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I suppose it's just like Dave Ramsey says when this same thing arises for people trying to get out of debt. If broke (in this case fat/unhealthy) people are making fun of you then you're probably doing it right.

I don't have much to add since you've already gotten lots of sage advice in this thread but I noticed your comment about the wedding dress so I couldn't not look at your pictures. You can stop now...You look great in that dress in your pictures.

Some people say my job is high stress and working patrol is a generally sedentary proposal, especially in the winter. I maintain my momentum by keeping at it on my macros and making damn sure I show up ready to rock it out for all of my workouts. It's really easy in my mobile office to end up eating at drive throughs but I…

My wife and I both have planks in our workout on the upper body days. We do plank hold on elbows for at least 90 seconds for two reps then 60-90 seconds per side for a total of 4 sets or reps. 90 seconds is starting to get easier to pull off so sometimes we change it up and use exercise balls under our feet or lift one leg…

LOL, THANK YOU!!! I agree SL5x5, SS, and 5/3/1 are great programs but they are NOT the end all be all of strength training. It reminds me of motorcycle forums where people tell new riders that if their first bike has more than 20 hp they are going to die immediately.

Yup me too, get out of bed, relieve myself, step on the scale. That way I have similar conditions each time. It has helped me learn how changes in day to day activity and diet can be reflected on the scale. I don't log it every time but I like to keep it in mind.

If you're actually injured and not just sore then you need to ease off for a while and relax your glutes. However, that doesn't preclude other exercises nor does it excuse you from workouts. If you want to learn weight training then you could consult the training staff at your gym if there is one or you could review videos…

Just for fun I have been hitting 1.5 gal/day of water for the last couple days. This morning I was 3 pounds lighter than I was on Sunday morning and I feel good. It's not as hard as I thought it would be to get my water in and like most people say it helps a person feel fuller longer so it also helps if you're experiencing…

My wife bangs out overhand pullups like it's fun. She did 4 sets of 5-7 last time we did them last week.

I recently discovered I was doing it without knowing it. I stop eating about 10pm then workout on an empty stomach in the morning then eat lunch around 1pm. So I'm pretty much doing 15/9 and I love it.

My wife seems to dig it but she thinks I'm obsessed with it now. My brother makes fun of me about it and some of my friends who I don't see very often think I may have just gotten a different haircut or something. Most, nearly all, of my coworkers mention it regularly. ONe of them tells me I'm crack-skinny and most of the…

Whey Protein Creatine BCAA's (more than anything just a better way to flavor the water I drink) Multi-vitamin (Orange Triad) occasional pre-workout

I'm no expert but I would think that's about the only way you''re going to get lean and build a big chest. Or, you could start bulking now and build your chest then when satified with your new boobs you start cutting again and get lean again.

Just today I started the P.H.U.L program, it was published by Musle&Strength magazine. I like it so far, seems to hit all the big compounds plus some. Link to the workout explanation. http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/phul-workout

I've been lifting fairly heavy for about a year now and on the same routine for about three months now. I have cut a lot of fat through a caloric deficit, eating relatively clean, and watching sodium levels to keep the bloat down. In all that time my chest has changed somewhat but has not grown. I would tend to agree with…

I feel your pain on the rotating shifts, luckily my department bids shifts for the whole year so I don't have that. While working nights especially you will need to ensure you get your sleep. When working midnights I used to work out after work but now a days I prefer to work out before work. I usually have just enough…

How many times per week are you performing that routine and what are your goals?

I used to be about 2 hours when I was doing everyday cardio and lifting. Now a days I either lift or do cardio for the most part so I am generally in and out in around 90 minutes. I try not to rush it too much since the kiddo is in the daycare there so that is my time to allow myself to be a little selfish and just focus…

I like basketball style shorts mainly because they don't restrict movement for Sumo squats or deadlifts the way pants can. If I do wear pants I like simple nylon jogging pants with no liner. I really like the loose gear under armour for shirts but Old Navy has a line of fitness clothing that is made the same way and it's…

Dude at my gym wears one a lot. It's a new trend among MMA fighters. The idea being that regular cardio doesn't cut it for the endurance demand placed on the fighter during a prolonged ground exchange so, like any other exercise, adding resistance should help. Not sure if it works or not but as a use fo force trainer I can…

Not remotely martial arts related but since we've gotten off into tactical mindset reading; Grossman's "On Killing" and "On combat" are also highly recommended reading for helping to reinforce the warrior's mindset. If you ever get the chance to see Lt Col Dave Grossman give his "bulletproof mind" presentation take it.…

You certainly don't have to, all you have to do is eat at a caloric deficit. Weight training is only an option to fitness. If you're happy with running and eating right then go for it.

I've never trained Krav Maga but I can tell you that it SHOULD be a good workout. Krav is all about defense through offense. In other words the theory behind KM is to attack relentlessly without backing off until your opponent is unable to continue to threaten you. It is highly aggressive and very fast paced. Another very…

My phone is always with me when I workout for three reasons 1. I use JEFIT Pro for weight training so it's kinda part of my workout 2. I use it for music during my workout 3. I am on the tactical team and therefore am permanently on call Why would you care that I have it with me? I swear sometimes when I read these boards…

^^^This is how I roll and i works very well for me.

What kind of exercises are you doing and how much of a deficit are you eating? Do you eat your exercise calories back or do they just create a BIGGER deficit for you?

"New rules of lifting for women" would probably be a great starting point for you. That and "Starting Strength" are great for beginners looking to gain some understanding of how to get into lifting. Congratulations on the start of your journey and good on ya for wanting to include weight training in it. I would say good…

There are about as many opinions on PF as there are members of MFP. If you think it is going to work for you then give it a shot, they are cheap enough. If you realize there's something you don't like about it then at least then you'll know and you can go find a gym that fits your needs.

My wife is currently supplementing with protein and lifting on my 4 day schedule with me. She is seeing good results. Our routine is based on compound movements (squats, deadlifts, bench press, overhead press, pull ups, barbell rows) and has accessory exercises added to back fill the workout. She is eating about 1g of…

If you continue to eat a deficit you will lose fat and you will see more muscle definition as a result of that. In order to gain muscle you need to eat at least a small surplus to provide your body building blocks. If you are looking to build muscle and are lifting mainly then many people set their protein as the main…