal preference. Just don't spread yourself too thin!
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How do you know you're eating less than 1400 calories? Do you weigh and measure all your foods?
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Plenty of people get fat eating foods that are "good for them". Some "healthy" foods can be just as high in calories as "junk" foods.
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Ah, right. I forgot about that bit! Still, I've barely been able to increase my weight at all. OHP is just very difficult for me (not trying to derail the thread, sorry).