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Slightly Chubby Dude Looking to Look and Feel Good!
Hi All, I am 37 years old, 6' 2", 216, athletic/muscular build but also chubby around the stomach area (just like many men my age I guess). My weight has been fluctuating between 210 and 222 for the last couple of years and I am simply tired of it. I have been doing cardio (mostly elipitical and treadmill since I have…
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Appropriate Abs Exercises for Bad Back
Hey Everyone, I have stenosis in the lower back and will need surgery one of these days to have it repaired. For now, I am trying to lose weight to lessen the occasional pain. I also want to strengthen my core without doing any further damage to my lower back. I have researched various exercises on here and online but…
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Successful Ab Workouts
Hi All, I am trying to lose that annoying ring of fat around my waistline. I have lost weight, eat well, do cardio, and even do crunches/leg lifts but still finding it hard to lose it. Can anyone direct me to a link they have have personally used and have seen positive results? Thanks and good health to all! Jay
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Consistently Receiving Deficits
Hello All, I am consistently receiving caloric deficits from anywhere between 300-700 calories per day (pending on the amount of cardio and weight training I do). I am constantly eating every few hours of foods ranging from fruits, veggies, nuts, proteins and even using a protein shake 1-2 times a day. I have lost weight…
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Recommended Daily Protein Intake
Hi All, I just signed up for MyFitnessPal and love it! However, I am confused why their composed diet for me states 58 g of protein per day. I did set goals of losing 2 pounds per week for the next 2 months. Does this have anything to do with it? Perhaps they expect me to lose muscle as well as fat along the way? The MFP…
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Hello From Bangkok!
Hi All, I am a New Yorker working and living in Bangkok. I just joined MFP and love this site! I do have one wacky question. When I work out I notice my net calories remaining for the day is close to 979 (remaining calories for the day = 479). Does this mean I can eat until the net calorie amount is 0 (wouldn't that be…
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Does MFP Have Calories Burned from Weightlifting?
Hi All, I don't see MFP having any approximations of calories burned during weightlifting. This obviously occurs and would be great to have that included in the daily calculations. Anyone know if I am missing something here? Thanks and good luck to all! Jason
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Late Night Eating
Hi All, I have been fighting with late night snacking for years and lately is has been getting worse. I try to drink a lot of water, focus on other things, and/or stay as far away from the kitchen as possible. And yet I find myself continuously snacking or even eating large meals at night. What makes it worse is the ease…