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Atkins and Lifting
I was just cleared by my doctor to start "light exercising" after an ankle surgery I can't do much on my feet since ankle is still recovering. While I was recovering 12 weeks ago I gained about 20 pounds since I was not doing any type or exercise. In order to lose the weight I decided I wanted to try Atkins or some type of…
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Losing inches not weight
Hi guys maybe you can help me out with this question. I started MFP about 4 weeks ago and my daily calorie intake was 1265 a day with being slightly active, Now that I'm active my calorie intake went up to 1450 a day, my question is since I went up in calories I haven't lost weight but did lose inches, will I lose any more…
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Supplements
Hey guys I recently started taking supplements to aid me in weight loss I'm taking SHRED HER NLA and CLA, it gives me energy but suppresses my appetite a great deal to the point where I have to make myself eat. I'm supposed to eat 1450 calories daily but with lifting/ cardio I burn about 400 calories leaving me only with…
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Strength Training
Hi guys I just started strength training and lifting. :) My question is should I strength train 5 days a week or 3. According to some people since i just started I should take it easy and only strength/ lift 3 times a week? :| I hit different muscle groups each day for example Monday back, Tuesday arms, Wednesday chest,…
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CICO
Hi guys maybe you can help me I'm 5'2 185 lbs looking to loose 40 lbs. MFP put my daily calorie intake at 1420 a day. My ideal goal is to lose 1.5lbs a week. I started working out and usually burn about 500~600 calories with 30 minutes cardio and 45 min strength training. Since I burn about 500 calories working out, does…
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Aiding in weight loss
Hi guys maybe you guys can help me out ... I cut my calorie intake from 1500 to 1200, completely cut out soda and red meat (except for seafood and chicken) Eating 3 servings of veggies daily, staying under 135 carbs a day, doing 35-45 minutes of HIIT everyday 5x a week, and only managed to lose 3 lbs in 2 weeks
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Intermittent Fasting
Hi guys! I would like to know if any of you guys have tried IF? If so, does it work? I'm thinking about starting it and doing the 16:8 ratio. I am so wondering if it's ok to workout while on IF since I won't be eating as much. I would like to hear from you if you have tried it and if it worked. ☺️
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Keto diet
Maybe someone can help me out, I am very interested in starting the Keto diet, but according to the Keto calculator I'm supposed to consume 20g Carbs, 63g Protein, and 94g of fat!!! Is that even possible to consume that many grams of fat without going over the carb intake?
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Casein Vs Whey
I've been doing some reading in regards to these 2 proteins. I read that Whey is easier to digest and it releases aminos a lot quicker, it also increases protein synthesis. Casein is way slower to digest and the sodium content may cause bloating so it's suggested to take it before bed time. Casein is also anti-catabolic,…
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Eating before a workout
Maybe someone can help me out. I read that fasted cardio helps increases both lipolysis and fat oxidation rates, but I also read that not eating before a workout can lead to the breakdown of muscle tissue.Muscle tissue is converted to glucose which doesn't help with muscle building or losing weight. I'm confused so should…
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Friends
Hi! My name is Blanca and I'm new to My Fitness Pal. I'm here for moral support from you lovely people to help me become a healthier me! Like most women, some of us tend to gain a little (sometimes alot!) of weight during/after pregnancy. Thats my case. After my son was born, I kept the 40lbs I gained :'( . I used to be a…
