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Should cardio be done before lifting/weight training or after?
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What can I do to keep myself from snacking at my desk?
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I have been struggling to gain muscle while losing fat. I feel like I have hit a wall at this point. Do you have any advice?
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What can I substitute my desserts with? How many calories do you suggest I consume daily to lose weight?
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Would the Alpha Amylase or any other ingredient in the Digestive Enzymes counteract the Phase 2 extract in Carb Repel?
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I need help creating a healthy nutritional plan for my health and to aid in weight loss as well. What is the best way to get started? Thank you for your time.
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I just signed up with my club and I am trying to set up my goals for nutritional help but I believe I may have set it up incorrectly . My calories per day are too high based on my goal. Is there a way to go back and change my program? Thank you very much!
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Hi! I’m looking to lose weight, but I am not sure which pill is right for me.
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I wanted to see if you could offer me some advice. I recently threw my back out and I'm unable to workout until further notice. Do you have any recommendations on supplements to lose weight through nutrition/diet/supplements while I am unable to workout?
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The Weight Loss and Liver Support supplement - does it really matter if it’s 30 minutes before a meal? For example, I usually have a meal replacement shake for breakfast that contains my coffee for the day. I usually take my Weight Loss and Liver Support supplement, then go to the gym - cardio for about 15-20 minutes and then work out on machines/ body weight. It’s usually 45 minutes to 1 hour before I actually eat. Does it make a difference if it’s 30 minutes or is it okay that it’s more than 30 minutes before an actual meal?
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I want to lose a little weight, but mostly wanting to tone up and feel better throughout the day and I don't know what to do. What do you suggest?
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I’m 36 years old, my current weight is 93lbs and my height is 4’11’. I would like to know how to gain muscle naturally without vitamins and lose some of my belly fat, I currently don't take any medications and I’m in perfect health condition.
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What is the best product to use to lose weight?
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Hi, I am looking for a vegan weight loss meal plan to drop 10-15 pounds. I tend to go carb heavy since I don’t eat meat. Please help.
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What are the best supplements for burning fat and losing weight while dieting and exercising?
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I’ve been wracking my brain to help my one of my clients lose weight but little to no success... She is 40, 230 lbs, 42%bf, has tried so many different fad diets over the years with some success in the past and always puts it back on, several hiit style boot camps/classes. She has a slow metabolism and a sedentary job. I’m stuck. I’ve researched so many avenues.
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Hello, I currently use dotFIT's Pre/Post Workout Formula and Meal Replacement in chocolate. I use this as a meal replacement every morning at 10:30 while I'm at work. I add one banana to the supplement when I drink it. Additionally, I take ThermAccel every morning. My question is: should I be using this as a Pre/Post workout shake instead? I am very confused about whether or not I would benefit from drinking a shake before the gym, or right after the gym. I am 5'8" and my fitness goal is to lose 22lbs. I am striving for a very defined physique. I am not concentrating on getting bigger muscles. Could you please provide guidance on how I can best utilize the chocolate shake? I'm open to other suggestions for dotFIT products as well. I get confused when it comes time to talk about creatine and whey. Are those shakes I should be taking as well? Please advise, thank you so much!
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I've had a really hectic past 6 months and have been extremely inconsistent with my diet and work outs. I've finally "gotten my life together"/gotten comfortable with the recent changes in my routine and am looking for advice on what foods I should be eating/not eating/when to eat/etc. I'm 22 years old, and currently 138lbs and I'm only 5'3". My weight usually hovers around 125-130lbs, so I definitely need to shed some pounds that I've gained. I'm in no rush to lose the weight, just wanting to make sure I do things the right way!
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I guess, as a busy mom, I need a breakdown on a 1250 calorie diet, 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fats. Basically the best meal preparations throughout the day instead of logging random foods to meet my goal. I am having trouble with monitoring my intake. Do you have a weekly meal plan suggestion for me to obtain my goal? I looked through the 40,30,30 ideas on the menu, they're missing breakfast and snacks.
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I've been trying to do keto for the last 3 weeks and I'm not losing any weight. I've been very good with my macros and I don't know what else to do.
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I've been weight training and exercising for some time now and want to get a boost on lowering my body fat. What supplements if any do you recommend?
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Is safe for my client who has high blood pressure & is taking medication to take the lean pack 90 to support her weight loss goal?
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I am missing half my thyroid, I just did the Keto and gained #15! I followed it to a t. I am interested in weight loss what is safe for me?
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Need some weight loss vegetarian menu diets to follow.
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Hi RDs! I am 5'1, weigh roughly 122 lbs and I/m trying to get down to 110. I am slightly anemic, and chronic aches and pains, and I'm always freezing. I want to know what supplements you would suggest given the information.
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How much protein do you really need to maintain muscle?
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Could I use both LeanMR Nutrition Shake AND Whey Smooth Protein the same day for better results/weight loss for my diet and workout routine?
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What would be a great sample meal plan for muscle growth and fat loss? I'm 5'9, 235, and have a BMI of around 40%. Typically I'll do 30 mins-1 hour of weight training in the morning, then cardio (mostly Zumba) either right after or later in the day. This is 3 days a week.
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I'm 44 trying to gain more muscle. I consider myself in decent shape but I have a belly (office job too by the way). Based on some of the calculations for my bodyweight my RMR is about 1600 calories so for muscle gain I should eat about 2000 calories. Problem is, I put belly fat on quite quickly. I am aware of "Low T" and that might have something to do with it given my age. So I have changed my workouts more to an anabolic workout, short 30-40 minute compound superset movements with 30 seconds rest between sets. Any other tips for getting rid of the belly fat and actually seeing my abs? :-)
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Can I combine LeanPak90 with other protein shakes?
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As I am starting the new dotFIT program, I also want to add other items to the mix from dotFIT. Other than the lean MR, I was going to add the Leanpak90, joint health, brain health. As I am looking to lose weight I also want to get back into strength training; get lean and add some muscle definition but not bulk up. Any good recommendations? I want to use only dotFIT products as I begin this regimen
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I am looking to lose a little weight around the mid section. I tend to be pretty good at following diets and exercise plans, I just need new ideas. Do you have any advice?
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I recently bought all three products that are in the Lean Pack 90. Can I take all of them at the same time? I am referring to the Therm Accel, LIver support and Carb Repel.
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What kind of diet adjustments do you recommend for menopause? I'm peri menopausal right now---51 years old.
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How many calories do you recommend per day to both maintain and lose weight? Please advise.
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Are there any machines that work especially well on the obliques? I'm currently exercising six days a week … three strictly cardio and three resistance training (with a short 20 minute jog on the treadmill at the end) … but while every other part of my body seems to be responding well to the program the belly fat doesn't seem to want to go away.
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I would like to gain muscle but lose weight. I want a more athletic build. What is recommended?
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What supplements can I take for weight loss?
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what's the benefits of intermittent fasting?
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Is it safe for my client to take the ThermAccel and CarbRepel at the same time on the same day?
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I don't work out much and I just bought the dotFIT Whey Smooth and I was thinking of using it as dinner blended with fruits. Is that OK?
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I will be adding intermittent fasting to my daily routine to see if I can lose the fat I’ve been hanging on to. My first meal will begin at 10am but I work out from 6-7am. I tried the aminoboost xxl at my facility but got a splitting headache. Will the recover & build bcaa tablets work just as well. I’m concerned about losing muscle if I don’t take anything right after or before my workout if I add the intermittent fasting. Thank you!
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Can I use the plant-based protein as a meal replacement?
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I have PCOS with high insulin resistance and I need to lose between 50 and 70 pounds. Is there a science-backed diet or nutrition plan/lifestyle I should follow to lose weight and keep it off? My blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar levels are all normal but my weight bothers me and there is so much misinformation out there.
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I'm taking medication for high blood pressure, and want to take a supplement to control my appetite and lose weight. Any suggestions? 'm 59 and very active .
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I have a 34-year-old female client who’s a cancer survivor thrown into early menopause a) Can she take supplements? B) do you recommend anything that can help accelerate her weight loss on top of her exercise and nutrition plan?
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I'm a member at Crunch fitness, I'm starting to add some full body workouts to my gym time. My question is how many reps doI do for weight loss and strengthening? Also do i take breaks in between each rep?
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