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What do you see in the mirror? Any changes there? Despite bring the popular method, I've a mind to think that the numbers on a scale aren't that great for judging progress in fat loss. They can fluctuate so much depending on how much water you have, whether or not you took a dump, and so on. Are you sure that you are aware…

How much sugar is "too much" for you?

neverhittingproteingoals, I don't know if you will read this, but I tried adding you. Looks like you deleted your account before I accepted your request. What happened?

Losing and gaining the same amount (or more) repeatedly is a pretty common occurrence from what I've read. I think the general takeaway message from a lot of the better nutrition and fat loss articles I've read is that the body is unable to cope well with rapid, unsustainable loss in fat. So, what I'm saying is that you…

I've come across Lyle and Martin's sites quite some time ago, but I didn't take the time to read through much of their work because I was getting hit by information from a lot of blogs and sites at the time I first decided to work out consistently (way before I even thought about diet). Are there any posts or works in…

Ah, in that case, I'll credit that to myself not eating food for comfort or anything like that. That isn't to say that I don't like something which tastes alright. I just don't treat eating like it's a pastime or something. In my mind, eating is great, but it's not the be all and end all of life experiences. The new you…

It started off as a thread, but it looks like it's become something more. There is this group though: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/707-twenty-somethings

Thanks, I'll be sure to email him when I have any questions. I know your profile is exploding with friends right now but, do you mind if I send a friend request your way?

I was thinking of following a similar path and eventually combining the two. I don't think I'll be giving up bodyweight training entirely, given some of the crazier long-term goals I have (the planche).

I have been reading a lot of his posts recently, especially the one about bulking, which recommends a surplus of about 400-500 (!) calories for guys. I'd be pretty content with strength and a physique like Waldo's. I'll see how far I can take it with my tiny frame after increasing my intake for a while. I noticed that he…

Thanks for the responses so far everyone. It's very reassuring to hear that bodyweight training does work well too. I'm in a strange position right now since I'm lacking in strength and in some cases, flexibility. So, it's a pretty big jump to move on to harder variations. If I can just go on a different tangent, it's…

Hmm. So, you don't want to be seen as a "big bald guy". How would you like others to see you?

Not sure if I can consider myself as having achieved success just yet, but thank you all the same. Maybe I will when I'm stronger and flexible enough to have workouts that are predominantly focused on the gymnastics rings. It'll take time to get used to bringing some balance into your life, and not just for eating. It's…

By the sounds of many people here, it seems that the world is a much colder place than it used to be.

I read somewhere that foods high in protein tend to leave us feeling quite full, so maybe that is also a reason for weight loss. It might have a lot do with the heavy feeling you described as well. Truth be told, diets which have specific requirements (keto, paleo, Atkins, Shangri-La, and so on) are too complicated for me,…

If it's a dull ache, then it should be gone in a few days.

I find it to be a struggle to get enough fat in my diet on most days. I looked at my diary and I can see that a lot of the fats come from oils and sauces. Most of the meat I have is pretty lean. As the others have said, maybe you just want to focus on your calories for the time being. Once you're comfortable with that,…

I don't know whether soft drinks really make your face puffy, but they certainly aren't going to do much for your health. Do you really have to drink that stuff? What's wrong with good old fashioned water? Or am I just that boring??

Yeah, I think I became too cautious after injuring myself when I first started. What would you say about form though? If it's still pretty rough at an easier progression, does it make sense to move on from that?

Try clicking on her name and then clicking on it again. The "Add as Friend" option should be there.

I'm 26, but our goals are only similar in the sense that we both want to be healthier. My main focus is on getting stronger and gaining muscle. Still, add me if you're interested.

Damn, I was hoping that I wouldn't need any special equipment to do that. It sounds like I would have to visit a specialist, and I'm too lazy to do that just to satisfy a mild curiosity. I guess I have imbalances too then since I predominantly use my right hand. According to what I've read, a strict ketogenic diet would…

Fancy seeing you here! Edit: I meant goodkoalie. As for the one who beat me to it: Interesting facial expression.

I don't really need anyone to push me, but I could certainly do with an approach that fits with my current situation and history. How do you measure body fat percentage? Also, is asymmetry related to muscle imbalances or having one arm stronger than the other, for instance?

I guess our goals are about the same then! What happened to your previous trainer? I'm asking because I might consider consulting with one at some point in the near future.

Wow, that's a lot of capital letters.

Sure, I'll add ya.

I'm not in the same situation as you because I'm aiming to eat a bit more than I did before, but I'd be happy to offer suggestions and ideas all the same. It sounds like consistency and baby steps are needed in your case.

I think my knees are pretty attractive. What do you think?