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Honestly a visual would give you a good idea of what your BF% is and is probably more accurate than using random things like pant sizes that don't quite fit. (Here's the most often referenced site: http://www.leighpeele.com/body-fat-pictures-and-percentages ) You can start to bulk whenever you want, but if you've got a…

Take measurements and before/after pictures. Every two weeks, redo the measurements/pictures (try to get same light and clothing if possible). That way you'll be able to qualify the difference. You see your body every day, so if you're shrinking by micrometers then you won't notice the difference. Also, the fat could be…

Well I'm 23 years old from Canada... don't have a lot more fat to lose (I was never overweight, actually my BMI has teetered on "underweight" for my whole life)... anyway I am flabby and unfit so I'm hoping this will help with that! I don't have many friends on MFP so if you want a friend please add me so I have some…

It depends what your goals are and where you are right now. Edit: But it could be weeks, months or years. Don't expect noticeable changes in a week, that doesn't happen (unless you go on some crazy starve yourself diet, you lose water weight, then you gain it all back when you go back to your normal habits)

I also would recommend this. Just because you have extra cals doesn't mean you should stuff your face with garbage (Starbucks, cake, etc.). Cheating is OK once in a while but if you're using it to get those extra calories in, you won't be doing yourself any favours. In the future, try for an extra snack somewhere in the…

Regardless of how you look in July, it will be better than you look now. It will come back faster now that you've shown that you can lose/gain it before. So who cares what you look like in 6 weeks, care how you feel and when you get back from your trip in July then you can get right back into it. And stick with it for the…

So I'm about to start the program (tomorrow! and the next workout will hopefully be Monday). My concern is this: I will be working out in the weight room of my building. I'll be alone down there most likely. I won't have anyone to check my form and I'll need to teach myself how to use the machines. Has anyone else done…

Are you weighing yourself every day? Don't. You should weigh once a week at the same time. Ideally, you'd do it first thing in the morning, before you eat or drink anything (before or after you go to the bathroom is up to you ;) ). Also remember that muscle is denser than fat so if you're running, you may be building…

I get a container of veggies (cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, baby carrots, peas... whatever is on sale) and a small thing of dip. Depending on your diet goals/requirements, sandwiches/wraps/pitas. Salads are good too. Mixed nuts, something with peanut butter/nut butter, or something like that for protein.

The pool at my building is 12.5m long (I zoomed in on Google Maps so I know this is accurate ;) ). I would kill for a 50m pool... although at the end of 50m I get pretty tired so I think I'd look kind of silly having to stop for a breath every length, let alone not being able to do a lap ;)

That is frustrating, and really doesn't make any sense. But I have a legit question... won't the calories and other nutritional information in peanut butter (or whatever other food) be pretty much the same? Even if it's Jif brand or not... I could be wrong so someone please enlighten me. Usually I just use the first one…

Eat when you're hungry, stop when you're full. Make sure you're getting enough micronutrients (all of your vitamins and minerals) and your macros too. Foods with protein are usually more calorically-dense, so if you want to eat more, eat those. If you're trying to build muscle, you need to eat more protein to let the…

I read the original post and I was going to respond.... then I read your reply and realized there was no point in me responding. Yet I'm still responding, but I don't think it's helping. ... what I mean to say is, HEAR HEAR. Edit: or is it HERE HERE? I never know...