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THIS! Also please stop judging me for not knowing your pop culture references. I have better things to do than to know every movie quote, or pop culture "influencer." I'm not 16 anymore!

All of the gadgets and gear I see at my gym drives me nuts. From altitude training masks (Though helpful with the pandemic now) to Waist Trainers, to people wearing belts, straps, sleeves, to whatever else you can think of. I see the point to some of it, including belts, straps, knee sleeves/wraps when lifting heavy and…

I will speak anecdotally from my experience. For me I would say it was a mix. I grew up in a family of emotional eaters. Sad- Eat, Angry- Eat, Celebrating- Eat. Add that in with the bad habit of boredom eating and I was well on my way down a path of bad habits/disordered eating/ food addiction. I was always active when…

THANK YOU! The majority of meal scheduling is "Bro Science." Like @janejellyroll said it is a waste of time for most other than Elite Body Builders/Athletes may need the meal scheduling, but they also burn more calories in a day than some people do in 2-3 days. Even at that, most of their meal scheduling is about…

And this is why the work from home 2020 has been great for me. Otherwise this was EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. for me when in the office. I feel your pain.

Eating at a friends place is tough. And I think the advice above is right on. When you are out to eat, depending on whether it's a local mom and pop, or a chain can make a difference. I can't think of a chain that doesn't have it's nutritional information posted either in restaurant or online. Though Chains aren't perfect…

Totally possible. I've done it, but was too aggressive in my goals eating too few of calories, and quite honestly I ended up not reaching goal because my plan was not sustainable over a long period of time. So like stated above have a plan that you can stick to, because it is really easy to regress. Remember it didn't take…

One of the keys is to use older eggs. I usually have an extra dozen or so eggs on hand above what will be eaten in a week. They have an extra week in my possession so they are when picking up from the store. I place all in a pan and cover with water and toss in 1-2 Tbsp of baking soda (Depending on how much water I put…

This is Lucy as a puppy. (She's about 50 lbs heavier/bigger now. I don't have a good recent picture). I've been told she's a black mouth cur, but have also been told mutt. Not sure but it doesn't matter to us. She was a rescue, after being left in a ditch as a puppy, and has stolen our hearts. She's perfect for us. I don't…

For me the easiest thing to give up was soda. I didn't/don't drink coffee, and that was always my caffeine source. Didn't want to get started on energy drinks. Don't get me wrong I still like the stuff, and will order a coke or a pepsi when out to have a good time (I drink alcohol maybe 3-4 times per year) so it's my…

Agreed, but at least I now think twice about the pizza before I eat it :neutral:

For me it's two fold. 1) I'm happier after working out from the release of endorphins. I'm a guy that has to move to be happy, but I work a sedentary job, so working out scratches that itch and makes me more pleasant to my family. 2) I love to eat. A lot. Working out allows me to fit in that occasional treat that prevents…

I remember nutrition education as far back as 2nd grade, but it wasn't necessarily good education. I can remember Pizza being stated as a wonder food because of the dairy, veg, carbohydrate, and protein. It hit the food pyramid like a boss. I remember learning about the food pyramid as well, but nothing was ever…

I have a little brother that dropped a lot of late while in high school between his freshman and Sophomore year. He did it through cutting the massive amount of calories he was ingesting through sugary drinks and candy. (He was the baby of the family and was spoiled :wink: ) He was active in sports and he went from being a…

I first found out I have a lactose intolerance in my early 20's. As a kid growing up I was constantly drinking milk, eating ice cream, and pizza wasn't pizza without extra cheese. (I didn't care for cheese outside of pizza). I got to college and my dairy intake decreased to almost none, and low and behold intolerance hit.…

Having tried it I couldn't stick to it. My body wanted more variety. The one benefit was it was great for feeling satiated almost all of the time. Personal suggestion if you are going to do it make sure you take supplement fiber in your diet. You aren't going to like life if you don't. Overall though I'd rate it 2/10. Just…

You have to accurately measure and your best bet is to weigh. Even prepackaged is off. (See examples above). Another example is my breakfast this morning. 4 eggs. Said 1 egg = 70 Cal ( 50 Grams) so it should have been a total of 280 Cal (200 Grams). Total was 224 Grams for 314 Cal. It's only 30 Calories difference, but add…

The real question is the accuracy of your calorie burn during exercise. You won't know for sure unless you eat those calories and track your progress. I had the same concerns as some days I've added more calories back than what I physically thought I could eat on top of my normal calorie allowance. So I tested it both…

I love mine, and for the price it's worth it. I purchased about 2 years ago, and the charging case stopped working. I contacted the company, sent it in at their cost, and had a replacement pair within a couple of days. They even offered the opportunity to upgrade by applying the price of the headphones to an upgrade. I was…

I'm going to take a long vacation from work (I've been lucky to work from home and will be doing so probably for the foreseeable future). I am then taking my kids and wife on a vacation (pulling them out of school if I have to). We will go to movies, see museums, theme parks if there's anything open at that time, and…

Floor Press 4X8 Close grip incline dumb bell press 4X8 Fly's 4X10 Tricep Pull downs 3x20 Skull Crusher 4X8 Single Arm French Press 4X8 Hip Adduction Machine 3X20 Ab Work 30 min brisk walk with the Doggo. This is my least favorite workout day. I've never liked bench pressing and my numbers reflect it. Only 2 more weeks till…

My new short term goal is to be under 260 by September 1. I'm 8 pounds away and I know this may be a bit aggressive but even if I fall a bit short, I know I'll have put 100% in and I'll be able to hit it by Mid September at latest if all goes well.

Depends on what I'm eating it with, but I'm a huge fan of Cholula (on popcorn is the best) or some Salsa Verde at most times of the day. I can handle heat, but I find that there isn't a lot of Heat out there that I think the flavor is good. Adding heat to add heat just doesn't do it for me. Adding something to enhance the…

My Gym has been open for a couple of months, and I was ready to beat the door down to get in a workout. The gym did a good job of spreading out equipment and promoting cleanliness along with hiring staff to come and clean equipment 4 times a day. I have changed my workout times from what used to be after work to Early…

@MaltedTea is right on! I'll eat anything leftover in the fridge for breakfast if it fits into my calories for the day and isn't pizza. Pizza is my trigger food. :smile: I did think of a recipe I used to make often- I called them Protein pancakes/Waffles because they were shaped like pancakes. Real simple- Mix all of this…

I get where you are coming from on the eggs. They do get old quick. For me when I want to up my protein but am skipping the eggs I'll do some sort of protein smoothie (Greek Yogurt, Protein powder, Banana, Frozen Fruit of choice, almond milk, and some sort of green like spinach to round it out, or some protein oatmeal.…

As a family we typically have them every Sunday with our family sit down dinner. I make them with butter and milk. I measure what I put in and calculate how many calories and how much I can have. I work it into my diet. Everyone in the family enjoys them, and we just make it work. In a pinch I've subbed the butter with…

I personally prefer whole body to isolation. I just feel like I get a better workout, and for me it reduces soreness, and results in me not being as willing to skip a day on occasion. It's up to you and how your body reacts. If Isolation isn't doing it for you give whole body a try. I would suggest compound lifts (Squats,…

I've been working at home since the start of the pandemic so I haven't worn a mask a lot, but when outside of the house I always have it with me. I don't wear it outside when it's just me or just me an my family, but in stores, public spaces, areas with people gathering, etc. for sure. The way that I've looked at it from…

Personally I feel if you can get your protein from whole food sources and are not an "athlete" it's not a necessity in your diet. I can meet my protein goals and am definitely not an athlete so I do not use it regularly. I do like it if I know I'll be low protein for a day, or have a day where a protein shake will be…