Brabo_Grip Member

This x100. My social life used to revolve around happy hours and “networking” events. I stopped being invited to those things about 5 years ago. Those friendships also died a natural death as they were replaced with friends from the gym with the same goals and lifestyle. I’m still social, except when I get together with…

It works for me. It keeps me in my intake for the day. I just prefer to feel full late in the day rather than “kind of hungry all day.” Other people, can’t tolerate a completely empty stomach for long periods. Like someone said, it is just an eating schedule that is a “cheat” to not go over for the day.

Sweet potatoes. Never was fond of them until the last few years, now I have one almost everyday. “Good” carbs, that really give me that next days boost. I’m on a weight cut right now and they are the difference maker for me to maintain training intensity while on severely restricted calories.

It was steadily building for me...the straw the broke the camels back was getting winded just from carrying my infant son in his carrier from the garage into the living room. All of 30 feet. That was it. I had enough. Now I am 95 lbs lighter. In the best shape of my life at 43. I do have a tendency to get lazy and let the…

I probably wasn't very precise. My input is a my general rule of thumb on an average day. There are days I know the intesity was really dialed up. e.g., moderate sparring vs. hard sparring to make a real difference. Those days, I will allow my self to input a bit more that 50% of what the device says my caloric burn is -…

I don’t trust estimated calories burned on any device. I take cals burned from my Apple Watch and log half of that. Then I eat back half the number I logged. Am I leaving cals on table I could eat? Maybe. But like to er on the side of caution.

One week left in my weight cut. Thank God for the sweet potato. It really is an incredible food. It allows me to train with intensity on very little cals.

Obesity crept up on me in my mid-30s. I had never been a thin guy - I have a stocky build, but there was no denying it at age 37 - I was fat. What made really make the changes I needed? Anger. Anger at having to buy new pants yet again. Anger at seeing pictures and not recognizing myself other than I look a lot like my…

I am assuming BJJ? It’s hard. Especially at first. Grappling cardio is just different. I have never vomited. But I have seen others especially beginners do it. Dial back in your rolling speed until your cardio catches up. Also, are you doing a lot of forward rolls etc in warm-ups? I have middle age man inner ear issues and…

I do the dissection method with an overestimate on the ingredients ie, I assume the higher calories for the sliced turkey lunch meat.

I loathe traditional gyms and traditional workouts which means sporadic use and part of the reason I packed on the pounds in my 30s. I found a non-traditional workout that I love and is now my main (and really only) hobby. I would rather be doing it than anything else so I it takes the “work” out of workout.

Wandered away MFP for awhile - shockingly enough around the time I got way “into” the holidays. Finally got my head on straight and took the 15 off. Now I am in the middle of my final weight cut (a few lbs left) for my first MMA Fight in 10 days, (Age 43 formerly 90lbs heavier.)

I’m re-Introducing myself. I was real active in this group until the holiday late last year. Gained my typical 15lbs I do around that time and just finally got back into the swinging of things to take that 15 lbs off in preparation for my first MMA Fight on a local card at the end of the month. I’m 43. Discovered BJJ…

Little Rock, AR/BJJ (80%) and Kickboxing (20%) for 5 years/been basically in maintenance the last 3 years unless dropping 10lbs for competition. I'm down 90+lbs/almost 43 years old

Boxing class then a 5k run yesterday. Today I am going to do some strength and conditioning then MMA class. Hope to get some sparring in afterward.

7-10x a week is my average unless I am injured like I am now. Still getting in 5-6 times in addition to the non-MA stuff I am doing. I honestly don't feel normal on a lighter schedule. (I'm a bit obsessive, but at least this is generally good for me.

Did my sprint triathlon simulation this morning. .25 mile swim, 20k bike, 5k run. Needless to say, I'm going to be sore tomorrow. I was going to do night kickboxing class, but something came up. I'm no really heart broken about it today though.

Long term: BJJ Blackbelt. I'm halfway there at five years so it looks like I am right on the average for time. Hit the podium at IBJJF Masters Worlds. I felt good about my chances until I got injured 3 weeks out. I fought well in a close match, but I know I can do better Short term: 25k Mountain Trail run in February. One…

Monday 5k run; kickboxing class; lifting Yesterday: 23k on bike; missed class due to work Today: 5k run; noon kickboxing; lift; 6pm kickboxing class; 7pm boxing/kickboxing sparring

Jump rope before kickboxing class. I have always had weak ankles and no matter how good a shape the rest of my body is in, jumping rope stresses my ankles and makes me miserable.

Ran 5k before class, had a good kickboxing class, the lifted.

I am about 75% sure she is a troll account. Ignores all solid advice and posts a question about an aspect of weight loss that can be controversial around here.

I am married with two young kids. Both my wife and I have full time professional jobs. I train A LOT. Here is how I do it. 1. My job is professional and salaried so I was able to negotiate longer lunches in order to train at noon everyday. (My wife works out most days at noon too.) 2. We switch off night class during the…

I do a 18/6 IF so noon class 5-6 days a week, I am training on a completely empty stomach. It was tough at first, but now I prefer it. I feel lighter and like I move better, especially when grappling.

I agree with Soy K - I want both. I prefer 1-2 techniques (max of 3) with good amount drilling of those for half a class - then conditioning whether that be done heavier sparring or some form a art related conditioning excercises.

Taste is tolerable, especially cookie dough which I almost "like." Of the off-the- shelf widely available stuff around here, they have the best stats for what I am looking for. Someone mentioned Cliff. They are one of my favorites tastewise, but the carbs/cals are through the roof. A rare yeast for me and only if I know I…

Night time post-dinner, pre-bed is the most dangerous for me. If I fear I may do something I will regret - I dry to drink at least a liter of water and go to bed early. The water acts as a full feeling buffer while I count sheep trying to get to sleep.

My training partner and I have one penciled in for May. That might change depending on how the swimming thing goes. There are about 4 within easy driving distance May through August so we are being flexible.

I dropped 90+ lbs and am in the best shape of my life at almost 43. (Got visible abs for the first time in my life which was really cool.) I have maintained for about 3 years. 1. Buy a food scale. Weigh all your food. 2. Log your food into MFP religiously and honestly. 3. Maintain a caloric deficit. 4. Find an activity you…

Yesterday I ran 5k and then did some MMA sparring. Most rolling activity I have done since rib injury. I held up pretty well I think my rib is probably about 75%. I am not gonna push it to much and jump right back into my normal volume of Jiu Jitsu but I am encouraged. Gonna noon kickboxing class, 6pm kickboxing class, and…