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Sure! I can relate to this...as I see myself get on a "reverse" diet quite often. What I generally like to do is be very slow and careful with the increases in calories. Usually since my protein numbers don't ever change, nor do my fats, it's just a slow creep upward of carbs. Usually after a few weeks of maybe adding in…

And yes, I do generally upper/lower. Sometimes i work my legs out 3 times a in a week. I actually got more development from the increased frequency rather than once a week.

I used to take 2-3 days off....then eventually I just stopped setting rest days in stone. I take a rest pretty naturally somewhere around the 6-10 day mark, though I've gone 31 days without a break before. I've never overtrained or seen a stunt in progress because my muscles were not recovered. The longer you've been…

Right. So let's not get too carried about with this "as long as it fits" mentality, especially when you're dealing with people that are grossly overweight due to impulse control issues. That's a slippery slope for them to traverse, and it'll be hard to get their arms around it. Yes, we all realize IIFYM is a tool that can…

I'd give that a go, like six of them, on a refeed, the go comatose for about 3 hours.

I completely agree that making someone feel bad about their food choice, as long as their macro and micro nutrients are met is probably not wise. But we're talking about someone making that decision for themselves..because they understand their own psychology and that it might lead to something more than just a burger or…

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There's certainly more than one way to skin a cat. Some people can't handle the range of freedom IIFYM offers, others hate the restriction of eating low carb, low sugar, low anything. IIFYM has its downfalls. people ignore micronutrients, fiber requirements all the time. So here's the thing. You cannot follow IIFYM and get…

Second greek yogurt. Stuff is a godsend. But usually I train on an empty stomach. Then eat something afterwards instead of before.

1. Yes, also consider any diet within the confines of a caloric goal. 2. Depends on what your performance/fitness goals are. The more fit you are, the more you'll probably have to worry about macros, regardless of IF or not. 3. For the first 2 weeks of a 16/8 regimen every cut season, I feel hypoglycemic...which I probably…

Haha, that's awesome. The argyle socks and loafer combo really accents the teardrop in your calves.

I usually have a whopping fat meal sometime during the day, and every month or so, when my joints get creaky, I really go heavy on the good fats for a few days to replenish all the stuff that needs lubrication. Fats are good! Just keep them in check, and try to get them from unsaturated sources. I usually have a hard time…

Everyone's generally right. The acute calorie burn from weight training is probably not comparable to duration cardio, but like HIIT and other rather intense cardio protocols, there are other residual and left-over implications to the form of cardio you're doing. Recovery and repair of tissue, increased muscle density, and…

I am almost certain maggots are not only not low-calorie, but most likely high in saturated fats. But I mean. I guess moderation is key.

I eat alot of kale, usually with white beans and turkey sausage. It's quite a "meaty" veggie. especially the dinosaur variety, so it goes well with earthy accompaniments like portobello mushrooms, beans, chickpeas, lentils and the like.

I'm glad you found your way to a healthier and better version of yourself!

And that alone might be enough!

Really this depends on how much cardio you want to do. I generally keep it around 40 as well, but I just start throwing in random HIIT sessions. I actually respond pretty good to high carb cutting with more cardio rather than low carb with little/no cardio. I think getting the blood flowing kind of helps to keep the joints…

That depends on how lean you want to get. Just sort of a "dusting off" of fat can be as short as a 4-6 week period. Where, if you are aggressive, you can generally kind of lean out and lose <10 lb. It's not necessarily that a two week cut is meaningless, just, two weeks is a seriously small sample size to make any…

^ this.

1/2 Fiber One, 1/2 Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Awesome.

She probably defines it as being toned (correct me if im wrong). Like looking tighter..with some definition. the meaning of the word is not at all confusing when viewed in the context of a fitness forum.

Usually, negative emotions can have positive outlets. Rage, anger, fear, regret, are all pretty powerful motivators, if you can sort of channel them efficiently. Perhaps allow the natural course of healing to take place, then displace some of those negative residuals to your continued success.

They align perfectly in the sense that minimum essential values should be met, though strict ratio assignments don't have to be. Obviously markers for protein deficiency would indicate you need more protein, and the symptoms of not enough essential fats would indicate you should increase fats. But following a rigid…

Didn't mean any disrespect. But answering her honest question with a question of your own is not benefiting her at all is it? Why not be patient and explain the nuances of her goals to her?

You have to remember this was 2006. People did not follow IIFYM. Everyone on stage ate chicken and brown rice or oats. It wasn't until guys like Alan Aragon came out with the chocolate milk studies that it was even questioned. Everyone ate six meals a day, everyone ate breakfast. We all looked up to Ronnie Coleman eating…

Lol relax everyone. I realize my recommendation was in poor taste. Generally the more fit you are, the more you can eat whatever you want. The implied exercise that had you achieve your level of fitness just inherently allows for a broader range of foods, this is the prize you win for having consistency in the diet, and…

Well...i guess if you want to be completely over the top with trying to measure, the logical way to go about it would be to catch the oil the chicken wings release as they cook, measure it, and you have the difference in fats that have been cooked out. As long as you're not burning them, protein content should stay the…

I've done it before...but probably I had been dieting for something like 30 weeks already and was delirious. But it certainly works. you just have to find a picture that almost makes you gag...it can be anything off-putting. Then you can cook a plate of bacon, and start eating it while you look at the picture. You wont be…

Purely numerical for me. On date X , I have to hit Y pounds for Z reps. If any of those variables are not achieved, bad workout.