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I use body fat calipers. I also take my measurements once per week. I also take weekly progress photos, so I can see if there is a difference or not

You're better off if you can get a nut butter without salt. So the ingredient list would just say: almonds, cashews, peanuts, etc.

I agree with the above post. Also, if you really like cereal, try Kashi Go Lean. It's in red and white box. 13 grams of protein 5-6 grams of fiber, and 120 calories per cup! You can check out the rest of my stats, if you check out my food diary. Fooducate rates that cereal as an A-!

Generally speaking, MFP sets the protein goal much too low for anyone who is physically active.

Then she shouldn't have used the words "spot reduction", which commonly refers to the reduction of body fat by doing exercises that target that area. Like, I want tummy fat to go away, so I'll do crunches, and no cardio, and keep drinking soda.

If I do bicep curls, and my arms get bigger an look better, I'm not really "reducing" anything am I? I'm growing my arms. If you can spot reduce, then I want my 36D's back. And I still want to be at 14% body fat.

I may grunt a little bit on the last reps of a set, but not like an animal!

I calculated my daily caloric needs at 2400 calories or so, so I'm sticking with approximately a 2000 calorie diet. I work out twice a day with cardio focus, since I'm so close to my competition, and I've reached my goal look and body fat.

I'm a shortie :-) Height: 5'3" SW: 140 lbs CW: 116 lbs GW: 115 BF: 13.5-14% UGW: 120 lbs (May try to put on more lean muscle mass after my competition in a few weeks.)

Lol, thank you! I've been telling people this all day!

Muscle does not weigh more than fat. A pound is a pound. However, muscle is denser than fat, so you can seem smaller, but weigh more than someone who has more body fat than you. Muscle takes up less space than fat. I recommend taking your measurements, like your neck, waist, hips, etc, and also track your progress that way.

I'm 5'3", and the last place I really want to lose is the inside of my thighs. There is this little bit of fat left on each inside thigh that I want to be gone. I'm between 116-117 right now, so I may have to get lower than 115 to make it disappear. We will find out.

Well it's okay then, because I like VS bras and have had no trouble finding bras with them. At least not until I measured in at a 32D. Now I have to order them off their site, but I still find plenty that I like. It's the only place I get my bras from, so it isn't a big deal.

MFP sets your default protein goal too low anyway. I'm getting anywhere from 175-225 grams of protein a day. I train very heavy though.

I am 5'3". At my heaviest I was 140 pounds/22-24% body fat and a 36D (DD in some styles). I am now 116 pounds/13.5-14% body fat, wearing a 32D. Had to get measured at VS, so I'm pretty confident in my reported sizes.

I use body fat calipers. I also take photos every week, and compare them with the previous week, and the previous month to see how I'm doing. These two things together make for a very good measuring stick. The photos don't give me a number obviously, but they do remind me that I change a little everyday, and I just don't…

There is a group for chicks with six packs?

You can get rid of some carbs by using a smaller portion size too. I need carbs to fuel my workouts, because they are intense, however carbs are calorie dense. I usually half the portion size, so like for a cup do 1/2 cup, and that gets me my carbs, which I love to eat, but does not unnecessarily give me a lot of calories.…

Mine is completely open. Today isn't done yet, but yesterday was an excellent day if you want to take a look. I eat more than the average female, but I'm doing two-a-days right now, so I have to eat more.

Perhaps if you quite a bit overweight, but if you are at a healthy body weight and looking for say a 6 pack for summer, you need to eat healthier, "clean" (another coined term for unprocessed) foods. I was running 30 miles per weeek last year in preparation for a half marathon, and could only get down to 18% body fat. I…

If it's scheduled, like an off day from the gym, then I don't feel too bad, just ansty. If it is because of other peoples' problems (I'm a sergeant in the Army, so that happens a lot), then I feel cheated and mad. If it's because I'm lazy, then I will feel super guilty later!

We (my husband and I) had roasted salmon, baked red potatos in olive oil, and steamed zucchini. We had never steamed zucchini before, and I have decided that I like it sauteed better. It was a little bland steamed. Overall great, lean meal though! I had a banana for dessert, I couldn't resist!

Today is going very well so far. I have my afternoon cardio session to do still, but I lifted weights for 80 minutes this morning. It is a back and biceps day. May throw in some pullups before my elliptical intervals. Anyway, hope everyone else is also having a great no cheat Tuesday!

I'd like to try kickboxing too!

jeez that is a tough one. Are you certain of the QUALITY of your sleep? Nightmares, smallest noises wake you, that sort of thing?

I make baked oatmeal. It's delicous, and does not involve eggs at all. There are recipes for it all over the internet, but mine: 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup old fashioned oat (the kind that take like 20 minutes to cook stovetop) 3 tbsp of low fat cottage cheese 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup of sweet potato (I mashed up a banana…

You can purchase lactose free protein. You are correct though, casein does not absorb into the muscles as quickly as whey, and therefore is not an optimum choice post workout.

1st day for me, and it went excellent! I'm really sticking with my contest prep diet, and it is easier since I really enjoy the foods I eat.

Hi I'm 23, and a sergeant in the Army. Add me :-)

Your body type will kind of determine that. For instance, i'm only an inch shorter than you at 5'3", but I weigh 119 pounds. I have never been in better shape. I just weighed in at 119 lbs, 33" 24" 34" (chest, waist, hips) and 14.5% body fat. You may have a different body style than I do, so something like that is hard to…