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236 : (
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I haven't weighed since April. I use other gauges for where I am instead of my relationship with gravity. I stay on course much better. With that said, when I was in active weight loss mode (70lbs) I weighed weekly then moved to monthly. Weighing more often doesnt serve you well. I recommend focusing on being consistent…
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Flax and Chia seeds will also provide fiber , omega 3s & some protein. Nuts & seeds.
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YEP! vegetables & fruit. Berries have excellent fiber. Beans are also fiber-rich. truly - no need for supps. focus on eating more vegetables & fruit such as berries, apples, pears. Spinach has nice fiber and I eat it frequently. Just had an amazing BST sandwich. Bacon Spinach & Tomato. I always use baby spinach instead of…
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Just peeked. You are 30. 211 is your start weight. I was at 236. Don't be so sure that 80 lbs is the # you seek to lose. Focus on losing FAT - maintaining/developing your lean body mass. When folks lose with WEIGHT as the main target, then the result can be as the the poster said above " I feel like I Have more flab now…
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Nope! Down 70ish. I'm actually firmer - no loose skin. Course, I went slow and I strength trained. I didn't peek at your age, that is also a factor. I'm 51 - started losing @ 47. Been in maintenance / body recomp for a while. Eat WELL, move well - no rapid losses. Focus on HEALTH! Slow, sustainable lifestyle changes = WIN.
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Nothing. I don't make a habit of eating food I don't like. I won't waste time, money, pleasure or cals on food that isn't FAB. with that said: there are foods that are powerhouses - such as leafy greens - that I creative in adding to my life because they are awesome for me. I massage my greens & it makes a huge difference…
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^^ this
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MYSELF. I own it.
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I do. I've consistently eaten between 1700-2200 the past 3 years. I lift heavy 3x week as my primary fitness. I'm continuing to work on body recomp.
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Eggs are Excellent
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^^^ listen to this man /thread
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These threads are always kinda sad for me .... The #s. And! It always shows that body composition is so different for everyone. Take 10 random 5'4 women @ "x" amount of pounds & they will look diff. I cannot imagine weighing 115. My body comp is such that I'd have to lose a limb. I have more than 115 lbs of fat free mass.…
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You too? I'm a lover of undies, lotion and lip balm. Boy shorts are my FAVE.
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Will your method work with cookies, ice cream and Ruffles potato chips? As in ... I like all of those things to be TOGETHER. Will any toxins be left behind via the gassing method? Will I need to don a Hefty Cinch Sak with Duct Tape? Will I need to add in an extra HIIT session of crocheting to speed up the detox?
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My average TDEE is 2200. Range is 2000-2500 depending on activity. I use 2200 as an average. I typically eat total cals of 1900-2200 with a weekly 2500 cal day to keep my leptin & ME happy. My primary fitness is heavy lifting 3 x week with an outdoor walk 3 - 4 days per week dependent on weather & my mood. My current goals…
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Tapeworm brownies w/ raspberry ketone tea - brewed for 3 minutes exactly Stay away from Prancercise - you will get HUGE
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^^^^^ THIS A tablespoon of natural DELISH peanut butter is calorie dense with healthy fat - not much volume : ) Resistance Training with focus on body recomposition. I've had a pretty serious knee surgery - March 2011. Since then I've been way more active than I've ever been. So ... you can certainly do quite a LOT…
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Yep!
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^^^^ THIS
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It's not DEFEAT. I don't lunge. I've had major knee surgery and I squat, deadlift, blah blah. Lunges are problematic for me. Mentally & physically. So .. I don't lunge. Tons of alternatives.
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SASS Lots and lots of SASS German, Dutch, Scotch, Irish
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I'd be LOSING about 200 lbs REAL QUICK. as in overnight. Life is too short. *kitten* are always gonna be - they don't change much. You can tell when someone loves you by the way they TREAT you. Lose the weight - kick his butt to the curb. It's HIM, not you.
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Eat at TDEE. If you were overweight, then eat at a very slight deficit. You are NOT overweight, so should not be eating at a deficit. Concentrate on the FOOD vs. calories. Get a handle on what your TDEE is. I'm pretty sure it will be higher than 1200 cals. Lift HEAVY. Heavy is a relative term. Heavy means challenging for…
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Nope! Seriously. Why? It's because I truly eat what I choose because I've built a way of eating for LIFE. it's not a diet or something I'm " doing" - it's simply my habits. No deprivation. It's a mindset and it's about not depriving yourself of enjoying your food. If you are feeling this way - do a gut check then a mindset…
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That isn't exactly HUGE : ) It is just how your body is - it's all good. As someone pointed out above: If they are big due to excess fat, then they will decrease perhaps. If due to muscle - then NAH - prob not. I have 17" calves too. Muscle. They are basically the same size now than they were 70 pounds ago. They are in…
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^^^^^ THIS
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THIS ^^^ 2 weeks is a blip on the screen. Things to consider: what are your goals? Are you grossly overweight with much fat to lose or are you leanER and seeking body comp changes? how much are you eating and what is the quality? Are you working out too much for the energy consumption? those last 2 points are especially…
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INDEED! I will also recommend Geneen Roth to you on the subject of emotional eating. She has many books but the one I recommend grabbing first is : if You Are Going To Eat At The Refrigerator - Pull Up A Chair.