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Every person reacts to preworkout supplements differently, so you'll have to try different ones to see how you react. I know for me I like NLA for Her. I don't get jittery, but have a jump. I've also used Spark and that's been the same result for me. I know other people who've had a different reaction to Spark where they…

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This^^^ You can't outwork a crappy diet. The key is to balance between the two, as you eat healthier you have the energy to complete your exercise of choice (not saying you don't eat healthy now as I didn't look at your diary, but I'm pointing out what I've noticed in myself).

This^^^ Fluctuating a few pounds in a week is not abnormal for anyone. And it sounds like there's a lot of sodium (chips) going into your body, which would cause one to retain water. Flush out with more water and go back to what you were doing before your birthday. It's not the end of the world.

I've used both calipers (had a friend who's a trainer do it since there's a bunch of points to do and it's difficult to do alone) and a scale. The key is to do it the same (same method, same time when possible, same points, same helper, etc) each time. Also, I found doing it before a workout is more accurate than after a…

You said you started T25. That comes with a nutrition guide and suggestions while doing the program. Look at that as well as the other things that have been suggested, like logging accurately.

Make sure you're pushing through your heel of the front foot, not the ball of your foot. Might help the big toe pain issues. And proper shoes.

Agree with @Stage14, everyone reacts different. And different types of The Pill will react differently with each person. When I switched to a progesterone only pill (as opposed to the mixed version), I got stalled a little. A few weeks after starting it everything got back to "normal" and I've been able to continue to lose…

Vega brand protein powders are pretty good, and are vegan. If you're just looking for protein powder. I've found some pretty awesome recipes in a variety of vegan books as well.

Agree with this. Sometimes i"ll jump in a Body Pump class to mix things up, but that's once in a blue moon. I prefer to go out in the weight room and "lift heavy" (even though I lift more than the girls in the Body Pump class).

1) Yes, you can gain "strength" while on a slight deficit. You won't pack on 20 pounds of muscle doing so, but if you stick with it and push yourself you will be able to lift heavier than before, which means you are stronger. Regarding putting on actual muscle, you need to be on a surplus to put on a significant amount of…

Something I was told by a trainer friend of mine: it's 80% diet, and 20% exercise. Also, food for thought (no pun intended): diet will help you look good with clothes on, but exercise helps you look good naked. I know for me, I need to balance both my nutrition with my exercise (combination lifting and cardio) to see…

What I did to help drop my body fat percentage was to focus on high protein (lean proteins) foods. I also cut back on dairy (down to only an occasional Greek yogurt with fruit). This is what worked well for me on top of the strength training I had been working with. I'm not saying it's the only way, as you'll have to…

Another thought that I see wasn't touched on here, could it be a tension headache? If your neck/shoulders are overly tight, it will eventually travel up to your head and cause the headache. If it this is the case, try using a heating pad to warm up the neck and shoulders, then stretch them out. I've had experience with the…

I do a deload week as a "rest" week. Usually after 3 or 4 weeks I'll deload, then I can work back up. It's never right back at where I left off, but it isn't that far off (usually around 80% - 85% of max prior to deload). I find it helped me progress faster and better by doing deload weeks.

The OP didn't say net intake. Just saying.

Spot reduction doesn't work.

What type of exercise are you doing that's causing this? I lift weights and knot up occasionally, but am usually able to work it out or stretch it out after a good week (after a solid warm up of course) at the longest. Maybe (if you have access to one) ask a physical therapist or a trainer (I'm sure trainers run across…

A suggestion to avoid the plateau, make sure to change your routine. I like to change mine every 4-5 weeks. This keeps the body guessing and avoids said plateau.

Make sure when you're stretching you're holding it for more than a few seconds. I find 10 - 20 seconds gets a good solid stretch and keeps the knots at bay. That's the only advice I can give you that you aren't doing (or should I say didn't state you were doing, if you're already doing this, the I obviously didn't help).

I use T25 for my cardio and continue with my strength training separately.

Well, based on what you put in your post (your diary is not public) about height, weight, and age, your BMR is approximately 1600. and you're eating 1500-1700 calories. This to me says you're eating in maintenance, not at a deficit. Yes you're exercising, but you're likely overestimating calories burned. If you feel the…

You're seeing her "incredible legs" and "great definition" because of the low BF. Duh. And just because you see her working cardio, doesn't mean she's not lifting. I actually do cardio in the morning and then lift after work. You are likely only seeing a portion of her workout.

^^ This ^^

For example, the "Fail Mary" in the Monday Night Football game of Week 3 last football season. The officials incorrectly called a touchdown, which resulted in a loss to the Packers.

Loose clothes means you're losing inches. The scale might not move, but inches can still be lost. Happens to me often. I won't lose weight, but my measurements will continue to drop. The number on the scale is not the only way to measure your progress. In regards to never having taken measurements, take them today,…

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I'm on week 4 and like it. I use it as my cardio and keep up with my strength training as well. I've seen results, mostly in inches lost, but the scale has moved some as well. They keep it interesting and it's a really good burn.

My new favorite is this: 2 Tablespoons greek yogurt 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 baked chicken breast, shredded 1 pita shell, cut in half to form pockets mix the yogurt and mustard together, added shredded chicken, mix well, stuff in pockets. Eat. I also like to do this one when not in as much of a hurry (sorry for lack of…