-
Serving size for frozen vegetables before or after cooking?
Hi, I was just wondering...the serving size that is listed on frozen vegetable packages in the nutritional info box, is that the weight of the vegetables in the frozen state or cooked state ? For instance, the Green Giant shelled Edamame's serving size is listed as 100g (1/5cup) So I weighed 100g of the frozen edamames but…
-
When to increase calories & Heavy lifting question
Hi, I'm currently eating on average 1800cals/day (1625cals on weekdays and 2250 on weekends) I do heavy lifting 4x a week and high intensity cardio (BodyCombat classes) 3x a week (each 60minutes long) and get 8 hours of sleep everyday On the weekdays I SOMETIMES feel a bit lethargic and tired. I think I've been losing…
-
Heavy lifting & cutting
Hi everyone :) I started heavy lifting about 7 weeks ago and my workout routine is as follows: BodyCombat (High intenstiy cardio) 60mins for 3x a week Heavy lifting 60mins for 4x a week (2 days for arms/upper and 2 days for legs/lower) I am also currently on TDEE-15% (i'm guessing) and losing about a pound a week. However,…
-
Sushi & Rolls Nutrition Information
Hello all :D Hope you're all having a wonderful day ! I'm just wondering about the nutrition info for the different types of rolls (ie. dynamite roll, unagi roll, yam roll, suicide roll, etc.), do each type of roll all have roughly the same nutritional info regardless of the restaurant ? Because I rarely see nutrition info…
-
How do you calorie count when eating out?
I'm just wondering what everyone else does for calorie counting when eating out? Specifically at a place where there are no nutritional information available? =/ Thanks!
-
Women losing weight on 1800+ calories
Hello all! I am new to MFP and am looking for inspiration :) I just wanted some experience from other women who are currently losing on high calorie intake! If you could be so kind as to list your 1) Age 2) Height 3) Weight 4) Lifestyle (how much exercise, etc.) 5) Calories / day 6) any tips you can provide me :D + how…
-
Why am I not losing weight?
Hi everyone...it's been almost a month since I started logging with MFP and I haven't lost a single pound :( I don't mind the number on the scale too much but I still want to lose a bit. I was hoping to lose somewhere around 0.5 - 1 lb per week but so far NOTHING. It has fluctuated down and up and goes back to the same…
-
How much dietary fat do you consume? (WOMEN)
Hi, I am currently 5'4.5 trying to lose a bit and gain strength and muscle. I lift 4x a week and do cardio 3x a week, averaging 1900 calories per day. However, i noticed that my dietary fat intake is a bit low =/ around the 30 - 40 grams ish. I was wondering how many grams I should be getting at the LEAST.. Can you guys…
-
Calories while heavy lifting (women)
Hello! I just started incorporating lifting into my workout routine and loving it so far :D So sore but I feel good (Y) I'm just wondering...more for the women out there that do lift, how many calories do you intake per day? I'm trying to lose so I'm doing TDEE - 20% atm (~1900 calories per day) but is it effective to eat…
-
Share your Heavy Lifting Routine :) (Stronglifts 5x5, etc.)
Hi! I've been looking into heavy lifting and I would really love to start it but I don't know where to start! I have been looking at Stronglifts 5x5...wondering if anyone has experience in that?? Or can anyone just share their personal heavy lifting routine and whether or not you include cardio to lose fat? In addition, if…
-
Increasing the weight
Hi, I'm new to Stronglifts 5x5 and I just started yesterday :) I've noticed that the weights at goodlife go up by 5 lbs not 2.5 lbs...so does this mean I should just increase the weight by 10 lbs after every TWO workout A's? I'm not sure what to do :(
-
Goodlife Squat Rack Bar Weight?
Hi! I'm just wondering what the weight on the bar at the squat rack at Goodlife is. I called and asked but they didn't seem to know for some reason -_-
-
Your opinions on Goodlife Les Mills Body Pump Classes?
Hi everyone :D I just wanted to ask how effective Body Pump classes will be....is it comparable to heavy lifting and toning/cutting down on body fat % ? Would this be considered a lifting exercise ?
-
New to 5x5, please help? :)
Hi, I've been reading up a lot on heavy lifting, specifically the Stronglifts 5x5 and I just had a few questions. 1) To lose fat, should I be eating at a calorie deficit or TDEE while doing Stronglifts? 2) How many calories did you eat/day? 3) Are the 4 reps before your fifth considered your warmup reps? 4) How long does…
-
Any advice on my fat loss / muscle gain plan?
Height: 164cm (5 ft 4.5 in) Weight: 155ish Age: 19 Gender: Female Exercise Regime: Body Pump (60 mins) - 3 times a week Body Combat (60 mins) - 3 times a week Daily lifestyle: mostly desk job but walking at least 2.5 - 3 miles a day for transportation purposes (in addition to the workouts i do) Calorie intake: 1900cals/day…
-
Friends? :)
Hello! I'm pretty new to MFP and I feel like having more friends on this site will help me keep motivated and positive ! I'm generally looking for females in their 20s, who eat enough (NO undereaters please), who love exercise (strength training mostly), and just anyone positive and inspiring :D
-
Lose my period when I work out?
Hi, to shorten things up, I was at a very low weight about a year ago and during that time my period was gone. In June of last year, I started to gain weight and got my periods back in December at a BMI or 27 ~ 28. I started working out again in May of this year and I haven't gotten a period since. My BMI is 26 so it's not…
