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Like a few others have mentioned Athleanx Christian guzman / nikki blacketter Mike mathews ( muscle for life)

Typically to "see " abs its just a matter of reducing bodyfat. Everybody has abs, they are just covered by layers if fat, if you want bigger ab muscles then weighted ab exercises can do the trick, but again to see them a reduction in overall BF% is needed.

Totally can relate. I was down 7-9 months, had to wait nearly 3-4 before first surgery then had problems recovering for some reason and they had to go back in 2 months after. Was a long year to say the least

Had 2 discs ruptured for 18+ years and was able to keep em under control for the most part by agressive stretching and ice therapy. I would mix in anti inflam medication as needed. But eventually it progressed and i ended up having a 2 level microdiscectomy, been great since

This ^^. The RMR was out of curiosity and more of a confirmation. Dont see doing it again. The bodpod is to track progress monthly. What better way to measure LBM/ fat and how it relates to diet. You can look accurately at how the changes effect your efforts. Nutrient timing etc. not a dificult concept to understand,…

As I stated in my post, "highly debateable". I too can post a link to someones blog restating my position. The link you gave is ones as well, it is not "science" or clinical research. http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-muscle-hypertrophy-muscle-growth/…

Squats and lunges with heavy weight by far will yeild you the best results for awesome glutes.

What you Want is progressive overload. It is highly debateable really in terms of lifting for " strength" and lifting for "size" because there is natural overlap between the two. For strength you want to be in the 4-6 rep range as that hits the type 2 muscle fibers. Where as more repetitions only trigger the type 1 muscle…

Had RMR and bod pod done. First time being done and is good to know IMO. The rmr testing by itself was $55. The bodpod is $10/mo and can test once a month to check progress. For me the one time fee and monthly was worth it. It estimated me @11% faster than typical for age/height/weight.

This is the 31 cal research im talking about, if anyone has anything for the 22 I would love to read it. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/15615615/

Here is an more accurate scale for T levels according to age Total Testosterone for Males Age 7 months to 9 years Less than 30 ng/dL (< 1.04 nmol/L) 10–13 years 1–619 ng/dL (0.04–21.48 nmol/L) 14–15 years 100–540 ng/dL (3.47–18.74 nmol/L) 16–19 years 200–970 ng/dL (6.94–33.66 nmol/L) 20–39 years 270–1,080 ng/dL (9.00–37.48…

I think you have it figured out pretty well, although I would be interested to read any literature stating the 22 cals theory. I've read on Lyle McDonald's site that it is 31.4 calories per lbs of fat. Either way you sound like you have a grasp on it and will do fine. gl

Do you have research and studies showing that Depo does not cause weight gain? Is THAT particular study perfect, of course not, and much information is missing, does that mean it is false? no. Did I claim to "know everything"? Nor did I advise the OP to do anything in regards to losing to 85lbs, I simply posted research to…

How much Testosterone are you taking? Fluid retention is fairly common. Is he a TRT Dr? What labs did he do before putting you on test? Should have done LH, FSH, E2, free and total test. E2 ( estradiol) aka estrogen goes handbin hand with testosterone, so as test levels increase so does E2. Some people with higher BF% have…

As far as changing your deficit for "goal weight". That really depends on body composition. ie bf% to determine if your loss rate needs to decrease. At any rate, you should look in your area for something like a BodPod testing. I found one near me that i pay $10/ mo and can go in once a month and get measured. It gives LBM…

Sorry but it is not a myth. Everyone does not respond the same to chemicals, whereas it may have not effected you it does in fact effect many other. Research from the University of Texas branch http://contraception.about.com/od/depoprovera/f/depoweightgain.htm Results revealed significant weight gain as a result of taking…

I see a lot of " myth" and misinformation so am going to put links down so you can read and make up your own mind. http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/size-of-deficit-and-muscle-catabolism-qa.html/ http://forums.lylemcdonald.com/showthread.php?t=11223…

Hypo/ hashi here as well. Understand that Hashimotos is an autoimmune disease. As with alot of autoimmune it is caused by chronic inflammation. Hashis and gut health go hand in hand, so elimnating carbs may help. Or gluten. Or diary. Etc. many of those things can help address your hashi and antibodies.…

"I dont think so". That is your problem, and its is not based on anything other than your opinion. The fact of the matter is, the body can metabolize 31 calories per lbs of fat on the body per day. So in the case of someone who is obese and carries alot of fat. Say 50lbs for example they can burn 1550 calories per day from…

Its called intermittent fasting.

http://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com This site has many tabs, which give toms of info on keto but also recipes and meals to help. Gl. Also http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com

Eggs, chicken, fish, beef, nuts, pork

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/ http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-best-diet-book-teaser.html/ http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html/ http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/protein-intake-while-dieting-qa.html/ Free articles for you to…

Your calorie intake is largely dependent on your stats. Age/height/weight/ and activity level. The body can metabolize 31 calories per lbs of fat stored on the body per day. If you plan to run such an enormous deficit i would HIGHLY suggest eating 1 gram of protein per LBM to help prevent muscle loss. If you dont your body…

Bio impedance BF testers "can" be innacurate at times, hydration levels withstanding. That does not mean ALL the time. Oft times they are fairly close. Fact of the matter is, a lot of testing methods are inaccurate, and are simply gauges to an estimate. Regardless she believes her BF is X, and even if she is 25% she can…

The OP listed her stats.. Avatar does not have to be actual condition... And she listed 31% BF.. L2read sheeple

The formula is largely dependent on BMI being accurate. Which for anybody with muscle it is not. Formula = 28.74% Actual 15-18%

I wouldnt say it is "extremely rare" as far as people not converting T4-T3. I fall in that category, the body needs more than the highly pushed "T4 only" med. The thyroid makes T1-T4 and we need am all.

The OP is over 30% BF so can afford to lose faster than the "recomended" 1/2 lbs a week diatribe. Lift heavy weights, and consume adequate protein to preserve LBM. Your goal is easily doable.

Negative, leptin is a concern when running a calorie deficit for any length of time. http://breakingmuscle.com/nutrition/leptin-the-secret-key-to-getting-shredded http://authoritynutrition.com/leptin-101/ http://breakingmuscle.com/nutrition/leptin-the-secret-key-to-getting-shredded http://authoritynutrition.com/leptin-101/