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^This. Best bang for your buck.
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A moderate calorie deficit paired with time and patience. Seriously. There are no "belly-fat blasting" foods. Try to eat healthy foods as much as possible - veggies, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, etc. Definitely hit your protein and fat macros. And have treats as you can make them fit into your day.…
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Cicadas are Paleo/Primal right?
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Eggs Beans Rice Oatmeal Chicken (buy frozen, on sale) Pasta Potatoes Beef (cheap cuts, cook low & slow) Yogurt
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Chicken, steak, almonds, macadamia nuts, pistachios, sesame oil, hummus, full fat dairy, beans.
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Eat what you want, as long as it fits in your calorie goal. As you get used to eating on a calorie deficit, try to hit your macro goals as well (macros are carbs, protein, and fats). You can also set these up to a custom setting - many people prefer to increase their protein percentage, as MFP sets it pretty low. Most…
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I've lose 49lbs since I started. I was basically maintaining from late November to late April. I still have some weight to lose, but during that time I wasn't actively trying to lose. I managed to maintain within 1lbs +/- during that time. The only thing I can say is that life is better now. That may piss some people off,…
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Intermittent Fasting has it's advantages. But I would urge you to calculate your TDEE instead of just going with 2000 cals. That may or may not be the right number for you.
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It looked pretty good to me. My only advice would be to push your chest out a little more - it may help you avoid the slight rocking you do on your way back up.
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You have options. Using chalk helps - I get the liquid chalk, it's less messy. You can use straps. I use them for my 1rm - I try not to use them for the lighter stuff though. You can also do a mixed grip, where one hand is overhand and the other is underhand. Also, be sure to try to increase your grip strength. There are…
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^This.
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Strong lifts is a great beginner program. You seem to have previous experience, so I would *not* label you a beginner. There are other programs that may be more effective for you. Perhaps something with splits, so you aren't working the same areas every day? Perhaps a routine created by a (knowledgeable) trainer or…
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Eat at a moderate calorie deficit (TDEE-20%). Do squats and deadlifts - with weights. You can through in lunges and leg presses if you like, but squats and deadlifts are awesome for the legs and butt. You should consider a strength training program like Strong Lifts or New Rules of Lifting for Women. A program helps keep…
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1100-1200 calories a day isn't a lot for a grown man. That's a very low calorie diet (VLCD). If you continue to eat at such low levels, you are going to risk losing muscle along with fat. You may find that acceptable, but remember that it's muscle which shapes our bodies and will directly affect the end result. You may not…
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I also politely disagree. I also love sweet potato fries. And chips.
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Quoting again because she's right!
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Don't worry - he got a slice and some bacon grease on his kibble. I treat him right :flowerforyou:
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Because they're awesome. Mine likes bacon almost as much as I do.
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This is my baby Cashew: He's an almost 11 year old Golden Retriever that I've had since he was 10 weeks old. He used to go to work with me every day (I was a dog trainer at Petsmart) and now is my daughter's "best friend" (her words, not his). He's been a great family dog and has been my constant companion for the past…
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^This. Lose skin (if it's not abundant) should go away with time. You may just be prone to fat storage there. Keep losing and lifting and it will go away. I still have a small jiggle, but it's shrinking fast.
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Huh. So, the fact that I just went down a shirt and pants size with a squat max of 265 must mean that I'm not getting leaner???? Keep squatting and lifting. Maintain a calorie deficit. You'll get the results you want and he'll still be wrong.
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Steak, ice cream, pizza, pasta, rice.......
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I agree with lahoechst - Body Pump won't teach you what you need to know. It is mostly cardio and light weights, high reps. Is it a bad workout? Probably not. Is it lifting? Not really. I would suggest Strong Lifts 5x5. I started on that program. It's simple, easy, quick and helps you get your form down on the major lifts…
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Rather than suffer on a VLCD for the next two weeks, why not just go shopping and find a swim suit that makes you feel comfortable and confident? Continue to eat a moderate deficit, avoid excess sodium and then enjoy your vacation.
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Were you eating at a calorie deficit at the time?
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You probably need a deload week. That's normal. Almost everyone who lifts takes a week off here and there. I have taken an entire week without lifting before. Most of the time, I just cut my weights way back and still do the workout. The program I am doing now has a deload week built in every 4 weeks.
