MoveTheMountain

Agree. Being mean to anyone is unacceptable - mean people should be shot. Twice. I'm also against discrimination of all types, but I don't think 'obese' passes muster for warranting special protection.

I agree with you. By making it a protected class, you're giving up and saying it's not their fault, when in most cases it *is* their fault. I'm not saying it's easy to change, but it's possible. Hell, it wasn't easy for me to get up at 6am this morning and workout, or to say no to all the crap food that comes my way, but I…

First off, I find it unlikely that you really were any more 'round' than you were previously. So, for some reason his perceptions are off. Perceptions are fueled by what's going on in your brain. Conclusion: he's a ****, and you should tell him so.

Free weights. Read "Starting Strength" and the free 5x5 pdf. Start with an empty bar, and go from there.

Stylists who do this to people should be rounded up and shot. and then shot again.

This, plus, does whey protein have lactose in it? If so, what about egg protein powder? I don't drink cow's milk at all - I mix my protein powder with almond milk, rice milk, or coconut milk.

Not boring at all, and I take in less than 2000 mg of salt a day. I also eat Paleo, and I love the food I eat. Sure, is ice cream with hot fudge awesome? Of course it is. But just because I don't eat that doesn't mean that what I do eat is boring. Plus, I won't give up tequila... at least not completely... and that's Paleo…

I like 'em roasted - fantastic!

Can't stand the American version of The Office. It's just. Not. Funny.

"Snooki"... "Sammi"... "Situation"... these are not real names. (Sammi, you can make an argument for... but it would be a bad one)

I love the word 'friggin''!

As others have pointed out, TDEE is a guesstimate based on some mathematical models, not your specific body/metabolim. I gave up on TDEE after a few weeks, because I think all the websites give crap guidance around which activity level you should use. If you're going to start with something, just try to calculate your BMR,…

And seriously, who the f* is named Snooki?

So yes, that is actually really funny. Alas, I'm trying to teach my son not to laugh at people less fortunate than himself, and I don't want to be someone who does that either. In ten years (if that long) we'll start hearing about those people hanging themselves because they've blown whatever money they have, and they'll…

Thank f*ing god!

You're definitely not wasting your time. But one other thing to consider: when using a machine, you really don't have to ever learn correct form. So, regardless of what weight you're using on the machine, when you switch, go very very light. You really do have to learn the form with very light weight, and also keep in mind…

^^This^^

Given your medical history, I am completely not qualified to answer your question. Having said that... Yes, machines will make you stronger, and no, they are not a complete waste of time. The issue that some people have with machines is that they do their job too well - they track your joint movement with so little…

You're kidding, right?

You're much better off tracking your overall carbs than your sugar. Starchy/empty carbs are just as bad for you as sugar, so eating, say, a lot of bread but no sugar is not going to get you very far. Forget tracking sugar, but definitely track your carbs and your carb sources. (And yes, people have gotten fat eating a crap…

Damn, you beat me to it! ^^This^^ Almond butter is awesome, but you also have to have it in moderation. I'm usually about 1 tablespoon a day, in my protein shake. But I also have an ounce of almonds every day.

Good morning's scare the crap out of me. Afraid I'll pop a disc and shoot it across the room.

Yes, he does say that - and that's the reason I never do any warmups for deadlifts, with no problems, at least so far. <Quickly looks around for wood to knock on...> In my post above, I was talking about my warmups for squats - which has increased to 3-4 light sets, as the weight has continued to go up.

Agree with everything you're saying, and it makes me sad. (Including the part about getting back to work - I need to do that, too...) The sleep example is an excellent one. Whenever I talk to someone who is having sleep problems, I ask, "what's bothering you?" That's going to be the cause 99% of the time. Pills to help you…

Sorry, still skeptical on the diet break. As long as you're exercising, you won't hit any metabolic plateaus related to your diet, or reset anything at all. If you really want to trick your metabolism, eat at a healthy level for 6 days a week, and throw in a 24-hour fast on the 7th day (doesn't have to be Sunday - this is…

Don't beat yourself up over one slip up at BK. Who hasn't been there?

Before you start wrapping things, make sure your form is right on. Once you start wrapping, you'll never be able to stop. Makes sense to go as long as you can before you start relying on things like that. If you've had some sort of injury that you can relate the pain to, that's a different story, of course. But if you have…

Sounds like you did your chiro's job for him. Your back was ready for a realignment, and the weight helped you do it. If you don't have any weird pain, and he didn't find anything, sounds like you're good to go. I haven't had this happen to me, but I'm guessing it will at some point. Also keep in mind, you're in your 40s…

Sorry, again, just have to chime in here... unless you're eating at unhealthy low levels, I don't see why a break from eating below TDEE is needed. This feels more like a psychological break than a required physical break. For exercise, yes, breaks are needed for recovery, without a doubt. But like I said, if you increase…

I wouldn't recommend increasing your calories right as you decrease your exercise. How far below TDEE are you eating? Also, honestly, I'm not sure why you want to take a break from where you are now anyway, on the diet side, unless you're eating lower than is healthy. As far as weight training goes, 4 weeks is faster than…