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Which calendar? Help please.
I am buying the program and trying to decide which program to do. I am trying to maintain my weight right now, but I still could lose an additional 5-10 lbs. I am also trying to tone up and have more defined muscles for tank top season lol. I have had 3 c-sections so I have a small pooch. I am wanting to tone up and get…
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Chalean Extreme and 6 Week 6 Pack
I am currently on the last month (Lean Phase) of ChaLean Extreme and was wondering if I can incorporate more weights like Jillian Michaels 6 week 6 pack on my "rest" days? Do you think it would be bad to not have a rest day from strength? I am very pleased with my results so far from ChaLean but I still need to tone my…
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Heavy lifting to ChaLean Extreme and calories...
On days that I lift to ChaLean Extreme should I eat closer/at maintenance? I am trying to tone up and lose more body fat. I have heard that for 24 hours AFTER you do heavy lifting your body is still burning lots of calories that we can't account for. So, if I am burning more calories that aren't accounted for due to heavy…
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HIIT and changing body composition.
I don't need to lose any more weight (female, 31, 5'1, 115-116 lbs), but I'd still like to change my body composition a bit, i.e. reduce my body fat percentage. I would like to see my abs a bit better. I've read that HIIT is good for losing body fat, so I am just starting ZWOW by Zuzka (from Bodyrock). The average workout…
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Those doing Jillian Michaels Body Revolution...
For those doing Jillian Michaels Body Revolution are you eating more than her suggested plan of 1200 calories? From what I am reading she wants you to eat 1200 calories a day---and workout on top of that but NOT eat exercise calories back. Am I understanding this correctly? I just started the "kickstart" exercise program…
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Determining calories when marinating...
So we are making this recipe for dinner: http://rainydaygal.com/2011/02/03/beef-with-broccoli/ My question is how do you determine calories when you marinate something? Like in step 3 you only use half the marinade and toss the rest away....So do you count only calories for half---since only half is used? Or do you have to…
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ChaLean Extreme Deluxe Upgrade?
I am thinking about buying the Deluxe Upgrade because I love the Original ChaLean Extreme. I was wondering if anyone has it and what your thoughts are? For those that don't know what it is: It is 7 more intense/extreme workouts: http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/chalean_extreme_deluxe.do 1. Fat-Burn…
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questions regarding calories...
I calculated my calorie goals according to this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/538943-how-to-calculate-calorie-goals-according-to-nrolfw and this is what I came up with: on non-workout days it is 1885 on workout days it is 2120. Is this calorie set-up to lose fat, gain muscle, or BOTH? I am just…
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ChaLean Extreme questions...
So question.... New Rules of Lifting for Women suggests using these guidelines for calculating how many calories to eat each day: Step 1: Found my weight in Kilograms Take your weight and divide it by 2.2 = your weight in kilograms. I weigh 117.5 lbs, so in kilograms I weigh 53.40 kg Step 2: I calculated my Resting…
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An Online Zig Zag Calculator...
For those who are curious (like me) about zig-zagging calories to lose weight or to break a plateau--- I found an online calculator that might help you. This is an article called 5 ways to break a weight loss plateau. Under #1 there is a link to help zig zag your calories for you. I have never tried zig-zagging calories…
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Ab exercises done every day?
I have an exercise dvd that I like to do----but just the ab portion of the dvd. The ab portion is roughly 15 minutes. Question is: Are abs like every muscle group and are not to be done 2 consecutive days in a row? Can I not do it every day? I KNOW I can't spot reduce---I just like the way my abs feel after doing the…
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Questions for women lifting heavy...
So, I am very close to my goal weight---within 5 lbs. I just started ChaLean Extreme and I am looking for some answers... I am wanting to lose some more body fat---and tone up the muscles I already have. Should I be eating at a deficit with heavy lifting OR should I be eating at maintenance while heavy lifting? Can someone…
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White rice...
I know everyone has their own opinion on white rice....but the servings confuse me. I have 1 bag of Homai California Calrose Rice. It says for 1/4 c UNCOOKED rice is 155 calories. However, when I make it for my family I put 1.5 cups rice + 2 cups water in the rice maker. I have no idea how much it actually makes…
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Chobani Greek Yogurt Perfect Pancakes...
Has anyone tried the recipe for pancakes on the back of the Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt container? Here is the recipe for those who don't know what I am talking about: http://www.chobanikitchen.com/recipes/detail/perfect-pancakes The recipe has really good reviews according to that website...it's also low calorie. I think…
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Website that tells me a good weight for my age/height?
Does anyone know of a good website that is used often to help with determining what is a good weight for age/height? The reason I ask is because I went to the doctors recently and told him I was trying to lose weight. He looked on some chart he was holding and told me for a woman my height (5'1) and my age (30 years old) I…
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Fat2Fit questions....
So I have decided that when I am done with Jillian Michaels Body Revolution I want to tone up and I am planning on doing another round of ChaLean Extreme. I am 5'1 and sitting between 118.8-119.8 lbs. My goal weight currently is 116 lbs. I am eating according to Fat2Fit and so I am wondering in order to tone up, am I…
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Bisquick pancakes?
Dumb question....but the nutrition info on the side---does that include the 1 cup milk and 2 eggs that you have to add to the mix?
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Eat double your BMR?
I was just curious how many people eat double their BMR for a 'spike' day and how often? You don't eat your exercise calories ALL week right? I am very curious about trying this but I want to hear some stories first---positive or negative. Do you think it helps? I am within 5 lbs of my goal---does that matter if you have…
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calories when doing Chalene
For those doing Chalean Extreme still wanting to lose weight...if you can't build muscle on a deficit then what are your calories and settings set to? Maintenance? You can still tone muscles on a deficit, right? I still want to lose a little more weight but tone up as well. Will this work? Can I still be managing around…
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Jillian Michaels Body Revolution...
Anyone planning on buying this? http://www.jillianmichaelsbodyrevolution.com/ It's a 90 day program like ChaLean Extreme and P90X. I am debating on buying it so I can start it after I am done with ChaLean Extreme in 2-3 weeks. However, I also think I want to wait until I read some reviews on it. I have **most** of her dvds…
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Dan's Bakery Eclairs...
Anyone have any idea on how many calories are in an eclair from a Dan's Grocery Store Bakery? The reason I ask is because that is what my nephew wanted for his birthday party---and I was curious if it would fit into my calorie budget for the night. When I told him I might not have one he seemed a tad disappointed:frown: .…
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Confused!
Confused...I haven't seen a loss on the scale in awhile. So, I have been taking a break and eating at "maintenance" (1650 calories) with NO exercise since last Friday. I was still hungry last night, so I went over my maintenance calories by 71 and woke up to a loss on the scale (only a 4 oz loss---but still a loss). Maybe…
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Polar HRM users...
I got a Polar FT60 HRM in December and today it said "recovery week still needed." I usually average 5-6 workout days a week (workouts are usually around 45min). Do I need to take a whole week off, OR just a few days? I keep losing and gaining the same 1-2 lbs---for like the last month:grumble: . So, I am debating on…
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pretty close to goal...walking to lose weight?
I have read on here people losing weight by walking to Leslie Sansone Walk At Home dvds---but from all the replies they are from people who have a bunch of weight to lose. What about when you are close to your goal weight? I am about 8 lbs away from my goal and was wondering if I could still lose weight by incorporating…
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1 thing you can't give up...
I am sure this topic has been discussed before BUT we get new members everyday:smile: . Let's share what one "find" you have found that you can't give up. For me it's Nature Valley Oats and Dark Chocolate bars. There are 2 to a package---sometimes I eat both, but other times I only eat 1. I am new to nutrition, so I really…
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Water
I know MFP recommends 8 cups a day. Sometimes I get to lunch time and realize I haven't had any water to drink. So, I end up chugging like 3-4 cups at once. Will this have the same effect (flushing toxins, etc) as just drinking it regularly throughout the day?
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When to start round 2 of ChaLean Extreme?
I just finished the 90 day program on 2/10 and was wondering how long of a break are you supposed to take before restarting it? I can lift heavier now so I want to start it all over at the beginning now and do another round. Is it too soon to start now? Thanks for any info.
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Tdee x 2 or BMR x 2 for spike day or calorie restriction x 2
Confused...I have my settings to lose .5 lb a week which is 1530 calories a day. Do I eat my daily calorie restriction of 1530 x 2 or my BMR (1229) x 2 or TDEE (1780) x 2 for my spike day? I also have banked an additional 655 calories from exercise this week... Sorry I asked his earlier and no one replied so I am trying…
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Spike days...questions
I have a few questions about spike days: Do you 'bank' your exercise calories all week and then use them on your spike day and only go over by as many exercise calories you banked? OR do you eat your exercise calories all week AND have a spike day? Spike for the whole day or spike for just one meal? How do you calculate…
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Chocolate substitue for Peanut Butter...
So, I recently saw this at my local Walmart and I bought it since I saw it first: and then I saw this at my local Smith's: and I was wondering if anyone here has tried either? I don't really like Nutella. However, I do love chocolate and I was wondering what people's opinions are about them. I bought Maranatha's Dark…
