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Tracking on cheat days?
I don't really do "cheat days", as a rule because I tend to have little treats whenever I can fit them in without screwing up my macros. I don't really look at weekly numbers, just daily. That said, there are days when I know my log is going to be a trainwreck (within reason... I still tend to eat smaller portions and have…
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Anyone have MS, or experience training someone who does?
Hi! I'm 36 and I have about 70-90lbs to lose. I've had relapsing multiple sclerosis since I was 21. I'm currently considered "stable" (somewhat rare, so I'm very lucky) but still have a few lasting effects from previous disease activity, the main three of which are: 1. lots of weight put on during about 7 years when I was…
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Deficit: how big is too big?
I am obese... 5'4", 238lbs. I'm currently working with a trainer once a week and going to the gym or doing a longer walk/jog 3-4 more times each week. I've been pretty good about keeping my calorie deficit to around 1000-1100 calories a day. I'm finding that when I have a very active day (like yesterday, when I spent 4…
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Body fat scale question
I weigh-in with my trainer using the fancy body fat scale ast the gym (the kind that has handles). Between Day 1, Month 1, and Month 2 my weight only went down by a few pounds overall, but the scale showed a shift toward less fat and more muscle at both weigh-ins. I've read that while body fat scales aren't precise, they…
