http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ The forum for people to meet and discuss exercise, nutrition and healthy living. Online personal training for real people is at Thrive Personal Fitness. Get in shape and lose weight with Pamela Hernandez. en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:05:44 +0000 http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/egg-protein-powder-vs-whey-protein-powder#post-68 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:52:04 +0000 catgal63 68@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>Hi Pamela! I have just started using the Designer Whey Protein occasionally in smoothies as a snack. A few of the girls @ work have started using egg protein powder and say it is better, has zero calories and that I should use it instead of the whey protein. They told me whey protein is good if I want to bulk up. I want to lose weight (fat), gain muscle. Is there a difference? I have never heard of egg protein powder so need to do some research but wanted your opinion. I have about 45 pounds to lose but need to stay motivated and ON COURSE. I seem to be starting, getting off track &amp; re-starting over &amp; over and therefore have been at a weight loss standstill for months! Any suggestions? </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/daily-carbohydrate-intake#post-66 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:07:33 +0000 Maggie Van Den Berg 66@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>Hey Pamela,<br /> Recently I was talking to some family members about reducing body fat % and my brother suggested I cut my carbohydrate intake to 10% and have the remaining 60% protein and 30% healthy fats. I feel as though this is a bit extreme, so I am looking for a second opinion. I'm currently at 135lbs, 5'7 and a body fat of 19%. I'd really like to increase my muscle mass while losing a small amount of fat. I realize 19% is relatively low, but I consume about 3700 calories a day which provides me with enough energy, but about 50% of this is carbohydrates. I run competitively, so my training schedule is intense and carbs are an easy way for me to get enough energy.<br /> I'd just like to know how to maximize my diet so I can build lean muscle without adding fat.<br /> Thanks! </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/am-i-exercising-too-much#post-38 Wed, 19 May 2010 19:03:41 +0000 RareOne 38@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>Hi Pamela -</p> <p>I have seen your name on DailyBurn and just now found my way to your website. I have always been heavy into exercise. I played Basketball in College (19 years ago) and have continued to run, cycle, &amp; play basketball over the years. When I graduated from college (in 1991) I was 130 lbs and my body fat % was around 6. In January 2010 I purchased a scale for the first time in 15 years and found that I weighed 175! I knew my weight had been creeping up but I had gained 15 pounds since my last Doctor's appointment which was less than a year prior. So even with an active life style I gained 45 pounds in 19 years. Part of the reason for the weight gain was because I failed to change the diet I had in college and the bad eating habbits caught up with me. </p> <p>Well, over the last 4 months, I have lost 30 lbs by tracking my calories. On average, I ate between 1200 - 1400 calories a day and I burned 1200 - 1600 calories per day through exercise. My main concern today is this -----Is is possible to exercise to much? AND - is it bad to expend more caloires through exercise than you intake? I am 41, 5'7 and my goal weight is 145; currently I am at 143 so I have lost 2 pounds since reaching my goal. Over the last 2 weeks I have been counting calories in my head instead of logging. I am eating between 1600 - 1900 calories per day and last week I burned an average of 1455 per day through exercise. This week, I have burned 1800+ calories per day through exercise. Is it a bad idea to burn more calories through exercise than you eat? Can you have long term effects from this? I feel great and have tons of energy. I love to exercise and I don't want to cut back too much. Thanks for taking a look at my question. </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/efficient-cardio#post-2 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:58:44 +0000 IPBrian 2@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>What is the most efficient way for me to do cardio? I don't want to spend any more time than necessary. </p>