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water makes me hungry
I've seen posts on this board like this without any conclusive answers. When I drink the recommended amount of daily water (between 64 oz and half your body weight depending on where you look) it makes me really hungry. When I drink to thirst (usually a little less then 64 depending on exercise which might make it more)…
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Protein advice - chicken alternative
Since I started dieting I have been eating a ton of chicken. I love chicken so I am ok with it but I am looking for some variety in my proteins. I do a tuna sandwich, pb&j or some hard boiled egg here and there but I really need a more diverse menu to sustain this and not gain my weight back. Red meat is a little expensive…
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Getting big vs. getting ripped
My goal is to reduce body fat, get fit and look great. I want to know if anyone has any tips on getting stronger while maintaining flexibility and without getting big and bulky (I play golf and don't like the bulky look). My current workout routine is generally some combination of golf, running, eliptical, stationary bike,…
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Late night eating
1) How true is it that eating late, soon before sleeping hurts weight loss (I'm not talking about a full meal, more like a snack) 2) I often do late night workouts due to a strange work schedule. Would it be more beneficial to not eat anything after working out and wait for breakfast or eat something small like a protein…
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Fiber
I generally eat way too little fiber. Can someone please give me some tips on how to increase fiber intake without a whole lot of calories. Also what does fiber really do for you?
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Not eating enough cals
Some days when I have time I am burning a good amount of calories. Today for instance I burned 1725 cals and ate 1500 cals. So I netted -225 cals. How bad is this really? I can't imagine I could have eaten another 1800 or so calories to hit my daily goal without eating total garbage. What are some ways on days like today I…
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Hello and help me please!
Hi, I'm Jon. Any help anyone can provide me would be greatly appreciated! I'm 31 years old, 5'9" and about 193lbs. Before coming here I dropped down from 215 by just cutting down my portions and running 2-3 times per week. Then I stalled, stopped working out and paying attention to food for about a month before deciding to…
