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Ketosis is the abnormal accumulation of ketones in the body as a result of excessive breakdown of fats caused by a deficiency or inadequate use of carbohydrates. Fatty acids are metabolized instead, and the end products, ketones, begin to accumulate. This condition is seen in starvation, occasionally in pregnancy if the…

I use Accupedo (free app) which counts my steps...I had to sync it with MFP once I installed it. It took more than one attempt to get it to sync but it now works and auto syncs every 30 minutes...but it will not show progress on MFP until I reach 10,000 steps in a day, at that point it will show progress and caloric burn.…

Sounds like you're just seeking attention...thinking if you workout, diet, exercise you will become more 'attractive' and get more attention. Obviously all that is too much work and would take too long for the results you desire...so you bought a Mustang to get that attention you seek. Typical westerner approach...the need…

To develop more muscle mass you need to increase your daily intake of protein...just to maintain what muscle mass you have you need to consume 1gr of protein per pound of body weight. To gain lean muscle mass you need to increase your daily intake of protein to 1.5 - 2gr of protein per pound of body weight. And it needs to…

Fat cells are unlike muscle cells...you can NEVER lose fat cells. Your weight is determined by the rate at which you store energy from the food that you eat, and the rate at which you use that energy. Remember that as your body breaks down fat, the number of fat cells remains the same; each fat cell simply gets smaller.…

Depends on what you are trying to accomplish...if you are trying to lose weight it's vital to keep track of everything you eat including sauces, dips, dressings, etc...Also, it is necessary to track your exercise because it adjusts your caloric needs for the day based on calories burned. 1200 calories a day is dangerously…

Might be iron deficiencies which lead to anemia...it's fairly common among female athletes in your age range due to excessive training and low caloric intake plus menstrual cycle. Talk to you doctor...a simple blood test can yield significant results.

That seems like a lot of work...try these links: http://www.acaloriecalculator.com/calories-burned-calculator/ http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/fitness/xfile.jsp?item=/quiz/burn/burnquiz-new&ordersrc=bingsearch68450Calories-Burned They are both free and easy to use...to accurately count calories burned you need to consider…

To get something you've never had you have to do something you've never done...step outside of your comfort zone. Remember that in life a person that is willing to grasp the concept that change is inevitable, and that delighting in new experiences will allow a person to delight in life overall, is a person that will see…

I would be happy to support you in any manner possible. I've been a professional USSF coach and trainer for over 15 yrs, feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

After a workout you have about a 45 minute window to consume protein (typically a protein shake with at least 30gr protein) and add some type of sugar (like a tbls of chocolate syrup to your protein shake) to cause a glycogen surge so the protein is 'forced' to your muscles for quicker recovery and help reduce soreness,…