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+1 I would encourage you to keep all the bits of paper your trainer gives you with your weights/reps on so that you can look back in the future and see what you were struggling with 'back then'. I've been at a gym since Feb and I mentioned to my trainer that I didn't feel like I had gone very far, but looking back, I've…

Well done, you look fantastic!

You're not a failure. A failure would have walked away long ago. That you are back here, telling us how it is and letting us know you are going to give it another go, that's not failure, that's resilience and strength and it tells us, your very broad and accepting audience, that you have in you what you need to complete…

I'm bottling this weekend, 20litres of low alcohol ginger beer (about 3-4%) and about 23litres of refreshing Cerveza (about 5%). I still have a few swappa crates left over from the last brew, so that will be Saturday night sorted.

I think the thing here is to collect friends that are interested in the social aspect of this site, rather than just 'numbers of friends' and so far, in my experience, you're not going to get very caring or individual attention if you are friends with somebody who has 500 other friends. Personally, I exclude anybody who…

I always thought a moon roof was a solid panel covering a translucent panel/pane while a sunroof was a translucent panel only, regardless of slide or tilt etc.

Taking all the emotion out of this and looking at it practically.... Dude. As somebody who has been through five years of extreme anxiety I am telling you now to be a real man and go ask a trained therapist for a conversation about your position. Losing weight this way is not sustainable because when you get your mojo…

A follow up, as mentioned: The doctor's offices called to say that I was a reasonably healthy male with no actual concerns. My iron and B12 were below average, but not 'low' enough for concern. His opinion mirrors mine; that I have given blood at a period of very high and frequent physical activity. He suggested a…

Hi. There's no shortage of Vegan and Vegetarians here as there is no shortage of advice and food ideas. If you have just decided to be a vegan, I suggest you take it easy and don't panic. Just log dutifully and when you feel low, feel free to ask somebody to have a look at your diary and give you some hints. Everybody is…

I have two suggestions that have worked for me: Go to the expensive gym and tell them you are temp and not sure of your permanence and get them to negotiate their rates to keep you or go to your neighbourhood gym and tell them you will leave them if they don't get another squat rack. Both of these approaches have worked in…

Unless you see a baby emerging from a woman - and a doctor is present to confirm it is in fact a baby that is currently being birthed, don't ask, just smile and wave. That's what I was taught and I'm glad I was because there has been more than one occasion that I would have otherwise asked.

My brains initial response to this was - nope, because, I are man. But you are right 'everybody' knows that when a man goes over 40, regular checkups (and check-ins) are advised, so probably this is a good place and time to get this done. Thanks for the reminder. I'll post the results when they come out, in a week or…

Hi. I started at 95+kgs and am now ~89kgs since February, so it's not a phenominal loss and I'm starting to build muscles now so I expect that I won't lose anymore weight. For my height and body type/build I can't see me at 82kgs (my supposedly 'ideal' weight) and I feel far from unhealthy. I usually give whole blood every…

Thanks for the speedy responses. Here are some answers to the questions: Atomically - probably not to the atom, but yes to the minutiae of detail. This is the part where I thought of the answer I would expect before I asked the question. I will get a more decent scale today, I will be more precise as I can now see this is…

Vegetarian: I coax the carrots and beans out at night with fresh compost then meander over there and pick me one of the slower, younger ones. It's not really a sport or a challenge but it's worth the effort.

I'll wade in... I'm about the same age as the OP. I haven't been to a gym in years before I joined in February on a dare/bet/challenge. I found a new personal trainer who looked keen and I offered her $60 a month if she just gives me one PT session a month and corrects any errors I am making (she wanted to sell me more,…

Typical day for me. I don't get many visitors anymore... :-)

Well done, nice victory!

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This works for me - there are no lollies or candy in the house. If the kids are hungry, we walk to the store or we have to prepare something or they can help themselves to any fruit they can find in the fridge - we also make a game of trying fruit and other fresh produce we've never seen before from the local store so that…

I'm still waiting to hear if there is a medical problem, but if there isn't and I assume there isn't, then yes, likely, your son is living your example. I suggest you go out and spend $10 on water pistols and chase each other around the yard or a park for 10mins a day, every day. If it's Winter, find a sport that you can…

I started my time here by spring cleaning my house - I removed all distractions and temptations and focused on what I wanted long term. It took a few weeks to get into the habit and there are days I don't want to go to the gym, but it can only be done by me, so I eventually just go. I haven't missed a day logging or…

This. Raaaargh!

I'm not asking for advice, I'm backing up the OPs point of view. I also challenged a suggested answer as not complete by adding that the answer seems unrealistic on it's own for which I supplied some evidence. I definitely mentioned I'm not here to lose weight, I definitely made no mention of Protein Shakes, certainly not…

Nope. I re-read that and I definitely did not ever refer to protein shakes or as them being junk food.

@christinev297 Nope. There are a lot of people here whose demeanour I don't agree with, but the basis of the OPs question is still there and I find relevance. Ignoring grammar and all the grammar police - eating only veggies is a lot of veggies to eat to make goal. I decided last week that I would try a supplement and it's…

Gah, I would have to eat 3200cals to make this calculator somewhat accurate if I was looking to get some visible muscles. I struggle to make 1900 and I only eat vegetables, so I'm here because I somewhat agree with the OP. As a long-time vegetarian, unless I resort to supplement shakes, beer and what I term 'junk food'…

I will be doing my third Tough Guy and Gal this year. It's a timed run/obstacle course and everybody get's to say they did it. hopefully some will get hooked and come back next year to improve their time. I don't care either way because I am proud to say I finished and if anybody who is clearly out of shape and at the edge…