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As posted above timing on meals not NEARLY as important as macros for the day, i have some friends that had broken the day up into 4 hr blocks 8-12 12-4 4-8 ect i imagine if you are looking at intermittent fasting or want to corelate how you feel (hungry) with what you eat and when you eat it that could be beneficial. i…

Feel free to add me, 170ish days straight? Rarely do i miss logging a meal/snack ect. About same age, dad, husband as well. Feel free to check out profile.

My guess is the late weigh-in. 8oz of fresh water is a hair over .5 lbs. You said you had two cups of tea and a bottle of fuze. That would do it my guess, depends on fluid loss during workout but you get the point.

I think it's more than just a pic, as you can see mine. It's not my face or my abs (which are there some where, trying to find em) it's my shoes after my first 5k trail run in the rain. It's more about info in your profile, Where are you in this thing? I want someone who is committed to this not just here two weeks and…

First let me say thank you for your service. Grats on the baby and wedding! I'd check out StrongLifts 5x5 great program not too complicated is great for beginner to moderate lifters. Also go to 'Groups' tab up top of this screen search for School of Strout. TONS of great info. Also add me as a friend if you want, check out…

Depends on what your lifting, if it's Deadlifts for example, I'd suggest straps. However to improve your grip strength you can do plate pinches or my favorite the wrist roller http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/wrist-roller-forearm-strength/ I throw them in at the end of my wednesday workout

The best way to accurately get bodyfat % is DXA scan, however that tends to be costly unless you can get a local university to use you as a test subject :) Calipers are next $10 and lots of youtube videos on how to use them correctly. I purchased a Omron 306c for $30 from Amazon (handheld) tends to be +-1% from calipers if…

Interesting posts here. I tend to measure up anone i meet. Like a previous post i trained muliple martial arts for years but was never the athletic guy. Always the nerd who avoided sports and went to my martial art classes after school with my brother. If anyone I would ever come right out and say 'I'll kick your *kitten*'…

Here every day since I started feel free to check out my profile & add me.

Find a better hobby. There are certain things (hobbies) I do that makes me want to grab something to munch on. Video games, TV, Movies however reading a book/magazine i dont get that urge at all. Is there certain times that you get the urge to head to the fridge? Recognize these and avoid until you're back on your feet.…

There are people on here alot more knowedgable than I on this. However I took a look at your diary, it looks blank except for dominos last Friday. Maybe it's a glitch on my part. I know you said you are eating better but, you cant out-work a bad diet. I will leave others to making a suggestion on workouts as I dont do the…

1) depends on the 'type' of protien, and time from digestion to bloodstream. Whey vs soy vs casein; whey is fast. after working out hard and depleting glycogen stores your muscles are looking for things to eat to grow. by feeding them immediately (whey) your muscles will use that for repair before other things,…

A very good read is New Rules of Lifting for Women. Also can checkout Stronglifts 5x5 program. Very simple, very effective. You said it's painful, is that joint pain or holy crap these are heavy pain?

55 in so far :) I do them with my son every morning. (he's 10) We have been working on bodyweight exercises (no weights!) To get him started we started against the countertop in the kitchen and have moved to the stairs, as his strength increases we drop down a step. If he has trouble completing i simply put my hand under…

Think i'm going to sound like woodmangler here, but if he's too lazy to download an app... That being said, tough to give any recommendations as each guy is a little different on what is needed, varies wildlydepending on goals. Just on my friends list i have guys at a 1350 cal/day goal up to 3000 cal/day goal. Best thing…

It's been repeated above over 1200. My wife's goal was 1200, she was fluctuating in weight as well not losing. We bumped it up to 1500 now has been a steady 1lb a week for last month. Watch your sodium, hit your macros protien/fat/carbs. We all stall for weeks at a time, try adding in some resistance training really makes…

Interesting read. Thanks for posting.

I thought this was a pretty good read. Should take a look. Personally I aim for 1g per lb of body weight. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/maki1.htm

Actually sounds like you are making good progress. If you have toned up and build muscle, scale hasnt moved, something is going away.... Not every improvement is read on a scale. Some people on these forums have went months with no 'loss' then started losing. Everyone is a little different, dont give up.

This whole thread made me smile, been a gamer since my Atari 2600. started playing WoW in vanilla got my wife addicted in BC, add years at a PC and 90 lbs. On June 1st this year we both switched our nightly routine from raiding to working out. down 23 lbs between the two of us so far! Grats to the rest of you for moving…

Best response, weight will go up quickly i assure you. If you start with the bar and the set is too easy count it as a warm up. Rule of thumb is women are a 2.5 lb increase, men are 5lbs. There is also an app for it. Stronglifts 5x5 also Form is more important than weight.

Proud dad of 10 yo boy, 4 yo girl. working hard to be an example to my boy and i've got to be in shape when she brings home her first boyfriend. Always open to new friends, send invite.

Mid 30's, two months into this journey. So far I'm down 15 lbs 20 more to go. Always looking for more to keep me accountable, sending a friend request.

Hey Mac, Since you selected 'very active' i wouldnt log your everyday work activities. I would however log a workout, cardio or strength, or anything at work that may be above and beyond normal effort. Feel free to add me as a friend.

Howdy all, Am I the only one in georgetown? Friend me if ya want :happy:

http://www.leangains.com/2010/10/top-ten-fasting-myths-debunked.html I am not currently on a IF plan, however i have been pointed to this link. I think more verified (research proven) knowledge you have on anything the better off you are. I think this article has some very good information, long but worth a read.

Just curious why it is strongly reccommended. obviously if you dont like working out with a full stomach thats one thing. Is there a biological reason? Reason I ask is that my strength/cardio workouts are at night after dinner, can be anywhere from 30 min to 3 hrs after. I haven't noticed any difference either way.

I cant find it now but i was a post of a few days ago that had about 70 snacks 100 calories or less. Sweet, salty, fruity, all kinds. possibly someone remembers and can post link

The wife and I are both gamers! I have been since my atari (that makes me old right?) :) wish you the best of luck. and when Mr. Ithinkimperfect asks you out, take a picture when u tell him you only date geeks :)

Feel free to add me! I purchased the 10.0E two months ago, started at 196lbs in May 181 this morning. 5' 10". Had a desk job for the last decade with a diet of cheeseburgers and pizza. i am really making a lifestyle change and is really working for me. My current goal is to hit 160lbs (my college weight). more than happy…