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They may be non-essential, but i feel like dog crap (i.e. brainfog, grouchiness, lethargic) if i don't have some daily. Why is this?

cooking all your meat in olive oil, or using olive oil (with fresh lemon juice) on a salad is an easy way to add in good, heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. It's around 120 cal. for a tablespoon. Avocados are high calorie too, and very healthy. Brown rice or whole wheat pastas??

^^I've heard this too.

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FANTASTIC JOB!! what a difference!

I personally have a hard time with my water consumption. I drink alot of unsweetened tea and diet soda, both contain caffeine which dehydrate your body. Once in awhile, I'll do a water only day (or two) and i almost ALWAYS see a drop on the scale a few days after the "flush".

You're working out like a MANIAC!! Without checking out your stats, i can almost guarantee that 1400 calories isn't enough to sustain your very, very active lifestyle. Check out the link below, and after calculating your BMR and TDEE, pick a number somewhere in between those, and aim for that # as your daily caloric…

laugh.so.hard.

it often comes off easily in the beginning but will slow down a bit when your body gets used to things. Try switching some things up.......... ;)

YES, sounds so counterproductive, but eat more!! Also, since you're working out pretty tough, try to hit your protein macro daily!

My cousin told me about the Deck of Cards workout. I probably don't have this exactly right, but it was something like this.....Each suit stands for one of the following (or make up your own variation): Pushups, Body weight squats, Jumping Jacks, Sit ups or Planks. Shuffle the deck and flip a card over, do 15-20 of…

my answer is B. if you go over by 100 calories, i dont think that's a huge crisis though..............

i thought that was the recommended 'post-workout' basic ratio...? no? and if a recovery shake isn't necessary, then why do we read this all over the place?

we all fall. OFTEN. you just have to keep climbing back on. For me, it's hard on the weekends because i have the support of my co-workers monday-friday. I try to keep my fridge and cabinets void of all things that i cannot eat in moderation. Certain things like chips and ice cream, i just cannot have in the house PERIOD.…

do you do protein shakes? a shake with almond milk (or even 2% milk), a half a banana, and a tablespoon of peanut butter is so dang good! Throw all that in a blender with a few ice cubes and some protein/whey powder (i use vanilla) and it tastes like a milkshake. Adds around 200 calories, and i use it as a post-workout…

Yup, before i got an HRM i would use the lower number (which was most often the machine).

you're supposed to eat back your exercise ("earned") calories, but it's been said that persons with a higher amount of weight to lose can afford a slightly higher deficit. I'd say eat back half of your excercise calories to start out. Monitor weight closesly but mostly monitor HOW YOU FEEL. Experiment with it and see what…

You're a petite with a small frame. At 124 lbs and already thin, LOSING WEIGHT really has nothing to do with BEING FIT. So, instead of announcing that you've lost 5 lbs., wait till you're all buff and whip out your 6 pack. Try increasing your calories and lifting some heavy weights. That's about the best thing you can do…

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Nice job! Recently started P90X, will prob do Insanity at some point........ KEEP IT UP!!

So, recap. Use the BMR calculator, and then figure out your TDEE from there. Pick a number between them, and NET it consistently. Lose weight. Enjoy life. [/quote] ^^^^THIS....PLEASE....AND THANK YOU.... !!!

The more you have to lose, the bigger deficit you can afford. 2 lbs. per week should be fine. If you say it's working, and you feel good, then keep up the good work!! For the folks with only a few lbs. to lose, it's not realistic for them to set their goal for a 2lb. loss per week........

BUMP!! True apple here... Tina Turner legs and a big round middle. Would love to see some pics of someone who's made it!!!!

LOOKIN GOOD!!

i may be mistaken, but i think the whole "eat more to fuel your body" is for those working out pretty hardcore daily..... ??

One of my favorite ways to have grilled chicken breasts: Butterfly a breast, brush it with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill till done. Then stuff the middle with Feta cheese. It gets all warm and gooey and it's great on top of a salad!

^^^ my comment was gonna be HUMMUS!!!

^^^THIS. Go to the TOOLS tab up above and use the BMR calculator. Eat at least that amount PLUS your exercise calories!! DID I MENTION TO MAKE SURE YOU EAT YOUR EXERCISE CALORIES????

that is HUGE!! great work!

1300 seems WAY too low. Check your settings. And this is going to take some hard work and dedication or it's not gonna happen!!!!! . Walking may be better exercise than riding the bike....?