rogerbosch Member

I have to say, between these two women, the second one might have a better body aesthetically, but to me the first one is more attractive.

Seems to me you've reached your goal...

Diary's not open.

Ever heard of Umami? It's a loan word from the Japanese and it's one of the 5 basic tastes together with sweet, sour, bitter and salty. The optimum umami taste depends also on the amount of salt, and at the same time, low-salt foods can maintain a satisfactory taste with the appropriate amount of umami. Bacon has just that…

Lol, yesterday I read that talent scouts have been looking for Sweden's next top model outside the country's largest eating disorders clinic in Stockholm. The fashion industry is regularly accused of promoting extreme thinness and working with models that suffer from eating disorders.

Yes, I see where I went wrong. Poetic impulse should be submissive to body politics. And so, by general vote, I have decided to rename this post: "Fashion models, Fitness models or Fody builders? (Or should it be Foddy builders?)

Oh dear. Let's censor all the F-words, including the word 'F-word' for the sake of body shame-phobia.

??? Explain to me how this is body shaming? Oh you mean body shaping. Typo, no problem.

You're right, but I needed three F's… Fashion models, Fitness models and Bodybuilders sounds so… 'a-aliterate'. So I sacrificed correctness on behalf of poetry lol

There's no point, that's why I posted it in the chit-chat section. I'm just curious about your thoughts after seeing these categories of men.

Alright then but only because you said please! I'm sure most of the difference is in their meals (and the way they're PS-ed). Personally I'd like the look of the fashion models… BUT… I'm pretty sure a lot of guys redefine their goals when they have reached 'level 1' and head for level 2 (the fitness model look)… And when…

You can't do good squats without a rack so either joining a gym or spending a fortune would be best. There are some exercises that you can do with dumbbells as alternatives such as Bulgarian splits, step ups, lunges or whatnot, but all of these practice different muscles and are more like additional than main exercises.…

Haven't read all the posts yet so sorry if this already has been suggested, but clearly your lifting workouts are okay. If you want to lean out,, figure out your TDEE and try to consume 20% under that. Keep lifting but not to get bigger. To help you with your deficit, put in some running or long walks. Guaranteed 6 pack…

Based on your info I'm guessing that your TDEE (the calories you need to maintain weight) are around 2300! To lose weight you must go on a deficit, yes, but that's usually 10% if you want to do it healthily. Eating around 1000 calories is racing against your metabolism: you slow down, your metabolism slows down, your…

Partly disagree. Self-image after is created in a social environment.

agree

Brice Willis-Vin Diesel hybrid ;)

If one person would eat 2 apples every evening and his brother 2 glasses of beer, they would gain/lose the same amount of weight over time. The 'problem' with a gulp of beer is that it usually is followed by a handful of peanuts, a sausage or a complete extra meal, while the apple is more of a "stand-alone snack". Notice…

I wouldn't just sit there and think about what you could eat but rather would not. Go out for a walk, do a cool activity and distract your mind from it.

You can neglect the veggies. Count the meat, oil and dressing.

If it says, say, "Chicken, meatless, fried, cooked" - then I'm assuming that the oil or whatever they use to cook it with is already included. So, I never log it at all.

Yes, look in the mirror, stick up your thumb and look at your triceps… see that hanging bridge? Those are huge triceps! Now thumb down… I know that your triceps suddenly disappeared, but now look at those massive swaying biceps! Bend forward! Can you see your abs growing as you lean deeper? That's the result of eating less…

People who can't eat or hate food - let's call them the "600-calorie people" often are unaware of the cause themselves. Not only that, they're also often in denial. Truth or honesty becomes a threat. They're in some sort of starvation mode: starving for attention and confirmation. The real question: "Am I lovely?" has not…

I used to run on the treadmill only, but running outside is much more fun (even in the polluted city I live in!)… Main tip: take it easy. Your first 5K run should be more fun than a race. See where your limit is and use that as a mark to gradually improve speed and distance. You don't need any bizarre meals or drinks to…

And if you really want to lose, leave the buns out!

Weigh yourself on a Full Moon, it takes away some gravity… If it still doesn't help, lift some Shakespeare plays. Haven't tried it myself, but I hear it's pretty heavy stuff!

47/M 5'6" BF: 11% Heaviest: 170 lbs (when I was in the army 25 years ago) Lightest: 7.5 lbs (when I was a newborn) Lightest as an adult: 129 lbs (last year after losing weight) Currently: 135 lbs Ideal: 134.5 - 136.5 lbs

This answer says it all. A friend here on MFP asked people who are low in BF whether they eat clean or not. 95% of them said they did not. I agree that low in BF does not necessarily mean being healthy, but as the poster in above quote said: if your goal is to be lean it should not matter. A good balance of your macros is…

People who can't eat or hate food - let's call them the "600-calorie people" often are unaware of the cause themselves. Not only that, they're also often in denial. Truth or honesty becomes a threat. They're in some sort of starvation mode: starving for attention and confirmation. The real question: "Am I lovely?" has not…