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I hear people use the term "bingeing" all the time. Since when did using it loosely become "trivialization of mental illness?" Is "bingeing" another term that has suddenly become offensive? I personally don't really care whether eating my entire day's worth of calories in one burger is defined as either indulging or…
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You're making the huge mistake of trying to rely on willpower. Willpower will always let you down when it come to weight loss. If want to avoid eating the big mac, don't go to McDonalds wondering what to eat! You know what the result will be, don't deceive yourself. How to eat healthy at lunch? It's so simple. Just find a…
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Definitely check the link quiksylver posted. Are you weighing your food? Also keep in mind that weight loss often occurs in chunks, not continuously. One theory on why that is that your fat cells can fill with fluid as the fat is burned. Then it takes time for the fluid to flush out as the cells shrink. So it might be you…
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Like others have said, it's still all about CICO. But if you have trouble maintaining a calorie deficit then it's not a bad idea to look into IF. Intermittent Fasting seems to be a magic bullet for some people that allows them to consistently maintain a calorie deficit.
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I've always felt that assistance, even with a band, really changes a pull-up. If you can do decent negatives then they're your best bet. Otherwise use assistance to help get your self to negatives. Or just do lat pull-downs to get strong enough for good negative pull-ups.
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As others have said, the key is negatives, making sure you maintain the same speed for the entire negative. Volume is also very important. Try to do a lot of negatives. Just keep resting and repeating.
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Running with "heavy hands" was a thing back in the 80's until nearly everyone who did it got injured.
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You need a pretty low body fat percentage to make abs visible. You could have the strongest abs in the world, but if you have 20% body fat they'll be covered up. Your abs are used in most compound exercises like squats, deadlifts, pull-ups, and push-ups. They're activated in tons of other resistance exercises as well, plus…
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I don't know what it is about carbs. I agree that they don't always taste that great, but I still just want to eat the heck out of them! And lets not forget that pizza is mostly carbs. Then you have french fries, chips, cheesy poofs, warm bread, sugary cereal, rice . . . I think I need to go eat some carbs right now!
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Sodium is used throughout our bodies for many different things. It's not just about blood pressure. Too little sodium is much worse than too much!
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I don't think any kids have ever starved to death due to a lack of sweets. Just stop keeping all that stuff around the house. The kid will still end up getting plenty of sweets from random events. I have 3 kids, and we do bargain about how much dinner they have to eat sometimes if we're doing dessert. But I often wonder if…
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I've also found that blender bottles work very well. If that won't do the trick, then it's time to find a new protein powder!
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One theory is that fat cells get filled with water once the fat inside them is burned. The water eventually filters out, but it delays results on the scale.
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Whipping introduces a variable amount of air. So it would be really hard to measure it out by volume. Weighing it with a scale should still work. I would just estimate the cream as having a density similar to water (1mL equals 1gram). If you really wanted it to be accurate, you would have to look up the density of heavy…
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Once you get adequate protein and fat, you can then fill in the rest with whatever you want. It can be carbs, or more fat and protein.
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Yes, 3,500 calories is approximately equal to one pound of fat. However, weight tends to come off in chunks. So don't expect to lose 1/7th of a pound every day you eat 500 less calories. To determine your maintenance you have to calculate your TDEE. There are several ways to do it, and plenty of links on google. Once you…
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Most people prefer eating after exercise. But to each their own!
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Don't go crazy trying to avoid foods with cholesterol or saturated fat. That's very difficult and only minimally helpful. Focus on eating lots of veggies, fruit, and healthy fats (eg fish oil and olive oil). Focus on exercising. Losing weight is also important. Here's some good advice:…
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Cottage cheese is an easy and healthy way to add more protein to your diet.
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Nuts!
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Memories of the 90's nutrition misinformation are painful! I used to eat tasteless pretzels because I thought they were a "healthy" snack. And then there were these awful things we used to eat because they had no cholesterol or fat:
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Hopefully it's just an episode of low blood sugar or volume depletion. But you still have to see a doctor.
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That's not unusual for beginners. But as you get into better shape it will stop bothering you. It will also take a lot more for you to get out of breath! But like other posters have suggested, it's probably a good idea to check with a doctor before starting any rigorous exercise regimen.
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In Ireland people practically lived off of potatoes for a long time. Potatoes have lots of health benefits and are definitely not bad. But they are "semi-high calorie," so take that into account.
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1. Eating more veggies, fruit, nuts, and lean protein while decreasing refined carbs. I still eat refined carbs but I consider them treats. 2. Finding an way to consistently make it to the gym 3 times every week.
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Dietary cholesterol has only a small impact on your body's total cholesterol. And egg yolks do have health benefits (eg they're a good source of lutein). I would personally have no concerns about having a couple eggs per day. It's probably better than cereal.
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Hot exercise has been shown to be less effective than exercise performed at normal or low temperatures. You feel like you're getting a great workout because of all the sweat, but in reality you're doing much less work then you would be at a normal temperature. The only reason to do hot exercises is to acclimate to a hotter…
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That's the result of losing weight and eating better. Juicing is one method that some people find works for them to reduce calories and eat better. But there is nothing inherently healthier about juicing or "detoxing" via juicing.
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Cooking is actually a lot of fun! It is a bit daunting to learn though. Fortunately there are tons of resources online. Unfortunately, a lot of them leave out information that a novice cook needs to know (eg, it took me forever to figure out that over-mixing my batter was causing my pancakes to come out too dense, why did…
