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It's common on a low cal diet for this to occur. Potassium aids in smooth muscle movement such as the ones you nees to move things a long. You can add potassium rich foods or supplement. It helps and is even Rx'ed out for various programs and clinics.

I am a beef jerky junky....I have tried so many it's almost sad. The best I've had is Goldrush by Medina Foods out of Litchfield, Ohio. It's better from their store or nearby vendors, insanely tender but meaty but when I order online it's still amazing. The black pepper one is my fav.

Dude. What the crap? I love how this turned into someone sharing ways certain people keep low body fat and it's blossomed into an attack. I agree with what the OP said. It's rare you see people with low body fat that don't practice most of this. Sure some rare people with insanely high metabolisms eat a lot and stay thin…

I can tell you I was a D when I almost had a 6 pack and my weight gain only bumped me to a DD. A lot of people say that weight gain is the only reason some chicks have big boobs but it's not always that clean cut.

I've had a couple surgeries on my knee and they all involved stitching the meniscus or a menisectomy among other things. I'm sorry you're going through that it really sucks and I know it can feel like fitness is over but it's so not. Pilates is really great just avoid fully extending and stretching your injured leg out…

Way to take hold of your health and make it happen. You look great and your smile seems so genuine now! Congrats!

I think a lot of people are overlooking a cultural difference here and economics. Like you pointed out imports are not allowed and your travel is a little different. Add in some locro, the beans would really give some protein and extra calories or snag some faina and dip it in chimchurri the olive oil from that would add…

Ugh!! How rude! And what does italian have to do with it. I'm italian and the ladies in my family were/are very athletic and fit.

Um....yes. I've been losing and I was in a very down mood the other night over how hard I've been working and how little I feel it. At the gym when I see my reflection in the window doing cardio or the mirrors doing weights and core I swear I'm bigger than I've ever been but I know that can't be. My husband sees the…

Eggs foo young, wanton soup and cut the wanton, chicken and veggies. I would sugget going to the data base here....type "chinese food" and a ton of stuff comes up. Find something you think sounds appetizing and fits your calorie range.

It sounds like you could have a meniscal tear; probably not very advanced. I had the same thing and ignored it then ended up with the meniscus on the outside of my knee joint while hiking a hill one day. Just take the injury seriously, ice the knee, and consider switching to a low impact elliptical for a while. You can…

That's great! You have my support. I find the more committed I am to fitness the less tolerance I have for drinking. I don't like it as much or the eating that can come with it and I hate not being own for a workout!! Stay strong!

What kind of elevation or resistance do you have? 55 rpms isn't that taxing for a workout so 100 might not be too terribly far off. Also, are you using quickstart or entering age and weight?

Congrats! You're doing such a great job, you look great! You have an added sparkle in your eye with that lost weight! Inspiring share thanks!

I just went to the opening of a bacon shop. They make various ice creams with bacon like "whiskey bacon ice cream" and smores with bacon. They also sell bacon rolled up and covered in chocolate and various other things. It's called the Sticky Pig....if you like bacon check it out! They also have cinnamon toast crunch rice…

I keep a towel with me because I always keep doing until I'm dripping. A cardio workout doesn't feel right without that!

Agreed, why spend time on negative additions. Just pass the thread over if you know everything or add to it if you want to help others who might not. Hooey.

I agree with you. I don't talk about my weight on here juts the level of fitness I want to obtain and that's where my focus is. I would be hurt knowing my husband talked behind my back about my weight and not just between us as husband and wife. I know the OP mentioned that some women have no problem talking about their…

I've been wondering the same thing haha

Agreed on this. It's already happened. CNN ran a huge story about why Jesus never exited on Easter Sunday. People were comparing the Bible to believing in pixies. I agree that most don't feel provoked by veganism but I have just had many bad experiences where I see vegans and vegatarians forcing onto meat eaters how…

I'm totally in. I have a gym membership and I've really been hitting it hard. Lost an inch and a half off my waist in the past 2 weeks and I want to be down at least 3 more in September! Ow ow! *Also, I posted some ab workouts on my profile and will try to post new things for people to try so feel free to add me!

Orange County, CA here. I've noticed that too. I swear sometimes I'm still rolling at work and I see someone completing their food diary then *poof* everyone is gone for the day!

I love RSM it's so pretty! Mission Viejo is of course gorgeous. Ya know....because so many places in our county aren't. ;) Yeah OC!

I completely agree with this. Your metabolism is revved up right after work out and taking in protein, especially after weight training, is great. I try to make sure I do eating within 30-40 minutes of a workout.

Border of E Costa Mesa and Newport Beach right here! We're so lucky to have weather that permits us to be outside and active year round! I'm from Houston originally and I don't miss huddling inside in the a/c to avoid heat stroke and thunderstorms!

It doesn't seem like you have too much sodium prior to workout I know that can really do it sometimes. Have you paid attention to your breathing? If you aren't breathing with a good rhythm and taking deep breaths to keep oxygen flowing appropriately this could be part of the problem. Also did you recently just start these…

Elliptical with intervals

This is very true, some states it's breaking the law if you don't take a lunch within the first 4 hours of your shift as well. This is not right. Also, I'm suring being a single mom funds are tight but the YMCA is relatively cheap, especially compared to big name gyms, for singles and they have child care for 5 weeks and…

I hadn't heard of this site before but I have it bookmarked now! Thanks for sharing! :)

Haha! The dude says, no way man!!