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Shorin-Ryu karateka here. Been training for 8 years now and love it!

I concur with all of this. In my experience, too many Crossfit "trainers" aren't properly qualified in assessing people's abilities and gauging the workout accordingly. It's often go all out at all costs. I don't see how gauging the success of a workout by whether or not one is left vomiting in a corner is a viable…

Today is day 2039. I hit goal weight a long time ago, but I just like to keep the diary to make sure I hit my macros every day. Plus, it helps keep me from overeating, which I have to be vigilant for. I have quite an appetite, but not the metabolism to support it! :/

Honestly, most martial arts aren't going to give you the skills you need for self-defense unless you study them for many years. A common misconception is that a few months in the dojo will give you mad ninja skills, and it doesn't work that way. If you want self-defense, buy a gun and learn how to use it. Having said that,…

This is a little off-topic, but at most traditional "iron gyms" you're supposed to leave the bars loaded with 45s. I assume that's because no one lifted less than that. But I'm talking serious powerlifting/bodybuilding gyms here. I've found this rule doesn't apply so much anymore, especially at most commercial gyms. Just a…

I also have a problem with imprinting under my clothes. I tried IWB, ankle, etc., but it still showed unless I wore a really baggy shirt or loose jeans with flared legs. I'm also not a fan of carrying in the purse. Purses can be stolen, and I don't want to waste valuable time digging around for it. I finally said F it, and…

Well, looking at your food diary, you're under-eating by over 1000 calories every day, so I'd say you can afford to eat dinner. I'd also recommend you try to eat more protein - your intake is pretty low for a young man. Hit your macros if you can. Good luck!

Certainly not! Depending on which style of martial arts you choose, most are pretty adaptable to a range of ages and fitness levels. I study Okinawan karate, and in my style, we have beginners starting at 6 years old up to their 60s. Also, many students have some type of physical limitation - the instructors just work…

I had no idea they had bad reviews. I've ordered from them several times with no problems. I've gotten two HRMs from them - Polars - and they worked great. I've never gotten a FitBit from them, though. Better safe than sorry!

Agreed. My class is very traditional - mostly basics and kata. I wore my HRM once on the QT and barely registered 200 cals for the hour, including warm-up and post-workout stretching. I usually log 150-200 cals for the hour, depending on how strenuous the class was. If your class is faster-paced and includes more sparring,…

This. ^ Works this way in every dojo I've ever been in. If I were 15 minutes late to a one-hour class, I would probably not even go in, as I think it's disrespectful to the instructor. It says that your time is more important than his, or that of all the other students who managed to show up on time.

<<<<--- See this? Now imagine that's your throat. Bad idea. Don't do it.

"Royal Flush" - a local plumbing business. Their trucks are imprinted with a picture of playing cards of a royal flush hand of poker cards. Their motto - "A royal flush beats a full house every time." I thought that was pretty clever.

OP, your post is a bit hard to understand, but if I read it right, this is what I got: 1. You're already at a healthy weight, maybe a bit underweight, yet you think your stomach and legs are fat. 2. You're chronically under-eating and over-exercising. 3. You had plastic surgery on your *kitten* and want more on your legs.…

Ahhh...stadium food! That stuff's a killer! But so worth it! I'd love to see an O's game - it's been years since I did. My brother went to Towson State - I remember when it was Towson State College, that's how old I am! There used to be a restaurant in Towson ( I think it's gone now) called The Crease. They had the best…

Glad you had a good time! Sounds like a wonderful meal. Life is for living, so I say it's OK to take a day off here and there. It's not the one-off days that derail us; it's what you do routinely day-in and day-out, IMO. Oh, and not to derail your thread, but your username caught my eye. I was born and raised in…

I don't know about chia seeds, but I regularly eat greek yogurt for breakfast. I mix a tablespoon of ground flax meal into my yogurt. It gives it a bit of chewiness and a slightly nutty flavor. It's very subtle, so it doesn't alter the taste of the yogurt for the worse. I really like it. Ground flax meal can be mixed into…

Thank you! This was exactly what I was looking for! You rock!

I just had this conversation with a coworker last week. He's pretty well-versed in fitness and nutrition being a former strongman competitor, but he's a believer in the theory that more frequent mini-meals keeps your metabolism fired up versus one or two larger meals a day, a la IF, even if total calories are the same for…

Hi, Joe. Congrats on your retirement. I'm retired military myself. A couple of pointers: First, as already said, a true plateau takes several weeks. Normal weight loss isn't linear - there will be some days where you don't lose, of even gain a little. This is mostly due to water weight and is nothing to worry about. Be…

What type of program are you doing? If it 's a heavy lifting program, you'll want to do a deload week once a month or so. Depending on your program type, you usually decrease your weight lifted 25-30% for a week. Then you start up again the next week where you left off and continue increasing the loads lifted until the…

Why are you doing 50 reps? If you're trying to get stronger, pick a weight you can squat 4-7 reps. If you want to build muscle, pick a weight you can squat about 10-12 reps. Doing so many reps is just building muscle endurance, which is fine if that's your goal, but it won't do much to make you gain strength or build…

Saudi Arabia. The most vile place I've ever set foot in. Dirty, dingy, the men are asshats, and WTF is up with all the flies? It looked like one of those late-night commercials for starving children charities in Africa. Flies everywhere.

One hour of Okinawan Karate followed by three hours of yard work - mowing, pruning, etc.

The HcG diet isn't considered safe or effective. Threads about it are usually deleted by the mods. Very low calorie diets for someone with less than 50 pounds to lose aren't necessary or recommended by reputable doctors. I recommend you use the search function to look for prior threads on the dangers of HcG. Hopefully,…

There isn't "one" answer to your question. To get "ripped", which usually means a low body fat, then, yes, you have to eat less than you burn. As to the "perfect male body", well, that's a matter of opinion. Everyone has a different idea of what "perfect" is. You have to decide what level of muscle you want, and what level…

The best remedy for belly fat is through your nutrition. Unfortunately, ab exercises will make your abs stronger, but don't do much to make you thinner. They say "abs are made in the kitchen", and that's true. Stick to a reasonable calorie deficit, and the fat will come off eventually. Belly fat is often stubborn and the…

I read your story online a few months ago. I was impressed then, and I'm still impressed now. Outstanding transformation, sir! Keep up the good work, and best of luck to you and Jackie. :drinker:

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Agree with the above. With 27 pounds to lose, 1/2 to 1 pound a week is right on target. However, burning 4000 calories a day seems insane! What are you doing to get that burn rate? Are you getting that number from the MFP database? Because it's notoriously generous with calorie burns. Same with digital readouts on the…