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  1. Average workout length

    If it takes me longer than and hour and 15 minutes its because my focus was not there. Otherwise resting in-between sets if your not keeping track may be longer than you think. I personally, am too fatigued/drained at the end of a 2 hour session. I try not to do more than 6 different moves in...

  2. Calorie intake and exercise calories

    I keep my HIIT sessions at 20 minutes (thats about max) and I change up the intervals depending on what I am doing. It can be 30/90sec, 30/45sec, or 30/30sec split and I pick three moves and rotate between them. This I find to be the most fun rather than HIIT on a treadmill and I set a boxing...

  3. Losing Weight(fat) but Gaining Muscle at the same time

    Ive done both at the same time but its a very slow process and you need to monitor your weight and add or remove carbs based on what you weigh. Your weight should stay the same but you will see a change in your body for the better. Try starting with your maintenance calories have a solid workout...

  4. Calorie intake and exercise calories

    I keep mine between 70 - 80% during steady state. I would find that not going too high while doing it fasted, makes it even more important to stay within your range. I try to achieve around 90 -95% during HIIT if possible. I am about the same age as you as my numbers are 135 -154 and around 180...

  5. Tips for increasing appetite?

    I've had this issue before when increasing calories. If you slowly increase your calories over time your body should become adjusted to it. You may not be hungry at first but overtime your body may get used to it and your hunger should increase. It could take about 2 weeks (thats what it takes...

  6. Calorie intake and exercise calories

    I would try to concentrate on quality of food and not going overboard with exercising or getting calories too low. I am a female 27 and 137 lbs and my maintenance calories are around 2158 which is around 200 carbsish, 60 grams of fat, and 165ish protein. I have good luck with my maintenance...

  7. Diet meals

    I do the same thing because I try to eat clean no matter what. I try to make sure I get enough fiber so I have things like low carb wrap and oat bran which generally have more fiber. I like to wrap a chicken breast in a wrap and add a tad of dijon or horseradish. I also eat eggs, lower my sugar...

  8. I'm eating only 1200cal/day and stalling - HELP!!!

    I do agree with everyone else about calories being too low. Even I don't really go that low being a female or if I do its only for a short period of time. What I also do is cycle my cardio every 2-4 weeks. Sometimes I do steady state, or HIIT or a combo 3-4 times per week and change up the...

  9. Cereal Killers

    I like to use a single source cereal such as arrowhead mills puffed rice cereal for if you want healthy. I buy in bulk on amazon and add it to a made protein shake for texture. I also do plain Cheerios, shredded wheat original, and Chex to keep sugar content down. However if I could pick...

  10. Once vs twice per week

    I train legs and back twice per week, however, I do change my splits but I always come back to it at some point. Sometimes a decrease in training can be good for a short period of time. I have looked into the 5-3-1 program and would like to try it one day.

  11. Best Post Workout Carb?

    I like cream of wheat or plain bagels with either PB2 or sugar free syrup on top. So good.

  12. Donna's progress photos

    Looks like a 2 year transformation from your numbers besides heavy lifting and eating more do you use anything to help you? I have been lifting for years and make good progress but I would like to see more gains as well. I eat carbs at every meal as well taking in more pre and post workout plus...

  13. Favorite Song While Lifting

    I am always looking for new songs to listen to while working out. I have a bunch of favorite songs for workouts but right now its All that remains this - probably won't end well Asking Alexandria - The Black Vena - Runaway Avenge Sevenfold -Beast and the harlot

  14. Donna's progress photos

    Good progress. 3000 calories is a good amount I am jealous. I eat 2000 but I never really tried to venture over that amount for muscle gain yet.

  15. Post workout carbs

    I keep my sugars as low as possible because it keeps my quality of food intake higher which yields better results for me. I generally keep my sugars 25 grams or below including fruit/dairy. It helps me from adding extra body fat even when I am eating higher amounts of calories.
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