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Redundant.. Do both. Squat and DL are foundational lifts. I have found that the lift I do not enjoy is the lift I need to work on more...and you know what? Over time, I usually grow to love that lift. This has happened for me with squats. I am working through this now with front squats. I will be be good at them and enjoy…

Everyone has an agenda.

Underrated.

Just to echo what the guys above said.... I have been on 5/3/1 since September and lift alone. I only need a spot on my top bench set. Even on my top set I don't always get a spotter. That breaks down to about 2 sets a month where I need a spot. I'm friendly with a few people at the gym who are happy to help. But most any…

I am just hopping in for all the cat ladies.

Yes, come in. Sit on the couch. There is tissue beside you. Now...tell me about your childhood....

I had to duck because the self righteousness flew off my monitor. Wow.

Yea, I don't take ibuprofen. I am finding with age that I can still make performance gains and workout with great intensity. The difference between now and youth is that my body is just more sensitive. So I can't neglect proper warm up, mobility, stretching, form, recovery, sleep, and get away with it for very long.

Honest.

Yea, my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.:noway:

Don't jump your calories up after eating at a deficit for a long time. 100 cals a week might even be a bit aggressive.

I am venturing into my first bulk. Actually still slowly reversing up and finding my maintenance number. I have been upping the calories for a while now with no weight gain, but my strength has really jumped the last week or so..exciting. Shooting for about a .5 lb gain a week for about 4 months. I have been using 5/3/1…

EXACTLY! Well said. Thank you.

Nice work. Keep preaching that lifting gospel to the gals.

That, my friend, is some bad *kitten* progress. Congrats!

If the goal is fat loss, the consistent calorie deficit is what will matter (not meal timing, zigging, or zagging). However, I do agree that eating in a way that supports your workout and helps you adhere to your calorie limits is the way to go. So if zig zag, cycling, IF, fasting, whatever works for you...go for it. But…

I cut cardio off at 14 minutes and 30 seconds just to be safe.. Don't want to start losing all my gains, brah! Joking. The 15 minute rule is absurd. While different types of cardio and even timing can be used strategically, this is such majoring in the minors.

You just increased your protein intake to 80g/day? I am 40+ with a desk job as well. I am currently eating 300+g/carbs a day. Feel free to look at my diary. I have had a couple of bread heavy days this week, so ignore those :)

You need a calorie/energy deficit to lose weight. If you are in said deficit, body fat will be lost no matter what your food choices are. Lean body mass may also be burned up for fuel in a deficit (the amount varies depending on several factors). Resistance training helps mitigate the LBM loss. Set your calorie limit and…

You want to improve your cardio, but you hate cardio? Is the real issue that you are stalled (as opposed to more or less cardio)? If so, I would hone in on food intake. I looked at your diary back to Jan. 1, and it is all over the place..including about a week of no logging at all. Set your calories and macros reasonably…

MFP not supporting clickable URLs. That's at least tangentially related to my health/fitness/nutrition.

As others noted, daily. And record your weight. The weight + food diary data is valuable. I know the nervousness that comes with stepping on the scale. There will be disappointment at times. That is part of the process. However, you can't let nerves and avoidance dictate your decisions and be successful.

I am not trying to be rude, but this is a terrible idea. Go here to get started on the right way to go about it... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

1. "Successful" bulk. Slow steady gains without ballooning up. First bulk. 2. 315 squat by May 1. No 1RM attempt in a while and trying to transition from high to low bar. 255 x 7 yesterday. 3. 400 dead lift by June 1. Once again, no 1RM attempt in a while. Pulled 365 3 months ago. Took SideSteel's advice, backed off weight…

If I am hungry in the morning, I eat breakfast. If not, I don't. The only exception to eating in the morning when I am not really hungry is when I need fuel for the gym. Not sure it has to be more complicated than than in most cases.

Snake oil salesman if there ever was one, but good luck!!!

Congrats on making a decision to get healthier and on seeing results. I would just offer that, while something is working now, it may not "work" long term if it is something difficult to adhere to. Cutting out foods you love is a recipe(pun intended) for a breakdown or binge down the road for most people. Yes, I eat pasta.…

Starting vid. Thanks for posting this!

Yes. Lost about 10lbs pretty quickly. A substantial portion of this was water weight. Then I stalled out. I felt ok, for the most part. However, I feel much better now eating gobs of carbs. My adherence is better since I can enjoy any food I care to. My workouts are better since I actually have fuel. Paleo is not a magic…

OP, this is a classic straw man argument. Why am I even replying to this nonsense?