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Weight gain from cold?
Hi everyone, I've been consistently losing about 1 or 2 lbs/week for the last few weeks. I weigh in every Friday. I've been eating ~2300 calories and working out 4-5 days/week (weight training/some cardio). This week, I caught a cold (began Monday AM and still not back to 100%). I still ate about the same and worked out…
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Healthy/Delicious/Filling Ice Cream - seems too good to be true!!
I just had to share this new ice cream I discovered recently. Halo Top. An entire pint of the mint chip flavor has 240 calories - 44g carb (12g fiber), 6g fat, and 24g protein. Tons of other flavors available too. I've tried almost every flavor and this stuff is delicious, healthy, and filling (due to lots of fiber and…
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Down 72 lbs!
Still not finished, but here's my before (240lbs) and after (168lbs). Will post again once I reach my ultimate goal of 155lbs. Good luck to everyone out there trying to get in better shape!
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Beer question
Which beer do you think gives you the most bang for your buck i.e. low calorie, tastes great, etc? My go-to is corona light - it's only ~100 calories, is delicious, and goes great with lime (vitamin C!) Also I don't feel too bloated/full even after knocking back a few of them. What are some other good options?
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Would you keep eating?
**I posted this question in the "General Diet & Weight Loss" section, but wasn't able to get a general consensus on what I should do, so decided to post in here** Currently trying to lose fat/retain muscle. Daily calorie goal is 2,000 and protein goal is ~150 grams. Let's say that for some reason I got to 2,000 calories…
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Would you keep eating?
Currently trying to lose fat/retain muscle. Daily calorie goal is 2,000 and protein goal is ~150 grams. Let's say that for some reason I got to 2,000 calories for the day, but fell short of my protein goal (example - only 100 grams protein so far). In this scenario, would you stop eating (since you've reached your 2,000…
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This is what the guy at GNC said...is it true?
Currently I'm cutting, but of course want to maintain as much muscle as possible. My current routine on lift days is lift for 45 mins followed by 50 mins steady-state cardio. Then I have a postworkout meal (typically chicken with rice and veggies). Guy at GNC said that I need to consume my postworkout meal within 15 mins…
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Is it really "just one day"?
I often see people post on here asking about a special event coming up and worrying about going over calories e.g. on Thanksgiving, birthdays, etc. Typically, most people respond with "it's just one day, enjoy yourself and get back on track the next day". Personally, there are always times I want to indulge and go over on…
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Minimum Calorie Requirement? Why?
So I've seen on these threads that generally people recommend women shouldn't go lower than 1,200 calories/day and men shouldn't go below 1,500 calories/day. What is the reason for this? If I'm eating nutritious foods and I feel full, what's wrong if I go lower than that? I'm lifting too so I think I'd be preserving…
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Borrowing calories from next day?
Hi all, Was wondering if anyone came across a similar situation and how they handle it. Let's say you're right at your calorie goal for the day and something unexpected comes up late in the day. This unexpected event involves consuming more calories (surprise visit from a friend, etc.) Would it be ok to go over by a couple…
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How to deal with unexpected/spontaneous events
Here's a hypothetical - you've planned out your entire day of macros/calories. It's about 8PM and you've got no calories left for the day and then, BOOM! Your neighbor shows up with a batch of delicious brownies that took hours to bake. She insists that you have to try one and you actually want one too because they look…
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Why is MFP's Protein Recommendation So Low?
When determining what my macro breakout should be, I have researched a couple different online calculators and they recommend roughly 1 gram per/lb of lean body mass. Some are a bit lower, some a bit higher, but generally pretty close to 1g/lb of lean mass. Why is MFP's default recommendation so much lower? I haven't…
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What To Do On Vacation?
So, I've never learned how to hit my calories and be healthy while on vacation. There's always new restaurants I want to try, alcohol, relaxing, etc. and it tends to derail fitness goals. For a vacation that is 5 days long or so, it's very possible to gain 3 pounds of fat or so for me (not water weight). In addition, it's…
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Too much cardio?
My daily goal is 1800 calories, but I often go over on weekends. Is it ok for me to let's say eat 3000 calories and make it up by doing a ton of cardio? Example - I'm planning on pigging out tomorrow at a super bowl party..is there any problem if I do like 2 hours of cardio and then pig out at the party?
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Becoming too much of a perfectionist
Hi all, I'm definitely in the MFP zone. Down about 15 lbs in the past several weeks. I feel like I'm getting a bit too obsessive over my calorie count/workout plan. Example - I weight out 8.2 oz of orange juice and pour back 0.2 because I went over. Example #2 - my gym is closing and I haven't worked out yet so I go to…
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Best cardio for retaining muscle
Cutting right now debating between a few days of 20 min HIIT or steady-state 45 mins on the elliptical. Any tips?
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Rest Day
Currently I hit the gym 7 days/week. 3-4 days lifting + 7 days cardio. I'm seeing results. Almost eveyone I talk to thinks I'm crazy, say mt body needs rest, I might get injured, etc. Is there any truth to this? I'm in a really good groove and dont want a rest day. Appreciate any advice, thanks.
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Trouble with alcohol
Hi all, Like most people, a lot of celebrations that I attend involve alcohol. Whether it's weddings, birthdays, bachelor parties, or other celebrations, odds are there will be booze. I try to save myself a few hundred calories when I know I'll be attending something like this. The problem is after a couple drinks, my…
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Social Activities - should I stop?
The only time I ever mess up on my diet is when I'm in social settings - at a bar, restaurant, a party, etc. I've tried to attend these events and be healthy but 9/10 times I can't control myself. I think I'll just have a beer and before I know it, I've had a few brews and half a pizza. Am I better off just avoiding these…
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1st time doc said I wasn't healthy
I was told by my doc my cholesterol is high, blood pressure is high, and I'm not getting enough vitamin D. In addition to exercise and getting back to a healthy weight, any tips on foods to consume or stay away from? My doc was pretty vague with his recommendations so looking for tips here.
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Gym etiquette question
Sometimes you get to the gym and there's 1 particular machine or exercise you want to use but somebody has been on it for a long time (more than 10 mins, checking their phone, etc.) Is it rude to ask them to work in with them? Sometimes people are friendly and sure, but sometimes you get an attitude or "I'm almost done"…
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120 calories left for the day and I'm STARVING
What should I eat before bed? I'm very hungry - I'll be going to sleep in about an hour.
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Best Pre-Workout Meal And/Or Routine
If you're getting ready for an intense weight-lifting session e.g. leg day, what is your ideal pre-workout meal/routine? My meal of choice is Chipotle burrito with black beans, chicken, rice, sour cream, cheese, and veggies. Comes out to 113 carbs, 40 fat, and 62 protein (total - 1,040 calories). I eat this 3 hours before…
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Cardio vs. Weight Training When Losing Weight
I know that a combination of weight training and cardio is important when trying to lose weight. I'm having trouble determining how often I should be lifting weights and how often I should be doing cardio. Currently, I lift 3 days/week. I do ~20 sets a day on these days and hit all muscles in the 3 days. I do ~45 minutes…
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Body Recomposition vs. Bulk/Cutting Phases
Hey everyone - I've always thought that in order to achieve my fitness goals, I'd need to choose to either: 1) Lose fat while minimizing muscle loss i.e. cut phase OR 2) Build muscle while minimizing fat gain i.e. bulk phase During the cut phase, I'd need to be in a caloric deficit and in a bulk I'd want a caloric surplus.…
