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Oh wow, seriously? You thought that was MEAN? That's the funniest thing I've read on the forums today.

+1 what was already said. You will see that for your upper body, 5 or less pounds will become too light in a strength training program *very* quickly and are more than likely not worth mentioning for your lower body. Contrary to popular female belief (perpetuated mainly by lame women's fitness magazines), doing lots of…

Leg Day...or the day that many people do squats, lunges, or RDLs...is typically the day *before* eating Mexican foods, not after. Just sayin.' Unless you workout at home and your spouse is used to your scent, lol.

I would have to say yes, for a couple of reasons. Beyond the obvious of knowing that I am on the right track for whatever my goals happen to be (even maintenance), I pre-log my meals for a week and use that to create my grocery list (which saves me money in the end). Keeping the fat off whilst keeping the muscle mass built…

In for the replies...and the mere shred of hope that you are not going to be bombarded with PMs from Beachbody "coaches" who actually imagine themselves being faintly qualified. :laugh: :tongue: :happy:

I agree with the above, and also wanted to add that as long as you get the protein and fat you are supposed to get along with the nutrients and fiber, then after that it does not matter one bit what food you eat as long as you stick to your calorie goal. Get all the neccessities in, and then eat whatever you want with the…

Lighten up and learn to laugh please.

You don't gain muscle on a deficit. If that's your goal, then eat a slight surplus. People are probably telling you to eat a deficit because of your 28% body fat figure. They are correct that you will lose fat that way, and you will even reveal those muscles that are hiding under the fat when the fat cells shrink...and it…

Why would a shake be a MEAL REPLACEMENT? Why can't you just have it as an actual meal, or better yet, have an actual meal? I've found that cooking a couple eggs and bacon takes about the same amount of time as whipping up a fancy schmancy shake, unless all you do is use powder, water, and a shaker cup which will taste like…

I was always told to look for something with a higher protein content versus sugar content, and to also look for whey protein isolate as it's a higher quality than what some other brands use. I personally prefer the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard kinds because they come in soooo many different flavors. If you want to bake…

THIS. And those "great sales pitches" will include some BS about how it's not just weight loss, but how their magical faerie dust makes them feel super awesome by causing them to feel more awake, less irritated, less constipated, less hungry, and just plain more awesome and superior all the way around. It is more than just…

The problem with diet soda is the simple fact that it tastes terrible.

I'm currently cutting and have been doing calf raises in both of my lower body sessions each week. The only part I don't train specifically is abs/core, but that's only because if you are doing other lifts such or deads properly you get plenty of ab work anyway. I am also interested in hearing the other side of the…

I stay on schedule with my workout plan through the week that Thanksgiving falls in, and I also stick to my normal meal plans for everyday other than Thursday. Then I don't get all upset when I have some tasty foods on Thanksgiving. Friday I am back on my normal schedule, only with more turkey dishes for dinner, lol. The…

Mine varies during the month depending on hydration and hormones, but it's typically between 27-29". My goal is to have it fluctuate between 24-26" (because my hormones will always cause a flux, I'm not looking for a steady "all the time" measurement). For reference, I am 5'5" tall. If I were taller, I'd be pleased with my…

Is it ironic that when I came back to check on the thread to see if there were more responses, the ad at the top of the screen was for Tiger Balm? That's just awesome. I also think I may have to change my cardio routines for a while. I typically do Turbo Kick twice a week, and I am thinking that the punching isn't the best…

I change my hair color all the time and it has nothing to do with my weight loss (or lack thereof). I just need to change *something* every few months, and hair color is the easiest thing to do. Right now it's red with blonde highlights, but in a couple of weeks it will be blonde on top with black underneath, lol.

I typically eat more protein than that every single day of my life and have never experienced that issue before.

Off the top of my head, these are my favorites for right this moment...which could change in a minute, lol. Comedy: The Hangover (the first one) Drama: Braveheart Horror: Halloween (I like both the original and Rob Zombie's version) Animated: The Little Mermaid...or if Pixar: Finding Nemo

Thanks for the advice, guys. I just did a search on the tendonitis in the tricep and pretty much what the different websites described was what I have been feeling. It's just really annoying to have something like this right now. I am still cutting, so I don't necessarily have to work on increasing weight or using a lot of…

I just wanted to add that on many packages, the weight is given and the measurements are given. In the database, you typically see measurements, but not weights. That doesn't mean you don't use the weight anyway. For example, when I mix Miracle Whip with my tuna, I use 30g of it. But according to the package, 30g is 2…

I live outside Charlotte, but I refuse to claim the Carolina Panthers... My team for life has always been and will always be the Dallas Cowboys!

Fantastic! Definitely an inspiration to the rest of us training to compete.

These are my thoughts as well. Labeling food as "good" or "bad" sets us up for disaster, whether physically or mentally...and mentally leads to physically. On the one hand, what paleo lets you eat is healthy, varied, and nutritious. On the other hand, if you have no food allergies or sensitivities, there's no reason to cut…

I'm slightly more than 5'4" tall, and I want to have 16% body fat. Most calculators put that around 118-125 pounds for me. I am currently around 22% body fat and 130 pounds, but just look and feel much "squishier" than I would prefer.

I wish my back looked like yours when I was retaining fluid, lol. :flowerforyou:

My hormones cause me to gain about 5 pounds and an inch or 2 around the lower "pooch" area even while on a deficit and exercising daily. Hormones suck. You just have to realize you are not gaining fat and that it will go away. This is why I only weigh in once a month, the same time relative to my period every month.

I think you're awesome and hope you are really happy with the results! It was the single best decision I ever made for my self confidence. :flowerforyou:

My thoughts... Get over it. And I :heart: my "fake" boobs.

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