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TDEE-15% Calculator not matching MFP goal
Hey guys, I started looking into TDEE since people talk about it on here all the time. I tried two different online calculators and entered my information for a 20% calorie reduction. I put my exercise as moderate (3-5 times per week at 30 minutes a time) since that has been what I've been doing as part of MFP. When I did…
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Best Arm and Core routine for beginner?
Hi All, I'm only part-way through my second week and realizing I need some serious advice on arm/core exercises. Can somebody recommend a routine I can do for these areas and how many days a week I should do it? Also, I'm assuming my cardio will get my legs in fairly decent shape without extra lifting exercises - right or…
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You can do it! (Even on a Friday after Happy Hour!)
Hey guys, Needed a place to celebrate this with people who can understand why I'm so happy about it! Yesterday I went straight from work to happy hour with some friends but I usually work out when I get home from work/classes before supper. Well... I'm a grad student and our bars around campus have ridiculously good deals…
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Super-tired after week 1 - normal?
Hi guys, I've just committed to using MFP and it's been great feeling more in control of my attempt to lose weight. It's day 6 of watching my calories and doing 30 min. of cardio each day plus just some strength things for my arms/core here and there. Problem is, I'm feeling more tired than usual today. When I increased my…
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Tastiest Made-up Recipes
Hi all, This is my first post, so bear-with me! This morning I made-up a delicious breakfast off the top of my head, so it got me wondering what other recipes people have made from the random things in their fridge that turned out great. Most mornings I try to avoid the sugary, highly processed cold cereal options. (The…
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Post-work out food?
What's the best type of food to eat post-work out: protein, carbohydrate or fat? Sometimes I'm shaky post-workout and I'm wondering if a certain type of food is best/would help.
