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Advice on how to handle vacation
I am going to the beach for 5 days! Part of what I enjoy on the beach is fruity frozen alcoholic drinks and ice cream at the end of the day. Anyone have any strategies on how to fit that into my daily calories? The last evening, I'm going on a date night DH and just going let that be my splurge day, but I would like to…
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youtube videos that teach correct form for lifting
I am hoping to start doing a whole body lifting program twice a week. I will order the New rules for lifting for women, but I tend to strain my upper trapezius by hunching my shoulder. I'm looking for a series of you tube videos that will show me how to do these exercises (deadlift, squat etc.) correctly. I know I should…
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Almond milk vs. low fat organic milk?
I've noticed that almond milk is very popular around here. Just curious why so many are using almond milk over low fat cow's milk? I don't drink that much milk. Mostly, I have 1% organic with cereal with breakfast about 3-4 times a week. Would there be any benefit to me switching to almond milk? I like the higher protein…
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Starting Insanity/ running hybrid. Comments on schedule?
Day 1 Hill intervals treadmill Day 2 insanity Day 3 speed work treadmill Day 4 Pilates Day 5 Insanity Day 6 long run 6 miles Day 7 insanity My goal over the next 5 weeks is to lose 2-3 lbs.,1 inch hips, 1 inch waist & 1-2% body fat before a beach vacation. I am pretty close to goal weight. Should I do the Insanity in order…
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Anyone interested in doing a running/Insanity hybrid?
I just ordered Insanity. I want to do a running/ insanity hybrid program. Probably 3 days of running and 3 days of insanity, alternating. Anyone else interested in doing a similar program? 8 weeks til I hit the beach and I want to tone up!
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Best beach body dvd to supplement running?
Hi all! I'm looking to purchase a Beach body dvd program. My goals are to lose 2-4 lbs and reduce my percentage body fat from 25% to 22% in the next 8 weeks. My motivation is a beach a vacation. Currently I'm 5'2" and 114 lbs. I run 3x per week, pilates once a week and will do the beach body program 3x a week. I am…
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Cardio or strength training on cheat days?
I usually have a cheat meal once a week that usually puts me over my calories for the day by 500 or so. I usually even things out by being under the day before and after. My goal is to lose maybe 2-4 lbs but mainly I need to add lean mass and lose fat. Is it better to go cardio or strength training on cheat days? Or a…
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How to handle "cheat" meals?
Just some background: I'm 5'2" 114lb. 25% BF. My GW:110 20% BF. I would like to achieve my goal in 2-3 months. Most days I eat 1400-1500 calories. However once a week, I have a cheat meal usually associated with socializing. I typically limit myself to 2 drinks, but since we are eating out, I imagine just that one meal…
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DVD workout ideas for recomping
Hi everyone! I just starting using MFP a few weeks ago and this is my first post. I'm 5'2" and 113 lbs and about 25% body fat (I know, skinny fat!) I wouldn't mind losing a few more lbs, but my main goal is to build lean mass and drop % body fat to 20-22%. I run 3x week and do Pilates once a week. For the past month I have…
