-
Why would anyone want to be “skinny”??!
Think about what it takes to STAY at your maintenance weight: Exercising 3-5 times a week and consistently watching what you eat. Regular latte INSTEAD non fat skim latte Bacon Cheeseburger INSTEAD turkey burger, no bun, no cheese Pizza INSTEAD salad French Fries INSTEAD cherry tomatoes F***! I settle for enough things in…
-
30g of fat, 30g of carbs MAXIMUM
I've read (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_grams_of_fat_should_you_eat_per_day and http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_grams_of_carbs_are_recommended_per_day) that on a weight loss diet it is important to keep your fat and carbs anywhere between 30-50 grams per day. What does a 30-50g fat and carb per day diary look…
-
Question: When NOT to push through pain
Wednesday I started an exercise routine that alternates weight training days with cardio days I am extremely sore!! Today I am due for the next round of weight training and here lies my question. When SHOULDN’T you push through the pain? My muscles are very tight and it’s very uncomfortable… how you know when you’re…
-
Protein Shake Information Overload!
I have officially reached Google overload!!! For three days I heave searched MFP forums and the internet for the perfect Protein powder for me, but alas, all I have found is a headache! Hoping some protein powerhouse MFPs can give me some direction! Event though I do not "know" any of you, I trust you more than the people…
-
Hopeless, again.
My motivation has been pretty low; I've been hiding it for weeks. I’ve lost 15lbs (awesome!) and now I’m 13lbs away from my goal. Ever since I reached my plateau 6 weeks ago (which I thought I had beaten) my heart and determination to do this has faltered. I work out, I eat well (weekends I slip occasionally) I have…
-
So far, so good (PICS)
EDITED: I am 5'8" PHOTO: You can right click on the pic and "open image in new tab" to see the full thing The morning of February 16th I woke up with such utter distain for body that I knew something had to give, and I didnt mean my belt! I was not obese or anything, just ectremely unhappy. I began working out 6-7 days a…
-
One week, no exercise, just diet control. TIPS?!
So, I have been working my butt off, changing up exercising, eating right, drinking water blah blah (I know this is important but after a 5 week plateau it becomes "blah blah") Anyway, Ive decided to give myself a week off from working out and focus on my diet, does anyone have any suggestions? Or things I should focus on…
-
Anyone 5'8/5'9 with a 150ish goal?
Hello MFPs!!! Here it goes, I'm 5'8 3/4 looking to get myself down to 147 and I was wondering two things. 1. Is anyone out there that is already approximately this hight and weight (I'd love to see what that looks like for motivation!) 2. I would like a few friends with the same goals as I do. Thanks for reading!
-
"obsessed with weight loss?!"
My wonderfully supportive boyfriend and my family initially supported me when I decided to drop the extra pounds I had put on over the past couple years. But today my grandmother tells me that I am becoming 'obsessed'. My boyfriend seems concerned with the fact that I will log my food in before I have even prepared it,…
-
My First NSV :)
Hi MFP! I’m not sure if NSV is “New Size Victory” or “New Scale Victory” but today I weighed in and to date I have lost a total of 10.8 pounds. I cannot remember the last time I weighed 162. I am still not comfortable to post pictures of myself but after I lose those last 12 pounds and reach my goal weight I’ll check back…
-
Toning vs. Cardio
Hi MFP Friends! I am told that it is equally as important to weight train as it is to do cardio. However, I feel that I am wasting my time lifting weights/working the machines when I could be burning more calories doing cardio. Please note that I do want to tone but my desire to loose weight is greater. What are your…
-
Shakes...?
Hi all, whats the point of drinking a shake? I see them in diaries and I am wondering if they are for protein, weight loss, meal substitute? What are the bennifits of having shakes? Any recommendations?
-
Hopeless
I have been a member of MFP for awhile now and I can’t believe my first post will be one of defeat and not success. For months now I have been hitting the gym doing and hour of cardio or spinning 4 or 5 times a week and eating balanced meals but I have GAINED weight. What’s the matter with me? What am I doing wrong? I am…
