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How many calories should I eat a day?

On July 9, 2011 By

Reading my work out plan, tell me how many calories I should eat a day. Because I know your supposed to eat more when you work out. (calories that is) Run 2 1/2 - 3 miles or (29 minutes of cardio) then i'll do some chest excersises and arms then on the next day do [...]

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If drinking protein shakes, must you work out longer to create a calorie deficit to lose body fat?

On July 5, 2011 By

A calorie deficit helps a person lose weight, but then is it recommended to also gain muscle mass? When lifting, I drink two protein shakes per day plus meals which can total well over 2000 calories each day. If my BMR is 1550 cal per day, wouldn't I actually gain body fat than lose it, [...]

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What is a Calorie and what does it have to do with gaining fat?

On June 17, 2011 By

You always hear health people saying to watch your calories or look how many calories this has and stuff like that. Also stuff like when exercising you have to burn so and so calories. What is a calorie? Is it a sugar or a fat? does it turn into fat? are calories bad for you? [...]

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How many calories does swimming burn compared to other cardio?

On June 13, 2011 By

The calorie counters on the machines I've used tell me that rowing burns the most calories, then the stair climber, then the treadmill, then the eliptical, and then the stationary bike (if those calorie counters are accurate). How many calories do I burn swimming compared to those other activities? A coach I know told me [...]

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