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Use a real HRM (Heart Rate Monitor) like a Garmin or Polar. I've had testing done and my Garmins have always been almost dead on for calories if my settings are right. That whole age minus max HR is nonsense and as someone said it doesn't exactly correlate to calories burned, it's just one factor, but it is the easiest one…
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Add some 'heavy' starches - whole grain pasta, breads, etc. Not a lot, for example on days you work out eat a nice big bowl of pasta for dinner. Keep eating good and clean but try spreading your meals out a bit so you can increase your calories without being bloated and full. When I bulked I went from 5-6 moderate meals to…
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I'm not a female, but as a Marine and bodybuilder I have hit many, many goals over the years in terms of my body, weight, or fitness goals. I completed an Ironman and a marathon after nearly losing my right leg and gaining 80 pounds during my recovery. Bottom line, YOU have to want it. If you're wondering what the point…
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i've been shot (war, not a thug!) and i assure you, if you are shot with a 22 or 380 at self defense range you'll know it. people who say 'it's got no stopping power' are firearm equivalents to meatheads in the gym. a nice, compact 380 like the walther ppk or the sw bodyguard will do you just fine for a vehicle or simple…
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i would give it a few more weeks on here. sometimes weighing and tracking your food on a program reveals that your estimating is off. second, if you aren't exercising your cals may actually be too low. what can happen in laymans terms is your body goes into shut down mode. it sees a drop in calories and starts to slow…
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chicken cordon bleu - 1 boneless/skinlees breast (8oz+/-), pounded out to about 1/3" thick lay 1 slice of thin, low sodium ham on it lay 1 slice of thin natural swiss on top lightly roll the breast and hold it together with 3-4 toothpicks put a tbsp of olive oil in a shallow dish/bowl and dredge the chicken through it…
