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I belong to two gyms... One has an eye candy level of 2 :sad: The second gym is definitely in the 9 range! :love:

I've tried it. I thought it was ok... But I know others, my brother included, who had more intense effects than i did. One PWO that literally kicked my *kitten* and got me pumped was Lecheek Speed x3. HOLY *kitten*! That stuff was no joke for me.

I'm maintaing at 5.5%-6% BF currently. On my initial cut, I made sure I stuck to a strict calorie deficit, watched my macros and continued to workout at the gym. I dropped a significant amout of BF within 2.5-3 mos doing that.

yes, but we both have to wear Ultimate Warrior paint on our faces!

@steph - a thinker/dreamer...

Well, as we ALL know, hitchhiking is a dangerous activity. Therefore you shouldn't try to spot reduce elbow fat. Sorry!

haha :laugh: this is true. Not much of a taste at all. That is why I cover my Tilapia in Mrs. Dash lemon peper seasoning!

Hottt

Spot on, well articulated response right here!

Whatever fits my macros! 2700-3000 cals 20f/40c/40p

Lose that zero and get with this hero... j/k... in all honesty, open communication is key. Tell him how you feel... I second the notion of smaller plates for portion control!

Is there a reason why you" eat relatively little meat" as you put it? If it's because you are just unsure of what to eat to add protein to your diet, then I'd look to add more lean meats, fish, or grilled chicken breast to your diet. Protein powder as a supplement is a good suggestion, but if you can get your protein…

Boyz n the Hood

3,000 cals is way too little... It is scientifically proven that at 3,001 cals you'll be full beyond belief :wink:

Genetics help determine the SIZE and SHAPE of your abs, not the amount of work one needs to do in order to define them or see them pop. You can have the best genes, but if you eat like *kitten* and don't strengthen your core, you'll still have a gut. Every male in my family is predisposed to having a beer gut (myself…

I agree with all the answers already given - Eat right, stick to a calorie deficit to lose BF, compound lifts as well as direct ab work to strengthen the are. However, don't overtrain your abs. There is no need to. I would also add two other things. (1) Be patient! Measure your progress weekly as opposed to day to day -…

I am currently consuming calories around maintenance, but I still refer to my Saturday's as cheat days and I will eat whatever i want without regards to calories or macros. Here is my OPINION on cheat days/cheat meals... Depending on (1) How much weight/body fat you want to lose and (2) what your time frame is, cheat days…

Looking good!

Same here!! :cry: With that said, Saturdays are my days to eat whatever the *kitten* i want to... I'll simply do this on Sunday for superbowl instead.

PERSONAL PREFERENCE will dictate when you eat. If you perform better in the gym on a full stomach, eat before. If you perform better on an empty stomach, eat after. Meal timing is irrelevant. The most important thing is that you hit your caloric and macro goals for the day/week.

Here is a good read on cals and macros: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=133163973

@mrspjm8 - eyeglass model

EXACTLY!

@pucenavel - dedicated

I put the yolks under my pillow for the "egg yolk fairy". She takes them and gives me a dollar in return! However, she hasn't visited in a while and my bedroom is starting to smell kinda weird! :sick: Actually, I buy liquid egg whites...

6oz of baby carrots is only 70 cals. This might be something to add to your snack ideas.

32 and I get told on a somewhat regular basis that I look like i'm in my mid 20's...

Bi's, Tri's and obliques.

Loving the replies of women who are eating more and seeing good results! I am not a fan of anyone starving themselves as it can lead to a damaged metabolism and weight loss stall.. My question is this: How do I (or do I even try to) approach this subject with a friend at work. She is around my mother's age and has never…

This ^^ I'm up at 4am and working out by 4:20 or so. I do a pre-workout drink with some caffeine and other ingredients to get a good pump, and while i work out I am drinking an intra-workout mix of BCAA's and creatine. No Carbs or any solid food prior to working out and I feel just fine and have made good gains. For the…