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I started with 5x5 because it was recommended for a beginner. I am still a beginner but I now use IceCream fitness 5x5. http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/jason-blaha-ice-cream-fitness-5x5-novice-workout Starting strength I have heard is excellent, so it really is up to you. 5x5 strong lifts is just an easy workout…

Sorry for the hi-jack :flowerforyou: I think it was a difference in verbiage. Medically I normally hear of threshold as it is applied in the cumulative effect with seizures. Most animals & humans have a seizure threshold, the more a trigger is applied, the lower the threshold becomes. For example say a certain chemical…

We did the Wally talky, then switched to just a little track phone with only a few numbers allowed when the girls were around 8-9. Once they could walk to a friends house a few doors down and ride around the block we got them. Now at 14 and 11 they are both spoiled and have smart phones. The main reason for the smart…

Zero calorie additives cause weight gain (contribute to the bodies energy surplus)...WTH!?!!......oops I typed that....*kitten*........I like the comic and think I like the assumed way better :drinker: That wasn't nice...:noway: obviously I need sleep :frown:

I have been reading this thread with a lot of interest, personally I avoid artificial sweeteners but am not scared of them. I also have a lot of respect for Aaron, I have never seen him not be helpful, he is normally more patient than most here and I have seen him listen to others and find common ground. He really is an…

I have seen articles about ADHD and diet & exercise helping to relieve some symptoms and even get some off meds that needed them. Maybe someone here will know, but I think you will have the best luck searching an ADHD forum. Long shot but are you maybe upping your simple carbs more than normal on workout days? Sometimes we…

Convict conditioning is a book. If you can get a bench, bar and weights or get to a gym. Go Here→ http://stronglifts.com/5x5/ This program is free and recommended for beginners

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I think both are correct. Feeling restricted is a perception, when that perception changes so should the response. Most everything in life is perception and how the person views things.

Nothing to add except don't mess up from the app....no way I have found to edit without going online with a browser :grumble:

I stated I am all for advocacy and when my husband was hospitalized I was involved and asked a million questions, I also kept his primary doctor on speed dial and used her as an advocate too. You should be educated and an advocate, but believing you know best over multiple doctors will not lead to anyone taking you…

I need to know if this is true.... http://www2.potsdam.edu/alcohol/AlcoholCaloriesAndWeight.html#.U5tQAeByf5A "Alcohol contains calories, but drinking alcohol doesn't lead to weight gain, according to extensive medical research, and some studies report a small reduction in weight for women who drink.1 The reason that…

First congrats on the weight loss! Just because you made goal does not mean you dealt with the underlying issue of how you were over weight to begin with......not surface issues, the mental aspects. If you are a binge eater, you will have to talk with someone most likely or join a group like overeaters anonymous. Eating…

My opinion was that the only effect on fat/or energy that a beer would have is the carbs and calories. The liver handles alcohol and can process a serving in about 2 hours (may be off, but i think thats right) so I do not see where having a drink if it fits your goal will effect weight gain/loss. Will read link now....my…

^^^^^ look above, listen to him..... I thought you were going to put your settings to gain muscle/lose fat on the calculator. You need to eat enough and lift weights for what you want. I know the gym makes you nervous, did you check out convict conditioning? Those guys make do. You can also look for a weight bench and…

Vitamin D deficiency effects the majority of people that live outside of temperate climates...to far north in latitude or south. If your daughter has migraines, has she been to a neurologist yet? You don't mention that and unless she has been diagnosed, unexplained severe headaches need to be seen asap. Alienating your…

I lost weight in just my boobs alone :ohwell: After both of my girls, I dropped the weight without effort. I think one of the main reasons for this was watching my nutrients and avoiding junk for the baby and eating the same quantities as pre-pregnancy (for me this is just what I naturally did, in hindsight I can see) . If…

Very scary :angry:

Process your fat stores :noway: Fat is energy, if your body needs more energy than you consumed...it will take it, drunk or not. Now a lot of alcohol is high carb and calorie, so your body may not need to tap into its energy storage (fat). Bodies are greedy and believe it or not can multitask, plus a healthy liver handles…

↑↑↑ That and the cure to world hunger :wink: It is just water retention, I rarely drink but the few weekends I have, I lose a larger chunk of weight the following Tuesday. So my broscience thought is ......Beer/liquor diets all the way!

I think in the future there will be times I do and times I don't. I was never a big eater, I gained my weight snacking, and being less active. I am also in the minority that when I started weighing my food, I actually got to have more...like bacon Yum! I always plan to track my weight and be aware of my body composition,…

In....to read later. My opinion to the OP (haven't read any posts yet) I am married been together 17yrs and my husband or I will both tell you...yes looks matter, I would have never given him the time of day if I didn't like the way he looked and he would not have persued me if he didn't like what he saw. I love my husband…

I actually know how to do the wobble (really stupid dance).......my youngest can get me to do the most embarrassing things with her. :noway: Because of her, I can also sing along to one direction and can sing all of "I'm sexy and iI know it" :ohwell: I dance around the house when alone (& sing, its not pretty). :blushing:…

First if you are in a deficient, you will NOT build up bulk. It takes a lot to put muscle mass on, for a woman it is very hard and requires a calorie surplus. The 2kg gain after London, most likely was water weight, you went from water and veggies to yummy most likely high sodium food. So that now leaves 2 weeks of little…

Instead of losing weight, have you read on body composition?. You would need to talk to your recovery team, they most likely would not be for cardio, but strength training and eating at maintenance they may be fine with. Many times the number on the scale has very little to do with how we look. Strength, health, and…

The trampoline may be too dangerous.... I think the safest bets would be.... Squats... Step aerobics.... Hula Hooping... Cross fit possibly too, Jof would never lie to you....plus he has got a great scale that I am sure has shared her opinion on this with him, although she has kept her thoughts to herself lately... :laugh:

Have to go with this....I never did deny that my reasons are vanity.....Also thigh highs fit so much nicer when you lose any jiggle and are much more comfortable, so the husband is happy :blushing:

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To have gained the weight, you are eating more than you think. Also you did not gain the weight in a week, why would you lose it that quickly? Weight fluctuates, mine by 4lbs, unless you know your range, there is no way to see a loss or gain unless it is large enough to come out of your range...unless you are really lucky…

^^^^^^This ...... Also remember all contest winners in the US need to pay tax on the value of their winnings. You also have the option of taking the cash value normally. Anyone I have ever met or heard of that had WL surgery had extensive therapy and medical services before the doctor would schedule surgery. Not trying to…