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My old gym had presses where everything kind of changed angles (the foot pad had an hinge, as did the part where you put the weights). Seemed like a more natural range of movement than a sled that only moves up and down on one plane. Something like this:

I would add that when people say "to parallel" the top of your legs should be parallel with the ground, not the bottom. If you have big thighs and butt (eh-hem), then there's a good 6" or more difference.

I do not think about man nipples. Like ever.

I feel a little fatigued for about a week. I usually have to go to bed early the day of donation. You should still be able to work out, just at a possibly lower intensity, maybe walk instead of run and lower the weight a bit. You are literally saving lives so it's worth it to have to cut back a bit. Also, I wouldn't…

A gram of protein for each pound of weight is a lot. I think the original recommendation was 1 gram of protein for each kg of weight. I weight 160lbs, 160 g of protein is a PIA, but 72 isn't bad at all. That being said, if you can stick to your diet better with high carbs, go for it. It's all about personal satiety. That…

You can also put the plate with the piece of bread on the scale, tare it, then put mayo on it and see how much. The tare it again, put cheese on it, etc.

So don't do keto? If you aren't staying under the carbs, you aren't doing keto anyway. Why not just stick with a nice moderate calorie deficit and eat mostly whole foods, with some treat foods worked in?

This is me too. I had a "bad knee" all through my 20s. I always wore a brace for sports, and couldn't sit in a car or on an airplane with my knee bent for long periods of time without serious pain for a few days after. I started getting back into heavy weight lifting including squats and lunges (being very careful on form)…

Your legs are NOT bulky. https://www.aworkoutroutine.com/muscle-tone/

Yeah, ask him. No games. "Haven't heard from you for a while. What's up? Do you still want to continue talking?"

Weight lifting (not body weight squats) helps preserve muscle while you are losing weight. Some people who are new to lifting might gain a tiny amount of muscle while losing. The butt is a muscle. Weight lifting might also help shape, tighten and lift your butt even while losing. If you keep your muscle in your butt but…

I said the same thing on your post on the other board. You are probably retaining water that is masking any fat loss. You are on a small deficit (because you are small), fat loss will be slow, 0.5/lbs per week or LESS. In 6 weeks, that could be 1 to 3 lbs. You said your weight trend IS showing a loss of 1 lb. So maybe you…

Last time I weighed out 2oz of uncooked thin spaghetti and cooked it separately. It came out to 4.75oz of cooked spaghetti. I know it could technically vary on pasta brand, how much water it absorbs, how much is drained out, etc.

How about just eating less of the foods you normally eat? And making sure you get adequate micro and macro nutrients?

Does the number REALLY matter that much anyway? I know what I see in the mirror. I know what others see. That's good enough for me. A while back I had calipers done, came up with 19%. I also did a handheld, 23%, and a stand-on weight scale, 36%. Visually, comparing myself with those posted pictures, I think I was somewhere…

I don't know much about crossfit but that seems like too much, especially 5 days a week. I am guessing your muscles are not having a chance to fully recover and you are retaining a bunch of water for muscle repair and due to stress. I know the scale part is frustrating, but try not to worry about it. I was the same. I had…

FIRST make sure your calorie goal is reasonable and not too restrictive. (0.5 to 1 lb loss a week) Pre plan and log to make sure you stick to your calorie goal. Chew gum while making dinner, and/or drink diet soda or sparkling water. Eat your pre logged serving. Get up and put away your plate. If you are still hungry 20min…

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How often are you weighing yourself? It's possible you are retaining water which is hiding any fat lose.

How long has this been going on? Have you plotted your weights in some sort of trend app, or excel? If you are eating at maintenance and only doing strength training, your calorie deficit is very small. Your fat losses will be very small and might easily be masked by water weight.

This is good. I did the being the driver thing a few weeks ago.

I disagree with lowering your activity level. You said you are a hair dresser who is on her feet all day? That is NOT sedentary. It's also fine to eat more on weekends and go by your weekly average. I'd just recommend not paying much attention to Monday's weight as it will be high due to salt and undigested food. I think…

You are taller right? I think your calorie levels are fine. I am 5'8.5", and have been averaging about 2100 calories net. I'm losing about 1/3rd pound a week. How long have you been stuck? Are your really stuck? I'd actually suggest weighing every day and tracking weight trends. I prefer just to do it in Excel (see my…

You need to eat more. Timing doesn't matter. You will lose muscle mass with that big of a deficit.

I wouldn't worry about trying to limit carbs. I'd focus on getting "enough" protein, 80 to 100g and then let your calories fall where you are most satisfied. I like fat, and don't feel full without it. I'm usually over fat and under carbs.

Yeah, the recipe builder. I like this one: http://www.cooks.com/recipe/mc6x517j/oatmeal-meatloaf.html

Just honey and bananas.

I do a lot of portien, carb side, veggie side. Protein ideas: Pork chops, steak, chicken breasts grilled with salsa and cheese, bbq, grilled chicken thighs, tilapia fried in butter with cajun spices, salmon. I also do stir fries with chicken or steak, sugar snap peas, mushrooms, fresh garlic and broccoli and teriyaki…

Why would you like to reduce carbs if you are coming in under your calories? How much protein are you getting now?

Waist can totally be water retention, bloating, even gas.