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  • I count all liquids that do not have calories. For example, water, diet soda, and G2 etc.
    in Water? Comment by bigfrank2 January 2012
  • Nile just announced today the Nike Fitband. You wear it on your wrist and it tracks the steps taken, hrm, calories burned etc. It will link up to your computer via bluetooth or it has a built in USB port(probably micro). It is supposed to retail for $149 which compared with the really good HRM is reasonable. I would check…
    in What to get? HMR? BodyMedia? BodyBugg? FitBit? Comment by bigfrank2 January 2012
  • Try to refocus the diappointment into motivation. As others have said losing weight is a marathon not a sprint. Do not get down on yourself take pride in what you have already accomplished. You have already concurred the hardest step getting off the couch and making a change the rest is all downhill! Good Luck!
    in Discouraged... Comment by bigfrank2 January 2012
  • My nutricianist and trainer competes and has won National Bodybuilding events. He has me eating clean no processed carbs etc. His advice is if you are going to eat fruit pair it with a source of protien. For example, I eat a banana and a tablespoon of Natural Peanut Butter. By eating the protein with the fruit the you slow…
    in low carb diets & Fruit? Comment by bigfrank2 January 2012
  • You want to lift the weight that allows you to use good form, complete 8-10 reps and allows you to to recover enough to be able to complete your next workout. All the advice in the world will be useless if you go out an injure yourself and are unable to work out for a week, a month or longer. You want to be able to make…
    in Heavy Lifting Comment by bigfrank2 January 2012
  • My experience is that the hardcore guys are the nicest in the gym. Someone who is there latenight is there because they are dedicated and focused. But they also respect others who are working out and are usually more than willing to help.
    in Would you spot me, please? Comment by bigfrank2 January 2012
  • My Squat max is 405 X 3. My DL max is 315 x 3 and my Bench max is 215 x 3. My goal is to total 1000, from the 3 lifs by Aug 20, 2012 when I turn 50!
    in Calling all Muscle Heads:Bench Press Comment by bigfrank2 January 2012
  • I would not eat them back always but if you have met your calorie goal for the day and you are still hungry you can use some of them to reward yourself. Also, if you are going out to eat you can use them to allow yourself a cheat meal. You should look to vary your calorie and your micro nutrient counts daily anyway as your…
    in Am I supposed to eat back my calories I burned? Comment by bigfrank2 January 2012
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