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Can I eat more protein to not lose muscle in a deficit?
It seems to be common wisdom on MFP that if you want to keep your muscle while in a calorie deficit, you must lift weights. Why? If muscle is made of protein and I intentionally eat more protein while in a deficit, why would I lose muscle? And if I can stave off muscle loss by eating more protein, how much is enough?
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Did you gain water/glycogen weight when switching to maintenance?
There is a lot of talk on these boards about water/glycogen gains when changing from a calorie deficit to maintenance, and I'm curious as to whether this is a universal phenomenon that everyone experiences or if it is dependent on other factors. This is what I've seen in the message forums: * Many people advise newbies to…
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What are your measurements to wear size 8 (US) pants (waist, hip, largest part of thigh)?
When I started losing weight, I had a dream in mind: wearing size 8 (US) clothing. I've lost about 70 pounds (5'10", 144#) and am wondering if I'm small enough to achieve that dream. I'd like to have an idea of what my measuring tape needs to say to see if I am close. I imagine there will be a small range of answers rather…
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Is working in sets/circuits really important for a beginner to bodyweight training?
I want to start getting fitter and healthier, and if my body became more visually appealing through that process I certainly wouldn't complain about that! I have not done any strength training during my weight loss because I found it too difficult to find even 15 consecutive minutes for myself each day. But now I've lost…
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Trying to get motivated to strength train; anyone else just starting?
Hi all, I'm 48 years old, full time working mother of two special needs kids and have lost about 65 pounds in the last 13 months with MFP and walking (using my Fitbit). I have done NO weight lifting or strength training because just walking and calorie counting felt like all I could manage. Now I'm at what the online…
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What strength training can I do in 10 minutes with little equipment?
I haven't been strength training during my weight loss because I've been in the "don't want to" and "don't have time" group. I don't watch any TV or get on the computer while at home except to log recipes and meals on MFP. I don't have a social life because I don't have the free time. And for those who say I have to take…
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Help with Women's pants brand for Pear shape (bigger thighs)
Can anyone recommend a pants/jeans brand for someone with a 10+ inch difference between waist and hips with thicker thighs? I've always had a hard time finding pants to fit my pear shape, and it appears that even though I've lost over 60 pounds, that is continuing to be true. I find the Lee Relaxed Fit side elastic work…
