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Weight gain day after workout session
Hi, I'm noticing increase in weight the day after intensive workout (weight lifting session) of about 2 kgs, especially for legs workouts (deadlifts or squats). I also notice feel bloated and cloths don't fit well and become tighter around thighs and waistlines. Is it normal?
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Subcutanious fat and genetic problem - Need your help
Hi All, I need your help please, 18 months ago I was 134 kg, I started very strict and unhealthy diet (I hadn't enough knowledge before) and limited my daily caloric intake to 700 kcal with one cheat meal every week (around 1500 kcal). Within 12 months I reduced my weight to 62 kgs (lost 72 kgs both LBM and muscle mass).…
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Progress photo (reducing 72 kgs then building muscles)
Here is strip I created illustrating my journey, started by 134kg, reduced to 61.5kg with huge muscle loss, then bulking up to 65kg. Now I'm cutting and shredding before next bulking round. I didn't attend any gym or fitness courses, I depend only on body weight strength training.
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Italian cuisine - dinner suggestion
Today is my wife's birthday and I have a reservation in an Italian restaurant, I'm new to Italian cuisine, need your suggestions for low carb - high protein italian dishes.
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Need help in calculating TDEE
Hi all, I want to know how exactly can I calculate my TDEE. I know many web calculators estimate it but all calculations seem not accurate as when I eat at my suggested TDEE my mental abilities degrades, I lose weight (slowly) and I always feel cold. My issue is with TEA and TEF. I've used many calculators and methods, and…
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Help please - Water retention after vacation
Hi all, I was in vacation to my homeland for 5 days only, how to remove water retained in body after the 5 irregular days? My weight increased by 3 kgs within only 5 days which is impossible as I didn't break my goal that way; only 2000 kcal increase as a total in 5 days. I'm sure it is only water retention because of high…
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Difference between calculated macros and MFP database
During investigation of my daily consumed macros I noticed that; for huge number of foods from MFP database, when I do the math for macros I always get calories more than recorded in its nutrition values. Let me explain: example "Bread - Whole-wheat" as mentioned in MFP database; macros are: Calories: 246 Total fat: 4g…
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Protein Shake replacement
Hi all, I'm in maintaining mode and I do weight lifting workouts 6 days/week in order to rebuild and restore my muscles. As per recommendations; my daily intake of protein must be 150g, I think replacing protein shake (ON 100% whey protein Gold) with cottage cheese and eggs. Is it good and safe? Thanks in advance and happy…
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Diet and Flu (Urgent)
I'm very sick since two days, suffering from cold, flu and sinus issues. I'm maintaining my calorie intake between 900 and 1200 for weight loss. Should I increase my calorie intake or keep it below 1200? Does it affect recovery?
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Lost 157 lbs (71 Kg) in 12 months. Picture inside
Here is my Before and After pictures, I did it in exactly 12 months, nothing is impossible.
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how to get rid of flabby skin after weight loss?
Hi everyone, I've lost 71 Kgs in a short period (12 months). Problem is I got much of flabby skin around my abs, that is like I'm wearing loose t-shirt made of skin with little bit of fat that's separated from abs muscles. How can I get rid of this? I do abs workouts and my abs muscles are enhancing and is turning to be…
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How much should I burn weekly to maintain my weight?
Hi, This is my first post here, thanks to the great site. I'm 32 years old male, I was overweight, really overweight 134 KG. by 16-Oct-2013 I decided to start losing all those extra kilograms. I've changed my whole lifestyle and followed very strict diet, limiting my daily intake to 700 calories per day. Today, it is one…
