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How frequently a person exercises is mainly a function of intensity (load) and volume (sets and repetitions). If a person is doing 10 push-ups every hour, (s)he can work out 10+ times a day. If a person is squatting, deadlifting, and bench pressing at 80-100% intensity (load) for a total of 50+ repetitions per workout,…

First American combat troops were sent to Vietnam.

This is a full explanation of what I meant by 18/6 for those who asked.

I was ketogenic and followed an 18/6 intermittent fasting protocol for almost a year. I quickly lost an enormous amount of fat, maintained my muscle, and experienced all kinds of anti-aging benefits. I never felt better. Currently, I'm experimenting with reintroducing carbohydrates into my diet while continuing to follow…

You can perform the 7 primal movements without much, if any, equipment: push, pull, squat, bend, lunge, gait, and twist. One routine, for example, could be push-ups, pull-ups, bodyweight squats, alternating wide-stance toe touches, walking lunges, and either walking, jogging, running, sprinting, or any combination thereof.…

Your progress is great. You look terrific. Congratulations.

Hi, Jill. As one other poster mentioned, try doing incline push-ups, against your kitchen counter for instance, and before long you'll be able to move to the floor and do regular push-ups. At that point, just keep doing them throughout the day and you'll improve your upper body strength.

Yep: they include guys older than Mehdi's great-grandfather.

In other words, what every high school football player has been doing for the last 70 years.

I'd advise you to start where most people do: major compound movements like squats, bench press, deadlifts, performed on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with a weight that you find challenging at 5 to 8 repetitions, for anywhere from 3 to 5 sets. You could also incorporate lifts like overhead press, bent-over rows, and…

Hi, Amanda. In my view, it depends. When I was morbidly obese and only dieting for a short period of time, cheat days made little sense. After becoming more lean and dieting for a long time, they became necessary, for resetting various hormones. On cheat days, I eat whatever I want and however much I want. Yesterday, for…

Yes: my data showed it happening most during the first 8 months. I've lost some connective tissue along the way because my body (I suppose), just doesn't need it like it did 128 lbs. ago. At leaner levels, you may find yourself losing some muscle mass -- the process is dynamic.

Yes, it's a good article. I was one of those people who was able to do it, to a significant degree, because it developed like a perfect storm: athletic and lean for most of my life, followed by a period of morbid obesity, insulin resistance, and detrained condition. I'd even take it one step further: for people who are…

On a cheat day, I'll eat as much as I want and whatever foods I want. The next day, I put it behind me and move on.

You know the answer: Just eat less of that stuff on the weekends. Be as vigilant about tracking the weekend intake as you are tracking the weekday intake. If you do overindulge, promise yourself that you'll walk for an hour at some point on Saturday or Sunday. Best wishes.

I'd invite you to study the meaning of "ego."

My advice: try 12 calories for each pound of your ultimate goal weight to get to your ultimate goal weight. At goal, eat around 15 calories per pound of your goal weight to maintain it. Adjust accordingly.

Insecurity: fragile egos are often super ugly.

As nearly everyone has said, it's about being in a calorie deficit. If you can maintain a deficit and get adequate protein while eating those types of foods, you'll succeed at body recomposition. If you want micronutrient insurance, buy yourself a GMP certified multivitamin.

"I wonder how my little sister is doing?"

You shouldn't have: I'm off to the supermarket. Later.

I'm not sure about the physiology, but just the smell of it wakes up something primeval inside of me.

Really cool idea.

Women love sweats on men, but only if they are high-waisted and tight around the ankles.

Hey, 619, you're at it early today. My single best piece of advice is to wear a tight wife beater and frequently say "Yo." It's foolproof. The overwhelming majority of women find this combination irresistible. Your DNA will be viewed as a high-priced commodity.

I was about to say: you joined today and you're ready to blow this popsicle stand in less than 24 hours? :) Have fun and good luck.

"All kindza gainzzz. All kindzzz." Leucine-induced testosterone production.

It's great for you. It has an amazing amino acid profile, micronutrient profile (zinc, B12, iron, selenium, riboflavin, phosphorous), and has all kinds of positive effects on male hormone production.

Hey, tb. Data collection and analysis. A lot can be learned from the data, thereby alleviating the anxiety.

Quite honestly, it seems like you just need a plan. Maintain a calorie deficit by eating a reasonable amount of food. You'll likely find the entire process easier and more enjoyable if you incorporate some exercise. Come up with a simple workout program that variously incorporates the 7 basic human movements: push, pull,…