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Blending with a frozen banana usually helps. Other ways to use protein powder are to mix it into pudding mixes, and making protein pudding, or pie; making mug cakes, or molten lava cake: 1 egg white, 1 scoop chocolate protein, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 dash of baking soda, sweetener, and enough water to make it the…

I live in an apartment. I don't have room for the equipment to work out at home. Equipment takes up space, and can bother the neighbors/family members if you workout at home. That's one of the cons for working out at home. Another is variety, and decent equipment is expensive. I had a set of dumbbells when I had a house,…

As long as your eating is under control, you should see good results, no matter what your workouts look like. I've seen some pretty "bad" routines still get people results, because their diet is in check. For a great transformation, Make sure you target all your muscles when you lift weights. Compound lifts work the best,…

I don't really like to cook, but since I'm the one tracking my calories, I find it is easier to track my calories if I cook my own food.

I've seen more cases where young people hurt themselves, than people over 40. Young people are less likely to study proper form, and more likely to let their egos get in the way. They are more likely to push weights that they shouldn't try yet, while older people will be more conservative, and in tune to their body's…

I'm confused...Are you thinking that you can only eat 1.69 ounces of chicken breast? 4 ounces of chicken contains around 20 grams of protein. MFPs settings are really low. Most people shoot for 1 gram of protein per lb of lean body weight. Most people recommend getting a serving of protein with every meal.

I agree. To get a similar benefit from machines to the Squat you would have to do leg extensions, leg curls, the thigh abductor machines, glute kickbacks, back extensions, ab work, and some light trap work. Squats are a much better exercise, will build muscle faster, and you can go heavier. Plus you are less likely to mess…

Like others have said, free-weights, when done with proper form will give you a much better workout. You should see good results with either one, though. Read the book Starting Strength, and it will show you how to lift with proper form, and explain in good detail the difference between free-weights, and machines.

I'm currently doing starting strength. So far it is a great program. I use the Jefit app to log my workouts, and it also has various routines that their users use.

I never liked whole wheat, or corn tortillas. I do love white flour tortillas, though. I found a low carb, high fiber one that fits my macros, and tastes enough like a white flour tortilla to satisfy my wants, and needs. I can only eat peppers in fajitas. Without a tortilla, I can't eat a fajita.

Most protein powders contain BCAAs, which are supposed to help with that. They aren't necessary, but they do help with more than just getting your protein macros. I use them because I get hungry after a workout, but I don't necessarily feel like taking a lot of time to prepare a regular meal. Plus they feel like a dessert,…

Whey is a type of protein. It is supposed to be "fast acting". Whey is supposed to be good to use for peri-workout nutrition as it is a quick digesting protein. That being said. Much of that is also bro-science. It is not necessary, for most people. I'm not sure where it comes from. I know soy is usually from soy products.…

I didn't notice any back exercises on your list. Deadlifts, pull ups, or barbell/dumbbell rows are the best, but if you like your machines, lat pull downs, or seated rows will help, too. You could totally cut out ab day, by going full body compound lifts: squats, bench, overhead press, dead lifts. 3 days per week. Your abs…

Back in 2007, I just got tired of being fat. I had to undo my pants in order to tie my shoes. My wife, at the time was severely obese, and sick all the time, so when she started dieting, I decided I should too. I read Body For Life, and followed that program with great results. It is pretty simple, and I didn't have to…

As far as weights go, try to lift more weight every session. Either increase your reps, or weight per set. Eventually you will stall out. If you don't make gains after a few sessions, you may want to switch it up in some way. Try not to change too much, or too often, or you won't be able to track your progress as well.…

I lift 3 days per week. I just started doing Starting Strength, and have seen some pretty good gains, even though I'm still at a caloric deficit. Next week I'll be upping my calories, so I will see if that helps with my strength gains, even more. My workouts usually take a little over an hour with my warm up cardio, and…

Starting strength is a great program. It's very informative on form, and why you do things a certain way. All you need is a barbell, weights, a squat/power rack, and a bench.

The benefits of single leg work is that with about half the weight you can work your muscles at the same stress level as going full weight. The problems are that you may still be putting pressure on the spine, and you may have issues with balance. If all else fails, as long as your knees are good, you could fall back on…

I agree. Why would you want to get rid of the fats from Peanut butter. They are healthy fats, and are supposed to help with fat loss.

I'd recommend single leg squats,(I believe they also go by the name of Bulgarian squats, or Bavarian Lunges. ). Single leg work should put more stress on your legs, and less on your back/shoulders.... but I would also recommend getting advice from your doctor before trying anything, to make sure you don't do any more…

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I'm the same way. When I moved to my apartment, I was a member at Gold's. It is about 4 miles away, I couldn't bring myself to use it. I quit Gold's, as My complex has a small fitness room, that I never use, either. (Half the equipment doesn't work.). I have a Planet fitness about half a mile from my apartment. I used that…

I live in an apartment, so I don't have room for equipment. I go to the gym to workout. I have a 24 hour fitness that is next to my apartment complex. I usually walk, unless the weather is bad. I do have a pull up bar to use at home, though.

Trial, and error. I've tried to follow the advice given by "experts" on meal timing for working out, and my workouts have suffered because of it. Most say to eat about an hour before your workout. You could try that to see if it works for you.

With your body weight, they are fine. With body fat, they can be way off. When you gain water weight, it will say you've gained fat. Mine seems to work linearly with my weight fluctuations. It is telling me I'm at 18 % body fat. My caliper readings are putting me at 12%.

I took it for a while. My flare ups weren't very consistent. Sometimes I would go a month without a flare up, sometimes I'd go a year. I haven't taken it for a few years, but I haven't had a flare up for a few years, either. I have no idea why I haven't had any problems, lately.

I've seen a few people lower their body fat, and lose quite a few inches without seeing any movement on the scale. It can be done. They did it with heavy lifting.

There is nothing wrong with doing each body part 2 days a week. There are many programs that are set up that way. I work 12 hour days, too. I usually go to the gym before work. I would rather get up at 2:30 in the morning than go after work.

I would think it depends on what you are doing for exercise, and what you hope to accomplish. All physical activity burns calories, so it will all help with weight loss. 15 or 20 minutes is about all I can handle when doing HIIT with sprints. I believe Tabata workouts are separated into 4 minute segments. I'm sure doing 16…

I keep my playlist on "random"....Other than that, I always have a plan, and I try to stick to it, as closely as possible. I don't think I would be able to accurately track my lifts without planning, first. I used to put the bike, and elliptical machine on random, until I discovered if I kept hitting the button it would…