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Can you help me get some terminology straight? I think of the splits in TLS/BLS as working one muscle group at a time. But, should it not be referred to as such because of all the compound work? TIA!

With the information you've given, it sounds like you need to gain some fat in order to get to a healthy weight. If you're severely underweight gaining fat is a good thing.

Yep. If you're like me, you're going to feel weird at the gym if you decide not to follow his advice. Just remember this is for you. If he's a friend to be trusted, then he'll help you reach your potential with the plan you choose.

I started/learned on a 5 day split and had amazing success (Muscle for Life's/Mike Matthews's Thinner, Leaner, Stronger). I didn't know until I got on MFP two years later that that's not how most people start out. I much prefer 5/4 day splits to full body or upper/lower splits, but I think that's just because it's what I'm…

Love, love, love the frozen hot chocolate! The huge chunks of marshmallow are amazing!

Stroll into any Gold's Gym and they'll have them, that's where I get mine. For some reason GNC doesn't have this flavor.

Yes, there is that. I'm more than willing to figure out how to lower sodium, but I'm keeping my carbs.

Dinner with dessert is definitely my biggest meal, but I've already eaten at 4 other times before I get there. Post workout shake, breakfast a few hours later, lunch a few hours later, and an afternoon snack a few hours later. I'm a grazer during the week, but generally have 2-3 larger meals on the weekends when I start my…

For the next two weeks, mine will be homemade chicken fajitas: chicken breast, red/green pepper roasted in a little olive oil and fajita seasoning, topped with Greek yogurt and wrapped up. ETA: 253 calories

I'm really glad you asked this question! Coming down off my first bulk and I'm having the exact same questions/thoughts.

This is a really good point. Last week I went from a lower calorie/lower carb two week cut up to just under maintenance calories. The scale is up several lbs this week. There is no way that is fat gain, but I'm way squishier. The big differences were higher carbs and sodium. I think playing around with sodium levels is…

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Ah, okay. That's what I like about it. I plan out my week (usually two) in advance and eat pretty much the same thing for those two weeks (although snacks may change). This is for my sanity so I'm not meal planning or cooking all week. You are obviously not as boring as me :)

Have you checked out Skinnytaste.com?

Oh. My. Gosh. I can't take it.

I wasn't able to get really lean until I un-cleaned my eating. By allowing myself to eat what I loved every day, including some sugary, fattening carbs, I was able to practice moderation (and get fairly good at it). I didn't think it was possible, but when I truly stopped labeling food as clean/unclean, good/bad I was able…

I'll have to take the time this summer to really sit down and read the book and make sure that I understand it. Except for my brief Upper/Lower split stint I've been strictly 3 sets, 8 reps.

Ditto, Gallowmere! It's funny how different perceptions can be. I learned on TLS. I didn't know until I joined MFP a year ago that a five-day split isn't a normal starting point. My schedule changed (it's my husband's turn for the year to go to the gym 3 weekday mornings, so I only have 4 days available to me for weight…

This is how my week is going, although it looks worse than it actually is. Pretty sure it's due to the jump in calories (a number that will not be named to 1700) and then back to lifting after a two week break. But the slow daily creep is just so weird to me. Glad to be back down even by a little this morning.

psulemon - I'd argue that it's a bulging lemon soon to break from it's confining under garments (a la Milla Jovovich in the Fifth Element), hence you don't meet all of OP's criteria.

I know you have more calories to play around with than I do, but I just tried the Enlightened Hot Chocolate ice cream bar last night and it's pretty good for a chocolate/marshmallow fix. I recommend it. This is the very first year I have summer vs winter clothes. Up until last summer I pretty much just wore pants and t…

My tip would be to have a more reasonable deficit on a daily basis and then work on moderation of sweets every day. If you allow yourself a sugary treat every day (which is easier to do with a more moderate deficit) then you'll be less likely to go 1000 calories over on any given day and make yourself sick at night. I…

Okay, I have NO idea if this is a good site or not (I just picked one from a google search, so vet appropriately), but it might lead you to something helpful. I thought, there has got to be cardiologists who specialize in sport medicine. Maybe you can follow that lead....? http://uwsportscardiology.org/

Hi Kelsey! Check out the Gaining Weight and Body Building forum. Also, check this out: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10326769/are-you-a-hard-gainer-please-read/p1

Enjoy your holiday! What does a moderate deficit look like for you? I'll be at around 1450 calories and that's just to lose .5 lbs/week. I probably won't shy away from one day/week at 1800, though.

We seem to match up pretty well, but I can't rule out an underwear shot in the future. Never say never.

Awesome, thanks!

Oh...now that's an interesting idea. I have one more sample pack left - I'll def try those in overnight oats. I usually don't like protein powder in my food, but it's worth a try! Thanks!

I had to order it on line because the GNC I went to was sold out (lots of people love it, apparently). But while I was there I got a sample pack since I had it planned for today. I'll definitely be returning the tub when I get it. The flavor was good, but with the chunks, it's exactly like drinking the leftover used milk…