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Hey everyone, my name is Ryan (username is because I'm a fan of the Chicago Bears, an American football team). I'm 36 and have two kids (7 year old girl, 4 year old boy) with my wife. We've come back to Houston after spending 3 years in the Bay Area in California, but are both from the Midwest. I've used MFP for over 10…

Bearchested Friday PW: 196.0 CW: 193.8 Much better job this week keeping protein and fiber high and curbing cravings. Hit some lifting PRs this week, and I haven't missed a session since the new year (especially a milestone after losing our dog earlier this month, who always used to be around me, including when I was…

Bearchested Friday PW: 194.0 CW: 196.0 I've been weightlifting three times per week and rowing for cardio twice a week. My cravings have been out of control since I'm doing a combination of heavy sets and lighter hypertrophy sets, but I haven't been as good about my diet as I should be. I assume a lot of the gain is water…

Bearchested Friday PW: 194.6 CW: 194

Bearchested Friday CW 194.6 Sorry for being absent lately. I got to travel to Australia for work, which was a busy but fun experience. We also had to say goodbye to one of our dogs, and our last senior pet, on Tuesday. She's the third we've had to say goodbye to in the last 18 months. It was a hard decision but it was what…

Bearchested Friday PW: 193.2 CW: 191.4 Sorry for the late weigh in, I was preparing for a work trip and posting slipped my mind. I think part of this loss is just water weight.

Bearchested Friday PW: 192.4 CW: 193.2

Bearchested Friday PW: 193.0 CW: 192.4

Yes, please add me back to weigh in group

Bearchested Friday CW: 193.0 Stopped logging food over vacation and the holidays, but I know how to lose weight so I'm not too upset. Focusing on hitting my three weightlifting sessions per week and 2+ cardio days.

Hi, I'd like to be excused from weigh ins for a couple weeks. Thanks!

Bearchested Friday PW: 187.4 CW: 187.2

Bearchested Friday PW: 188.8 CW: 187.4

Bearchested Friday PW: 189.6 CW: 188.8 I think I forgot to post last week with all the craziness that comes with the holidays. I kept to my plan better than usual.

Bearchested Friday PW: 188 CW: 189.6

Bearchested Friday CW: 188 I spiraled there for a bit, letting myself eat junk to cope with stress and personal issues, and exercising less. I'm getting back to my good habits, but have a lot of ground to make up. I want to get back to under 185 by the end of the year, with a goal still of 175 next year.

Can I be excused from weighing in for a couple weeks?

Bearchested Friday PW: 188.8 CW: 187.4 LTD: 19.6 I've been very busy with work so training has been spotty and diet hasn't been great, so I'll take this loss.

Bearchested Friday PW: 185.6 CW: 188.8 Let travel and stress eating get the best of me this week.

Bearchested Friday PW: 185.0 CW: 185.6 LTD: 21.4 I've been lacking direction fitness-wise since I finished the week-long cycling tour at the end of July. That along with a really hectic work schedule has pushed training to the back burner, and I'm lucky if I get a couple of lifts in a week. Really that's just me not…

Bearchested Friday PW: 185.4 CW: 185 LTD: 22

Bearchested Friday PW: 183.2 CW: 185.4 LTD: 21.6 A week of working at a different office and stress eating cause this gain. I've gotten a little better this week but need to improve. There's a great podcast 2 part series by Barbell Logic that talks about losing weight and gaining muscle. One of the hosts completely nailed…

Please excuse me from weigh in this week as I'm traveling

Bearchested Friday PW: 183.8 CW: 183.2 LTD: 23.8

Bearchested Friday PW: 183.0 CW: 183.8 LTD: 23.2 Very busy week at work with early mornings and late nights for a big project. I snacked more due to the stress and not always getting a chance to eat at my normal times.

Bearchested Friday PW: 182.6 CW: 183.0 LTD: 24 My diet wasn't on track this week as I overindulged due to my my wife's birthday this weekend (restaurant meals and cupcakes), and was dealing with some emotional eating. I also have been getting strong headaches, likely due to Covid recovery. I finally got most of my taste /…

Thanks! I've followed a blog called The Art of Manliness for years, and one of the authors has been using Barbell Logic online coaching for awhile and made significant progress. They offer a free month and do a good job of matching you with a coach who's aligned with your goals. For example, some of their coaches work with…

Bearchested Friday PW: 183.4 CW: 182.6 LTD: 24.4

I've tried recompositions in the past, but my latest attempt, since September of last year, has been my most successful. I started using an online coach since late August last year, so that's likely why I've been more focused and successful. I lift weights 3 times per week, primarily training with barbells on the big 4…

I've been cultivating a training playlist for a few years. Disclaimer, it does include explicit songs. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Z2t2j0CTny0GpMKOm4DV3?si=Cxe1EovyS36cHRHLLKXLoA