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Here you go. Here is a beginner workout. http://www.mensfitness.com/training/build-muscle/the-workout-for-every-guy-the-beginner I know it is "for men", but it includes good, basic exercises. I don't agree with the "do your body weight" crowd. While it is sound advice, I don't think it is practical for beginners. Most of…

I second that myofusion tastes better, but it is also richer (has more carbs, cholesterol and fat). Talking about chemical taste, Myofusion Probiotic tastes like something you could clean the sink with... My favorite ON flavor is coffee, when you can find it. I did not like the mocha personally.

+1 Or in other words 127 grams a day.

Veggies. Even fruit. For many years, I've been reading how fruit is bad for you (okaaay :laugh: )... until I logged half a pound of strawberries just to realize that it has less carbs then most "healthy" protein bars. Veggie! Also very good. I don't even bother counting calories from veggies. There is like 100 calories (I…

Have you considered a sugar substitute? How do you cut sugar? By not eating it. I see you had sugar twice yesterday, three-four tsp every time... Can you not eat the oats with half as much sugar? Just enough to give it a little sweetness. But if you ask me, aim to be on target for your macro-nutrients (carbs, fats,…

Coffee is my favorite but it is not readily available on the site I use. Vanilla is ok, but after a tub you will get sick of it. Double-chocolate is my usual too. If you ask me, plug your nose and down it down. If you want good tasting protein, eat a steak :) As much as I like ON, I have to say the taste is sub-par. Casein…

Just found the best abs exercise... reading your posts and LOL

it's the same basic principle. you are counting points versus calories. WW just charge you for it.

Was that book specifically written for vegans? If not, then they must be smoking something. I would say, if you are not morally opposed to eating protein from animal sources, then go with whey.

I love the "lift heavy" cliche. I don't think there are two other words that have been rendered more meaningless by constant repetition. What is heavy, anyway? 90% of max? 80%? 79.5%? I am with you, @Ashleysh22

Books on tape. There is an app "Overdrive" that allows you to check out books on tape from your local library for free (assuming your library membership is free). Motion Traxx - music podcast Lastly, mix it up. Go swimming instead of walking. Hike. Sign up for group exercise. Join a running, walking group. I know the gym…

I listen to a podcast - Motion Traxx. It's more of your typical dance music... not metal or country. I was thinking just the other day "I wish there was a DJ that would mix metal so you can follow the beat while exercising"...

I am with you. I don't log exercise as I factor it in my daily calories allowance. Knowing myself, seeing extra calories would be a slippery slope. Consecutively, I don't see a point in logging yard work. Unless it is high intensity, competitive yard work of some sorts, I guess :laugh: All joking aside, watch your progress…

Last time I payed for a personal trainer at 24hr fitness it cost me $600 for 10 sessions. This was 5-6 years ago. I think they must be struggling because now they offer half-hour sessions. I would seriously re-consider. My experience with personal trainers has been... well... I did not learn anything that I could not have…

so no one here does starved cardio in the morning? guess i am the only crazy one...

LOL I think the moral of the story is... don't watch children's shows. :)

The only problem with not eating clean is that you will go over your calories on three cookies, instead of three large portioned meals of the good stuff. Other than that, carbs are carbs, fat is fat, etc. etc. Fast carbs (refined sugar) cause fluctuations in your blood sugar which will make you experience hunger sooner. If…

Hi Steph I take a serving of protein 5-10 minutes before workout and a protein/carbs mix (Optimum Nutrition's AfterMax) immediately after workout, and have seen very good results. The main difference I notice is in the time it takes my body to recover. I used to have a strong Monday workout and gradually getting worse over…

I wonder if your nutritionist is not calculating the calories you are trying to cut already and the exercise is putting you even lower. It would be helpful if you told us how much you weight and how much you are trying to lose a week. Or use the following to calculate: 1 pound of fat is 3500 calories If you want to lose a…

I don't miss being fat. Looking up a restaurant is a small fit compared to not being able to tie your shoes because your gut is getting in the way.

Nuts are too expensive. Get oatmeal - it's cheap when bought in bulk. See if you can't fit in your budget one of those bulk brand protein shakes from Costco. Decent quality for the price and helps tremendously in supplementing protein to the your diet. Walmart runs specials on their house brand once in a while too. Other…

I am surprised people still waste their time with BMI. It's worthless. @nishababy77 they sell scales that measure it. maybe not the most accurate but it helps see in which direction your body is moving. calipers for body fold measurements are also readily available, if you want to use that method.

How do you know when your cool down is over if you don't monitor your hr? For me, cool down is not over until your hr has dropped bellow your "fat burn" rate. Also, why does it matter? :) Are you worried you might lose weight faster if you do not count your cool down calories? In 5 mins of cool-down you probably burn…

My own belief is that you should do exactly the things you find hard to do. If you sweat on the treadmill do the treadmill. I used to get bored out of my mind on the treadmills until i discovered books on tape. There are also some nice workout music podcasts that can help you stay entertained and motivated.

why don't you do body-weight exercises if you are concerned about the weights? sit-ups, chin-ups, dips, push-ups, squats, good mornings, etc. 2 hours of strength training and 4 hours of cardio sounds fine, but it also depends what you eat of course.

OK, I will play. Reading what you guys do gets me motivated. Today I did 500 cals of cardio - fast pace walk on the treadmill at high angle. Leg presses superset with seated shoulder press Calf raises superset with rear delt machine Leg curls superset with seated military press machine (run out of imagination and time on…

If you are all that serious about weight lifting you could also use a formula that already takes your activity level into account and just not log any exercise. I choose to do that, because 1.) I dont know what formula myfitnesspal uses and 2.) the carbs/fats/protein distribution that myfitnesspal suggests does not fit my…

I am surprised no one has compared Taco Bell to poop on a shell, yet. Because it is exactly that. There is no reason to ever eat there. If you want mexican, find a mexican carnicería and get taco meat. It isn't a premium steak cut, but it is not over-processed ground beef paste, either, and it is delicious. Or at least opt…

You should mix it up like others said. If you decide to use only one machine, make sure you do a different program each time. This will keep you working hard and force your body to adjust to the new workout. One of my personal favorites is the "Random" program on the treadmill. I have also done the Hill and the Fat Burn…