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When I broke my ankle a few years ago, I continued to lift, however I mostly stuck to the machines. This way I didn't have to mess with moving plates with one good support leg. Worked all upper body during this time and managed to maintain most of my fitness level. Recently, I tore my bicep and have been working mostly…

If I'm hungry or feeling a little "depleted," I'll usually have a protein bar or maybe a one-scoop protein shake to keep me fueled. I don't specifically plan a meal before a workout though.

These stories are just...awesome. Thank you all very much for sharing and showing how a healthy lifestyle can truly pay off. Magnificent inspiration.

Nice. I dislike mushrooms as well due to the texture. Now I'm going to use this line. I'm in total agreement with regards to celery. I just can't eat it by itself. Diced in some salad, doesn't bother me. I also agree with the fish statement with the exception of some game fish. I like shark, tuna, marlin, and swordfish.…

Face, thighs, and butt. Yeah, I'm losing all over, but those are the most noticable areas. I need to lose more off mah belly though. I'm at a 40" waist in pants, but the pantlegs are quite volumnous. As in it's practically Hammer Time.

I weigh throughout the day, but only log from the first measurement each morning. I'm always curious to see how much I "lost" during the night. I don't worry about fluctuations as long as the little orange line in my Reports is on a fairly even SE course.

This is what worked for me; your experience may differ. I completed the 24-day Challenge in March of this year. I started at 300 lbs and ended at 275. I didn't take measurements, but I did drop from a 46" waist in pants to a 42" (currently at 248 with a 40"). I think the average is 12 lbs and 8". It really depends on your…

Congratulations! I maintained most of the same food choices post-Advocare that I had during the 24-day Challenge. I'm still working on cutting weight, so during the week, I replace most of my breakfast and lunch's with meal replacement shakes. Dinner is still a healthy choice as are the snacks. I also kept up with their…

My goals are 30 / 45 / 25 Carbs, Protein, Fat with a 1600 daily caloric intake. I usually wind up busting the carbs, but don't lose any sleep over it as long as the weight keeps dropping off. Once it stops, I'll pay more attention. Goal 1: SW 300 FW 275 Goal 2: SW 275 CW 247 GW 240

Yep; depends on the item. Packaged food (single serving), I take as labeled. Packaged food (multiple), I weigh it out. Meat is weighed always. Single fruit / begetable, I just enter as is, by size. Groups, like spinach or kale, I keep as a cup. I'm still at a stage where exact measurements have not impeded my weight loss.…

Exactly. I have a rough time adjusting to any days off. During the workweek, the food and exercise routine is no issue at all. With the exception of Saturday lifting, the rest of the weekend is pretty shot. I don't go crazy, but I do spend quite a bit of time gaming, and that knocks me off kilter even though I do eat…

Okay, these I have to try. Do you have any specs on these cookies or do you just add it all up and divide by cookie yield? I'm also a fan of the yogurt / protein powder mix. Grilled chicken breasts are amazing for snacking, if you dice them up. I forgot all about sharp cheddar; man, I love that stuff. Thanks everyone. I…

I weigh several times during the day, with the final being right before I go to bed. My logged weight is taken every morning. I'm also someone that likes to see the trends. I can handle the fluctuations; as long as the graph is primarily heading SE, I'm figure I'm doing fine.

Heh, this is me every weekend, it seems. I'm working off another gaming weekend, this time with a wedding thrown in just for fun. Back on track today with food and exercise. Oh, and drinking about two gallons of water! Whoosh.

Very much agree. Most individuals at the gym are there for the same reason; to get healthier. We are at different stages, is all. Most of the time, I'm spending time concentrating on my lifting form to really notice anyone else around me. Either that, or I'm trying to keep awake while doing cardio. The few times I will…

So far, I'm down 46 in about 3 months. SW: 300 on 3 March 2014 First Goal: 275 on 1 April 2014 Today: 254 on 22 May 2014

I have used the information found at this website and it has worked quite well for me. It does cover how to maintain your muscle (strength training) while losing fat. It may be worth a look to see if it fits your goals. http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/how-to-build-muscle-and-lose-fat/ Good luck to you.

It wasn't really a failure; you are just at the beginning of the journey towards a healthier you. You know, I really tried to not make that last sentence sound like some cheesy (mmm cheese) nutritional/exercise infomercial, but couldn't make it work. Meh. As you've pointed out, it's been 6 years since you've asked your…

First I try to see if I'm actually hungry or just bored, by drinking a glass of water. Then, if I'm still hungry, I usually have a bowl of healthy cereal or a one-scoop protein shake, for my evening snack. Keeps me full during the night and I don't wake up hungry.

I looked over the 24-day challenge booklet that came with the program and saw examples of the foods I should be eating, such as different types of complex carbs and proteins. This led me to research other types of foods and recipes (well, actually my wife, heh). I mean, I never knew what quinoa was, much less how to…

Motivation: I keep seeing the scale move down and the clothes fitting better. I agree with the excellent advice of starting small and working up to it. Doing stuff like pushups every morning; even if it's only 2-3 at first. Eventually they will increase and you will want to do better. Then you will start to find more time…

This is not an endorsement, just my experience with the Challenge. This is what got me started on my healthy journey. i was 300 pounds in early March and that was enough for me. A friend lost weight using this and recommended it to me. I had nothing to lose as I felt nothing else was working. I lost 25 pounds during the…

Just remember that it is an exception and not a rule. Most of your added weight is probably water retention from all the sodium. Since you are normally eating right and exercising, that will come off soon enough. Special occasions are just that; special. There are days that I want some pizza. I have some pizza. Yeah, it…

This happens to me as well. I believe it comes from your body burning the fat and then "re-absorbing" the excess tissue (skin). If you ever feel you have hit a stretch where you are maintaining a calorie deficit and exercising, but not losing the weight like before, you may want to take some measurements. You are probably…

I also agree with the other posters. As long as you switch things up to give certain muscle groups a rest, you should be fine. I'm a big proponent of "listen to your body." If your body is too sore to work out, it will let you know. Taking a day off to completely rest is never a bad thing as long as you know it's only one…

My wife does all the cooking, however she is also using MFP, so most of the time she has already broken it down. What I suggest is see what ingredients your partner used and attempt to calculate each individually. It's a pain, I know (believe me, I know), but it will give you a ballpark figure for your calories and any…

Currently six days. Monday, Wednesday, Friday for 60 min cardio; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday for lifting. I'm getting ready to start a work challenge that will put me there on Sunday as well. Good times all around.

Since it doesn't exist under the Exercise tab, select "Add Exercise"; "Search" (you can leave it blank); "Add An Exercise to the Database"; fill in the data. Give the exercise a name, something like Wii Just Dance. Use the drop-down for Cardiovascular, select the minutes, and then you will need to figure out the number of…