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BossNumber1
Answer:it's hard to answer this without having a good idea of what you're eating, but, if you can't count calories, at least try this: Before every meal, take...
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bailey5362
Answer:I've actually read recently ( can't remember where but I'll find it) that you should only weight yourself once a month, on the same day, around the...
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BossNumber1
Answer:If you're going to count anything, count calories! Regardless of where they come from, the number of calories you consume are what contribute to you...
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BossNumber1
Answer:YES! One sports drink bottle can be 100 extra calories, one energy drink can be another 150 calories, one flavored coffee can pack as much as 500...
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TrueTraining1
Answer:That's a great question but probably the wrong question... let me explain. You've probably heard that you need to diet and exercise to stay and/or...
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BossNumber1
Answer:This may not be 'motivating' in the traditional sense, but when I was in college I put post-it notes all around my dorm room that said "Get off your...
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TrueTraining1
Answer:Discouragement is bound to happen. Along with training I also participate in the new sport of MMA (mixed martial arts). Recently I tried out for a...
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