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If you have not had a week or two off from training in 8-12 weeks or longer you are probably due for a break. You'll come back refreshed and completely re motivated,

You may want to consider emailing as many supplement companies as you can who sell protein powder and see if they will send you a free sample. Many times they will. This can help you find a powder you will enjoy without having to drop $30+ bucks each time. Besides the fact one is a drink and the other is a solid food.…

protein shake, protein powder mixed in to an icing and poured on toast. Protein pancakes, protein waffles, cereal with a scoop of protein powder in it.. Cottage cheese, yogurt, dry oats in a cup with milk or water and a scoop of protein powder blended in. oatmeal mixed with a scoop of protein powder..High protein cereal,…

You don't just need to drink lots of water when losing weight. You drink lots of water no matter what because it is what your body requires to function properly to put it simply. I drink no less then a gallon of pure water a day. I consume this gallon in 4 servings. a 1/4 during exercise, a 1/4 during my post workout meal.…

Move more of your daily cals to lunch so you can eat a bigger more satisfying meal.

No it is not bad. There is nothing wrong with eating late, especially if you exercise late. I exercise first thing in the morning and I eat a meal with carbs, fat and protein right before bed every night.

I live in New Jersey and the weather this time of year is rough! I run outside also and I just dress warm as I can..Out door cardio can be an adventure this time of year.

jme4ya25, down from 186-178 on day 40 of your progrem is good progress. You are on the right track. Just stay dedicated to your program..both the exercise and nutrition and results will continue to come. Don't worry to much about the scale. Use a mirror, the mirror will tell you the truth. side by side pictures each week…

i do all my cardio outside so I don't have to deal with doing cardio in the gym.

Way to go sbs!!! Great dedication and effort on your part. Best of luck starting up your new journey.:)

ezekiel, Alvarado st. bakery, the baker yoga bread. They are all delicious and nutritious.

There are some competitors on that show that are in tip top condition.

I have never used ricotta ali..But I am familiar with it obviously and from your description it sounds exactly the same when used as cheese for a pizza. The cc bakes up perfectly and is sooo delicious once it is done. I also make omlets or scramble up some eggs with some cottage cheese. It is delicious cheesy…

Whole wheat crust, (Walden Farms) tomato sauce, 1 container/2 cups of (HOOD) non fat or low fat cottage cheese.

It is CL2001..Give it a try.:smile:

Congrats to your son! that is a great job... By working hard and doing whatever it takes to accomplish a goal is a tremendous confidence booster. And now he can compare that experience to anything in life. If he wants to achieve a goal, he now knows he can and what kind of effort it takes.

You need to lower your bf%..I personally just diet hard and work to stay in a calorie deficit.. The leaner you get the more the body will resist weight loss. So it is good to have a plan in place and follow the plan. And you have to be prepared to make whatever adjustments along the way you need to in order to keep…

Agreed....Walden Farms is awesome with a capital A!! LOL...Their products have been such a help during many of my diets. The apple/butter jelly is delicious. Best Jelly I have ever had. I use their Jelly 7 days a week on my toast. You can even saute chicken with a table spoon of the apple/butter jelly, garilc, a little…

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I agree with Azdak on both accounts. He covered it very well. I personally do not like fasted state training of any kind.:noway:

Sounds like you need a break. Try taking a week off or even 2 from all exercise. This should re charge your battery so you can come back refreshed and ready to take on your next training phase. Every 8-12 weeks typically I take a week and deload. I hit the wall usually at around 8-12 weeks of training. If you do take some…

I do..I find it helpfull. Especially any time I am going to make any adjustments ect..I like to sit down a day or even several days before and get it all worked out.

You may want to invest in a quality therapeutic chair cushion or two..One for your back and even one to sit on. this may help relieve alot of that neck/upper back pain. You can also by foam rollers or therapeutic pillows to sleep on rather then your normal pillows. They can definitely help.

the reason is because we are all on the same journey. We are all working hard to improve every day. We all know how much better our changes are making us feel day by day and we want others to feel it.. It is obvious from your sister and husbands reactions that the changes you are making are making them uncomfortable..They…

I'm right there with you. I love carbs!!

That is really great!! way to go..It is amazing how good it feels to accomplish positive goals. Nothing feels better. I promise you if you can stay away from cigarettes you will begin to feel better and better every day. Talk about an accomplishment. If you can never go back to smoking you can do anything you set your mind…

EASY POWER CHEESECAKE Do a google for (whey protein crisps) they are simply whey protein in crunchy little rise krispie type things..You can cook with them..Crush up 5 scoops/servings in to crumbs. Then mix with some light butter, olive oil, or any butter substitute that is made with healthy fats and not hydrogenated…

congratulations to you and your son!! outstanding job! Keep living the healthy lifestyle and keep achieving your goals.:)

I have hit the lowest of lows in my life. I have a saying tdbear. "you have never truely lost everything in life until you lose hope!" I have lost hope at times in my life. And in those times I was at the very bottom. But it is never as bad as it seems. We can decide what direction we are going to go in. Are we going to…

Of course you can do it..To think any different is foolish. Just put in the work and make it happen for yourself. Best of luck.