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They also use mice because their lifecycle and metabolic processes are faster so they are able to see long term effects of an exposure (on both the subject and its offspring) in a much shorter time. Again this is often very difficult to extrapolate in humans which is why saccharine was once named as a carcinogen due to its…

Age: 27 Occupation: Research Analyst (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) College (alum/current student): B.S., MPH-Epidemiology Location: DC metro area Fitness Goals: leaner, stronger, more athletic Exercising: Do you do it, and what do you do?: Do it, Weights and cardio 4-6 times a week, occasional obstacle races and half…

I feel fuller on higher protein, make sure you are getting protein. Also have pre-portioned snack foods that you can grab when hunger hits so it isn't the "wrong" thing. Also, as another poster said, if you set an aggressive weight loss goal that has you eating very low calories, it may be easier to set a more moderate…

If I have a lagging body part, I always work it twice a week. You could probably add biceps to back and triceps to chest to cut out your arms day and then you'd have room for another leg day.

Yes but only when I wasn't eating in a deficit

Tabata is HIIT, but not all HIIT is Tabata. True tabata is a specific form of HIIT, specific interval to recovery ratio, specific anaerobic intensity, 8 rounds, etc. Personally I prefer switching it up. I find Tabata useful, but I believe a more well rounded routine includes differing interval lengths. I also prefer to do…

Do you experience pain when stretching it? Do you strength train, do yoga or stretch regularly?

Is this a trap? It looks like you are doing crossfit in your profile pic....

Most American food is fortified with any micronutrients that can cause disease in extreme deficiency. Generally vegetables are often more "dense" nutrient wise as they provide a lot of nutrients for few calories. Personally, I think it is best to pay close attention to your energy levels. Some people do better on higher…

Do you have a goal for how many miles you wish to cover in the 10 hours or a pace? I would say what you are doing is good, but I'd add a weighted vest to mimic packing an overnight pack or add your pack itself to your training. I find 10 hours hiking can be remarkably different depending on how strenuous the section of…

What is your current program or fitness level?

Unfortunately you can't target weight loss in a specific area. You can definitely start lifting in an effort to retain lean mass in your legs while you lose weight and that should help with your goal. However, your body in a deficit will lose fat from where it genetically is programmed to.

Biking and swimming are definitely good options. If you can walk-do so slowly but at a high incline. This way you are burning more calories and taxing yourself without adding speed.

Have you considered doing Full body, Upper body, Lower body? That way you can do your 3 times a week, but you are more adequately cycling through the muscles you focus on?

I ask myself this all the time. While starvation mode isn't real, your body does get more efficient with fewer calories if you underfeed it, so a lot of these people will end up with a much lower maintenance calorie range after dieting.

No not necessarily. It also depends on how you define 'lazy.' As someone else mentioned there are a lot of obese individuals that do work, school, household management, etc. Many people just are prioritizing things over their health. Also, I was a heavy kid, that turned into a heavy teen and then to a heavy adult. I was…

I would try to focus more on tightening your diet. You aren't burning as much calories swimming and biking (I am assuming from your lack of weight loss), so I would adjust your daily intake so that you are making sure you are in a deficit. You can lose weight without running and honestly diet is more effective. There are…

oh well what can you do? I agree that planet fitness is hypocritical with their policies and agenda. They advertise being 'judgment free', but instead place that judgment on bodybuilders or the fit community. If she doesn't want to work out around bodybuilders I would assume it is due to some insecurity on her part. I will…

This post is making my inner fat kid happy... I like cake, chicken, cheese, chocolate and jalapenos!

@rakowskidp I do HIIT on the treadmill or stairclimber. I usually do a 5 min jog or warm up pace and then all out sprint for 15-60 seconds, recover, go again. I do several rounds of that and then a 5-10 min cooldown for 30-40 minutes total. I don't do specific speeds because I find the pace I can do for my high intensity…

Monday: Arms Tuesday: Legs Wednesday: Rest Thursday: Chest Friday: Back Saturday: Shoulders Sunday: Cardio/Outdoor stuff like hiking -I don't do chest on Mondays on purpose -I sometimes add a second leg day and try to have more of a quads focus one day and hams/glutes focus the other -I do HIIT after most lifting sessions

Congrats on finishing! I should have mentioned the cramping. I ended up sitting in the mud massaging a buddy's calf and we were all taking shots of table salt (it was all the first aid people had). The beast I did was in Utah, so I have no idea if it was comparable to yours, but I also had to do burpees on the damn spear…

You said you need support to stop and focus on gains, so my opinion is 'stop and focus on gains!' The amount of alcohol you are consuming to get hammered three times a week at your weight seems like a lot of empty calories. Are you getting enough protein? Are you able to still have difficult heavy workouts? Personally I…

I rarely if ever feel fat when I am working out or in gym clothes. Jeans and T's or work clothes I wear don't make me feel heavy unless they are tight. However, last weekend I had to wear an evening gown and I felt fat and uncomfortable the whole night. I chose the gown I did because it was a comfortable material, but it…

Maybe I missed it. Did your friend provide reasons for why they'd be less motivated by bodybuilders? Personally I love working out around people that are serious about working out. I think sometimes people assume bodybuilders are jerks because their hyper-focus may make them seem unapproachable or angry, but I find nothing…

Keep a journal of exactly what and when you are eating, when and what you do when exercising and the times you are experiencing dizziness and anxiety. While anemia and blood sugar could be culprits, it is best to log intensively to go back and see if you notice patterns. When I trained for my first half marathon, I…

Because the media publicizes the exception in studies rather than the rule? Because many people don't understand the difference between causation and correlation? Because many people read or find one study rather than knowing how to review the bulk of the literature? Because it is easier to access dumbed-down media…

That's exciting! I just graduated from my masters. My go-to's are hard boiled eggs, protein powder mixed in plain greek yogurt, egg whites cooked in quinoa, salads with tuna or chicken, protein pancakes, protein shakes (frozen fruit, spinach, protein powder and unsweetened almond milk), stir fry, steamed veggies and…

I struggled with this a lot. I started lifting at 14. I was stronger than a lot of guys in high school and the wrestling coach would tell them I could beat them up or out lift them on a regular basis. I had guys that despised me because of this or said things like "no one wants to date a girl that is stronger than them" or…

@myfavoriteyear Yep, I'd do exactly that. He has to make it clear he wants to see you and if it becomes a repeat, then bolt.