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Oh, whoops! I should clarify a bit more--I do strength training year round (along with minimal 30 min or so cardio sessions) 5-6 times a week with a pattern of lower weight/more reps for a few weeks, and then the lifting-to-fatigue pyramid increasing weight as I go for about a week, then back to my lower weight/more…
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Oh,I wanted to add also, I am a woman--not sure if gender matters for the length/type of program for bulking/cutting?
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Thank you for the invite! I have to say - as I am certain will become a familiar theme in all posts for those who join the group- I have been so pleased to have stumbled on the wisdom contained in your responses, postings, blogs, and website. Thank you for being honest, upfront, and RESPONSIBLE with people...you call folks…
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I love that pic! I did get couch25k on my droid. Not same but similar. I was going to start as soon as I felt I could run straight 90 seconds! [/quote] ha ha ha! gotta have fun with it!! my now husband had no idea i was in the gym in my wedding gown!! anyway- i started a week or so ahead of time doing the 60 second run,…
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i just started with the couch to 5k program, and am on week two---seems to be the way a lot of people here have gotten going....wanna give it a go?
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Do you mind eggs? i did low carb for a while and found they came in handy....egg whites also--mix 'em with flax and cinnaomn in the am in the micro-makes an edible pancake sort of thing, which you can put no sugar jam on....its not great, but you get used to it ....for lunch i would do lots of salads and dinner time would…
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Hiya-the recommended value is 2500...but even that is too high, i think....
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Welcome! this site will help you-everyone on MFP is so supportive! add some friends and good luck!!!
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thanks for the answers and the support! i appreciate :) good plan to just take a look and see as i go...i want to be fit but i dont want to set myself for failure or go the opposite and look like i need to eat a cheeseburger (ha! i love that response-so true!! hahaha!) som much support on here, thanks again!
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dont not eat! your body will go into starvation mode! i know it seems like it should be easier but i am telling you, you will not make progress toward your goal!! i know it seems weird...you think:less calories, more weight lost=easy! really really really i cant stress enough....use one of the basal metabolic rate…
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hi-i am an asthmatic too, and after several months of keeping at it i have to tell you i havent had to use my "machine" as i like to call it at all, nor do i use my inhaler as much.....here's how i did it on the treadmill: 2 min walking at a reasonable pace (say, 3) with no incline...then 1 min at 4 or 5 as the setting,…
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i am in! woooo!
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im in!
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me too, for awhile i was loosing and regaining the same five-eight pounds ...so frustrating...lets keep eachother motivated!!!! good luck!!!
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This site is full of great people looking to support you! we're here for bad days and good :)
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Hi and great job so far! isnt it amazing what you learn after tracking your intake and output??? when i started this site i was astonished at the actual calories i had been consuming--and really it was no wonder i was slowly getting bigger and bigger!!
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I really like syntrax "nectar" protein powder for shakes---with almond milk or reg milk most of the flavors taste like a milkshake! favorites are the choco and caribbean cooler flavors...and i find them cheaper online... :)
