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Hi Adrian,
I have been an athlete my whole life, but took the past 2 years off where I did not gain weight just muscle turned to fat.
I have been going to the gym 5 times a week. and lifting weights doing a 20 min warm up jog 15 min on the stair stepper and a 15 min cool down jog.
I can’t seem to lose the fat and turn it back into muscle
I eat well, but feel that my carb intake is too much.
I also was wondering if too much protein is bad, as I have read that the body only uses about 30%.
I would really like help to turn my belly fat into flat abs and love handles into no handles!
I do have a sweet tooth but I only eat sugar in moderation.
please help me figure out the exact intake I should be having for vitamins, proteins, carbs, sugar daily as I have seen trainers nutritionists and no one has given me the specifics.
I am 5'10, 155 pounds 26% body fat (would like to be 19-22) 25 years old!
any help would be greatly appreciated!
I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE IT IS AMAZZZZINGGGG!

January 24, 2012

I'm 46 years old 5'8" and weigh 300 lbs no exercise, high blood pressure need your help

January 24, 2012

Hi Adrian, I heard about your website and it looks really good (well done), but i was having a few problems basically Im a university student, 22 years old and weight approximately 295 pounds. What would you reccommend me to do, I want to get ripped and lose weight at the same time....would you tell me to do the 56 day ripped workout or the beginner weight loss one. Whilst I'm young I want to be nicely sculptured and no belly hanging out??
I joined the gym last week but havent got into the swing of things just yet. Its very intimidating when the "cool" guys stare at how fat i am and knowing they are thinking "you've go no chance to lose weight" is quite off putting. what advice would you give me?

a reply would be really helpful. thanks

January 15, 2012

Hello weight loss GOD...so I hear ;)

My name is Erin. I just turned 27, i'm 5'10 250lbs. I recently got engaged and my wedding is at the end of September. Now, I know they say "don't lose weight for a certain event, you will gain it back afterwards." Well, I don't want to just lose weight for my wedding, I have MANY other things I want to do such as skydive, run a 10k, half marathon and eventually a marathon, BUT losing weight to look good at my wedding is just motivation to get the job done. With all that said, right now I am eating fruits, veggies, lean meat and nuts. I eat a limited amount of carbs a day..like once a day. So, do you have any advice about how I can get atleast 40lbs off in the next 8 months?? I am going to review you site but it would be great to be pointed in a certain direction!! Thank you so much!!

January 13, 2012

Hello Adrain ,

My hubby Andy is 230 pounds , trying to loose weight .
I suggested you for all his weight loss queries as I lost 35 pounds with your help.
Andy's diet -He cut his portions and eating more raw veggies, low fat , 1 bowl of cereal Honey bunches of oats in morning , salad + 2 tortillas for lunch and 2 bowls of lentil soup + 1/4 cup of brown rice for dinner , 1/4 cup of coffee in morning. snacking on nuts raw a few , apple, carrots, cucumber . and he is exercising 45 mins after work 3-5 days a week. He really sweats it out burning 400-450 cals . He is doing this for 10-15 days now and his weight has not come down even by a pound and he is frustrated.
Only thing I'm noticing is he is eating dinner after the work out .What can he change to get results ?(oh yeah he says his pants are loose and he has lost an inch )

Regards,
Meema

January 13, 2012

Hey Adrian, love your site. I just turned 29 at the New Year and I have neglected the gym since about August. I was eating super healthy over the summer and working out a lot but then just quit. I have a tendency to jump head first instead of easing into it. I decided to just start three days a week on the elliptical for about 45 minutes for a few weeks before I start any weights. You think that is a good idea?

January 10, 2012

Hey my name is Amy Riehl and i need to lose weight i lost 80lb already but not enought for me so if u would please email me Thanks

January 09, 2012

I want to loose 5lbs a weekand i only have two slots each day to work out. 1- is it a plausible goal 2-what diet/eating plan would you advise and 3- is it possible to get from 270 to 220 in three months

January 05, 2012

hi Adrian,i could use your help i am a 38yr male just got in the gym for the first time in 15yrs i am not real over weight i am 5"11 220lbs most of my weight is in the belly i could use some help in the area on what to eat 7 days a week while i work out could u send me a meal list i am getting married in 4 mos would really love to lose this belly fat did i mention i am working out now just dont know what to eat thank you

January 04, 2012

Hi! I am a female who is 5'4ish 5'5 and I weight 114-120 pounds and I want to a good workout to tone my tummy and lose flab on my thighs. I want to take brown seaweed pills but will they cause my Birth control not to work. Any ideas or suggestions?

January 03, 2012

Hi adrian! I wrote you a while ago about trying to get my waist smaller. Your advice helped. I am 5'8'' 128 down from 134. My waist is down to 26'' from 28'' I'm soo happy but during the process my booty got smaller :( I've been doing the butt bridges. Any advice on how i can get a rounder behind as i continue to lose weight?

December 28, 2011

Tthis will really help me alot on how to lose weight please send me ur email address so that i can keep you updated with what am doing and also to ask any question i want on how to use weight.. This is my email address for any information you want to give me on how to lose weight
cynia@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks

December 27, 2011

hi, i am 23 years old and weigh 122 lbs and workout moderately. though i am not overweight, i want to lose fat from my arms, tummy and thighs and look slimmer than what i already am. i have been trying to go down to 110 lbs since the past 3-4 years but in vain. Please tell me how to lose these 10 odd pounds in a month and how to be slim without thinking much about my diet. i am ready to workout regularly. also i see some of my friends who eat a lot of food and never workout yet they are slim and petite whereas i put on weight if i don't exercise for a week or eat junk food. i find it strange. Please advise. i really wanna lose these 10 pounds and keep it off for good.

December 27, 2011

Hello-
I'm 23 years old, 5'10" & 240 lbs. Some how I was pointed in the direction of this site and found the information very useful. I will soon begin my weight loss journey. It's a big goal but I would like to lose at least 60 lbs over the next 6 months. Even though I'm tall, I feel that I have enough to spare. I plan on keeping track of my weekly progress so hopefully I'll have a great success story for you!

December 26, 2011

I'm female, 42 years old, 5 ft. 3 in. and 197 pounds. I have a miserable muffin top and big jiggly arms.

I would like to lose 55 pounds, but I feel like it's impossible due to my age and hormones. Eating low carb works great for me but my PMS is crazy and cravings derail all weight loss efforts. I constantly crave sugary and fatty foods two weeks prior to my cycle. Can I really get my old body back? If so, what are the best exercises for a woman of my age to lose fat AND keeping my curves? What types of supplements, tools etc can help with my PMS and uncontrollable sugar cravings?

Most of the success stories on your site are for younger women with higher metabolisms and I need assurance that women 40 and older can still benefit.

PS - I love the information on your site!

Thanks, T

December 21, 2011

Hi Adrian,

Very glad to see such a whole lot of very useful info. It helps and motivates a lot.

I was basically 91 kgs and in a span of 2.5 months lost around 8 kgs and am now 83kgs. The problem is from the past 4 weeks am just stuck at the same weight and neither my weight is coming down or going up drastically and am just hanging around 83kgs.

Am really frustated as my goal weight is around 62 kgs, as I'm 5 feet 5 inches male. So, as of now I'm still in Obese zone.

Please help me with your valuable suggestions.

December 16, 2011

Hi!
I am 22 years old and before I had my daughter I was 125lbs at the end of my pregnancy I was 185lbs. Now two years later I am 180lbs almost my pregnancy weight. I would like to be at least 140lbs. My husband and I are celebrating our 3 year anniversary at the Bahamas and I would like to weigh less. I want to keep the weight off.
I have tried cutting calories and so many diets, I am active. I have a puppy and a toddler that keeps me very active. I am busy with the puppy and my baby so getting in physical activity at home is important.

December 02, 2011

hi, I'm 24, 5'4in & I weigh 204lbs. I currently have high blood pressure & I'm interested in losing the weight so that I can become healthier, be comfortable in my own skin, gain confidence & finally be able to b taken off the meds. I don't eat much mayb once or twice a day I think this is why I'm not losing weight my body is retaining the fat instead of burning it. I'm kind of on a tight schedule with work & school is there a simple but healthy & affordable meal plan that you would suggest. & I really would like to lose atleast 30lbs by feb & more throughout the upcoming year. What exercises do you prefer or recommend me to do I don't look my weight but I rather not b my weight I would like to flatten my belly, tone my arms, legs & thighs & TONE my butt.

November 11, 2011

I am 30 years old, female, 5'5, 171 pounds. On the day I gave birth to my daughter (9 years ago) I weighed 131 pounds. Now after being told by my doctor that I may have to take daily blood pressure medicine if I don't get fit, I am determined to get the wieght off. I'm working out (cardio and weight lift videos) 45 minutes/5 days a week and eating 1200 calories a day drinking 4 bottles of water per day (and a cup of coffee) (for the last month).I finally worked up the courage to get on the scale this morning I still weigh 171 pounds. My waist is still 36 inches. I am so bummed out. All this work and not even ONE pound?! What am I doing wrong?

November 09, 2011

If I want to be 135 lbs, shouldn't I eat the same calories as a 135 lb woman? So I'm thinking if I want to be 135 lbs I should probably eat like a 135 lb woman. Do you think that is a good idea? Should I enter 135 lbs in the calorie calculator and see what happens?

November 05, 2011

Hi Adrian! My name is Michelle I am 5'5, weigh about 162 lbs and I'm 24 years old, I'm a recent college grad and I've noticed that since around January of this year, my metabolism has slowed down dramatically. I started a desk job in March and I have gained about 30-35 pounds so far. I am determined to lose this weight and become even healthier than I was before this. I have a gym membership, but I'm not sure of what workouts to focus on when I'm there. I need a blueprint or some direction, Please help me!

November 01, 2011

Hi there! I am a 23 year old female am about 5 feet six inches tall and unfortunately after being pregnant with my son went from 135 to 188. I have now seriously decided its time to do something about it. I stay at home all day and work a desk job at night. So not very active. 2 weeks ago I started with a no more than 1500 calorie diet and 30 minutes of excersize 4-5 times a weeks cause that's all I have time for. When can I expect to see some results? When I don't see results I give up quickly. Thanks!

October 26, 2011

Hi. I'm a small-boned 37 yr old woman, currently 111 lbs @ 5'1". I feel better physically when I'm around 105 but can't seem to lose what I've gained in the past 2 yrs. My caloric intake is generally between 1,000 to 1,200 daily but when I eat that much, I seem to gain rather than lose. I know the body can go into "starvation mode" by eating too few calories, yet when I eat like a normal person I gain! I dance 2 or 3x a week for 2 hrs but nothing seems to work and I refuse to dabble in diet aids. Any ideas?

October 16, 2011