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How are you measuring body fat %? Because if those numbers are correct, it seems to me that in that 6 lb total loss, there is about 3 lb of fat and 3 lb of lean body mass gone. 168 lb @ 28.8% bf = 48 lb fat; 120 lb LBM 162 lb @ 27.7% bf = 45 lb fat; 117 lb LBM Note LBM includes water, bone, connective tissue as well as…

Here is the actual paper: http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/h2012-022 Thing is, right now this is an opinion piece. They have done some experiments in the past that suggest that exercising at 30% of your 1 rep max for about 24 reps (to failure) stimulates the muscle protein synthesis (MPS) pathway as much as…

Um, no. The strain of yeast used has no affect on the final color of the beer. Color comes from the Lovibond of the grains used, and their ratios. Dark grains also tend to impart some flavor to the beer - like roasty or chocolatey - but that's not guaranteed either. Carafa III has little of the roasty bitterness, but adds…

Scales can give different readings if you move them around, knock the tare dial, they are uneven etc. So Step 1 is to make sure it is level and reading zero correctly. The leave it where it is. Step 2 is to double check your intake/output. If you are gaining weight, you are eating more than you burn.

Lost my weight without counting calories, then found MFP. Logged for a while, mainly to check intake of carbs (prediabetes). Stopped logging, and have kept weight in check for over 18 months, and blood sugar looks good too. I'll log a week here or there just to see how I'm doing.

Arrogant *kitten* is, as the name suggests, a very headstrong beer. It is very hoppy and bitter and I'm not sure it'd be what I chose to cook with (though I love to drink it!). It could easily overpower the other flavors. [ETA - avoid cooking with anything that says IPA, dry hopped, and even many American Pale Ales. These…

But actually, that does agree with the def Jo gave, even if in a roundabout way. Eating a large calorie surplus (from lots of junk or "dirty" food) is a dirty bulk; while a lower calorie surplus (from "clean" foods) is a clean bulk. The first site even says "While being the best option for your health though, it’s a lot…

Just doing a little browsing... here is a story from a recent Science on the state-of-the-art tech in continual glucose monitors. http://www.sciencemag.org/content/343/6167/133.full It should be noted though that, from what I've read, the FDA is reluctant to allow these to replace needle sticks due to slow response and…

Bulking and cutting is the most efficient way of adding muscle mass. You "cut" (i.e. are on a calorie restriction) until you get down to some low body fat %; then bulk (calorie surplus) to add mass (fat + muscle) all while lifting heavy things. Then you cut again to remove the fat you added during the bulk and keep…

First off OP - you are leaving around 200 calories "on the table" every day for the past week or so. You could easily add in a protein shake, a chicken breast, a beef jerky snack... something high in protein that would help you reach your goal. Second: eating sufficient protein and doing some sort of resistance training…

What you appear to want to do is often called a "body recomposition". Eat at maintenance, lots of protein and lift heavy. You need to stimulate the muscles if you want them to grow. It takes time, but it is possible.

Unless you have insulin resistance/diabetes/PCOS/gluten allergy, there is no reason to cut out bread or anything else. Just maintain a reasonable calorie deficit. btw - losing 1.5 stone (21 lbs) in 10 weeks is pushing it if you are only 2 stone overweight now. A reasonable rate would be 1 lb/week, slowing down to 0.5 as…

The only thing any weight loss pill will lighten is your wallet. Set a reasonable calorie deficit & exercise. It's the only method proven to work.

Are you hitting your calorie goal? Are you eating foods you enjoy? Are you feeling deprived? Are you losing weight? Are you getting enough protein? If you want suggestions, it is a good idea to open your diary.

I started losing weight when I was getting too big for my 34 inch pants, and had to get a couple of 36". Being in a 30" again feels good! Well done!

Interesting... The idea of a wearable, continuous glucose monitor is certainly nice. No more needles; knowing the area under the curve etc etc... But your body regulates the amount of glucose in your blood to maintain homeostasis. I'm very skeptical of how that could accurately indicate calorie flow.

Fat covers muscle. You can work your muscles all day long, but if you have a layer of fat over them, you won't look "toned". Weight lifting helps preserve muscle while at a calorie deficit. So the weight you lose is fat, not LBM. Finally, when you have lost the fat, you get to see the muscle definition (i.e. you are…

Unless you have diabetes or insulin resistance that really isn't something you need to worry about. But no, stevia does not cause a sugar spike: it isn't (and doesn't break down to) glucose. I use stevia in things like Greek yogurt. You can add it to tea or coffee, bake with it etc. I'm not aware of any health concerns…

Tagging for later. A quick skim of the OP made me think of the book "Why people believe weird things" by Shermer... Well worth a read if you are intrigued by things like this! http://www.amazon.com/People-Believe-Weird-Things-Pseudoscience/dp/0805070893

The amount of formaldehyde in a shot of vaccine is essentially negligible (if it is even present at all). Even if a six month old got all their shots at one time, the amount of formaldehyde they got would be 160 times less than what their body produces normally, through metabolism, in a day.…

Um... screening doesn't prevent cancer. If they can find it by screening, it means you already have it. And, sometimes, then is too late for treatment. Prevention > screening. And vaccines are one tool in the arsenal for prevention. Condoms are another.

Happened to my ex about 10 years ago. At the end pump, off the gas stations cameras. Thieves went straight across the street and spent like $700 at Dillards within minutes, while she was talking to the Police (we didn't have to pay). ETA - I want slider burgers now!

We were taught that in England, but my American kids seem to have not been told it. It helped a whole lot for them when I pointed it out (protein not withstanding).

http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=protein We like to steal words from other languages, so it makes consistency hard!

Couple of points: Weight loss is first and foremost about a reasonable calorie deficit. So make sure you are eating the right amount first. Track as accurately as possible (weigh/measure), as many people are very good at underestimating portion size and calorie intake. Exercise should be done primarily for fitness,…

I was wondering that too! Also, where in the Bible does it say "Thou shalt not vaccinate"? What specifically is the religious objection? [Not trying to be combative, I've just never heard of that outside of faith healing believers.]

Meh, I'm not reading through all the responses in this thread. Way too much crazy for me! I'm sure it has already been said, but he link between autism and vaccines was completely made up by Andrew Wakefield. He was working on a vaccine to compete with the existing one, and made up data to try and discredit it. He has…

If only it were that easy! Putting on muscle is hard, doubly so for a woman. You may have some slight swelling (water plus glycogen) from having shifted some boxes, but this will be temporary.

No! Not a problem. Sugar is a carb - track carbs and hide the sugar column.

Stronglifts or starting strength are definitely good programs that will get lots of recommendations around here. Full body compounds > splits and isolation exercises for a beginner.