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As a Personal Trainer, here is my advice: Given what you mentioned in the OP (that you are doing strength training, and training for an event), I'd suggest about 0.6 to 0.8g of protein per pound of lean body weight. Example: I weigh about 205 lbs. My lean body weight is about 195 lbs. I try to eat 150 - 160g of protein a…
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I'm not a fan of "diets". I prefer the "Eat clean, train hard" philosophy. By eating clean, I mean that you avoid highly processed food and sweets, baking, etc. The best way to lose weight (my opinion) is a lifestyle change rather than a fad diet.
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Body by Vi shakes is like the new Amway -- Pyramid marketing. I don't like it for that reason, but the product itself isn't a bad one.
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Your recipe isn't bad, but I'd swap out one fruit for something with more fibre (like bran buds or bran flakes), and ensure you're using unsweetened liquids (like almond milk or the coconut milk). Fibre is important, and it keeps you feeling full longer.
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Protein isn't your body's first choice for an energy source - carbohydrates (blood glucose) is. Protein can be an energy source, but it is much harder for your body to get energy from it than it is from carbs. Think of it (in simplified terms) like this: - Carbs = fuel - Protein = muscle & tissue builder/repairer - Fats =…
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Am I in? :) *fingers crossed*
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Someone bumped my old thread - cool! I was wondering why I was getting all the new friend requests. He usually carries his own water, I didn't put the backpack on him that day because it was too hot. Updated "after" pics with another "before". Thanks for the bump & love :), friend requests, and comments. I am still at it,…
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You're not serious yet based on this ^^
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It takes consistent non-exercise and consistent unhealthy/over eating to get fat. It takes consistent exercise (resistance training and cardio) and consistent healthy eating with a calorie deficit to lose weight. Key word is consistent. Stick with it, it's a long term solution, not a quick fix.
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Walking is a great exercise for extremely obese people who have never walked further than from the couch to the fridge. For most people though, unless you are speed walking with a weight in each hand, walking isn't what I classify as exercise. You need to push yourself out of your comfort zone to see results. In my…
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If it's important to you, you'll find a way. If not, you'll find an excuse.
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Dieting is one third of the way to true success in weight loss. Workout...and workout hard. You get to get your butt moving more if you want to lose weight. You need to get OUT of your comfort zone. You need to push yourself. Eat clean + cardio/areobic exercise + strength training = the fast lane to weight loss & health.…
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Having to buy a shirt in the "big and tall" store, when I'm not overly tall.....or, seeing pictures of myself at social gatherings. That did it for me.
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Polar FT4 or FT7.
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My fave is on my profile. It says: If it's important to you, you'll find a way....if not, you'll find an excuse.
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Sounds to me that if your want to drop more weight, or drop weight quicker, your exercise routine is where to make improvements. Diet alone, or diet with only minimal exercise is a poor route to take for weight loss.
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Your food sounds ok, how's you're exercise?
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My opinion -- In order to be truly successful, you need to eat right, do cardio (aerobic training of some kind), and do strength (resistance) training, all together through a typical week. A balanced approach is best for weight loss and overall health. You might need to just crank things up a notch. Your body will adapt if…
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Obesity is rarely CAUSED by a medical condition, it is usually caused by under-exercising and overeating. However, once a person becomes obese, it definitely causes medical issues. I know a woman who went to South America for surgery (gastric bypass maybe - not sure), then back twice more to have excess skin removed -- and…
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Contrary to (popular) belief, doing exercises targeting a specific area does not reduce fat in that area. Reducing body fat in general (by diet & exercise) will reduce "muffin top". Best plan for you is cardio, strength training and a healthy/proper diet.
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Running on a treadmill is different to your body than running outside. When running outside, you actually use muscle to propel your body forward. Not so on a treadmill. I say run outside if you are able. Try morning or evening when it's cooler.
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Nicely done brother!
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Does anybody else see a little Kari Byron (Mythbusters) resemblance?
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I'm going to say NO. Eating a balanced diet with correct portion size is my definition of "healthy". I'll throw in an addition of avoiding foods with added sugars.
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Yes I do. Calories burned during strength training workouts can vary a lot. It depends what your goals are. If you're going for power & strength only, then you would normally rest between sets to let your body replenish ATP so you can lift more during the next set. If you're wanting to incorporate some good calorie burn…
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That would be "the coach"... http://youtu.be/_-91_iXATY8
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The correct answer is: - Strength training, and - Cardio training, and - Flexibility training, and - Proper diet Are what's needed to get you where you want to go. Diet alone isn't going to allow you to be completely successful in my opinion, and neither are any of the others done in isolation. A multi-faceted approach is…
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Rest & recovery are important parts of a fitness plan. When you workout, you cause microscopic tears to your muscles. That is why they are sore. When you rest, your body repairs that "damage" and you come back stronger. You need to rest to allow that process to take place. You need two things: - Rest - Commitment so you…
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If this guy can do it (good for him) anyone can! http://youtu.be/PY_7DqnhJys
