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If its what you want to do...go for it. Perhaps while others are drinking you could make a "mock-tail" with something fizzy and a lime, but no actual alcohol? However....don't kill yourself if you can't stick with it. There are actually a lot of health benefits to having 5 oz. of wine with dinner, etc, or having a beer…

So I am unsure if this formula is correct. If so, this means my RMR is 1,283.02. How the heck would I possibly create a deficit from that?

Thanks guys, but that doesn't really help me. My goal is to drop body fat percentage and then work on building muscle. Everyone's goals are different, so my question really is has anyone done this type of "almost" calorie maintenance for a couple weeks then drop back down to drop lbs. ??? I can't imagine eating less....so…

anyone? anyone?

sounds like it may just be the way your body is. I am 27 as well, and in good shape, and mine still do. I am a size 2 and they still rub. I suppose if I were overweight, I would be classified as a pear shape because of it. Plenty of people with muscular thighs have "bigger" ones that rub together. The only way I ever had…

I think everyone is different as far as their needs. Me personally, I do 2-3 days per week of cardio, and 2 of those days are only 10-20 min. Mind you, they are HIIT or Tabatas, but never the less. Strength training is typically 2-3 days, 2 of those days are roughly 15-20 min, while the third is a longer, 45 min train with…

I suggest using the Search engine at the top of these forums to look up similar posts to yours. There is a plethora of information for newbies regarding immediate "weight gain" after working out really hard for what could be the first time. In a nut shell; your body retains water to help aid the recovery of those muscles…

Remember clean eating is the key to a hot *kitten*! All the squats in the world won't get rid of saddle bags if you end up eating junk! and Cardio!!! Lots and lots of cardio! you gotta burn the fat over your muscles!!! Good luck!

My initial test equaled 25 good pushups.....and I'm hung over so I didn't over do it . I will be starting next week in week 3, column 2. I will try the M,W, F, schedule, however.....it will probably be more like Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday as my "off" days are typically Monday and Friday.

The last time I attempted this, I maxed out at 70 in a row.....I guess I could try it again. I need to be able to do more pullups as well. Currently; I am at 4 :grumble:

I don't eat meat but will eat fish. And the only reason for this is for some reason I have no problem catching, killing, scaling, cleaning and cooking a fish. However, I will not, under no circumstances kill Bambi or her friends. :sad: Its really a moral choice for me. I do not preach, and I definitely don't push it on…

When you're convinced mason fairies came into your bedroom at night and replaced your thighs and calves with concrete and bricks.

Its not attractive but I tend to try and spit that **** out along the way while I'm running otherwise I fear I may end up choking.

I lay all my workout clothes, including shoes, headphones, HRM, water, etc. right in front of me so when I get up its the first thing I see. Then.....immediately go to a mirror so you see how hot you look in the morning (imo, you always look best in the morning...tightest! LOL). Then remind yourself what it takes to keep…

Wow Pitt...I believe I said it would be nuts to whip out a food scale at a fancy restaurant, not that you, Pitt, are nuts, or anyone else for that matter. Its a matter of opinion and I do believe I, like everyone else, am entitled to mine and can share it freely. It would probably be best for you and I to end this…

LOL Pitt.....relax.

There are a lot of people that do measure everything. Personally, I don't. Never have, never will. There are many visuals that you can use to get really close to the exact ounce. A deck of cards, the size of your fist....etc. I personally think its nuts and not needed. What....are you going to go to a bbq at a friends…

LOL, I just don't accept any friends on here. My goal is to lose weight all by myself and occasionally get a nice feud going on the forums :devil:

I eat oatmeal every morning, quaker quick one-minute oats with 1 splenda and some cinnamon. If i'm feeling fiesty I will add 1 tbsp of PB and/or half a banana. :glasses:

27, 5'3"....long legs for a short person, yet no torso......you take what you can get I suppose

Just trying to drop some knowledge on my calm journey through weight loss...... Saying you want to be lean and fit is the just as easy as say you want to be toned, you just sound smarter. :wink:

You could integrate some HIIT exercises between reps of weight lifting to keep your heart rate up and get a better calorie burn. Or Tabatas workouts are excellent as well.

Well sure, if you understand the meaning...but unfortunately, most people have no idea. Same thing goes for those Tone-up shoes are supposed to work....they don't. Just another gimmick.

Absolutely agree. It makes us women look mis-informed and that is not good!

Run like hell

@Manny....just a heads up you are probably going to be bombarded with messages about not eating enough cals.....LOOK OUT! :tongue:

AMEN

It takes and additional 3,500 calories to gain one pound above and beyond your maintenance calories. Besides; in the end, muscle is going to weigh more than fat. And take up less space. Just something to think about for long term goals.

I don't need all the bells and whistles....my main focus was calorie count. I bought the Polar F4 on amazon.com. It was on sale last week for around $60, however, I think the price has gone back up. It says its a mens watch, but the details say unisex and the watch gives you the option of choosing the sex. I like it a lot!

Thanks guys....I am just torn about what to do because if I change it to sedentary its makes my cal goal from 1260 to 1200. The walking...based on 90 min. a day equals 300 calories, which ultimately means I get to eat MORE every day based on this information. I just don't want to overcompensate and not lose the weight I…