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I see where you're coming from. Such opposition does warrant a compromise, and couples counselling may be quite beneficial. I am certainly not condemning it, or advising against it. I simply felt the need to acknowledge the fact that we can't generalize labels. In OPs case, it may be a long-standing personal preference and…

Just a quick note on asexuality as a spectrum of sexual tolerance or disinterest ranging to sexual repulsion. It is not a problem, is not abnormal, and does not necessarily require therapy unless the individual is struggling to cope. I'm not diagnosing or anything, I just don't think anyone should be suggesting people "go…

He is saying it is not all fat. weighing in while dehydrated could show a drastic loss on anyone. Doesn't mean it's actually a fat loss.

If also training for a race than I can see why you'd want to keep running. However you will have to adjust your surplus accordingly as the run will burn calories and affect your strength and muscle gains.

For me, body image is negatively correlated with libido. If I look in the mirror and I'm bloated up like a blimp, any intimate contact almost feels repulsive. I think it's just that I don't want to be seen naked and jiggly. That said, after a bomb workout, the endorphins and the "damn I look hot" muscle pump boosts libido.

I don't think I understand the question. How exactly does adding cardio to a bulking program make it "clean". Also, doing too much cardio defeats the purpose of a bulk. I did Jamie Eason's program ages ago when I first started into weight training. The bulk is important if you want to come out of the 'cut' having visible…

Avoiding all the extremism, I do want to add that it may be safe for some, or even most, of the population BUT it is also quite harmful to others. 1 cup of diet coke makes my mother's face feel numb, and it makes my eyes twitch uncontrollably. I have no known 'allergy' to aspartame, but I don't particularly enjoy the…

Wow slim fast is high cal! My chocolate protein shake is 220 cals for 50 grams! Add that to a cup of frozen berries, a cup of almond milk, and a tbsp of peanut butter or pb2 (it varies) and yum!

I do agree, I tend to use two whole eggs and a half cup of egg white to add volume to the omlette.

#3 applies.

Agreed. I'll bring the pineapples.

Yum, spinach and mushroom egg white omelette. This thread has started making me hungry. Edit because typos make me sad

For the most part I agree with you, except that I do take protein shakes. As a working student, it's a lot cheaper than eating enough chicken breast every day to get my 125 grams of protein. BUT, my shakes supplement my meals, they do not replace them. And with the protein powder, awesome homemade oatmeal bars can be made…

Your username makes me smile. 1 day is no big deal. Say that with me, NO BIG DEAL! Now if you get discouraged and turn that one day into 2, 3, 5, or 10 days it becomes the hindrance to your progress. Look at this as a long term goal. Unless your goal weight is just 2 pounds away, you won't be there immediately. It takes…

I don't have a set calorie cycling schedule, I'd never be able to keep it being a student and doing shift work. However, some days I have no appetite and can be several hundred under my calories, while other days a dinner date or work party leads to a surplus. I accept that my lifestyle will not allow for a perfect daily…

185 for 1 rep and feeling pretty measly. Time to step it up I guess!

Almond flour pizza sounds gross! Hope you like that recipe

Lies! Try making it yourself, the store-bought stuff usually does suck. http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.ca/2011/02/gluten-free-pizza-crust-my-new-recipe.html

Add me and feel free to send a personal message. Your negative self-talk is a lot like what I am working to overcome and I would love to support you in the journey to a better self-image. never give up on yourself, you have to live with you every day.

Here you go: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 It's not exactly the answer but it's extremely helpful and should clear up your dilema

Diary is open and you can ask me anything :)

I also endorse this statement, though I still want superpowers from pizza.

Hi! Gluten free and not eating cauliflower for crust. I make real, hefty, carb-laden crust when I want pizza. Now that we've met, we can rag on 'everyone' else gf together :tongue: P.S. if unhealthy food actually had super hero powers, I would be huge trying to make true the statement "you are what you eat".

^ sarcasm font malfunctioning? I have IBS too and I know as much as you try, sometimes the worst is inevitable. Just evaluate the situation. Naked pictures etc. aside, do you really want to keep investing in someone who can't respect your uncontrollable stomach problems?

My abs come and go based on the frequency of your humorous responses.

Genius! I'm here for info... no valuable input yet

I weigh almost daily for the sake of monitoring my fluctuations and motivating a good day after seeing the consequences of a bad one. I check in on MFP only once every week or so. Sometimes less if I simply forget to weigh before I eat.

I took a wrong turn back at Albuquerque... I don't belong here.

He will forever be Captain Malcolm Reynolds.

Congratulations on how far you've come! I have to say, your legs look amazing in the last picture. Those deadlifts are really paying off!