My contest preparation tracking since April 10, 2012. April 10 weight and body fat. Weight 133.4lbs Body Fat 21.7% Pounds of body fat 28.86 Lean body mass weight 104.14 Tested with a 5 point skin fold. May 1, 2013 Weight 126.6 lbs Body Fat 16.6% Pounds of fat on body 21.02 Lean body mass weight 105.58 Tested with 5 point skin fold. May 20, 2013 Weight 128.0 Body Fat 12.37% Pounds of body fat 15.8 Lean body mass weight 112.2 Tested with 5 point skin folds. Summary In 40 days I've gone from 133.4... Go to BodyBlog

What are carbohydrates? Yesterday I defined what a calorie was and that it did not display nutritional value, calorie measurement marks the energy units in foods. Once you break foods down they go into 3 categories Fat, Proteins and Carbohydrates. Within each of these three groups there are a numbers of subset groups in each. Today we will focus on one category and that is Carbohydrates. The simplest way to understand carbohydrates is to break down what they do for us. Our bodies break down... Go to BodyBlog

Myths that can frustrate and confuse you. Lets get the facts straight, ladies! Myth 1, Spot Reduction Let's start off with the theory of burning fat or toning a certain area of the body. Toning involves two constituents: adipose tissue (the subcutaneous body fat) and muscle tissue. In order to appear more toned, a reduction in body fat and increase in muscle mass will have to occur. The human body does not allow spot reducing, which would include losing fat exclusively in the abdominal area. If... Go to BodyBlog

Ten Steps to a better leaner YOU!!! 10. Take Measurements You'll never reach your destination if you don't know your starting point. A great place to begin is calculating your bodyfat percentage. This will allow you to set accurate goals and measure progress. The most accurate (and available) method of measuring body fat percent is the skin-fold method. This is a simple process that only requires a scale, a bodyfat caliper, and an equation. If you don't have body fat calipers, then take girth... Go to BodyBlog

Summer Foods to trim the tummy! With summer right around the corner, many of you are starting to think about what's going to be on the menu. Nights of barbecuing are approaching, along with days spent picnicking at the beach, and afternoons tanning on your deck with a cool, refreshing snack.There are many foods that we associate with summer memories that help to make these warmer months that much more enjoyable, but unfortunately, if you're on a fat loss diet, many of these classic... Go to BodyBlog

Trying to drop a few pounds? Do you feel hungry all the time? Here's a little help....... Strategies To Handle Hunger 1. Eat a lean protein with every meal. Lean protein foods suppress appetite better than any other macronutrient. A study from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle found that swapping out a small amount of carbs and putting lean protein in its place (increasing from 15% protein to 30% protein) improved weight loss by increasing leptin sensitivity and reducing... Go to BodyBlog

Making Exercise a habit.....We know that it’s not the easiest habit for most people, and most people’s experiences consist of starting and stopping and starting again. Which is fine — don’t beat yourself up about it. The important thing is starting again.The Main ProblemsSo why do most people have trouble making exercise a regular habit? Well, there are probably a number of factors, but here are a few of the obvious reasons exercise in not a habit for everyone.1. Too difficult. People set out... Go to BodyBlog