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To tell someone that they have no idea of their size, medical history, anything that its unrealistic is, in my opinion, projecting a defeatist attitude. If that's mansplaining, sorry not sorry.

When I feel myself leaning towards that gratification, I remind myself how much deeper and lasting the gratification is after eating on plan.

I agree. The statements that bugged me were both to younger people, both already in decent shape regarding a flat stomach and sub 10% bf. It felt like they were imposing that caveat on other people, almost like "since I don't have the dedication, you won't either."

Love this, so much truth. Good job, man!

My biggest suggestion is meal prep once a week. Sundays, I cook bulk food and prep all my meals for the week except dinner, which I eat at home. It saves time overall, allows me to customize meals to fit my macros and makes it too easy to grab my meals so I dont have the excuse to buy takeout during the day.

@WalkAwayRenee86 Thanks, that's awesome! I enjoy helping people understand things that took me way too long to figure out!

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I'm saying that's wrong. Having a flat stomach or low bf % may be easier with good genetics, but neither is unrealistic. For myself, I have terrible genetics! Your analogy is a matter of ability where what I'm talking about IS a matter of effort. And I'm fine with people telling themselves something is unrealistic, but…

Yes, that is true. I look substantially better with a pump and posed lol

Oh, I get that totally. What you're doing is being REALISTIC. I'm more talking about things that are difficult but definitely possible. I feel like more and more, an athletic, lean body (male or female) is being viewed as out of reach by society at large.

Ahh, I could see that. But that's a trainer that should get fired.

Yes, but even if it would take monumental effort to achieve, why do people feel the need to adjust someone's view on what is realistic to fit their own stunted view? What do they gain by it? My absolute favorite thing to do in fitness is exactly the opposite; make someone realize they're selling themselves short and that…

That's kind of my point; they're projecting their own limitations or lack of commitment onto someone else, after that person has already identified their goal. They act as if it's almost humanly impossible when hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people have already proved it possible. Maybe its insecurity?

I was but cancelled. I wanted the ability to set my macro targets by the gram rather than % and being able to quick add macros helped when I indulged in some alcohol. Also, it shows the macros of all the foods within a meal and keeps a running tally up top. But, I was basically paying $50 to appease my OCD with regards to…

Oof, not even gonna join in here. Just gonna grab some popcorn.

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Homemade, black.

Meal prep ahead of time.

Haha, yup. One day I wanted to do cable flies and asked this lady if I could work in. I think she felt flattered when I reduced the weight...I didn't have the heart to tell her that her form was absolute trash.

I'm sorry you're feeling like that! Are you trying to eliminate food you enjoy? What I've found what works best for me is to allow myself regular treats of things I want. You are best served by dieting in a way you could do it your whole life. Look at it as a lifestyle change, not a temporary diet, then make it a habit to…

I assume you're talking to me as I am (was) the only comment! You're very welcome, I enjoy helping people when I have the opportunity.

It's a math equation. Below is how he could do it, obviously I'm making up his TDEE and calories eaten but you get the idea. - He eats 2,500 calories Sunday to Friday, a total of 15,000 calories. - He eats 5,000 calories on Saturday, bringing total for the week to 20,000 calories consumed. - His TDEE is 3,857 calories…

People will resent your improvements because they're still in the place they were when you started.

Winner buys the beers. Win/win lol

I'm takin the L

Now go listen to Chris Kresser on Joe Rogan. I'm not saying change your mind, just suggesting you arm yourself with more information.

You may be doing a better job of isolating the triceps with better form. Her form may need improvement if she's using momentum, her delts could be joining the party, etc. Youtube tricep pushdown form and then see if she's stronger. The point isn't how much weight you can move, it's how much you move with proper form. Walk…

Nothing, I enjoy it.

Hi @red1167 First, the more whole foods you use, the easier it will be. Next, I like to keep foods handy that are dense in one of the macros, so if I'm low on one macro, I have something available. Some of my go-to's are: Protein: Chicken breast, shrimp, whey powder, egg whites Fats: Olive oil (can add to most meals), MCT…

A crap ton. No, its coffee so therefore it's not water.