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Add dog food to everything you eat. That should work - unless you enjoy dog food.

You don't have a problem losing fat. You do have to realize that you absolutely will not lose 2 lbs per week because you don't have a large enough amount of fat mass to induce such expectations - that option is suitable for someone with over 80 lbs to lose. If you are losing between 0.5-1 lb per week, then you are right…

The only time I believe a semi-starvation diet is appropriate is when a person is significantly overfat and has a life-threatening condition as a result of their degree of adiposity. Some dieticians and doctors may prescribe such low intakes for the wrong populations. With that said, you'd be able to reduce fat mass by…

You create and pursue another.

By laughing at other peoples' expense. Can't forget to mention eating lots of Talenti gelato and chocolate swiss roll cakes. Oh, and deadlifts make me happy, too.

Those goals are actually meant to be minimums, not caps. Regarding sugar: unless you have a medical condition, or take in an absurd amount (200g), don't worry about it. Regarding protein: consume protein every single meal. It can be from meat, eggs, milk products, nuts, seeds, soy products, beans, grains and protein…

I read books to them so they can become smartbells.

I agree that you may want to get cleared - if you haven't already - with a specialized to ensure there aren't any contraindicative exercises. Regarding the Personal Trainer, I'd come up with a few key questions and interview them. Like any profession, some are reputable, learned individuals whose education is backed by…

I eat a serving of dried apricots and pitted dates everyday - along with a serving of Talenti gelato. Enjoy the dried fruit and don't worry about it as long as your weekly calorie goals are being met.

Was it this guy?

Glad you were able to save your life after realizing you "became a robot programmed by anorexia." I've known a few girls who died from AN and it's sad seeing so many on this site being courted by death and may never realize it. As you mentioned, many begin this "slow dance with death" as a means to take control along with…

Your body responds to energy balance thus operates with a fuel gauge similar to a vehicle. It cares not for when you fill up; what matters is that you provide it with adequate fuel relative to maintenance needs.

Are we talking about bras, pops or exercise?

If I were your kid, I'd hang out at your friend's place to eat regular food without hearing you demonize it.

I go BD (balls deep) to really pound the glutes hard. Seriously, though. Record yourself from the side. You may: 1) not be sitting back far enough so the weight is above the heel; 2) have too narrow of a stance, preventing adequate hip abduction; 3) be using the knee attachment to come up rather than the hip end; and 4)…

Ask yourself these questions: Do I want to stay out of shape? Do I want to have a lower quality of life as I age? Do I want to be physically dependent on others? Am I tired of repeating the same cycle? Just do it.

Make sure you establish what your TDEE is prior because you don't want too big of a surplus. If your surplus is excessive, so will the amount of unwanted fat you'll add.

@OP - You are wearing baggy pants in your photo but, even then, your legs do not remotely appear "chunky" or "muscular." @SweatSmileRep - The same goes for you. Your legs look rather thin in jeans and definitely not "chunky" as they lack the curvature that comes from quad and hamstring development.

Donkey Booty Extreme sounds like a fetish DVD from a crazy Mexican party. I'll take a dozen if the girl is hot.

"When cutting, I am looking at around 1400 to 1000." If any female competitor, regardless of division, is eating that low [with increased activity] she needs to fire her 'nutrition coach.'

Thankfully there is a family-owned grocer/nutrition store here that sells them for $2.05 each.

Increased strength has more to do with improved neuromuscular adaptation. When you are untrained, your brain isn't a good judge at predicting the weight of objects and the amount of muscle fibers to recruit. At first, your brain recruits an insufficient number which is explains weakness. As you gain more lifting…

Cajun chicken sausage burger with sweet potato fries, mix of Asian veggies and Southern Butter Pecan gelato.

I'll let every gym know they should only be open MWF since exercising on a set schedule is the only way to see benefits.

If your maintenance calories are 1800, then you do not need to reduce your total intake to 1200 just to lose a few lbs. That's more than double the suggested deficit for the amount of body fat you currently have to lose.

Statistically, most people underreport and underestimate their intake. So chances are, very few people truly are consuming that little chronically.

1650 seems reasonable and would likely lead to a 0.5 lb loss considering how active you are. However, you need to be sure you'te truly consuming the amount you think you are . So use a digital scale to weigh everything you eat and don't forget to log anything. You may also want to double check entries since calories can be…

Most likely your hunger and satiety hormones, as well as brain, readjusting to more energy being available after sustaining a larger deficit. It'll balance out after reaching and staying at maintenance for a while. If your goal is to eat at a surplus to increase lean mass, make sure you establish your actual maintenance…

I don't do any cardio either. Every now and then I'll do 10-minute interval sprints but not often.

Reduced resistance and range of motion for exercises that place direct load on the ankle. Progress with greater range of motion then increase resistance. Repeat until you've fully recovered and are able to perform exercises with full range of motion and resistance.