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Hmm... yeah, that's tough to estimate. I think I'd probably log it under calisthenics, vigorous effort myself. That'd probably be more accurate than just listing weight training, which will give you a much lower number.

I'd second (or third or fourth or whatever) You Are Your Own Gym. Convict Conditioning would be worth a look as well. If you're willing to make a few smallish purchases (like a set of adjustable dumbells and a few odds and ends), I'd also suggest Scooby's site: http://scoobysworkshop.com/ There's a lot of great info there,…

Calories spent weight training are tough to estimate, since there are so many variables (types of lifts, intensity, weight, etc.). MFP has a "weight training" option listed under cardio that seems to fall into an accurate-ish range for myself (something like 200 calories for a 45-60 minute workout), but that may not be…

As mentioned above, you can start on a "heavy lifting" program from any level of fitness-- it's all relative. Having said that, if you're really completely new to resistance training, you might take a look at You Are Your Own Gym or Convict Conditioning. You can do a *lot* with nothing but bodyweight and a pullup bar--…

This thread could go places.

Nah, once you get to the shape you like, you're done. Didn't you ever see Conan? He pushed that wheel for awhile and then he just stayed awesome forever.

I went to the link thinking I'd see if he looked like Michael Jackson... and then realized I don't actually know what Michael Jackson really looked like. :P

Yep-- same here. I played for something like 30 minutes before it felt like a complete chore. The game looks and feels like something that would've been released 10 years ago. The worst thing for me was that its supposed hook, the single-player style combat, wasn't just underwhelming-- it was seriously annoying. More like…

Wow-- that's a lot of sets. How often do you this routine? Do you also do a lower body routine? My first impression is that you could probably dial back the number of total sets and increase the weight. In the meantime, this site has some great info on it concerning frequency, when to increase weight, how many sets/reps to…

What a badass... you save someone's life and then casually log the calories, lmao. I have no idea what this would actually burn, but you might be able to get a vague estimate by judging how winded you were throughout. Would you compare the exertion to a brisk walk or a jog? I burn about 400-500 an hour jogging at a casual…

I think you got your answers in the first post there, but I just wanted to say good luck-- I'm sure you'll do great. Weight training is a great way to get to your goal. Just as an aside... I wouldn't bother with the cardio on alternate days if it was me. If you enjoy it, or are trying to get conditioned for an event or…

Same reason so many guys develop their chest and not their back. They can't see it in the bathroom mirror, so they don't care about it. :P

I think.... it's because no one makes pink 45lb. plates.

Of course. I'm unbelievably awesome.

Jennifer Connelly from the Labyrinth-era. You mean Adele Dazeeeem? http://entertainment.time.com/2014/03/03/adele-dazeem-indina-menzel-john-travolta/

They have it easier in a way, because they both know they'll be single in the afterlife.

I'm not sure how scientifically supported it is, but I tried it myself for a month once and, while I did lose fat, I was inclined to put it down to the fact that I had such a hard time eating all my calories in that small time alotted, that I rarely went a single calorie over the target level. I also found it really…

A remake of the Outsiders.

I'm actually fine with smelly since I can't smell many things. I had my nose broken several times and it doesn't work very well anymore. :P

Stick with walking if you like-- it can be a fine workout, depending on where you're at in your journey and what your goals are. But please, don't blame everyone else for your own choice to avoid weight training or gyms.

It just means you should do your crunches in the kitchen.

DON'T YOU MAKE FUN OF PRANCERSIZE.

Why would you be rude to someone over something that trivial? She probably didn't realize she was doing something wrong. And seriously, who the **** bullies a woman? Let alone brags about it. You're a 250lb. man bragging about staring down a woman. I don't get this.

If fast food is wrecking your calorie goals, you might try just making substitutions to begin with. Get diet soda instead of regular, get small fries instead of the large... get a smaller version of the burger, etc. On the other hand, if you can eat fast food without wrecking your calorie/macronutrient goals, then just…

Eat at a moderate calorie deficit, like say 300-400 calories short each day, get enough protein (I think .7 grams per pound of bodyweight is fine), and do a weight training routine three or four days a week. Ta-da.

What a load of crap. Counting calories is the only means of losing weight and keeping it off. Things like paleo are just an indirect way of restricting your calorie intake by limiting yourself to mostly unappetizing, or at least very calorie-light, foods.

Man of Steel, and Home Alone. :o

Oh right on-- you've got to protect your skin cancer.

They send one. :P If they do that, they're in. I'm very exclusive.