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If you have your normal daily activity set to sedentary, I would count it. I would only count the time spent walking and not in the stores. Estimate that time or use a stop watch for more accuracy.

What I stated before is true. My wife is eating at a deficit and not bulking up, but I can see her muscles are getting more defined. Fact and proof, maybe not for everyone, but there you have it.

Bulking only happens if you eat over your daily caloric goal. If you maintain or have a slight deficit, you won't bulk up, but your muscles will get firmer and only slightly bigger. Lifting heavy is definitely a good way to go.

Most portein bars are practically candy bars, I suppose that's why the "not eating clean" bit applies. I think as long as you keep your calories in check, then why not. I personally, only have one if I don't have time to make a protein shake.

Nothing wrong with using the elliptical. Got to start somewhere, especially if you get joint pain.

If you're punching in your stats on the elliptical, then you should use that number. MFP's estimate is an average. It doesn't account for the incline or resistance that you set on the machine itself.

I remember that feeling of suffocation. I remember having to stop a couple of times the first time I went to the track, before finishing a mile. It took me a year or so to get up to 4 miles. Then almost another year to get up to 8 or more miles. The only reason I would stop was because of time and not my asthma. I was…

The website is stronglifts5x5. There's a lot of babble in it but if you want to read that intro that's up to you. If you opt to get the report (which is basically more babble, but with the routine in it) the routine starts on page 41ish. If you opt to get the tracker, that would really be beneficial. It will tell you what…

You can pretty much do any wieght routine and not bulk up. You will gain muscle and strength, but in order to get big you'd have to eat a lot of food, so as long as you eat to maintian, you won't bulk up. I personally would recommend a 5x5 routine. I've started one myself and really like it. I'm seeing better results than…

As everyone has said, you should eat something that includes protein. If you don't have time, then at least have some whey protein plus a glass of water right after. That will hold you for a bit, until you can get some food.

If you're feeling that hungry, then you should have a snack or increase your lunch portion. You could eat a medium to large apple, or half a sandwich for a snack or add some steamed veggies to your lunch (if you don't already). You could end up binging on something unhealthy for dinner if you're to hungry.

No problem. As long as you're happy with your routine, that's what counts.

One difference would be that the reverse lunge will work both legs, whereas the bulgarian split squat will only concentrate on one leg.

Great article. So true. I squat as low as the guy in article. My grip on the otherhand is closer to the outside of my shoulders. Is there a recommended position that has the best benefits?

The workout you're doing is similar to what I'm doing right now. You can exercise on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. You can split the workout as I've listed below (recommended). First week should be A,B,A. Second week should be B,A,B. Then repeat the sequence. Do two warm up sets with 60-80% of working weight then do…

You could boil a few eggs and refrigerate them. Peel and eat a couple in the morning, without worring about the oil from frying. 300 calories to start out in the morning isn't bad. Have a snack between breakfast and lunch and then again between lunch and dinner.

Look into Stronglifts 5x5. You should try and incorporate the exercises with your dumbbells. It will work for a while, but you will eventually need to start using a barbell and squat rack. I think it will still help you out since you start with light weight and progress from there. If you do decide to do the compound…

Wow, sorry to hear it. Most exercises use your back as it is a support system. Just try and keep your calories in check for the meantime. Hope you feel better soon.

You started on compound exercises. Excellent. If you want to strengthen your back, you could do 45-degree back extensions. 3 sets of 10 is all you need. After the first week, grab a 10lb wieght and increase every week or two by 5 or 10 pounds, then you can stop increasing after a month or so. In the long run it will help…

2 warm-up sets at 60-80% working weight, then do 3 sets. If you're lifting heavy, low reps, about 5. If you're lifting light, high reps, 8-10. Only thing I would change is using a barbell instead of dumbbells if lifting heavy. You'll be able to lift heavier. You should add the bent over row, in order to work out your back…

On my third week of working out in the morning. Feeling tired has gradually diminished. Biggest problem I had was falling asleep when going to bed early. I don't snooze my alarm. I find that I feel more tired if I do. Once it sounds, I get right up, drink something, get ready and I'm out the door by 4:55. My reward, is…

I think you can use Calisthenics.

Missing an exercise day isn't bad. Everyone needs to have a day off sometime. Don't beat yourself up, just try to make the next one.

That's awesome. Keep up the good work.

Don't wait for someone else. Go workout. Get your gear on and go. As for the tacos, love them too. I generally, try to stay away from greasy foods, but make a few exceptions every now and then. If you crave something, it will usually not go away, so might as well have one. Just keep exercising and keep your calories in…

I worked out in the evening and in the last weeks have started working out in the morning. There's really no difference. You go when you can go.

What she said. If you're only choices are fast food, at least go for Subway or Panda Express. Both have low fat options.

What do you have your goals set to? I believe MFP sets it around the mid 50's. If so, you could lower that a bit. Try 40-45 for a couple of weeks and see how that works.

How much water do you drink? Have you tried Calisthenics. Something as simple as jumping jacks, squat thrusts, pushups, etc. can get your heart rate up enough to burn a little fat.