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Sorry quoted wrong person Meant to quote RGv2....
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In my case it's simply a goal, not looking to use it to attract women. Hell, with the issues i am having with my divorce the LAST thing I am looking right now is another woman :D :D :'(
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I was referring to your statement that the source is ininfluent to weight reduction, that only calories are what matters. Or at least that is what i understood from your answer to me. And to me that is incorrect. Sorce is fundamental in the preservation of energy, metabolism and LBM. At least in my experience
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I do not agree. You will perhaps lose some BF, together with LBM. You will also slow your metabolism to the point of requiring you to restrict additionally calories in a downward spiral The idea is to do this in a healthy and efficient manner, without going to any form of damaging extremes
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Yup. problem for most is getting below 10%. very hard to achieve for most, like me, and even harder to maintain
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My preface was "many complain of not making progress". So with this I am not sure I agree with you. If you eat the right amount of calories but from the wrong source it will not work. A correct balance of macronutrients is not only geared towards aesthetic results but also towards appropriately fueling your day predicated…
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right. that is why I stated "My Experience" Also... how old are you Eric? That also makes a difference...
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When you’re young and just starting out you have night testosterone, muscles never trained and so will make greatest gains, great recovery As you age your test drops, you start putting on not only visible fat around waist but also visceral fat that gives you a bloated appearance, your recoveries take longer, and you are…
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Going through a marriage breakup also is a motivation for me to stay in shape... working out hard everyday helps keep my sanity 🤪
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yup! damn ... thanks for reminding me :'( :D
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This is what I am starting to question. Difficulty is if my damaged psyche will let me accept going back to higher bf %'s...
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because 2,700 calories on 5'9" with 10% BF, and 1.5hrs strenuous workouts x 6 times a week and if I increase by 500 calories I put on fat right away (i use skinfold system) without adding LBM that tells me it's slow...
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I think my calories are adequate for maintenance as my weight has been stable for over a year. I workout 5 times a week, sometimes 6, about 1-1/2 hrs very intensely. I probably have a slow metabolism, or to put it positively, a very efficient one
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I said it was a mental issue, not a physical one. of course it bothers me But it's a bit like telling a anorexic to start eating... not THAT simple
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2700 cals for me are usually split pretty evenly in 4 meals of about 600/700 cals each + 200 cals as a post workout snack. Breakfast and Lunch are pretty much the same during the week: greek yogurt, cereal, milk, etc for breakfast, 8oz grilled chicken, chickpeas, lettuce, coleslaw, etc lunch. My post workout is a quest…
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I don't know. As I stated it's more of a psychological issue that physical. I used to weigh 240lbs with 26% bf. Now I'm at 178lbs with 9-10%. I eat 2,700 to 2,900 cals a day, 35p/35c/30f As soon as I up my calories by the standard 500 I put on fat. My point is that a excessive obsession with keeping lean has probably…
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yeah, well the work "cooking" and I don't go together. So I am very lucky to have a quasi-chef that takes care of my voracious appetite! And we eat an extremely healthy mediterranean diet (we were both born and raised in Italy and moved here 10 years ago...) Costs a fortune but worth every penny of it
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A random day of eating Usually my breakfasts and lunches during the work week are consistent Breakfast 1-1/2 cups of Dixie Carb Counters Smaps Cereal (240 cals, 45gr protein, 24g carbs 6gr fat) 1/2 cup oat meal (150cals, 5P / 27C / 3F) 1 cup non fat greek yoghurt (130cals, 23P / 7C / 0F) 1/2 cup 2% milk (120cals, 8P / 11C…
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I do. But then again... :wink: naaaha, just joking
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Update: thanks all for your contributions. I decided to take a few steps: first of all I need to reduce my caffeine intake... I know it's way too much, I love coffee but you are right, this much cannot be healthy. SO i will try to limit to breakfast, mid morning and after morning. This should reduce by 50%. My TDEE is…
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Great! thx for the feedback!
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2,970 cals 235 P 347 C 71 F 178lbs about 13.5% bf 5'10" Goal add 8-9 lbs LBM
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For my diet I try not to be too strict as I have a wife andbswbis a good cook and I need to keep harmony :smile: But I try to stick by bodybuilding macros as much as I can, low carbs and high protein
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Thx for compliments!
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I use the skin fold method
