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Chest Muscle Pulled?
I’ve already got the answer from another member but i really hate bugging him for information so looking for more opinions! 3 weeks ago I did push ups with my daughter on my back, this was the first bit of exercise I’ve done in almost 2 years! And I’m super out of shape. The day after I experience shortness of breath and…
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Multivitamin AND D3?
So right now I’m taking Naturelo Mutlivitamin for Men, but I’m thinking of also taking a D3 on top of this. Is that safe? I’m also taking a separate Omega 3 pill as well. Any suggestions or advice will be appreciated! Thank You,
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Shortness of breath, diet? Pushups?
So last Week ( Tuesday ) I did pushups for the first time in almost 2 years WITH my daughter on my back. Now I’m overweight, haven’t exercised and did this. Don’t ask why. The next night, I noticed I was having some shortness of breath and the right side of my chest is very slightly painful when I press down on it, kind of…
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Chest Muscle Strain, anxiety? Shortness of breath.
So last Week ( Tuesday ) I did pushups for the first time in almost 2 years WITH my daughter on my back. Now I’m overweight, haven’t exercised and did this. Don’t ask why. The next night, I noticed I was having some shortness of breath and the right side of my chest is very slightly painful when I press down on it, kind of…
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Progress So Far?
Since Monday, I’ve been eating extremely light. Staying within my calories everyday but also cutting out carbs pretty heavily, I still have a whole wheat pita everyday. I’ve cut out processed sugar, and pretty much anything that will cause me to bloat up. Since the start of the week I’ve noticed I’m dropping weight fast!…
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ATE ALOT OF CARBS TODAY
It was just one of those days that got out of hand. I had all you eat sushi for lunch and a shawarma plate of rice, chicken and garlic sauce. AND an ice cream cone, not only do I feel like *kitten* but I feel guilt as well. I know this stuff happens and it was just one of those days. Over my calories by about 300. What can…
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Early Weeks on a Diet?
So I'm back on MFP and have been tracking everyday for the past 3 weeks. I've lost about 8 pounds but some days I'm higher on the scale and some days i am lower. Those 8 pounds, I'm curious is that water weight? or actual Fat? If it is water weight, when do i start losing/burning actual fat while keeping on my daily trend…
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Tips on getting started?
Hey Everyone, I fell off my diet pretty badly in the past year. I've actually stopped my diet completely, gained a a lot of weight and lost all motivation to get back into it. Yesterday i began again, eating lighter, drinking water and counting my calories. I know i can get back into this but there are a few things that…
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CLA?
Hey everyone, I'm on a weight-loss journey right now. Currently 237, looking to reach 200 pounds. I'm at the gym 4-5 times a week for 30-60 minutes. My workouts consist of 95% strength training and 5% Cardio. I have a calorie goal of 1850/day. I drink a protein shake after each workout to help build muscle and to get my…
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Question in regards to weight loss
Hey everyone, So I’m currently sitting around 233 and my goal is to be around 190 which is my normal weight. I’m using MFP and trying to eat under my calories everyday. I go to the gym 4x a week and have been doing 95% strength training and 5% cardio. What burns more fat? Strength training or cardio? I’m trying to look…
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How?
I've gained a lot of weight recently, almost 20 pounds in a few months. I kind of just let myself go and always told myself I'd get back into it although it somehow spiralled out of control and I'm wondering where do i even start to get back to losing weight again? My eating is terrible and I stopped exercising. Work is…
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How do i get back into it?
I've gained a lot of weight recently, almost 20 pounds in a few months. I kind of just let myself go and always told myself I'd get back into it although it somehow spiralled out of control and I'm wondering where do i even start to get back to losing weight again? My eating is terrible and I stopped exercising. Work is…
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Calories in strength training?
I normally do about 20-30 minutes of strength training 4-5 times a week. Is there a way to know how many calories are burned during a strength training session? Thank You!
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CRAZY WEEKEND
So i was away for the weekend, far away from anything healthy and low in calories. For 3 days i was over my calorie limit, one day i was over by almost 2000 and the other days by 400-500. As much as i wanted to stay within my calories for these days, it was really tricky with family and friends getting together and…
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Question Regarding Carbs
Hey everyone, As redundant as this question might sound, i had a question regarding carbs and calorie goals. This weekend, there were a couple of Family Gatherings with a lot of Carb heavy foods. I did my best to limit myself although yesterday i DID have one hot dog and one burger followed by some white rice. Today, i had…
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OH NO!
I'm dieting well and losing weight, it's past midnight and my Wife was craving Kraft Dinner. I had a small bowl of it, and after logging it I'm still under my calories. How much of my diet did I ruin? How to recover from it? Best way not to feel/see the bloat from it in the morning?
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Just Curious
I've been dieting for about a week now and have been doing really well, eating under my calories every day and generally eating healthy. I was so hungry this evening and just had a large chicken shawarma on rice with garlic sauce and hot sauce. I logged it and am still under my calories for the day. Will this screw up my…
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Fell WAY off track.
So i've lost about 21 pounds, on December 19th i weighed in 204.1 which i was extremely proud of. Since then with the holidays and all the partying and food, i've really lost track with my eating. Some days i go over my calories by only a couple of hundred, some days i don't go over at all. Anyways my weight has gone up…
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Carb gain?
If I eat a lot of carbs for two days, will I gain weight if I'm still under my calories each day? Or even over by just a couple of hundred? I ate rice, fries and noodles in two days. A good amount of it. Will I put on a lot of water weight from this? Thanks
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Holiday Weight
Happy Holidays everyone! Hope everyone is having a great vacation as enjoying their family and friends time! Anyways, I'm sure this question has come up before but it's a first for me. Holidays are pretty tricky for me diet wise, I've been doing extremely well up until a few days before Christmas until now. I've been going…
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WENT OVER MY CALORIES TWO DAYS IN A ROW
So i started another thread and got some useful information, although i was looking for more as far as sodium gain, weight gain and just overall "expectations" within the next day or so. So yesterday i went over my calories by about 300 today, i'm over my calories by about 700 although earlier in the week i didn't go over…
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I'm strength training
I'm currently dieting and on a weight loss journey, everything is going good thus far although I had a question regarding strength training. I normally work out 4-5 times a week, majority of it is weightlifting and strength training. I'm doing this to build as much muscle as possible to help burn fat faster. My question…
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Dinner tomorrow
Going out with a bunch of friends for a birthday, I've been dieting for over a month and lost a lot of weight. I eat extremely clean everyday, go the gym, and always stay under my calories. I want to have a burger tomorrow and maybe a salad on the side. Will this ruin my diet? Will I gain any weight from it? Do you suggest…
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Progress and Calorie Intake Change
So since November 1st, I've lost 9.2 pounds. Three weeks of eating clean, under my calories and working out. During the 3 weeks my daily calorie intake was 1775, since I've logged my new last weight loss my calorie intake has now changed to 2175. Is there a reason for the change? I'm looking to lose another 10 pounds in…
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How to lose weight in these areas
I'm currently dieting and doing well, I've lost 8 pounds so far although sometimes I weigh myself in the morning and some of those pounds are back so I really am not too sure what I actually lost. Anyways I know you can't target where you want to lose weight, but what's the best way for my to lose extra fat around my chest…
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Best time of day to weigh yourself for accurate weight?
I was just wondering what the best time of day to weigh yourself to get your most accurate weight reading? I weighed myself this morning at 217, I come home after 10 hours and I'm at 221. Thanks!
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Eliptitcal 20 Minutes 5 days a week
I'm on a diet right now, eating extremely clean and drinking a lot of water a day. I'm going to get back into doing Cardio and I'm starting by doing the elliptical again. Is 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week sufficient enough time to do cardio? Also, I'll start weightlifting every other day as well. I'm trying to lose a lot…
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Back to the Diet.
I'm 30 years old, and I'm now starting to diet again. I'm on and off but it's really crucial that I get back into shape and lose some weight. My ideal comfortable weight is 175, I'm currently at 224. I completely changed my eating habits, I know everyone says it's not what you eat but rather how much of it you eat.…
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Just a giant plate of jerk chicken and ox tail.
so I just ate a giant plate of Jamaican food, including ride, jerk chicken and ox tail. I really don't want to bloat up after this or feel the effects of the water weight in the next coming days. Is there anything I can do to make sure the water weight isn't as bad? Maybe use the elliptical for 30 minutes? I know I can't…
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Does anyone count this as cardio?
I spent about 30-40 minutes today walking around the city and a decent pace, i broke a sweat and felt the burn in my legs. Should i log this as cardio for the day? Thanks
