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Why is weighing and logging your food a bad habit? (I don't weigh, by the way, so it's not like I have a dog in that fight). Seriously. Why? Weighing your food =/= starving yourself! It just means that you know with a much greater degree of precision how much you are taking in. Who said just sit on the couch? I mean, a few…
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I think that the point is that it's how much you eat that really makes the difference. Yes, exercise will affect how much one can eat before it's "too much." But it's eating at the right level for your activity that is the key. It seemed (at least to me, from your earlier posts) that you were putting the focus on the…
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Haha! Some days feel like that! (I'm the mom though)
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Whether or not your burned it afterwards doesn't really matter. Chocolate cake is yummy. Eating it once in a while, even 600 calories of it, won't put you too far off your goals (or smaller portions that fit within your calories on a more regular basis). Consider, even if that 600 calories was all on top of your regular…
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Oops, I didn't put my starting. I used to do body weight squats, squats with the big fitness ball against the wall, Jillian Michaels -esque squats, etc. When I started doing weighted squats, I started with the bar and increased up to where it felt like the right resistance ... probably around 65 lbs or so. Now I'm doing…
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I don't have any new advice to give (I agree with Starting Strength or Strong Lifts) but I just wanted to say good for you! You'll be giving your daughter not only a birthday to remember, but the gift of a healthy dad who will be around for many years. Don't give up, even when you have a challenging day (or week).
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Genetics and childbearing also play a role in the whole thing. I apparently have the genes for small and less perky (and I've had 5 children). But I do agree that building muscle helps. That, and a good pushup bra!! :naughty:
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That was my question, too. I've never tested my 1RM either, but squatting about 155 for 5x5 (at 148 lbs)
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That a very interesting article ... I'd love to read the original study, too. The big thing I wanted to point out is that the big differences were seen in a group fed a high-fat diet (while calories were held constant). For those on a regular diet (again same calories) the difference was much smaller, and it didn't state…
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It may help some with calorie control, especially if they aren't really tracking their intake. But, if you're logging what you eat and don't go over calories, it won't make a big difference.
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Exactly. Let's not turn this into a semantics debate. I would hope that most of us, at least, know that muscle is denser than fat and that is the intent behind the statement (and if we're worried about someone not understanding, why not clarify that way instead of the silly argument). Either way, the idea of gaining that…
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Basing off your profile, pic, you have every reason to not hide anything! That has got to be a great feeling. Have fun at the party!!!
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I've often found that I have far more appetite on the day after a workout, especially a big lifting day, than the day of. I see no problem with going with the flow the day you workout (ie being a few hundred calories under goal) and adjusting the next day to compensate for the extra hunger. I don't know if that's what…
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Meal timing and when you eat the largest portion of your calories is simply a matter of preference and will not, by itself, have an effect on weight loss. It's the total number of calories that matter, not when you eat them. Sweating isn't a good indication of calorie expenditure in exercise. There's no need to switch off…
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It will only work if they are eating at a deficit. While calorie counting is not necessary to be at a deficit, it is certainly helpful. Some people can stay at a deficit without counting and logging (You seem to have learned, through practice, what it a deficit for you). Some people struggle, even after years - portion…
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Since you want to maintain weight and gain muscles, I would strongly suggest checking out this post/thread. The OP really knows her stuff. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat/p1
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Are you saying you manually set your calorie goal to the BMR? That's completely different than using the app's algorithms to determine 1 lb per week. (Your BMR is not dependent on how much you want to lose). In general you don't want to go under you BMR - that's what your body uses just for functioning (breathing,…
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Is that the one that claims women have to do all sorts of different stuff than men to lose weight? I don't believe it. Calorie deficit. Nutrient rich diet (allowing for some treats within calories) for health. Exercise for fitness, health, strength, and looking good naked :wink: Find a balance that fits your life and you…
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I am still nursing my 13 month old. He is my 5th. I have noticed that I have a hard time losing the weight while breastfeeding, especially in the first year. Like someone else said, I think it was because I was hungrier. In the last month or so (about since my baby turned 1) I have lost about 5 pounds out of the 25 or so I…
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Another one for simply counting calories here (well, and I watch my macros and try to get plenty of nutrient-dense foods). I've successfully lost weight this way several times. The reason it's "several times" is because of pregnancy ... it's harder to lose that weight than to put it on :lol:
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If you aren't losing weight, you are eating more than you're burning. Exercise is great for health (and your endurance increase is a good sign of progress!). But without calorie restriction it won't produce weight loss. Track everything, measure/weigh correctly. Start with MFP's calorie guidelines but be ready to adjust…
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I love Fizgig!!
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I've done 2 days in a row of no added sugar a couple of times (don't ask why :tongue: ) It was very hard. I acknowledge that I eat a lot of carb-y foods. But 100% whole wheat bread was out (even though it only had 1g and the sugar is basically to feed the yeast). So were bread products. I could eat Triscuits, though.…
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How do processed foods poison your system? What about the processing process (um ... that's redundant) changes a food into something that is bad? Actually, why don't we start with your definition of processed food. There are so many out there, so let's pick one. What, precisely, do you mean by processed foods? Once we have…
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I could see a few problems with this. Primarily, adherence. Say, for argument's sake, that keto/very low sugar was better (not saying it is, I'm actually on the other side). If I, thinking it isn't as good, try it for this experiment, as soon as I hit a bump (like carb flu), I'm likely to cheat. I won't see many of the…
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With a thyroid issue, you can't compare yourself to others. The first thing I would do, if it hasn't been done recently, is have a checkup with your doctor/endocrinologist to make sure the medications are working like they should. Once that is established, you may have to find the right calorie level for yourself, rather…
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My first question is, how are you measuring calories? Are you weighing and measuring everything? Because you might be eating more than you think. However, that aside, if you feel tired or cranky and are consistently low on calories, yes, you should add more. PB, avocado, full-fat dairy (greek yogurt, ice cream, cottage…
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I second what @TeaBea said. Weight loss (fat loss) comes from a calorie deficit. It doesn't matter what, or when, you are eating it, without tracking, you really don't know if you're in a deficit. I have experienced tight clothes feeling tighter after starting a new workout - usually from water retention due to muscles…
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Your body breaks down almost all carbohydrates into glucose. Glucose is the easiest form of energy for your cells to use. Thermic effect of food is highly overstated in almost all "why to low carb" discussions. It's really not enough to mean that you can eat that many more calories by eating foods that are "harder to…
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Methinks some punctuation in the OP (and possibly title) would help clarify things. Unless he is looking for not just UK girls, but UK Lad girls. Still not my cup of tea, though.
