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Light of heavy lifting during weight loss
My main goal right now is weight loss. My workouts are usually 50% cardio 50% weight training. I've heard when aiming for weight loss you should do more reps with lighter weights, is this true? This is what I've been doing so far but should I eventually begin lifting heavier before I even get to my maintenance ?
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Just starting out Super excited!!!
Just started Monday, today will be my second workout. Monday went pretty well I managed to do everything except the prone jackknifes (those things are a *****) and had to do wall push ups. I put together a small home gym not quite ready to take this workout public yet lol Any tips, things you wish you would have known when…
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Quality of protein powder
Does the quality of the powder take away from it's intended effect. I just ran out of the one I was using it was a cheaper brand from Wal-Mart, I didn't wonna spend too much since it was my first time trying it out. I try to get most of my protein from actual food but having the powder on hand has been useful. I'm starting…
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Tea Lovers
I've recently become a little curious about teas besides the usual ones I've had (sweet and green) I've tried a few some I've hated while some were pretty good. which ones would guys recommend and what do you put in yours?
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Leg/arm day etc. or overall work
When I hear most people talking about their weekly lifting regiment they're people who are already in maintenance. For someone still working on fat loss who combines strength training with cardio do you think it I should be breaking my strength training down into arm/leg day etc. or doing overall body work each…
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Skinny Fox Detox
Has anyone on here tried it? I've been hearing a lot about it so I decided to give it a try. I'm doing the 14 day mini detox.
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Too much sodium?
I'm usually so focused on watching my calories and macros that I tend to overlook everything else on my daily breakdown. I just noticed however that I've been going way over on my sodium. Do you think it could be effecting my weight loss? If so could someone explain if you don't mind Thanks:smile:
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Sharing my journey
Hi everyone I've been using MFP for a few months now but haven't really gotten involved in the social aspect of it. I'm just now realizing how much a support system really helps and from what I've been reading on here you guys seem really supportive. Sometimes I need a little help staying motivated and I would love to…
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Need more fats in my diet
I'm trying something new with my macros, I've increased my fats and protein and decreased my carbs. I'm way under my fat levels and can't seem to think of anything to add to my diet without raising my carbs or sugars. What do you guys eat to reach your fat levels or any tricks you use? Suggestions would be greatly…
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Your Workout Regiment
Hi guys i'm new to the forum and haven't been through all the posts so I apologize if this is a repeat. I know everyone is different but where have you guys found the most success with your routines. I try to get to the gym 5 days a week for about 1 hour. 50% cardio 50% weight training. What do you guys do?
