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How are your macro's set up?
Recently I was advised to set my macronutrient goals at 40% for carbs and 30% each for protein and fat. However, over the summer I took a college nutrition class and the national recommendations call for 65% to come from carbs (whole grains, but mostly LOTS of fruit and vegetables) and the remaining 35% is split between…
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Introvert, seeking friends for support
So, I've been trying this whole weight loss thing off and on for awhile, and it's just not working. I'm a huge introvert and would love to accomplish my weigh loss goals on my own through sheer force of will, but I've come to the realization that that's not possible. At least not for me. Ergo, I'm hoping to make some…
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What do you do first?
If you're going to do HIIT and lifting (just beginning lifting, nothing heavy or extreme) in one workout session which would you tackle first?
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healthy snacks--need your input!
So, my net calorie goal is 1200 cals, but I've been getting a lot of exercise lately and many days I end up needing to consume 2,000 or more calories/day in order to keep my net cals at 1200. My problem is that I'm running out of ideas for healthy snacks. Fruits and veggies are a no brainer, and I do eat plenty of them,…
