Is it even possible? From what I understand the two require opposite strategies: create calorie deficit to lose weight, create calorie surplus to bulk/build muscle. Has anyone had success trying to accomplish both at the same time? If so, do you have any tips or strategies? I'm in the process of trying to lose approx.…
I've heard a lot of people talk about having a cheat day or even an occasional "slip up." I was just curious what you all define as such. Personally, I consider a cheat day one in which I eat something I probably shouldn't and end up over my daily goal. I know that seems simple, but I see people getting hard on themselves…
I started using MFP in February in an attempt to start losing weight. Unfortunately I fell into the bad habit of eating as few calories as possible and burning as much as possible through exercise. As you can imagine, I'm pretty confident I screwed up my metabolism. Even before I started tracking my intake on here, I only…
I recently started a new diet plan within the last two weeks and I was wondering how long it usually takes the body to adjust to a new diet plan. I only ask because my weight hasn't changed since I started the diet but I know I am eating a lot better than I was. Truth is for the last 2 months I was under the "eat as few…
I measure my daily intake of food and exercise very closely with this great app, but I don't seem to be losing weight even though I'm pretty confident I am burning well over 800 calories a day. I have a heart rate monitor I use for every exercise (usually 3-5 mile runs, 6 days a week) to make sure I am accurately…
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