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When I started my weight loss regimen, I lost about 25 lbs. in four months on strength training plus caloric deficit. No cardio was involved. (My current profile picture is a testament to that journey.) Strength training will *not* cause you to weight loss to "slow down." It will merely ensure that you are slowing down…

Earlier this year, one and a half months after I started working out, I began to feel dreadfully tired. Working out was a monumental challenge. But, I pushed through it and managed to lose weight. After one month of struggling with that, I visited my doctor and he found I had very low thyroid activity. That came as a…

I wear Vibram FFs, specifically the Bikila model, without socks, to do my lifts. But, I dust a generous amount of foot-powder all over my feet, including between the toes, before each use. I also wash the VFFs (in the washing machine) every two weeks. Although I run very infrequently, whenever I do, the same shoes work…

I love my visible abs. :-)

In the very least, you should have at least one day of rest. Even otherwise, doing different types of workouts during different days of the week give your muscles a chance to recuperate. It is the rest and recuperation that helps the muscles heal and come back stronger (after you tear them down during workouts). Also…

Marking this to read later. :-)

A great alternative to Starting Strength is Stronglifts 5x5, which is what I follow. But, the book "Starting Strength" is worth it's weight in gold. For either of these, working out three days a week is what is needed. Currently, I workout out on an average of 2.5 times a week. I have heard good things about "New Lifting…

Exactly! Everything that has been been said so far. I have spent much time spinning wheels in gyms, and see most people doing just that. Without clarity, much time will be wasted. Only very recently, in my long life, have I uncovered a better way. First, tell us your stats -- age, gender, height, weight, waist size and, if…

I lost 35 lbs on SL 5x5 (in about five months) and kept a lot of my muscles during that time. My current profile pic shows the change. I did almost no cardio during the time. The very little running that I did during that time was just for fun/curiosity about my endurance. Eating at a caloric deficit will cause weight…

Spinach, green beans, kale, collard greens, onions, mushroom and controlled (limited) quantities of nuts and seeds.

I work out at home. Weight training. My equipment includes - - Valor squat stands - Safety stands - Bench - Standard barbell (7' long, 1" dia, polished chrome finish) - Assorted weight plates - Two dumbbell shafts - A "door gym" - A few ankle weights I used to work out at a gym. I like working out at home a *whole* lot…

I work out at home. (I have a pretty nice gym near my home. But, I am not the kind that likes to have to go some place to work out. Working out at home suits me just fine!) And have now been doing SL5x5 for several months now. My equipment includes the following: - Valor squat stands - Standard barbell 7' long, 1" dia,…

I was a user the SL5x5 app for iPhone. But, being an Android phone user, I used it on my iPad. Now, they have one in beta for Android.. But, I switched from that to an app from JEFIT. SL5x5 is completely geared to itself, totally inflexible, and, even now, is iOS only. Who knows when the Android version will be out. Also,…

Dr. Mosley's video is the one that got my family to get up and start doing something. Prior to that, for years, I had failed to pursuade my family members. However, we do not follow the 5:2 method. For us, the IF method that works best is the "8-hour diet." (or some variation thereof, depending on which family member you…

I am really curious as to *how* you found SS more beneficial? Meaning, in what way? (I am not being snarky or sarcastic; this is genuine curiosity.) In fact, after having followed SL5x5 for my cut phase, I made a bit of a change to it (blasphemy, I know!) to suit my own purpose. The changes have to do with sets and reps.…

I don't disagree with the statement that SS is a great program. In fact, I own the book and have read it several times, and have learned an enormous amount from it. I keep the book handy and browse it frequently. Neither do I contest the assertion that Power Clean is a top notch routine. My only point is that, for me, it…

"Stronglift 5 x 5 is a (relative simple) weight training program that utilizes compound movements with progressively heavier weights." That is my summary of the program. And, I happen to be a fan of it. Using SL5x5, along with a few other things I was able to change my physique (at the age of 57) from being "tubby" to…

Interesting! I have recently begun feeing exactly the same way. After attaining my target weight, I am psychologically at a point where I am having trouble letting go. I went about 7 lbs. deeper into my cut than originally planned (not a very big deal, really), but I should now start a clean bulk. Yet, my mind has almost…

In addition to all the suggestions, I would strongly recommend a "Door Gym." There are those that you can "extend" (I.e., attach accessories to) and make it even more versatile. In addition, I'd recommend Valor Squat Stands. Unlike the integrated squat stands, these have a smaller foot print and are reasonably portable. I…

Acquiring muscles is VERY hard, even for men! For women, without extensive supplements and/or steroids, it is unspeakably difficult (on account of a lower level of systemic testosterone). Also, gaining muscles will never happen suddenly either. It takes a young man at least a year (and usually more) to get to the point…

I would like to recommend the "Stronglifts 5x5" program. That and the "Starting Strength" program are time-tested, popular, and reasonably doable routines for beginner to intermediate strength training enthusiasts. I happen to be a great fan of weight training. What I achieved in 4 months (pics on my profile) tells me I…

M / 57 yrs / 5' 7" / BW: 137 lb / DL: 240 lb. - 1x5

Some more negative reinforcers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHNI120Fjt4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOPYoalGL9k I used to be a light to moderate smoker until 23 years ago, when I quit cold turkey on News Year's Eve. Good luck with your quest.

I practice Intermittent Fasting, and limit my food intake to a 4-hour window in the evening. For weight management, I don't think there is anything as important as the total amount of calories consumed . If I consume too much or to little, the concomitant results will speak for themselves. However, IF does two things for…

Alcohol, I thought, would be my biggest impediment when I started managing nutrition. If there was anything that would be able to rear up and defeat me, this was it . . . or so I thought. About, six or seven years ago, my wife and I decided that having one drink every evening wasn't such a bad idea. In fact, there are so…

I am one of those people who never feel hungry in the morning. Yet, all my life, I have heard, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." If and when I eat breakfast, I get terribly hungry after about three or four hours, and then the rest of the day is a struggle trying to balance hunger and small snacks. Then, I…

This is a battle that each one of fight. And, eventually, individuals find their own mechanisms to deal with it. If you keep searching, you will find the one that works for you. This is why exchanging ideas is a good deal . . . you don't yet know if someone else's technique (or which one) might work for you as well. A long…

Here is something that the trainer at a gym I was a member of, told me about five years ago. It was very counterintuitive when I heard it first. But after much thought and actually accepting the recommendation, I give it much regard. Mike, the trainer/owner of our local gym, said, "Are you drinking enough water? Because if…

I am a 57-year old male, with a history of craving for sweets and nuts of all kinds. Also, I used to adore alcohol. I still love these, but they do not "command" me anymore. Between late January and now, I have shed 29 lbs of my weight (about 17%), while managing to retain most of the muscles that were covered in fat. It…