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No, that wont be too much. Not at all. Go for it!

I'm 5'9" and 142 - right around 20% And I'm pretty lean Not sure what you're expecting....? I'm sure if you google bodyfat percentage it will give you a chart.

Try bodybuilding.com they have some good work out routines that are for weight training. they also have links to the exercises if you doing know how to do them.

Mix some lemon juice, capers, dill, and some I Can't Believe It's not Butter (melted), and some dill. Brush on fish and grill. Brush on more while grilling. Cook to how every you like it done. I prefer medium, like my tuna steaks.

can you make it like you would a tuna steak? What kind of cut is it?

As long as you are healthy - being over on the protein is not a problem. I'm usually around 150 a day. Sodium - anything processed or when you eat out is going to kill you with sodium. The cleaner you eat the less sodium usually. Good luck. steph

Straight legged dead lifts and squats

Bodybuilding.com there are some 12 week programs on there that are pretty good to do. THey have links to the exercises on the programs if you don't know what they are. Good luck. Stephanie

I will usually plan my food and exercise around an event/get together. I have a large portion of what is healthy and a smaller portion of what isn't. You still have to live life and enjoy. Come back to my favorite word, balance.

Don't let her stop your progress! Just because she's no comfortable with a new wardrobe, doesn't mean squat to you! Keep going and find a new work out buddy!

I use dill on just about every fish dish I make. I will also toss it with steamed carrots or Steamed green beans. Yummy!

I put that *kitten* on everything! Heehee!

The weight didn't come on overnight so remember that its not going to come off overnight either. This is a good place to make a life style change. There are a ton of people here that are in the same boat. Work hard, eat healthy, plan ahead, be honest with yourself and you'll do great. Best wishes. Steph

google search it. or use bodybuilding.com they should have video.

You can't spot recuce fat. To tone your calf's you can do standing or sitting calf raises and donkey raises. Steph

bodybuilding.com There are programs that you can follow - I'm doing the Lebrada 12 week one right now and like it. If you're not sure what an exercise is they have links to demos on all of them. Pretty good site. Steph And lucky you on the free home gym!

You must be logging it as strength, not cardio. You will only get 'credit' for cardio exercise.

I don't count any of that. Cleaning, washing the car, weeding.....Mowing the lawn with a push mower - sure, I woudln't think gardening. I usually only count walks, time in the gym, or a sport. But that's just me.

I use the EAS Whey Protein - you can get at Target. $22 for 2#'s. I mix with water.

Sorry to say they are garbage. I have only heard bad things and injury from them.

Mix half and half and slowly put more and more brown rice into the mix. Or, eat the white.

They are set as ratios. If you up your calories it will up your protein, carbs and fat. You can tweek that but going to my home, goals, and custom. Steph

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Salt, pepper, garlic, bake or grill. Sometimes simple is the best way to go!

You look like a Ken doll. Great job! Keep it up!

Totally agree except I would make one change to that quote - and change it to be 'nothing tastes as good as being strong feels' I'll take strong over skinny any day! (and it sends the wrong message to the young girls...)

I'm 5'9" and Im about 142

If you are a healthy adult - eat away. Kiddney function is ok - eat away. I eat a ton of it. today is 148. Some days I push 200g....

Muscle doesn't weight more than fat. Please stop saying this. A pound is a pound is a pound. And anyone who is trying to PUT on muscle knows that it's very hard to put on muscle. I would suggest talking to your doc. They might have some ideas with the meds that your on and why you aren't seeing a loss. Good luck!…