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  • Agreed. Incorporate strength training and don't worry so much about what the scale tells you. When the scale doesn't tell me what I want, I go to the mirror. If I look and feel good, I don't worry too much about it. Just be consistent about your diet and exercise. No need to stop what you've been doing if the scale doesn't…
    in Excerising but not lost weight, confused :S Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • I personally don't do cardio when in a muscle-building phase. You should take in 100-200 Calories above maintenance to build muscle. Some say you can't both lose fat and gain muscle but I'm giving this a shot. As far as rep ranges, I think the important thing is to stress out your muscles enough so that they grow, i.e.…
    in Don't Know How to Move from Weight Loss to Muscle Building Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • Congrats! And I agree with your top 10!
    in 10 things I have learned along the way. Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • Agreed. I personally warm up by performing the exercise at lighter weight but not enough to tire myself out for my first set. Just enough to warm up the muscles. I don't get sore the day after working out. Usually DOMS hits me two days later and I don't always get it. It doesn't necessarily mean that I had a poor workout…
    in Why am I not sore after working out? Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • Skrillex - Kyoto
    in name the last song you listened to! Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • As stated earlier, you should take in 1g of protein per pound of lean body mass. You'll need to know your lean body mass. Weight yourself. Then calculate your body fat percentage. There are several methods. I mostly use an electronic monitor but occasionally I'll use calipers. Multiply your weight times (1 - BF%) and you…
    in **BELLY FAT** Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • I don't keep track anymore. I just try to drink enough to make my urine clear by the end of the day. :laugh:
    in Daily Water Intake Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • Welcome, Kevin! You can reach your goals! In 2008, I was 220+ lbs and I have no idea what BF%. Today I'm 153 with 13% BF. You can do it. One of the hardest parts is just getting started. The next is to keep it going. The MyFitnessPal community is one of the best around. My goal is similar. I want to cut BF%. Friend me and…
    in Hello! Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • I guess my experience is not typical. I'm on day 6 of keto and I haven't slept better. I guess I just want the morning to come already so I can check my weight and body fat percentage. :tongue:
    in Sleeping problems Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • w00t! I'm in! Bacon and eggs for breakfast are getting a bit tired. :laugh:
    in Want more keto recipes? Friend me! Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • I'm buying macadamia nuts today! I've been eating almonds. They seem to be a good snack if eaten sparingly. I think they're only 2 net carbs per oz.
    in Need some advise on how to up my calories please! Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • I completely agree. I love seeing an empty gym. If that's not possible, then I love seeing women off of the hamster wheel and weight training instead. You don't see very much of that nowadays.
    in Things you LOVE seeing in the gym Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • I just started CKD and will be doing a refeed (or carb-up) for 24-36 hours per week to replenish glycogen stores. We'll see how that works out. If I can continue to lift or want to accelerate fat loss, I might shorten the refeed duration or perhaps cut it out completely. I got all of this "crazy" talk from MuscleHack. My…
    in "refeeds"/ diet breaks Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • That's an interesting pancake! I'll be adding you for more ideas. :tongue:
    in help!? new to the ckd Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • I'm on day 5. Good luck! CKD = cyclical ketogenic diet
    in CKD DIETERS! Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • Black. I just started CKD so I've been adding half and half to get some fat. I'll probably go for heavy cream soon.
    in Coffee Lovers...tell me Comment by itsmarcel August 2012
  • Personally I check my weight every morning. As tchrnmommy had said, it's an obsession. I've been doing it every day for over three years. It's the same ritual every morning. I wake up. I use the restroom. I weigh myself. I check my body fat percentage with an Omron fat loss monitor. I record my measurements online. I could…
    in How often to weigh yourself Comment by itsmarcel January 2012
  • All good suggestions so far. I'd like to add Disiciple to the list. I'm about to workout, and I think I'll try the Kambino station on Pandora too.
    in Christian Work Out Music Comment by itsmarcel December 2011
  • I aim for a 40/40/20 protein/carbs/fat as auticus mentioned. Check this site out: http://www.bodybuilding.com/guides/male-20to39-muscle-building/nutrition
    in carbs, and working out?? Comment by itsmarcel November 2011
  • I consider myself to be blessed with an awesome support group. My wife and friends continue to encourage me and compliment me as I progress in achieving the body of my dreams. I've been on this journey for close to three years and have worked into a good rhythm of watching what I eat and exercising. Now I'm pretty much…
    in How do you do it? Comment by itsmarcel November 2011
  • Yeah, I've seen mini desserts all over the place. I believe I saw them for the first time at Applebee's about a year or two ago. I've never actually had one because they're like Pringles to me. I can't stop at just one. :laugh:
    in Mini Desserts Comment by itsmarcel November 2011
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