Question: I am 36 years old, 5"4 and weigh 118 pounds. I exercise regularly. I do approx. 30 - 45 minutes of cardio 5 - 6 days a week and weight train 4 days a week. I exercise for fun. I also watch what I eat. I do not eat any pasta, breads or starches such as potatoes. I do eat a lot of vegetables, egg whites and chicken as well as fish. I drink only diet sodas and that I only have 1 to 2 glasses with my dinner.
Here is my dilemma. At night, I enjoy relaxing in front of the TV and having a...
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