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I would like to thank you all for your comments. There is a lot of good advice in there! I have tried various combinations of protein/carbs and found little impact on my hunger issue. I don't have the financial means to buy a lot of extra meat protein, as I do have to feed my family as well and decent quality meat is…

No I'm not, thats the kicker. My weight hasn't budged in a while. I had an odd increase in weight a few months back, just weight, not size..everything still fit just fine. (no, I didn't record it on MFP, I thought it was water weight and it would just go away *L* ) and I've been stuck at that weight ever since. I can't…

When 2 apples, 2 oranges, 15 baby carrots, a Healthy Steamer meal, a clif builder bar, a natures path pumpkin flax bar, and a quarter cup of almonds over the course of 8 hours still leaves me starving, "Eat" is not really a helpful suggestion *L* Futuremanda, I use MFP to control what I eat during the day, as that is my…

I'm usually starving after my workouts as well, so you have my sympathy. I've found that having a snack a half hour before my workout, a protein shake immediately following (a good quality one thats high in protein 25+ grams) with an apple, and a good snack or meal that includes grains, protein and veggies within an hour.…

Most subs are chemical and nasty and do worse things to your system than sugar does. You can go the stevia route which, in my opinion, is just gross. It does horrid stuff to my belly, but again, thats me. I think it comes down to finding the Right sugar. Our bodys process different sugars in different ways..white processed…

You need more muscle. Muscle burns fat. Sucky thing is that, yes, it will make you look bigger to begin with (more than likely) but it`ll take your body from requiring 1500-1800 a day to needing 2000+. Keep eating the way you have been, though maybe break down your macros and see about eating more protein than carbs (and…

You really have to take the BMI chart with a Huge grain of salt. I'm 5 feet, and at 145 the BMI chart labels me as obese. I am FAR from obese. I have a muscular build, which I've worked hard to cultivate, and therefore I weigh more. According to the chart I should weigh 108 lbs, which would make me totally skeletal and…

Keep Posting! Hon, I can empathize with your story whole-heartedly. I was the same as you through school, and I had a thyroid issue too. I was too ashamed of myself to try and fix the problem. When I Did start working on fixing myself, I was embarrassed of the work I was putting in. I would get angry and uncomfortable when…

Natures Path makes Awesome instant oatmeal! I don't think there is a flavour I don't like! Its a healthier, heartier alternative to Quakers sugar-loaded version. Come to think of it, everything Natures Path Makes is awesome. My son became rather hooked on their vanilla sunrise cereal.

Regular flake oatmeal is pasty and ick. I hate the texture of it, same with steel cut. That said, I WAY prefer porridge oats (oats, oat bran, flax n other grains depending on brand) because it gives you some actual non-pasty substance in your mouth. I do 1c milk, 1c water, 1c oats, 1 banana (added before the oats), vanilla…

By all means, add me *smile* If I can help motivate a fellow traveller of The Path, then I am glad to do so!

Oh TOTALLY! There are foods that I have gotten all worked up for, save my calories for, work a little extra hard for because I KNEW that it was going to be a fantastically, blissfully, wonderfully indulgent treat....and to have it be mediocre-at-best? Well, that makes me near homicidal *L* Regret doesn't scratch the…

I work graveyard shift so my calories are spread over 18 hours. I pre-log my food so I can portion it out properly. So long as you're staying in your intake range then timing really doesn't matter. Eat when you're hungry, stop when you're full and keep track. I personally have discovered that a small bowl of cereal with…

As far as protein goes. Pay close attention to sugar and fat content, as well as ingredients. A lot of drinks have corn syrup solids in them, which can be counterproductive. Whey protein is your best bet, as its the most body-friendly. I personally used defatted Pumpkin seed protein which I LOVE. Its flavourless and blends…

One of my personal faves, especially for arms, abs and butt is Les Mills Combat. Its all martial-artsy, fun, the instructors are an absolute hoot and its Amazing for building cardio and muscular endurance while toning every part of your body. Its not easy, but the body adapts to it quickly and its very effective. I…

By all means, add me *smile* I love reading peoples posts about their workouts n such. Its motivational and we all need to encourage each other! My diary is open..its a bit different than some others as I have an 18 hour eating schedule (graveyard shift) but, by all means, check it out!

I work graveyard shift (very active position involving a lot of lifting) and have a family to take care of during my daytime, so I have to span my calories out over 18 hours. I used to calculate my job as additional activity calories, then I figured its just easier if everything tallys up and I have a deficit at the end of…

Absolutely! I find its easier than doing it at the end of the day and keeps me on track better. I pre-log my workouts too so that I Have to do them...I feel guilty if I lie :laugh: It also helps me figure out how to adjust my diet/exercise properly when I need to.

I was never that big of an advocate of counting calories. All food has calories and its just as easy to eat 2000 calories worth of crap as it is to eat the same in real food. So I started out counting fat and protein but dismissed calories and carbs (I was doing muscle work, I only felt I my protein/fat counts mattered…

Chair assisted push ups: Have your feet on a chair when you do your pull ups, but don't Stand on it when you pull-up, but rest your inactive legs on it to reduce the amount of weight you are pulling up. Move the chair further away as you get stronger, resting less of your lower body weight on it until you don't need it…

Off the top...Ditch everything that Cracker Barrel makes. With the exception of maybe those lil single-serve cheese packs. Make your own food. Bake some chicken and potatos with a lil olive oil and seasoning, cut up some veggies (or don't...I've been known to munch on a cucumber or a pepper the same as I would an apple…

If you're just starting out, immediately jumping into unassisted pull-ups may not be the best idea. When I started getting into pull-ups, after years of weight training, I found that the pain I developed the next few days was Rediculous, and it wouldn't cease. It was like charlie horses up and down parts of my back, neck…

IUDs are fantastic. I've had 2 over the last 10 years and would recommend them to Anyone thinking about getting one!

I always found that the hormones in birth control caused weight gain that I couldn't lose. It frustrated me to NO end. It also raised hell with my moods as well as my mind (I always felt spaced-out and unable to concentrate). My doc suggested an IUD. Its basically a non-hormonal copper twist-tie *L* I have been…

I had the same issue with P90X, so I switched out and started using a resistance band to do pull-downs to build up my muscles to help me progress to doing pull-ups. My band set came with a door hanger, though you can loop it over the pull-up bar as well. Its really quite effective, and I found it also made my shoulders…

Actually, if you do the 'Doubles" routine and instead of doing a second P90X routine, do some gym work instead, then it should be fine. Just remember the basic rules: Listen To TYour Body, Don't train the same parts two days in a row, if your muscles hurt then give them a day to rest, and be sure to change your diet to…

Omega Nutrition Pumpkin Seed Protein powder!! I tried hemp, brown rice, pea...all those others and could no Stand the taste or texture of them, whatever i did. Pumpkin seed protein Seriously has no taste at all, it blends perfectly into smoothies (I usually just do a banana and milk, sometimes a bit of cocoa powder if I'm…

I REALLY enjoyed this session! It wasn't overly challenging (except the Bird of Paradise...that's just NUTS) but it Definitely did the trick and gave me what I needed.. Gotta say its the first time I have done yoga to hard rock music, but it totally suited the atmosphere. Thank you very much for the recommendation!

Wow. I am So looking forward to trying that out! That looks like Exactly what I was looking for *smile* I've discovered a brand-new respect for Yoga over the past year..it really does amazing things in every aspect of being. Thank you for the share!

Chalean Extreme is amazing. Its fun, and challenging and totally effective. Chalean Johnson is one of the most amazingly motivational personalities in the fitness world, imo. I've tried a ton of fitness DVD's over the last 20 years and she is, by far, one of my faves (be it Turbo Jam, Extreme or Turbo Fire). There are a…