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Are my calculations correct?
Hi, I posted this in the Getting Started forum and was advised to post it here in this group to get help. To start off, my calorie goal is set at 1200. (I know that's low.) My TDEE is 1795, and I aim to eat a 20% cut of that, which is 1436 per day. For the past 6 weeks, here is what I've actually eaten. (Average weekly…
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Need advice about recent weight gain
Provide your stats (height/weight/age/bodyfat% if you know it/) - Male, 6'0" (large frame), 240 lbs, will be 46 YO in April, estimated 25-30% BF What's your current gross intake of calories, on average? - Around 2300-2400 kcal daily - TDEE is somewhere between 2700-3000 kcal What's your current average intake of protein,…
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Avoiding Snap City
So I pushed it too hard and now my **** IS ALL SNAPPED UP. Seriously. Watch this video and learn because it is absolutely true: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUzacyKLvi8
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Fasting??
This is something i thought about trying, to lose fat, which even though I lost weight, I still have a fairly high percentage of, and mostly ALL of its in my stomach (see profile pic). I heard this also helps with those stubborn fat areas. BUT I heard this also raises Coristol levels, which I honestly cannot afford, as…
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Elliot Hulse....yay or nay?
While looking around on youtube at form checks & stuff, I came across Elliot Hulse videos. I find him hilarious, engaging & don't really know when to take him seriously when he talks, so I don't really take any of it seriously. Right now, it's about exercise related entertainment. I know what I personally think of him,…
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How large should my deficit be?
Hey everyone. I just joined this group and it seems like it is a great place for reliable advice. I am a 19 year old male, 5'6", 136 lbs. My starting weight (last year) was 189. Currently, I really need to lower my body fat and maintain and build muscle. I would describe myself as "skinny fat" with 15.1 % body fat…
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Working in a restaurant
Hey, I just joined the group yesterday because I read a lot and like what you have to say. Anyway - I'm a restaurant manager. Everyday I am surrounded by cheesecake, cookies, ice cream, you name it. When I'm working an AM shift, these things don't get to me. I can resist them. But when I'm working a PM shift and I'm here…
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Help Requested
Hi, I am not new to the group but I mostly read what's going on with others and I think it's a great place for advice and help. I am looking for some myself. I have been trying although not with too much success but there is no on to blame but myself. I want to be successful but am finding myself bogged down with so much…
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Transition to maintenance, running and resistance training
A general question for the group. I am about two pounds from my goal weight. I'm 5'11" and will be 160. I am about 15-16% body fat based on skin fold/caliper test. I am going to transition to maintenance/recomp soon. I have been lifting for about a year while I have been dieting. I have made great strength gains but,…
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Catobolic vs. Anabolic
This is a general thread about catabolism and anabolism. I've done research on the topic and I get the general concept (even know the actual chemistry behind can be complicated). However, how does it apply practically to bulking and cutting routines and/or recompostiion. For example, people say that if you lift while in a…
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confused about progress, or lack of
I attempted my first bulk last winter, followed by a small cut, and have just been continuing to lift and eat at about maintenance since March. Planning to try another bulk in the fall… The other day, I finished up the notebook I use to keep track of my lifts. I started flipping back through it just out of curiosity and…
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Looking for alternate lift in place of Power Cleans
I have a few chronic biomechanics issues that I deal with when lifting and when doing Power Cleans as part of beginning Starting Strength my plantar fasciitis really flares up. Big time. I've been getting PT for the plantar fasciitis (Graston technique) and it has been steadily helping in reducing my heel pain....except…
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Clothed vs Unclothed!!
I'm happy with how I look in my clothing now but look a bit thin without clothing. What's the best way to look better naked without then looking worse clothed??!!
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Question about cardio during workouts
So I have been following Stronglifts 3 days a week and eating at a reasonable deficit and everyone keeps telling me, "Oh you shouldn't just lift weights, you need to be doing cardio too!" *cue eyeball roll* Now, I could be imagining things, but I thought I remembered someone smart telling me it was better to do cardio…
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Body Pump and Shred
I have been going to one Shred and two Body Pump classes. Is this a recommended way to gain muscle. I have been getting feedback that these classes are more cardio that strength training and I want to find out if I am getting any benefit out of them. I started with them because I don't like working out alone, so the class…
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Starting Strength: Kindle edition?
Is Starting Strength a book you'd want in paper format, or would the much cheaper Kindle edition do? Does the Kindle version do justice to all the pictures and diagrams?
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Weak Core and Heavy Lifting?
I have a weak core and a hanging squishy belly, thanks to my the 3 kids. I did SL for 4 weeks and got to a 95lb DL and 75lb squat, but got scared and stopped thinking that I might hurt my back as I have don't have much core strength. So my question is should I do any other type of workouts to build up my core strength…
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Myths and Facts About Hydration Requirements
Obviously, water is not a myth, but there are two main myths or misconceptions that abound: 1) you need at least eight glasses of water a day, and 2) only water hydrates you. 1) You need at least eight glasses of water a day Proper hydration is required to flush toxins from vital organs, carry nutrients to your cells and a…
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Lifting Routine - time to turn it up a notch - advice
Been following the push, pull, kick /abs routine focused on hyper trophy doing 3 sets x 10-12 reps per exercise for the most part . Have seen significant gains in muscle/ strength as well. Want to turn it up a notch and increase muscle mass. Read about 5x5s and pyramid approaches that struck my interest. Which of these or…
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Dr. Spencer Nadolsky and potatoes
This is a good read. I was actually just telling someone yesterday how the angst against white potatoes is just ridiculous considering how satiating they can be depending on prep method. http://drspencer.com/dear-white-potato-i-am-sorry/
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40/40/20
1500cals a day with a %40 Protein, %40 Fat and %20 Carb. Good or bad idea?
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Lunch ideas?
I've self -- diagnosed that I should be on a 40--30-- macronutrient diet. I usually take my lunch to work. You know the typical sandwich, yogurt, etc. I need ideas on what I can easily and quickly pack to take with me for lunch. Also, I'm needing a few dinner ideas as well. I'm only cooking for myself. Thanks a lot for…
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Summer, increased cardio and future goals
Learned a lot on these forums, just have a couple questions now that I'm close to goal-weight. Sorry for the wall of text, bolded the questions. It's finally getting sunnier here and I love cycling in the sun. I can easily go for a 2+ hour ride every other day. And it's not a casual ride, average heart rate is usually 150+…
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Insulin, Low Carbs, Gary Taubes, and James Krieger
Without question, one of the best articles I've read that serves to debunk some misconceptions about low carb dieting, would have to be that of James Krieger over at www.weightology.net. Please take a look at the following article on insulin. Read it, and then read it again. It's fantastic:…
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Lipotropic injections w/vitamins and exercise
I'm on these injections and using my fitness pal. Haven't been on it long. I'm eating right and eating 1200 calories a day. Also walking/jogging 2 miles a day. The calories I lose from the exercise subtract off the 1200 calorie diet. Does that mean at the end of the night I have to eat 200 or 300 more calories before bed…
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Just for discussion! Importance of micros
First off, thank you to everyone, particularly SS and Sara, for providing such good information and advice. I've been a lurker on the forums and here for a little while now, and it has helped tremendously. I've been such a fool for so long! I won't go into a terribly boring amount of detail unless asked, for the sake of…
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In a rut, what to do next?
Hi everyone. I am after some advice, ideas, input, suggestions, whatever you like to call it. I am 47 years old, female, 60.5 kilos currently, with a pot belly after having 3 big babies and carrying the excess weight for 20 years. I began my weight loss journey last year, dropped a few kilos, joined a gym, dropped a few…
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Stronglifts 5x5 Deload Question
Hello, and thanks in advance for reading! I am a fairly new lifter (<1 year) and I have been doing Stronglifts for the last several weeks. I have started my squat with just the bar and have progressed 5lbs/session to my current squat weight of 95 lbs. Last week, on Wednesday, I could not complete the 5x5 set with 95, so I…
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time to cut the Bullxxxx , hope ye'll help
OKay its time i cut this bull**** out of my life once and for all F this disordered thinking around food and exercise , ive had it Yes i WAS fat . because i ****ing ate too much had no concept of calories and sat on my *kitten* all day eating that said food im sick of living with a fear hanging over my head that i will be…
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SOY??
How do you NOT eat Soy when it is literally in EVERYTHING...
