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Max 30 done!

Have you considered this? https://www.amazon.com/Power-Block-IB-KB20-Parent-PowerBlock-Kettle/dp/B003HTP8R6?th=1&psc=1 90 bucks will give you variable kettle bell weights up to 20 pounds. PS I do agree dumbells are a better purchase, but I figured I would answer your original question anyway.

Athlean Xero.

The answer to this question isn't about the weighing, it's about you. Do you take individual weights with a grain of salt, realizing that many things can affect one individual weight? (water retention or dehydration, sodium intake, time of day, did you go to the bathroom first, etc). Or do you live and die by each weight,…

What they all said. Personal trainers are always a great idea but using them for motivation won't work long term. You supply the motivation and goals, they'll give you the tools. Good luck!

What are your goals? For that kind of money you could build a pretty awesome home gym.

Congratulations on establishing a new goal! At this point I would say there is no wrong choice as long as you do something safe and sustainable. Many people go crazy for a few weeks until the novelty wears off, then they fade. Have some flexibility and variety in your program and do things you enjoy that get your heart…

To me it's negative to tell people they're doing their workout wrong (unless they asked, which no one did). It's negative to say the newbies will be gone by March. It's negative to then tell people to start their own threads if they disagree with you about something, or to complain about waiting for a squat rock while said…

I typically have the same filter, but I'm seeing complaints about newbies, criticism of certain types of workouts, and telling people who don't agree to start their own threads. I think Jerry's intentions were good, I just don't necessarily agree with his execution.

Use your wrists to keep the rope moving. The rest of your body should stay quiet. Make sure you don't lock out your knees and hips, as it's a lot of impact in a short period of time.

I agree with you that stronglifts is a great program, and that it's always better to have a plan than not. Beyond that the similarities end. You sound angry and conceited in this post. You are starting a thread, which typically means you're inviting discussion, yet telling anyone who disagrees with you to go start their…

Practice makes perfect. There's definitely a learning curve. A couple of things: I prefer the 7 point calculator to the 3 point for a better representation. To use the 7 point you will need another person to measure you, ideally the same person each time. Until you get really good you can take 3 measurements of a site and…

I will be. Same as any other. I'll enjoy the rest of the day more if I do it.

Check out DC Rainmaker. He does honest and thorough reviews of all things Garmin. I have a Fenix 3 HR and love it.

No impact on me. No excuses. Get up earlier and do a bodyweight workout or go for a run. Be flexible and commit to yourself. I'm a creature of momentum. If I take a break for Christmas, I'll soon be taking one for New Year's, Valentine's Day, Fridays, and all of March and April if you get my drift.

I did some pretty extensive research when I shopped a few years ago. I highly recommend Powerblock Urethanes. IMO they are the best hands down.

Two words: mountain biking.

Your entire life.

These are all great suggestions, or you could get a band. They're relatively inexpensive (don't buy the one Beachbody wants to sell you). I bought a pullup assist band for about 20 bucks back in the day, and it helped get me where I wanted to be.

Are you eating enough fats? Carbs get burned relatively quickly, so if your workouts are long, fats are typically your next fuel source.

Garmin does this as well as Fitbit.

As always I side with Garmin. Check all the threads here about fitbits breaking down. Garmins are waterproof, and many pair with a chest strap for the best of both worlds.

I partially agree. Diet always matters, but to say Insanity isn't effective? I've done multiple rounds of Insanity, The Asylum, and Max 30. Typically I burn about 600 calories an hour doing these programs. They've helped me significantly improve my @$$ kicking on the mountain bike. There is some strength work in there…

I'll add in a pullup bar. You can buy a doorway model for less than 20 bucks at Wal-Mart. If you do a good bodyweight program you shouldn't need weights, and IMO would be better served spending money on the bar.

I can do it. Nice knowing you all. See you in the next life!

You've gotten great advice here, and you've already had a great loss. You need to be more patient and start taking a longer view. Tighten up your logging and eat to a pound loss per week. Core work is always a good idea but won't solve the problem. Stop "suddenly deciding" anything. It typically isn't a good idea,…

Experiences definitely vary. I've had my Fenix 3 HR for almost a year and I love it. I use it for every workout, including strength training, HIIT, and mountain biking. I've never had it shut down or freeze. It works flawlessly with MFP. Waterproof. Tough. Decent app store. Long battery life. I did have some issues early…

Now here's some thinking I can get on board with, and where people here can help. We all struggle, and we all fail, and sometimes we succeed. But some days are hard, they just are. This is the best part of this place: giving and taking inspiration from each other as we work and fight to reach goals, to pick each other up…

If you think this was an attack, you haven't spent enough time here! I actually think as a whole the people in this thread have been pretty supportive. Sometimes support means calling you out, though. I've been on both ends of it. I gave you a link to a study directly related to your question in my first post, yet you…

A few cells are left and they're seeing you post about leptin, fat cells, and metabolism slowing. None of those things have anything to do with CICO. But I'm going put that aside and not belabor the point if you can't see it in your posts. So my recommendation is you start doing real research instead of asking on forums.…