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Lisa, first, give it time. Second, just recognize that what you are attempting to do with exercise (aerobic and Resistance training) is improve your conditioning and your cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, and quality of weight. By quality of weight I mean you are causing a shift from FM (Fat Mass) to FFM (Fat…

Most of Ya'll feel the same way - and would UN friend for the same reasons - so rather than add to that notion let me come at it from another angle (as a few of you did) just to make it interesting. I'm going to take a positive spin on this. WHO I LOVE KEEPING ON MY FRIENDS LIST THAT MANY MIGHT NOT: 1. You never comment on…

Wonderful job and love the transformation. Congrats on becoming a great looking Mom too! Terrific idea on the giving back! You're awesome and keep up your success in the future!

If as a woman, you're intimidated...just think how most guys feel who have never lifted before feel.... Truth is I'm sure most people go through this when they first get started. It's all a learning curve. Go down, ask questions of either trainers at the gym or people who look like they probably have an idea. Seek out…

Point well taken. And there you have it. Both sides of the arguement with valid points. In the end, she is quiet right, MFP is a tool for you to use and use as you wish to obtain your goals. Open diary, closed diary, lots of friends, no friends, it doesn't matter. Do what helps you be successful and that can change over…

Well put and I'm glad someone at least posts a reference to back their point. I actually agree with the study, but believe the OPwas referring to intermittent large calorie deficit and not "Chronic". That said, this does point out the potential down side of too much (or not enough) of something has it's concequences too.

Briefly, if people defriend you for going under 1200 calories then it's their ignorance (unless they know something about you I don't). I've spoken to many a registered dietician on this subject and many of them do not believe in "starvation" mode especially for an arbitrary 1200 calories. It depends on your sex, your…

Three Issues here you rolled into one so let's break them apart for a moment: 1. Weight Loss - A complicated subject, no doubt. Let's simplify things for a moment. Initially your body needs energy. Depending on what you're doing (exercise, duration, intensity, no exercise) your body drawns energy from your food and your…

Well, a year, no matter how you look at it Meagan, IS a long time. If you only count the time you've been dating (let's say since 16)....it's probably nearly 20 percent of your dating life. That said, it is likely hard to see it now, but look at it for the positives and what it taught you about relationships. It will serve…

Honey, you already are smoking (HOTT). As Mr. Spock would have replied to Captain Kirk: "Your response is non-sequitur!"

I would agree, except to add it's the extra sugar - which does not go to restoration of glycogen stores and muscle - increases triglycerides. That is, we all need sugar for energy production. The excess turns to triglycerides.

Thanks for the post - Now let me put it in a little perspective - just a little. Many of you MAY NOT KNOW - that 2/3 rds of people that suffer a heart attack *Myocardial infarction" DO NOT HAVE coronary artery disease that is occlusive (blockage). That's 67% DO NOT HAVE BLOCKAGE at the time of their heart attack. Look it…

Jay Robb shakes are sweetened with Stevia. Unsweetened Almond Milk is usually about 20 calories per half cup.

Exactly! What she said! Ditto for me!

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Quick answer: No - you'll survive as long as you are eating balanced meals. I did this for 6 months. It worked fine. More detail (or if I had to do it again): The problem is not whether it works. It does. I needed to see results to keep me motivated. It worked. I stayed motivated. Just realize that you'll not only lose…

First off - this is an excellent question so it's your first step in a big learning curve but it's a great start. I'm going to briefly touch on some info here. If you want specifics either PM me or FR me. GENERALLY SPEAKING: What to do: Test MFP against this Use Mifflin-St. Joer's equation to calculate out your BMR and…

While it's good food you're over eating with...excess calories will make you gain weight. Weight loss is more about carb restriction and calories net. Health includes the type of calories you take in like protein, fiber, good complex carbs, and healthy fats (mono and polyunsaturated N-3/omega 3). If you stick to those…

Appears the line has been drawn in a similar place by most responders. Hope that helps a question you really didn't need to ask to know what the response would be. So I'm going to restrict my answer to the question you posed about Heavy Flirting in a committed relationship. Flirting is about 3 people initially - you, your…

I took off most of my weight by limiting carb intake. Having said that I would give this general recommendation: 1. The percentage carbs isn't nearly as important as the total number - especially if you are doing physical activity. 2. Even the Harvard School of Public Health recommends limiting carbs, especially simple…

"....and Now we know the Rest of the Story!" Great stuff. Making sure your date wouldn't run out of gas or "run out on gas". Fart-tas-tic! Alternate plan: Blame it on new perfume. Question? Did he take you out to dinner on the next date? What did you eat? Feel free to warn me when you guys are going out to dinner...like…

I am going to stay away from commenting on the Resistance Cut/Bulk issue because I'm new to resistance training and I'm learning the "theory" now....I am also researching proven results. Having said that, it of course depends on your goals. Data show (and this is proven) that a combination of cardio and resistance training…

Okay, lots of good information here but not nearly enough to help. PM me if you have questions. I'll make the response brief. FIrst: Don't use Harris Benedict (old school) but Mifflin-St. Joer (current standard) because the data is confirmed with Metabolic Cart Data (google this if you don't know what a metabolic cart is).…

Trust me: It works....takes patience and a bit of knowledge. If all else fails get your REE/resting metabolic rate measured and consult with a RD for a diet plan. General guidelines for those in good health and no major issues. Absolute numbers are more important than percentages. Having said that decrease your:…

It can be done and it can be maintained. Many Men and Women on here are living proof...it's all possible. PM or FR me if you like. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods

To be fair I would get a package deal with a Sports Nutritionist/RD who does REE/BMR via a metabolic cart. This will determine your current REE (resting energy expenditure) at your current weight. As you diet and lose weight your REE/BMR actually slows down below what a normal would be for the weight you're at. The only…

Perhaps. The problem is that statistically that's what happens when most people eat low-fat or fat-free items. You don't get the same feeling of fullness and so you end up eating either more fat or worse...simple carbs. Clearly this isn't everyone...but America got significantly heavier from the 1990s through 2012 and yet…

Read this carefully before you embark on this. I am a neurologist and I'm not all that pleased about others in my field trying to make money off of scams. I personally haven't tried the product, but if you look at the ingredients...why would you? Maltodextrin is one of the primary ingredients (a sugar polysaccharide) which…

At the site listed below you'll find that even if the labels were correct: The current thinking is not to eat Low fat/Fat Free foods becasue you end up eating more....but to eat limited full fat foods and those in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated omega 3. See the link to the Harvard School of Public Health below for…

I don't know what 30 day shred is...so I can't comment with respect to that...but it also depends on how long you are working out. Working out less than 30-45 min on the treadmill or exercise bike generally shouldn't require any extra nutritional intake for performance or recovery. However, it's possible that you might be…