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Weight loss plateau
Hey guys, I am 5'8, 165 lbs male who leads a very active lifestyle. I do long hikes over the weekends, rock climbing over a couple of days, run a few days, yoga and bodyweight exercises. I keep trying to change my exercise schedule so that cardio and strength training remains interesting. I have lost around 35 lbs over the…
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Oatmeal for Breakfast
Hi Guys! I am looking to reduce my weight and develop strength as well. I have been monitoring my diet and staying under my calorie limit while spending a good amount of time in the gym. I usually play squash/racketball/tennis everyday. I was suggested by someone to start having oatmeal for breakfast. I have never prepared…
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Taking whey a few hours before/after workout
Hi Guys! I follow a mostly vegetarian diet and have about 140 grams of proteins in a day, with about 60 grams coming from whey powder I take before and after the workout. As I weight about 200 lbs, I was wondering if I could take some more whey a few hours (3-4) before/after workout. As an example if I make high protein…
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Going on a hike
Hi Guys, I am going on a weekend hike trip to Boone, NC. I was wondering what options are available in terms of vegetarian food, that I can take with me. If I eat outside in restaurants, I feel I will go way out of limit. I will not be having access to a microwave or a grill. I have a feeling I will mostly have to eat out,…
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Eating late in the Evening
One thing I have repeatedly seen mentioned is that if you want to lose weight, you better not eat anything late, like after 8 pm. That, I find impossible to follow because I usually sleep really late. Any suggestions? How bad it really is? And why is it bad in the first place?
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Intake of Carbs
Hi Guys, I had a query about the amount of carbs I should be consuming. I have read at a couple of places that if you limit your carbs to under 100 gms, there is a good chance that the body will start consuming stored fat for energy (ketosis). My current weight is about 180 lbs and my target weight is 145 lbs. My…
