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| Young Calorie Counters | How to tell a guy you don't like him.....gently! | Sep 11 2009 22:20 (UTC) |
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There's no such thing as a "gentle" let down. The only thing you can do is be honest. Tell him exactly what you just wrote here. That is honest. |
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| Fitness | Non Gym Workouts | Aug 08 2009 08:11 (UTC) |
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Original Post by jennipherverna: Zomg!! Sex is one of the best cardio workouts available. |
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| Weight Loss | Does muscle really weigh more than fat? | Aug 04 2009 17:09 (UTC) |
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So far as which one "looks" heavier, it would be fat. A pound of fat takes up more volume (lower density) than a pound of muscle. Losing weight and gaining muscle (measurable amounts of muscle) is a difficult thing to do because of your body going through the catabolic process to lose weight. (Gaining muscle mass is an anabolic process) Some people are lucky where they can lose weight while gaining muscle mass at the same time. But the average person won't see a measurable difference. The only true way to determine the answer to your question is by measuring your body fat percentage. That, in my opinion, is the true measurement of progress.
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| Calorie Count | Eat Meter on CC Toolbar | Jul 16 2009 20:00 (UTC) |
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I agree 100%. I found I was not getting enough calories the first few weeks because I'd see orange or red and then get very self concious about my intake. So, more often than not I would wind up finishing the day well below my daily needs. I think the color coding is a good idea, but it needs to be rescaled. In my opinion, it should hit yellow until you're at 50% of your calorie intake. Having it turn yellow when you're 33% is a little too soon. |
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| Fitness | Gwenyth Paltrow's trainer says not to lift heavy?? | Jul 14 2009 18:43 (UTC) |
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Gwyneth Paltrow is underweight, why would anyone want to look like that? I wouldn't follow any advice her "trainer" puts forth, unless one is looking for an unhealthy lifestyle. |
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| Health & Support | Help- Weight is an issue in my marriage... | Jul 04 2009 00:50 (UTC) |
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Have you told your husband the same things you wrote in this post? If not, I'd suggest you do that. Unless you tell him how you feel about it, you're doing yourself, him and your marriage a disservice. Ultimately, it's your decision. |
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| Foods | Increasing Protein while Living on a Strict Budget | Jun 24 2009 21:55 (UTC) |
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I have the identical problem. Trying to up my protein on a limited budget. Fortunately, I have a Sam's Club where I buy shrimp, chicken and tuna in bulk, so that saves me some money. By far the best protein for the money is chicken. I eat a LOT of chicken. LOL |
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| Fitness | I want muscles AND weight loss - is it possible? | Jun 16 2009 18:45 (UTC) |
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Try to get a larger percentage (than average) of your calories from protein and it will help you towards your goal. Unless you're using calipers or some other type of bodyfat measurement, don't pay too much attention to the scale if it shows you as stagnant for a bit. |
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| Fitness | Help with fitness calculator | Jun 10 2009 04:35 (UTC) |
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If you walk one mile in 20 minutes, it would be equal to 3 MPH. (60 minutes divided by 20 minutes for the 1 mile you did, equals 3) |
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| Health & Support | Important question!!!!!!!! | Jun 05 2009 16:02 (UTC) |
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Original Post by mdstall: I quit smoking a little over 2 years ago. It took me about 6 months before I felt like I had more energy. (I had smoked for nearly 30 years) Just in the last year I could really tell a difference in my breathing. By all means, the best decision I ever made in my life. Stick with it. Don't be discouraged if you don't see immediate results physically. (A lot of false expectations are put out about short term effects, so try to view it for the overall long term benefits) |
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| Fitness | In need of suggestions for push-up substitute | Jun 02 2009 02:14 (UTC) |
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If you have access to cable machines, you can get straps to put around your wrists to do curls (off the lower pulley; build up biceps) and cable pushdowns (high pulley; build up triceps)
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| Young Calorie Counters | My mom keeps calling me fat.. I don't know what to say to her. | Jun 01 2009 15:41 (UTC) |
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Unfortunately the problem goes well beyond her just calling you fat. Main thing to keep in mind is that you cannot change other people or their behaviors. You can only choose how you'll react and how you'll behave. You have control of you. That is the important thing. It's natural to want our parents to love us and accept us for who we are, but that may not always be possible. After all, parents (and children) are people too. We all have our quirks. Focus on what you tell yourself, not what others tell you about yourself. You'll be much happier in life in the long run. |
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| Fitness | How can you tell if you are building muscle | May 31 2009 03:23 (UTC) |
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Original Post by bostonboy34: What that sentence tells me (knowing the exercises you just listed), is that form is an issue. Find videos for each exercise you want to do. (From a reputable source, not just a random person from YouTube) Form was my biggest issue when I started lifting. I would be using the wrong muscles in my exercises. Since you're doing a lot of dumbbell work, I'd suggest doing one side with light weight to get the feeling of which muscle(s) to work. Place your free hand on your pecs. Feel the muscles in your chest actually push the weight, (not your shoulders). Once you get the feel of it, start lifting both together again with heavier weights. But form is the most important thing to remember. It keeps you from getting injured and helps you get the most benefit from the intended exercises target muscle group. |
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| Fitness | When logging in your weightlifting activity time | May 30 2009 14:19 (UTC) |
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Original Post by dbackerfan: Personally, I stretch and flex during that time. Stretching helps improve the recovery of the muscle tissue and flexing is a good form of isometric exercise. |
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So you can log your weight -- which allows you to do the following:
- Plot your weight curve
- Analyze the trend of your weight (see under Recent in the figure above)
- Determine the projected target date (see under Overall in the figure above)