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What made the difference in your weight loss journey?
What has made the biggest difference in your weight loss journey? For example, I've always thought that I was eating healthy and maintaining a somewhat active lifestyle. However, I could never lose the weight. I am what I would call "skinny fat." Looking at me, you wouldn't think I was overweight. I thought I could lose…
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Gluten-Free Recipes
I recently found out that I have Celiac's and need to eat gluten free foods :( Anyone have any yummy recipes that are gluten-free? I've found a lot online, but it's always a hit or miss on whether it actually tastes good or not.
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Always eating the same foods...
So I've been trying to eat more nutritious or "dieting" as some would call it. But I feel like I am constantly eating the same foods. I need some ideas to incorporate some different foods/dishes into my regular diet. The problem is that I am lactose intolerant (so I try to limit dairy as much as possible throughout the…
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Running shoes! HELP!
So I just bought some new running shoes. Brooks, to be exact. Not exactly sure what model though. And I ran a mile last night and I have a terrible blister on the back of my ankle on my right foot. Just my right foot, not the left one at all. I'm sure if the shoes are just too stiff right now and need to be broken in or if…
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Thighs/Calves
Hello everyone, I have a quick question for people who are toning up. I'm 5'2, 130 lbs and I'm not looking to "lose weight". Basically to lose fat and gain more muscle. But i'm having a really tough time with my legs. Since i'm so short, my calves and thighs are especially thicker. I feel like i have cankles and its always…
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Pre-workout energy boost
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice. I work at a gym (pretty convenient) and I also go to school full-time. Between work and school I rarely have time to actually workout and when I do, I'm so exhausted from studying and going back and forth between school and work. I was wondering what people do to give them an…
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Skinny fat person
Hi guys, I've posted a few times. I'm not considered "overweight" i'm 126 lbs but I have a pretty high percentage of body fat and I need to lose 5-10 lbs or at least change some of my weight to lean muscle mass. I feel like I eat pretty healthy the majority of the time, I probably eat between 1500-2000 calories per day. I…
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Quick tip that I learned for eating carbs!
I talked with a nutritionist last night regarding carbs. She told me that we need to be eating low glycemic foods (beans, bran cereal, fruits, veggies, etc). Obviously. Well she also told me a little trick regarding whether which carbs to eat or not... Look at the amount of carbs that the food item has... Then look at the…
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HELP! I have NO energy or motivation!
Hey everyone, I need help. I have completely lost all of my motivation to work out or eat healthy. When I do eat healthy (4-5 times per week), I have noticed that I have absolutely no energy. I am eating between 1200-1400 calories a day and I never go under 1200. Am I not eating the right foods for energy or am I just…
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I weigh approx. 130 lbs and am looking for some motivational
Hi guys, I'm pretty new to this website and haven't really posted anything before. I am in need of some support and advice. I am 21 years old and I have never been "overweight". I'm 5'2 and weigh approximately 120-130 lbs (it fluctuates). So I'm pretty much average. The only problem that I have is that I have a lot of…
