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Hungry, but not wanting to go over calories...
So, I used to workout a lot..until I moved jobs. Anyway, I was always hungry then, which made sense. Now, I am still always hungry and I don't want to starve myself but I need to stay under my 1784ish calorie count. Should I just listen to my body telling me its hungry...or just ignore it and keep drinking my water and…
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Non-Lame Workout DVDs for home
So, I got this new boss and Im NOT an afternoon workout person. I like to knock it out in the wee hours of the morning then head to work, but she does too. So, basically I need to do afternoons. I have no energy by that time, so I'm just going to end up doing my workouts at home before work. Any ideas? Ive done Insanity…
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Muscle gain and weight loss...
Hi. I'm 5'4 at a struggling 150 lbs. I did the while TDEE and BMR thing and I'm eating above my BMR but below my TDEE...trying to lose some weight but I'm also trying to gain muscle. On that note...should I be eating more to gain the muscle? I see people eating about 2200 calories and I don't understand that because I…
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TDEE versus MFP calculations..HELP PLEASE!!
I've posted this a thousand times, but I still am very confused. I'm looking to lose weight. Not too much about 5 lbs gain muscle lose fat. But, I don't know which method to go by!! I don't know how to begin to calculate and I want to get back on this losing weight thing (I gained a lot back as my fiancee came back home…
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Fitbit or Polar FT4 or FT7
Which one do you prefer? Looking into both of them. :) Thank you!
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Stuck or doing something wrong?
So, my calories is set for 1490. I am constantly hungry and feel like I need to eat constantly or Im going to pass out! I know when I exercise I can eat those calories back, but that just doesnt seem to satisfy my hunger. I do weights MWF with cardio beforehand (1.5-2 mile run on treadmill or 25 min elliptical) T and Thu I…
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Help! Calories too low?
So, I gained around 4 lbs since my fiancee has been back from his deployment and I am trying to get back to my regular size, but when I put in my goal it is telling me to eat 1400 calories! Um, is that even possible? I used to have 2000 in there..I read somewhere thats what I should be intaking, but now I forgot where I…
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Best protein powder for women...in your opinion
So, I have tried the GNC Wheybolic extreme 60 (I think thats what it is called) and was just looking at some other protein powders and came across Isopure. I went and bought it and will try it tomorrow. I just wanted to know what your opinions are and what you all have been using!! :) Thanks!
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Ezekiel bread
Gooooooooood morning!!! I was wondering if anyone eats Ezekiel bread?? If so, do you like it? And what flavor do you like best (if they have different flavors). Also, how do you like to eat it?!?! I was reading about it and it's supposed to be good for you, so I don't undertsand why it's not more popular. I'm assuming the…
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Insanity Week One friends motivations!
So, Anyone else insane enough to start Insanity??!?!? Ive been away from MFP for a bit, but coming back. This is where I started and has helped me get to where I am and will continue to help me! Anyone who has started add me! We can help motivate, because goodness does this workout take A LOT of it! :)
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Insanity Day 1
Just did the fit test....I must be insane for doing this voluntarily. Pretty excited though. I was wondering, does anyone know how many calories you burn?? Or....if it's on fitness pal, or how I should configure it. I definitely want to eat as much as I need too because I'm pretty sure i'll be burning a good amount. Any…
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What protein do you use?
Hey yall! I was just wondering what protein yall use and like best. Ive tried isopure which isnt bad, but want to try something different. Let me know! Thanks
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Do you add calories for weights? If so, how much do you?
Do you log in calories for weights? If you do, how do you calculate how many calories you should log in?
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Workout Songs
Just wanting to know what ya'lls favorite song or songs to workout too!!
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Tuna recipes..anyone...anyone!?
And not tuna helper. LoL Please do share any delicious tuna recipes..or where I can find some good ones. I googled but, that pulls up a bazillion ideas.
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Special Workouts Stage one
Helllllooo... So, Im one of the dorks that didnt measure myself and keep looking at the scale (ugh) and Im around the same weight, but I know you cant go by the scale. Anywhooo... Do you do the special workouts after the last set (for example: 8A and 8B) or after the week of the last workouts?
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When is it enough?
So, is it better do less reps with heavier weights, or weights you can do and all the reps? At the end of my sets I do struggle, but should I be adding more weight? When do you add more weights usually? Ive been going up every week, but dont know if that is ok. Any thoughs ladies?
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How long should these workouts take?
So, My workouts usually last 25-30 minutes,is that normal?? It seems so quick and I should be doing more. I almost feel like going to run afterwards for another 30 minutes.. Is this about right, or should I be doing something else?
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Stage 1 Squats NROLW
Hey, can anyone tell me if you have to do the barbell Squat first of can you do any squat thats in the book? Oh, Im just starting, so Stage one Workout A 1
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NROLW Help...Tried forum and trying here.
Ok, so first off, Im trying to start Stage 1 Workout A. I was shown this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmBawuhJvld5dFBNQnRfMUNtU3F4TXc4YmdpWWQyRnc#gid=0 It is listing workouts 1-8, what are those?? It cant be 8 different sets of squats? or pushups? etc. I understand I have to alternate between…
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Eating back calories
On my non workout days (where I dont lift) I do cardio, should I eat back those calories then? Does this even make sense, lol
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AMRAP and Special Workouts
I only do these when I am completing done with the ALL the workouts..correct? Of am I supposed to be doing it after every day's workout?
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Resting days
Soooo, I do my workouts Mon, Wed, Fri and I did nothing this weekend..I feel like I should be running my butt off, or doing some cardio. Although, I was freakin sore! So, On resting days, I am still able to do cardio correct? What do you all do on your resting days?
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Deadlift
Does anybody do an alternative for the deadlift????
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STage one squats
Do you have to do the barbell squat or can you do one of the other squats listed in the book??
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What an I do to substitute a deadlift??
Is there something else I can do that will replace the dead lift?? Im doing the NROWL and trying to see if I can alternate it with something else? Please and thanks!
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Please help. I am still so confused. Meh. :(
Ok, so first off, Im trying to start Stage 1 Workout A. I was shown this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmBawuhJvld5dFBNQnRfMUNtU3F4TXc4YmdpWWQyRnc#gid=0 It is listing workouts 1-8, what are those?? It cant be 8 different sets of squats? or pushups? etc. I understand I have to alternate between…
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What is this Deficit?
As always, I'm confused on what the deficit is? I did my calculations from the book...fo rno workout days its at 1900 calories and workout days its at 2200. So, for weight loss I took of 300 calories for each, which brings it to 1700 and 1900. Is this how I am supposed to be doing it?? Is that considered a deficit??
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Workout Spreadsheets
Anybody have an easy spreadsheets that help with the logging. I am so confused on how to do the exercises and looking to see if theres a spreadsheet that can help..pleaseeee
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Cauliflower mashed potatoes or something to that effect
Does anyone know how to make these? I bumped a convo but it disappeared thay had yhe recipe on it. Does anyone have the recipe and do they like it? Helllp
