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I typically mix the plain greek yougurt with picante sauce. I find it works great on salads and wraps.

LWW 232 lbs CWW 231 lbs Getting back in the groove. There is a lot going on. Have a good week men.

I am back in routine after travelling. CWW 232 LWW 231 It's a crazy time of year at work with end of fiscal year. Todd, hoping things go well with the knee.

LWW 230 lbs CWW 231 lbs. Have a good one gentlemen. Let's get through labor day and then regain focus.

Any new exercise regimen or increased training intensity typically is accompanied by a temporary weight gain due to water weight as the body adapts to the new stress. After a couple of weeks the phenomenon passes. Stay well hydrated. If you like lifting heavy, lift heavy. The health benefits are great from a general…

I will concur with this no-nonsense fundamentall approach. It will compliment your current goals much better than the routine filled with isolation moves, giving you more finishing power on your runs. The chin ups can be substituted with pull-ups, barbell rows, inverse rows, or lat pulldown.

That will depend entirely on your fitness goals. If at your goal weight you decide you want to add more muscle or get stronger, then yes you will want to do a buking cycle. It may be as little as 15 lbs, then cut and see if you are happy with the results. Bulking should be a structured and methodical process just like…

Checking in for the week gentlemen. LWW 232 lbs. CWW 230 lbs. Getting back to the gym and cutting back on the wheat. Have a great day men.

Hey guys. I am back after a couple of weeks of travelling and seeing family. Haven't been able to hit the gym in that time. LWW 230 CWW 232 That is not the right direction. Time to get back on track. Have a good week.

lww 228 cww 230 @tim_jennings: way to go on the physical training. I have seen the water retention happen myself when I make training changes. Had some family in and we ate out (increased sodium intake) over a long weekend. Time to get back on program.

LWW 228 CWW 228 No change on the scale. I am feeling good and the gym time is going well. Have a great week guys.

LWW 228 CWW 228 No movement on the scale. Feeling good however. Have a great week men.

Everything you listed for strength training is really more circuit training oriented and has a very significant cardio component. You will certainly get stronger doing a body pump class if you have no strength training background. Do the class at the gym so you can work with the coach and get the guidance. After a while…

Lifitng and Bulking naturally... Get on a consistent and quality weight lifting program. (Strong Lifts, Starting Strength, NROL, or something comparable) Eat a modest caloric surplus (250 to 500 calories per day) made up of quality food with a significant portion being protein (30 to 40% depending on your physiological…

While SL may promote a Barbell Bench Press, there is nothing wrong with using dunbbells for the flat bench press. Some would argue that dumbbells would actually be better due to working the wrist and forearms more and isolating each side of the chest. Just make sure to use a weight that meets the goals of SL.

LWW 228 CWW 228 Feeling good and enjoying the gym.

To answer the question in the title, yes. To lose the fat, you must have a caloric deficit. If you are down to last bit you want to lose, it should not be an overly dramatic deficit for an extended period otherwise you are likely to lose quite a bit of muscle in the process (goodbye "toned" look). Toned translates into…

LWW 230 CWW 228 Getting back in the groove. Everybody have a great week. Happy Independence day to residents of the U.S.A.

I am back after a couple of weeks of travelling. LWeigh in 228 CWW 230 up 2 pounds. I have got some work to do.

Of course you are allowed, as long as there is not a mandatory shirt policy. Have at it. What's back or chest hair got to do with it.

LWW - 227 CWW - 228 I am up 1 for the week. I had a good week. Not real sure what to make of the pound. Oh Well. Have a good one gentlemen.

Morning gentlemen. LWW - 228 lbs CWW - 227lbs. Happy for the progress.

LWW - 228 lbs CWW - 228 lbs Changing things up a bit for a couple of weeks. Trying a couple of weeks of Crossfit to take a break from lifting.

Checking in coach. LWW 230 lbs. CWW 228 lbs. Down 2. I will take that.

LWW: 230 CWW: 230 I am pretty happy maintaining considering a couple of social functions fell this week where I indulged in regional cuisine high in sodium. Have a great week guys. Lacroyx congrats on the loss.

check in lww 231 cww 230 progress again.

baked, then load with: sauted onions, poblano pepper, and garlic grilled bourbon chipotle chicken breast. Enjoy.

Wow. That is an impressive change. As for as being too much exercise, I guess that depends on what your goals are. Such a focus on cardio lends itself to endurance sports comptetitions, such as half marathons and cycling or triathlons. If overall fitness is the goal, then I would say scale back to 3 60 minute cardio days.…

My check in for the week. LWW 231 CWW 231 No change on the scale this week.

Checking in coach.. LWW 230 CWW 231 I made changes to my lifting routine and am now on a 3 day split, You can read about on my latest mfp blog update.