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Eating healthy, exercising and still fat!
So I'm really on the struggle bus lately. I feel like my diet has been a lot better, and I'm exercising 5 days a week including cardio 3 days a week and strength training twice a week. I'm really watching my calorie intake..... But I'm not making any headway! I don't really look at the scale as much to determine if I'm…
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Nutrition Support needed!
I'm constantly struggling with my diet/nutrition. I go through spurts of trying different diets: Atkins, Keto, low fat and even just a body building bland diet. I get frustrated when I don't see the results I want over a certain amount of time and I tend to give in to indulgences after a few weeks of being strict. How do…
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Not making any progress-what am I doing wrong?
I'm 28 years old, 5'3" weighing in between 147-149lbs. I started at 155lbs and my caloric intake goal was 1200 calories, trying to maintain my macros at 40 P, 30 F, 30 C. My carb intake consisted of vegetables, fruit and a whole grain serving at one meal a day. I did that for 3 weeks and was able to get down to 144lbs. At…
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Looking for weight loss motivation buddies
I'm starting the Abs diet for women this week. I've also been reading the book "The Beck Diet Solution" by Judith Beck. Its about training your brain against sabotaging thoughts during weight loss. It suggests finding motivation by finding buddies to help out and someone you can talk to to help encourage you during times…
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Tired of making the same healthy recipes, help!
I'm so tired of making the same healthy recipes. I'm doing P90X right now and am following the nutrition guide. I've added some of my own recipes in place of some in the nutrition guide but I'm tired of having the same old thing, especially chicken and even fish, but I'm SOO over chicken! Any suggestions out there?
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Determining Body Fat Percentage
How can I measure or determine what my body fat percentage is so I know if I'm successful in losing the body fat and gaining muscle? Does anyone know if there are tools I should purchase or a formula to use?
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Losing the last 5 lbs and love handles with Nutrition
So I have an idea of the exercises I can do to lose the last 5 lbs and my love handles; lots of cardio and strength training. And although I have refined my nutritional habits and am more healthy, I'm looking for a more intense nutrtional guide to help me lose this weight. I know the general guidelines, stay away from…
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I'm Losing all of my MOJO! HELP!
So I've been training for a half marathon since April. I've been eating healthy/dieting, strength training and running. I'm active almost every day. My half marathon is this Sunday, so finally all of my work will pay off and I'll be done with my race. But in the 2 weeks before my race, I've been dropping off the wagon. I'm…
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Body Cleanse-Good or bad?
so the body cleanses don't really do anything....interesting
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Toning up in 8 weeks
I'm around my goal weight finally! Now I want to focus on toning up in time for my vacation at the end of June. What's the best toning routine? How can I get my body toned and sculpted in 8 weeks? I'm not just looking for abs, but the whole package. Is there a really intense exercise program I should try to get what I'm…
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The Scale
When are you supposed to weigh yourself to get the most accurate weight? Obviously in the evening you will weigh more as you havae eaten all day. In the morning you weigh less (if you haven't already eaten breakfast) 2 different weights. Is it better to weigh youself in the morning before your day or in the evening? How do…
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Fitness Routines
I'm training for a 10 K in May and then a Half Marathon in September. I've decided to change up my fitness routine. My New Fitness Routine will be: Mondays - Running day Tuesdays-Body Pump/Crossfit Wednesday-Elliptical or swimming Thursdays- Running day Fridays-Elliptical Saturdays-Long Running day and Body Pump/Crossfit…
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Losing weight AND pinching your pennies
Is it possible to maintain a healthy diet WITHOUT breaking the bank? My new year's resolutions this year were to be healthy and be frugal. I've given myself a spending limit on groceries for each month for myself and my husband. We're thinking that mexican foods are a good way to go to eat healthy without breaking the…
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962 Calories left for today...what should I eat for dinner?
I'm trying really hard to be somewhat healthy. I'm stuck though, I have 962 calories left to eat for dinner. What should I eat to fill these calories?
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Am I eating Right?
I'm always under my caloric intake goal of 1250 calories. I exercise 4 days a week so I have to make up those calories on those days. It's hard for me to do because I struggle just making the 1250 cals on a daily basis. Am I eating right? I feel like I'm choosing healthy options but the healthy options are also low…
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Those last 10lbs!
How do I get rid of those last stubborn 10lbs?? I'm trying to eat a lot healthier and I am exercising 4-5 days a week. Any exercise or diet suggestions for getting rid of these last pounds? Is there anyone else struggling with these last little pounds?
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Lost my MoJo...help!
So I was doing so good! I was eating really healthy with Kashi, Salads, Chicken and pork chop recipes with lots of veggies. I was working out everyday. I was training for my half marathon and had lost some weight. Then my half marathon came and I finished it. I took a week off to recover, but ever since that recovery week…
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What's a healthy weight?
I get so confused because there are so many different ranges of what a "healthy weight" is. I understand that I may be at a "healthy weight", that doesn't mean I'm at my optimal weight. I'm 5'3" and weigh 128lbs. This is considered a "healthy weight", but my optimal weight should be more like 120lbs. If I'm considered at a…
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Chips and sweets are my weakness
I'm trying so hard to eat healthy, but sometimes my cravings get the best of me. Sometimes I get a big craving for chips, I try to only eat 1 serving of them, but sometimes I let my craving get the best of me and have 2 or 3 servings instead. Same with anything sweet, especially chocolate. One of my biggest problems is I…
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Having a really hard time losing weight, help!
I'm 5'3" and weigh about 128. My goal is to weight 115-120 range. The last month I've been training for a half marathon while integrating the P90X work out routine. I currently run minimum of 3 miles and max 6 miles so far. I run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. I do the P90X work out routine on Mondays, Wednesdays and…
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1/2 Marathon Training --Newbie
So I started using this website and app, it's a really nice program for me to keep track of everything. I've gained 9 pounds since I've gotten married and I'm wanting to drop it all, get in shape and run a 1/2 Marathon. Any kind of nutrition or fitness tips and techniques from anyone would be mighty helpful! :)
