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[quote="CaptainJoy;36936078"Since supplements aren't regulated, it's hard to tell which ones are really effective. Simply choose one that's made for men in your age bracket.[/quote] Supplements are regulated by the FDA. They are just not allowed to make claims regarding treatment of specific illnesses. I wouldn't recommend…

I'm no expert, but have been working with supplements for 3 years. I prefer Nature's Way Alive. They're whole food based with extra blends to help support your specific needs and it's very cost effective. You can take a one-a-day or multiple. The more active you are the higher the dose of each nutrient you'll need. If…

Sounds like we have a bit in common! Add me! I always need extra support. I also work in the health/wellness/fitness field, though by no means an expert. I can help with diet, supplements, and workout/exercise questions. :)

What is "raw until four"?

Jai Courtney

...I found a gym with a women's only area. It's perfect for me. That feeling I get when I'm pushing myself to do one more set or 5 more minutes of cardio and actually do it is euphoric. Anytime I face a moment of temptation or negativity, I head to the gym or at least think of that feeling. It makes me smile, always, and I…

Girl, I know exactly how you feel. 2014 was supposed to be my year, but having a lack of support and a lot of discouraging comments and questions made things difficult. I still tried, but had no success. I'm actually a few pounds heavier than where I started.

I have also noticed that clothing sizes have scaled up a bit. I have a size 12 pants from 10 years ago (no idea why I held on to them...) and tried to put them on. I was really excited to be able to button them even though they are still a bit too snug. I curiously wanted to know how many sizes I went down, so I looked at…

Try adding workouts to what you're already doing. Example: making sandwiches for the kids lunch? Do calf raises while standing and when you need something further down the counter do a side lunge to get it. Helping kids with homework? Do it on the floor and do push ups/sit-ups or planks while helping. Idk...I just try to…

Well, I can't claim to be "strict", but I am vegetarian and try to eat only fresh fruits, veggies, grains, etc. I do, however, throw in the occasional protein supplement (Boca, Gardein) and have the occasional sweet. ^_^

Mine are 55/30/15. I don't claim to be an expert, but I am studying nutrition...working on a BA. If you are just starting, keep it simple and stay under your caloric goal. Once you get the hang of it, you can start adjusting. The reasoning behind my percentages is that the body gets most of it's energy from carbs…

I have been a vegetarian for years. When I first started I did not like most vegetables, but I am slowly adjusting my taste buds. Smoothies are fine as long as you consume them in moderation. They are often very high in sugar and low in protein. The best suggestion I have for you is to start experimenting. I try to prepare…

I'm with ya! 4'11" here and around 157 lb (hopefully that changes when I weight myself on Sunday!). Do it for you, not them!!

Not sure if I count, but when I first started losing weight I was over 210 and I am only 4'11" so that's a pretty big size for me. I'm approaching 150 now, but still have a long way to go. Based on my habits I'll tell you the cliched: if I can do it, anyone can!

I reward myself by putting $5 in a jar for every pound I lose. When I reach 10 lbs I either treat myself to something fun like a day at Six Flags or save it to buy myself something expensive like a heavy bag for my garage (can't wait til I have enough for that one!!)

That sounds fantastic! I'm going to try it this week. How many servings does this recipe make?

I always found soups to be a quick easy option when I was in school. I'm sure your campus has a cafeteria with microwaves and such. I also kept some Odwalla smoothies around. The protein ones kept me pretty full, but the are loaded with sugar. On the plus side, the sugar is natural and come directly from the fruits, so I…

that was it, thank you! <3

I am way late in reading this, but thank you!

I've been enjoying a grilled veggie sandwich on whole wheat pita. It's simple enough to make in a toaster oven. I use: sliced red and green bell peppers zuccini red onion small amount of hoisin sauce non-dairy cheese sliced carrots minced garlic pickle slices tomato slices take one pita pocket and tear it open so that you…

Their products sound great, but they're not sold anywhere within 50 miles of me :sad: I'll keep an eye out though. thanks!

I'll take help from anyone, not just vegetarians....thought I'd throw that in there:wink:

for today I would just suggest a bit of a work out so you can eat more. Other days I would suggest cutting way down on the fruit and maybe even the number of snacks. Fruit is good and very important, but you really need to eat more veggies too (it sounds like). You should only be eating about 1.5 cups of fruit a day and…

it goes for almost all nuts. They just vary in the types of nutrients they provide.

I wouldn't worry too much about the fat. You get a lot of your energy from fat and you don't gain weight from eating it. You gain weight from excess calories. Almonds and other nuts have "good fat" as you saw the saturated fat is low and I'm assuming there is no trans fat. There is high amounts of protein and fiber which…

Eating at night is not silly at all. You have to remember that your body is using a lot of energy (A.K.A burning calories) while you sleep. Everything your body does (breathing, circulating blood and oxygen, and thinking) burns your calories.

I wouldn't worry too much about going over your carbs, fats, and proteins. These are just standard recommendations and are not the exact number for anyone. there is a range that you want to stay in, but it's okay to go over a little. You can get the rest of your calories from juices or treat yourself with something sweet.…

I would highly discourage cutting out carbs. Carbs, lipids, and proteins is where your body gets its energy from. They are a vary important part of a healthy diet. If you cut them out you will be depriving your body of not only energy, but also essential nutrients that are found in foods that contain carbs. I suggest…

When I first signed up for this site I was put on 1340 cals a day and I lost 18 lbs in 2 months (gained some back over the holidays :grumble: ). It got to the point were I had a few hundred calories left at the end of the day and had to force feed myself because I wasn't hungry. In fact I was never hungry at 1340 calories.…

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