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Yikes, that's def a tough one. I'd run it past your doc, since you're on a prescribed diet. Maybe treat each 16-hour block of time as one "day?" That way you'd eat roughly 2400 cals in your 30-hour time frame? It seems unhealthy to try and survive off of 1200 cals in 30 hours. If you're craving carbs, maybe keep some…

The calorie trade-off is what makes "butter alternatives" so attractive... don't believe the hype though. A SUPER easy way to help improve cholesterol is by eating low-fat dairy products every day. The calcium (specifically from dairy) actually HELPS your body excrete fat and lower LDL in the bloodstream. BUTTER BABY.

If your aim is to lose weight, then no. You've created a good calorie deficit for yourself today, and at that rate you'll probably loose about a pound this week. (3500 calories = about 1 pound... 500 cals a day x 7 days = 3500). But, if you're hungry, then you can def afford to eat a little something ;)

Holy ish... wildfire! Glad you all liked this thing as much as I did!

As long as you are near your calorie goal, going over your protein isn't at all a bad thing. If you have a smart phone, use the app to keep your RATIOS in check, rather than obsessing over 20g of this or that every day. Think long-term, and review your WEEKLY net calories, carb/fat/protein ratios. If you have a big day,…

I struggle with a similar "bottom heavy" thing... I've always been athletic, and I've always had large thighs and calves. Just like you, my arms and abs tone up quickly, but things get stubborn below the belly button. Unforch, a lot of this has to do with genes. My mom, grandma, and cousins all had bodies just like mine…

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I second this motion. I've lost 8 pounds (I was only 5 pounds over weight), and my husband has lost 20 in 6 weeks. We both have visible improvements in our muscle tone, and we're already buying smaller clothes. P90X is (IMHO) a great balance of cardio (including HIIT... helloooo plyometrics), resistance training, balance,…

That is a great idea, thx for the tip!

I keep a box of instant miso in my desk. You can find them at any asian grocery store. I crave salts, and for 30 cals, a cup of miso fills me up and satisfies the craving. Fair warning though, deffo high in sodium.

"I am still of the opinion that the best diet is the one you can stick to in the long term. However, the decision should be based on personal preference and not neurotic adherence to a diet built on faulty and bad science." ^^ this. Thanks for sharing the link, def an interesting read.

my husband will love this.

Although I would normally balk at anything that comes out of Oz's mouth, there is a grain of truth in his statement. Protein is more filling/satisfying than carbohydrates or fat (there is a TON of scientific data to support this). So, if a person has a high protein breakfast, they could theoretically feel full throughout…

This is a serious pet peeve of mine. I find myself referencing this site on an almost-daily basis to double check nutritional info... It is a pretty exhaustive list of food, and it's very accurate: http://nutritiondata.self.com/ I RARELY trust anything in the database anymore, unless it has numerous confirmations. I also…

This sounds AMAZING. Bump!

^^ this! your cardio is commendable, especially the HIIT stuff. Maybe try weight training 3 days/week for 3 weeks, then go back to your normal schedule for 3? There are a TON of people in the "success stories" forum that praise the Goddess of the barbell...

There is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that uses ultrasonic waves to reduce fat and cellulite. The clinical term for it is fat cavitation, but the procedure is also marketed under several other fancy/brand names. http://youtu.be/gHa5qrPncKI That youtube vid explains the process. I've read some scientific papers about…

Don't forget a multi-vitamin. It will really only boost your potassium RDA by 3-5% depending on what's in it, but it's a really easy way to boost MANY of your categories, like Vit. C and Iron. (without any added calories too!)

When I have big rides, I always take Cliff Shots Gel (same manufacturer as Cliff Bars), mainly because the packaging is easy to manage while I'm still riding. My biking buddies are usually hesitant to stop and rest, so with the Gel I can manage to get a bunch of calories in my system quickly, and without stopping. Enjoy…

It seems like a fat loss that dramatic would coincide with the early stages of your fitness plan (first two months?). You're working with a trainer, so I'm assuming you're doing some weights? If so, your drop in fat makes perfect sense with your gain in pounds, because muscle weighs more than fat. I've been in the exact…

I'm curious about your actual workout routine (and it is ok to have a routine). For example, some people might weight train MWF, cardio T/Th, Yoga saturday. Doing this routine for 3 weeks straight is totally fine, and you can feel yourself getting better and stronger each time you do the same workout. However, at week 4,…

Indeed. The barcode scanner on the app/iPhone is particularly time-saving and useful. It has never failed on any Aussie product I've scanned. I'm an American living in Sydney, the food is more costly and the portions are much smaller. Even if you go out for a traditional Aussie brunch, you can still easily come in around…

In addition to upping calories, another common strategy for overcoming the plateau is to mix up your workouts. Your body gets used to your routine, and needs a serious shakeup about every three weeks. A few examples: If you run, do your route backwards or choose a new one. You can also try high-intensity interval running…

I did some research on a bunch of the thermogenics on the market (and holy crap there are a ton of them, some of them with pretty sketchy side effects), but I came across something unexpected... Green tea, especially when in combination with caffeine: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0955286310001609

You know, you guys are totally right... I think the root of my problem/curiosity is actually patience :wink:

I totally appreciate your input and concern. My personal regimen includes strength training (8-10 reps, increasing weight at almost every workout, 3 resistance workouts per week). With more research, i'm pretty confident that creatine could be a good solution for me, used in moderation.

I think the factors you're leaving out are the psychological ones, and that these strategies are used in combination. Based on the Figure 2, there is an obvious, statistically significant difference between these groups. So what accounts for this difference? The interpretation is up to each individual, surely. However,…

Thanks for your input everyone! Looks like personal preference comes into play here as well, personally I don't think I'd tolerate the thermogenic/stimulants very well. Creatine though, geez, can't believe I overlooked that. It's been used as a supplement forever, there's a ton of long-term data about it, and it's totally…

My suggestion would be to avoid "cleansing" in the first place... because it doesn't serve any healthy physiological purpose! For instance: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/humanbody/truthaboutfood/young/detox.shtml Your kidney and liver already do a good job at ridding your body of toxins. If you are looking for a quick (and…

bump. Thx for sharing!