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Workout advice: Frequency and time
Hi all, In another thread I mentioned that my main two goals were to 1 - lose belly fat, and 2 - gain a bit of arm strength. I had previously been doing mostly a cardio program 5 times a week but wanted to switch that to a HIIT/weight training program. I wanted to ask a little advice on the length of workouts and the…
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Help with figuring out a program
Hi all, I posted another thread last week (http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10250932/plan-to-lose-body-fat-but-maintain-strength), and have decided to try and do 3 weight training sessions mixed in with a couple of HIIT sessions. Was hoping that I could get some input on a few things so I can make it work: 1…
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Plan to lose body fat but maintain strength?
Hi all, Not sure if this is counter-intuitive, but I feel like I am in good shape in my shoulders/chest/legs but lack in arms. I have also been struggling with belly fat and feel that I am 30lbs over weight in that area. I have tried diets in the past but have found that if I forgo the weight lifting that I end up losing…
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Focus T25 questions - trying to get leaner
Hi all, I used to be in much better shape and had decent muscle tone. Over the past little while i've gained about 30 lbs over where I want to be. Mostly diet related which I am changing up, but am trying to figure out the best way for me to kick start things and get back to my goal weight. My goal is to get leaner. I'm…
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4 Hour Body/Slow Carb Diet questions (hungry)
Hi all, I just started the 4 hour body/slow carb diet and really want it to work but am having difficulty not being hungry. I am not sure if I am not eating enough or what but could use helps on a few different areas. I am only on Day 2 so perhaps this is just adjusting? What is it that makes you less hungry? Is it eating…
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Post workout Snack Help (besides smoothies)
Hi all, Looking for a little advice on what to eat after I workout. I am planning to workout between 8-9 PM at night so ideally something to help me recover from the workout, and make me full so I don't snack when I am done would be ideal. I believe that smooties will be the number 1 response but was hoping for something…
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Losing Belly Fat (Diet Help) but maintaining muscle
Hi all, So I think for the summer i'd like to change up my goals to lose my weight in my stomach area. In the winter i'd like to do more strength training and hopefully gain some additional muscle. Just have a few questions/advice requests for a few things: 1 - I'd like to try this out for a couple of months and see how I…
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Tips to become leaner but add a bit of muscle?
Hi all, Not sure if I can reasonably accomplish my goals or not. I am a 30 year old male. Six feet tall and about 195 lbs. Not in terrible shape but not thrilled with the extra stomach weight and I feel my arms aren't too big (especially forearms). My goals: What I would like to do is become leaner, look more defined…
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Struggling with Exercise Routine and Eating Habits
Hi all, will try and keep this short an to the point. I'm a 31 year old male and I want to look better physically. I feel that my arms aren't too big (especially forearms) and I have a bit of excess stomach weight. So i'd like to lose this belly fat, and get my arms bigger to look better. We have a toddler right now and…
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Pasta/Rice (Portion Control)
Hi all, I've been dieting since January 1st and have had some success. Where we struggle a bit at home is that we've adjusted our eating habits quite considerably to avoid too many carbs (breads, pastas, rice, etc). We still have carbs but haven't had a pasta meal in quite a while. I was just wondering if anyone here still…
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Help with my Macros (BMR vs TDEE)
Hi all, I have been trying to figure out my appropriate level of macros. To do this I went into MFP and modifed my calories to be what I get from TDEE (2500). What this has done (based on a 40/30/30 split) is give me 257g carbs, 193g protein, and 86g fat. Doesn't this seem really high for a day? I am wondering if I should…
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Flatten stomach - More abs/cardio/or diet
Hi all, I used to be a swimmer back in my high school and college days. Typically we'd work out about 20 hours a week. Fast forward 10 years later and there is no change I will ever get back to working about 20 hours a week. And unfortunately it shows in my stomach. Ideally i'd like to flatten or firm my stomach area for…
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TDEE Question
Hi all, I have decided to try out the TDEE method, but am a bit confused. I calculated that based on moderate exercise which I feel I do during the week that my TDEE number is 2979. Here's is where I get a bit confused. From what I have read from this thread…
