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I agree with quite a few of these. One thing that annoys me is that if you use a locker, close the damn door when you leave, don't just leave it wide open. Could be my OCD, could be the whole "were you born in a barn", but it's mostly common courtesy.

Trying to lift in a calorie deficit is difficult. That's why I switched to 9Rounds. It's a kickboxing fitness that really puts you through the wringer. You're doing body weight exercises mostly, some with weights & a bunch of cardio that is fun, no treadmills ever.

I don't go to the gym much except to stretch or to work out Saturday night or Sundays. I joined 9Round & I couldn't be happier. It's a kickboxing themed workout & it's the hardest I've ever worked & I'm addicted. There are 9 Rounds (hence the name) & the only constant is round 1 - the jump rope. You spend 3 minutes at each…

If you have a 9Round near where you live, I couldn't recommend it highly enough. It's a kickboxing fitness gym. The first workout is always free & even if you don't join, it'll give you an idea of a variety of exercises, from jump rope to shadow boxing to burpees & so many more. I was only going to join for a month, but…

Every different exercise should be logged separately. I don't think MFP has a good logging ability for lifting. I use Jefit.com to log my lifting

I drink diet pop, I make sure I drink plenty of water in between pop. I like the clear american flavored water & mixing crystal light lemon tea into my water, because I can't drink all my water plain.

I just started doing 9Rounds. It's a kickboxing workout where you have 9 rounds (hence the name) & each one is 3 minutes long with an active rest in between. It's a killer workout, but it's fun & you get to punch & kick things

Only when it comes to shoes do I pay more. My shorts & tank tops come from walmart (one I got from my shoulder surgeon). They've lasted me years.

My problem is I wake up & go lift, but after lifting, it feels like I can't eat enough to satisfy my hunger. I'll eat eggs oatmeal & a protein shake, but some days I'll eat half my daily calories before 9 AM.

People need to look at the big picture. I eat better, work out hard & sometimes the scale doesn't show the whole picture. Sure I may be the same weight as last month, but my arms, chest & legs are getting bigger, my stomach is getting smaller, I can fit into clothes that I wasn't able to before & my lifting numbers are…

Up at 4:40 to get to the gym by 5:30. Sometimes (like this morning), I'll be lazy & sleep in, but I'm going to leave work early so I can get to the gym anyway.

Arrow, the Flash, Hawaii 5-0, Blindspot, Scorpion & my favorite new show of the season, Lethal Weapon. It has the same vibe as the movies, unlike the horrid Rush Hour series. I also like the show Timeless on NBC. It's a fun time travel show. I agree with the poster who suggested Alias & 24.

You deserve better. As I've discovered recently, some people don't take vows as seriously as others. You have to do what's best for you, because IMHO, your husband sounds like a selfish prick. Nothing's worse than feeling that no matter what you do or how hard you try, that your spouse isn't there for you or would rather…

Losing inches is more important than losing weight. Fat takes up more space than muscle, so if you're getting stronger & losing inches, don't worry about what the scale says. Too many things can affect your weight.

I love my ab carver pro. That'll give you a workout that you'll feel.

I was never a runner, and after I lost 45 pounds, I ran a 10K. Some of my runner friends said that you'll get hooked & want to run an even longer race. They were wrong. If I have to pack a lunch to get me through a race, I'm out. I live by the words of Dirty Harry, "A man's got to know his limitations." & that was mine,…

All my workouts consist of supersets. Mondays are back & chest, Wednesdays are arms & Fridays are legs & shoulders. Just pick two exercises you like to do & pair them up. One brutal one I do is DB incline fly, then immediately into DB incline press & then pull ups. Not a traditional superset, but it does a number on the…

I drink Diet Dr. Pepper, Pepsi Max & diet Dew. Usually 3-4 a day, but I also drink at least a gallon of water a day as well.

I eat after, but that's because I get up & go to the gym first thing in the morning.

I like Muscletech premium whey protein isolate, chocolate flavor. I mix it with 1% milk & it's by far, one of the best tasting protein drinks I've tried. When I'm on the got I use premier protein pre-mixed chocolate.

It depends. You have to listen to your body. Sometimes a day off is good. Sometimes I'll wake up & already be exhausted or sore, so I'll skip the gym in the morning. Trying to push through something like that might end up getting you injured or sick, but generally I feel worse when I skip the gym because of the wasted…

Legs & shoulders. Bulgarian split squats are the devil's creation.

Legs & shoulders. If I can make it through the bulgarian split squats, I'm golden.

This reminds me of something my dad used to say. The more times you run over a dead cat, the flatter it gets. That line still makes me laugh.

Life is short, don't wait. What if you wait 7 months & lose the weight, but he's not available? If he rejects you because of your weight, he's not worthy.

The ab carver. You want to work your abs, this is the way to go. Once it starts to get easy, start at a standing position instead of on your knees.

My favorite Ab exercise is the ab wheel. I have an ab carver & it's awesome. To make it even tougher, try it standing up instead of on your knees. With it you can start out slow & not go all the way out, then increase the distance you go out as you get stronger & you can go to each side as well.

Because other people won't let me cough into their hands.

Can't stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers

We do have frappes here in the US. Don't look back, just look forward. Saturday I ate a whole tray (*" in diameter) of a seafood dip (cream cheese, cocktail sauce, shrimp, crab meat & cheese) by myself. Stress eating while watching the Huskers & the Cubs. Gained over 2 pounds. Got back at it yesterday & lost over 3 pounds.…