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Never liked Quest bars and chocolate stout together either...

Yes. If you are underweight, there really isn't anything special about being MORE underweight and having abs. And having abs year round really isn't the most healthy thing a person can do. You may want to continue at a deficit for a bit, but then bulk to add muscle. Yes, your abs will disappear. But with increased weight…

Caloric deficit, either through diet, training, or both, is the key to lower body fat percentage, not some magical list of foods. Everyone has abs. Your body percentage needs to be low enough to visibly see them. All the crunches in the world won't do it. Overloading on all of the foods on that list, won't do it. You'll…

good luck labeling foods, eating three meals a day and not listening to reason...

yeah, um, no...

If it's been working, why change? If going low carb is difficult or even dangerous because of your medical condition, why even consider it. A caloric deficit is all that is required for weight loss. Low carbers will tout the quick weight loss in the first few weeks, but this is mainly water weight. Studies show that over…

It's ok... we can't all be awesome lol!

If you can get your protein from whole food sources, a protein bar isn't necessary. And while protein and fats can be more satiating, it isn't necessarily true for everyone. I find that if I don't eat, I'm not hungry. Once I start eating, regardless of the meal, I could eat for days lol.

...and I have a unicorn for sale

Protein bars don't make you "bulk up", a caloric surplus will. If you like the ones you currently eat, then continue - not sure what you mean when you ask if its all you need? For me, I personally like Quest bars. On another note, if you aren't hungry in the morning, there is no need to force yourself to eat something.

Um, no, it doesn't...

^This. Running and the like is a great tool for cardiovascular health, but if you are more interested in weight/strength training, you don't have to force yourself to do cardio just to burn calories. I look at cardio as allowing me to eat more and maintain cardiovascular health, and the gym primarily as a time to increase…

you little rebel...

Put brown rice in a bowl... push bowl to the side... order domino's o:)

Thirst is real ;)

Should've stopped there. Everything else is derp

I see what you did there...

Don't eat carbs while you are sleeping...

Um, no...

If I could down vote this I would... horrible information!! Haha, just kidding bro. Bump to top

Depends on overall goals. My carbs never go below 50%

Yeah, was wondering also. Legs are part of your body lol... Also, rest is key to build muscle. IMO, 6 days a week is kinda overkill, especially if you are throwing 2 days in for bi's and tri's. As @Sarauk2sf stated, rest days are personal. However, if you center your training around compound lifts, there really isn't a…

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If you are hitting your protein goal for the day, a protein shake isn't necessary. If you need a quick meal and are low on your protein goal, then a shake is a good go-to.

^This. You've gotten the best answer possible. Whether it's boredom, real hunger, whatever - as long as it fits your caloric and macronutrient goals, eat whatever you want. Eating late won't hinder weight loss. Over eating will hinder weight loss. 300 calories of cookies or 300 calories of sweet potato is still 300…

Calculators aren't accurate, but a good place to start. Again, if you really want to preserve muscle, 1500 is a bit aggressive. Will you lose weight? Yes, but you'll also lose more muscle than you might like, since you said your goal wasn't only fat loss. Another reason you don't want to be too aggressive is if weight loss…

Fat loss requires a caloric deficit. How much fat you need to lose will determine the length of your deficit, and unfortunately, you will experience some muscle loss as well - its inevitable. To maintain as much muscle as possible, you shouldn't go too agressive in your deficit. While "optimal" is debatable, you should aim…

Exactly. Nutrient uptake isn't a switch that turns on the minute you eat.

Yeah, just felt the need to say something. As I stated and you know, glycogen stores are replenished over the course of feeding. I just cringe when someone states that eating bananas and berries are great post-workout meals as a sole food source to replenish muscle glycogen.

Calories determine weight gain/loss, not macro percentages. Fats, as well as protein keep you satiated longer. OP - Fat and proteins should be minimum targets, since they are essential macros. There is nothing wrong with going over fats - just take it from your carbs. Also, if you are basing your caloric goals on TDEE, you…