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I do not know your situation and I certainly don't want you to feel guilty about what you choose to prioritize, but that's what it ultimately comes down to. When I worked in corporate wellness I routinely heard people say that they "don't have time to workout". The reason people "don't have time" for anything is because…

We met over the summer in my college's weight room (she went to the rival school, but lived in the town where I went to school). She was getting ready for volleyball season while I was getting ready for football. We were the only two people working out at that time of day for several days in a row. I'm not one to disrupt a…

You can make about any workout increase HR through multiple means. Multi-joint/total body lifts are going to give you a good bang for you buck. More muscles activated in a single movement mean greater amounts of blood flow to the activated muscles (which requires a higher HR). Doing fast movements like Kettlebell swings,…

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I wish you the best of luck!

Feel free to add me. I motivate you, you motivate me, and the cycle continues.

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The best protein powder is the one that tastes good to you. If you don't like how it tastes don't waste your money. I use muscletech, not sure what kind specifically, but its cheap and I like the taste.

I have. I just used a very rough estimate of portions/servings and tried to maintain a few hundred calorie deficit. That being said the more precise you are with your measurements and calorie counting the greater your likelihood for success. At least I would certainly think so.

Yes, sometimes 2x/day.

There is so much mis-information out there in the field or fitness. I would argue it stems from the fact that any Tom, Dick, or Harry can go online and take a personal training or nutrition certificate. It gives real educated professionals a bad name and causes a lot of mistrust in the profession. Exercising is a form of…

Once you hit a weight you are happy with you will no longer need to maintain a calorie deficit so you should be able to eat a little more without gaining any weight. You will likely see weight losses slow down as your weight continues to to drop. The less weight you have to lose, the more difficult it typically is to lose…

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I like to get up early and get it down, although I have heard people are generally stronger later in the day. I'm not sure if the scientific literature backs this up or if its just a lot of peoples opinion.

Foot placement is important and it seems like you have received some good advice on this. I would add: When you hit the bottom of your, squat contract your glute (butt) muscles. This will cause your pelvis to tilt back slightly and your femurs (thighs) to externally rotate forcing your knees out. Maintain this contraction…

Recovery for performance and sport. Its a real page turner

You can do ABOUT (there are certainly limitations) any exercise for growth, what matters more are the sets/reps/rest periods. Try multiple (2+) sets of 8-12 reps resting 30-60sec. between sets. Isometric exercises are also great for growth (hold a weight at the middle of your range of motion for 5-10sec.) because the…

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That's a tough one. Person above would you please send me a detailed description of your upbringing, your hopes and dreams, what annoys you about other people, your hobbies, favorite books/movies/music and anything else you feel might help me make an informed decision?

I would agree that Biggest Loser creates unrealistic expectations (I have not seen the other shows mentioned), even when working with a trainer. The participants on that show are very similar to lab rats in that they have every aspect of their lives controlled from the time the enter the show to the time they are voted…

I wrote a pretty lengthy blog post on "weighing in" (see link below)a while back, which explains how to get the most accurate/consistent weight, but as previously mentioned consistency is key. The scale itself is less important. That Being said, I use a research grade Seca scale at work. It runs about $350 but is a…

You have probably increased your lean mass while simultaneously reducing your body fat. Fat does not turn into muscle, muscle does not turn into fat. As long as you are happy with how you look I wouldn't worry about the scale. It is possible to lose weight while gaining lean mass, especially if you are new to strength…

I ate the majority of a package of double stuff Oreos over the weekend. They were delicious!

If you had a diet plan that worked, stick with it. Don't fix what isn't broken. A personalized program from a Registered dietitian is likely going to be much better for you than using the algorithm that MFP plugs your information into (and uses for every other user). No offense MFP please do not rise up and destroy us all!

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I like having friends, I would accept.

Nope, but there is a first time for everything.

I am always looking for more friends to help me stay motivated.