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 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:17:21 +0000 http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/glucose-measure#post-105 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:52:03 +0000 Matilda444 105@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>I'm curious and contemplating a science project of sorts using myself. I know precisely how many carbohydrates I eat and when. If I were to track a daily glucose reading, should I do that in the morning (fasting) or at the end of the day? I have no current low blood sugar issues or incidents. I'm just curious if there's a direct connection between the type of carbohydrates I eat and my glucose. </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/what-proteins-when#post-101 Mon, 09 May 2011 14:26:15 +0000 livingbygrace 101@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>So after reading some of the posts about different protein powders and timing of it all I feel overwhelmed. I have been using hemp and or raw rice protein in the morning in shakes for breakfast. I see you talking a lot about post workout protein as well. Do you have to have protein after workout? Can you tell me what would be the best proteins and when should I consume them? I am needing to loose weight and lower fat while building lean mass. </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/plateauhow-to-push-through#post-96 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:43:15 +0000 Beverly 96@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>In the last 3 months I have made lots of changes to get my weight off. Not only is it better for me but I couldn't stand looking at it and not having any energy. So I joined martial arts, got off some medications and started watching my diet and trying to be more aware of what and how much I am putting in my body. So 28 lbs later, I'm maintaining but not loosing anything. It was 3 weeks since I last weighted in and I've stayed where I was, mind you I've only started this 3 months ago but I didn't think I would plateau this fast or maybe I'm just freaking out for nothing. I do know it's hard for me to give up my soda in the morning. The rest of the day I drink water. I've been trying to stay with 350 calories for breakfast, 450 for lunch and 550 for dinner and 2 snacks no more than 100 calories a piece, but I have to admit sometimes all this stuff is confusing. I mean do I eat more protein, do I stay away from carbs etc.. So I guess my question after all this rant is what can I do to push through the plateau and get back on track with getting more weight off. I had a goal of 100 lbs, which would put me 160ish for 5'3. That's the ultimate goal..right now I just want to fit into a size 16 jean. I hope someone can help. </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/getting-started#post-92 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:10:21 +0000 hollyburd 92@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>I have started and failed many diets or so called "lifestyle changes" I recently purchased eating clean and I love the idea of eating healthy and losing this current baggage of weight I hold around my middle BUT....like all the healthy eating books on my dusty shelf-<br /> the idea of black coffee instead of my double double disgusts me and each time I try to start the day off with water and some steel cut oats I cave and need my coffee fix and it just doesnt taste right without coffee mate or cream and sugar. Not only this when it comes to lunches, most healthy eating meal plans incluse loads of fish for protein...I HATE fish, its a smell, taste and texture issue, portion control is also my issue (i am a carb addict) breads, pastas you name it, I can easily double the recommended portion.<br /> I know HOW to eat healthy, its all in these books, but HOW does anyone do it? I much prefer rice, nice glutinous white rice than quinoa...so how to you make the change? and How do you make it stick? Does air popped popcorn ever taste satisfying, cause when I eat it I wanna throw it out and grab my fave buttery microwave stuff.....</p> <p>I do love to exercise, so that I can attest is the only reason I am not morbidly obese...I run 7-10k daily plus lift weights and walk and dance and run after 2 kids.... I would just like to look and feel like healthy runner rather than ppl state at me and go "you run? really" cause I know they are looking ay my tummy and saying ya right!! </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/gensis-pure#post-89 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:34:32 +0000 Beverly 89@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>Hey guys, I am new to this whole nutrition thing especially when it comes to vitamins. There is this new company out called Gensis Pure and I am wondering if it's the real deal or if it's another here today and gone tomorrow. I guess you can't go wrong with vitamins but before I invest in buying the detox and stuff, which is to the expensive side, I want to know if anyone here knows about it or has known people that have taken their products. </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/now-that-its-okay-to-eat-fats#post-85 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:18 +0000 rebbacchus 85@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>how will diet advise change? </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/calorie-cycling#post-70 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:54:06 +0000 st82 70@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>Hello Pamela,</p> <p>Thanks for this forum and your help on Dailyburn! I have seen your video blog on losing fat &amp; gaining muscle at the same time, and I was curious to know if you had a good suggestion on the following. I am 27, lost 30 lbs and kept them off about a year ago, currently ~20% BF, 5'9, 164 lbs. I'm trying to lose more BF as I go ahead now. I do pretty intense strength training 2-3/wk (about twice a month with a PT), and doing couch 2 5k the other 3. I alternate between the two to rest from strength training.</p> <p>My BF has stopped decreasing (I'm down from about 27%) for the past two/three months. I feel like my diet has been very clean (I'm never above 2400 calories), so I was wondering whether a combination of HIIT and calorie cycling might be the key.</p> <p>I have computed a cycling of 1800 to 2200 calories throughout the week. Should I schedule my higher calorie days for when I strength train at the gym, or when I go running/have rest days?</p> <p>Thanks for reading this! I am aware I might be overanalyzing it, but I am getting testy :) </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/gluten-intolerance#post-60 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:02:58 +0000 berlinoise 60@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>Hi Pamela, A friend of mine has just been diagnosed with gluten intolerance, and is now wondering what foods she can eat and which she should avoid. I know she's seeing a dietitian next week - but in the meantime, what can you suggest? Thanks for your help! :-) Liz </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/healthy-eating#post-56 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:39:24 +0000 berlinoise 56@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>Hi Pamela, I came across the Summer Tomato website yesterday, and just thought I should share - it's one of the best sites on healthy eating I have come across in a long time: <a href="http://www.summertomato.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.summertomato.com</a>. A must for anyone interested in healthy living! Liz </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/protein-requirements-pounds-versus-grams#post-53 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:00:01 +0000 berlinoise 53@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>Hi Pamela, I have a niggling doubt about protein requirements: any info I have read on the subject specifies anything from .75g to 1.4g of protein per kg of body weight - I'm presuming for more or less sedentary people, as my requirements are higher but anyway.....I keep reading people (particularly in DB forums) who talk about 1g per POUND of body weight. To me, this is completely incoherent, as it's not logical to mix metric with imperial measurements - you're not comparing like with like. Maybe if they were to talk about 1g per 2.2 lbs of body weight, OK....So I usually add my two cents, and was told by one person that in the US, you do mix imperial and metric, and that a ratio of 1g per pound of body weight is not incorrect. I'm not convinced though....what are your thoughts? Thanks, Liz </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/overshooting-fibre-goals#post-23 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:29:02 +0000 berlinoise 23@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>Me again. I currently aim to have a fibre intake of between 35 and 55g, which I occasionally overshoot a little.......is this bad?? Apart from a slight risk of constipation (unlikely in my case, I have Crohn's Disease), what are the possible adverse effects? Thanks again! </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/a-sugar-question#post-22 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:25:58 +0000 berlinoise 22@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>Hi Pamela, I've asked before about what my sugar intake should be - I've currently set mine at 95g. I don't add sugar to anything, however, I do eat lots of fruit - which is sky-high in sugar! I know this is fructose and the body has to work harder to break it down, but should I be more concerned about of my intake of added sugar rather than naturally-occurring sugar? Is there another way of lowering my intake rather than cutting back on fruit? Thanks for your help! </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/recipe-ideashelp#post-10 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:38:31 +0000 catgal63 10@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>I was wondering if anyone had any good recipes for artichokes they would like to share. I have only had them from a jar, in my salads, but this year I want to try to get more creative with my veggie choices and maybe learn to grill veggies too! Any ideas? </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/eating-well-while-traveling#post-6 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:51:38 +0000 cssndr 6@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>I travel a lot for work and I struggle with eating well while I am on the road. What suggestions do you have for eating well when away from home? </p>