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I lost my first 25lbs on keto, before I really learned about CICO and IIFYM. That being said, I've recently been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. When I first did keto, I felt a sense of calm and contentment that I would like to try to reclaim, to see if I can further control my anxiety in the wake of a huge…

Personally, I love looking at guys with figures in the 6-12% range. My boyfriend is aiming for 10-15%, but I met him and we started dating before either of us got to lifting. His shoulders have doubled and it's freakin' sexy. He's well on his way, but I'm in love with the guy, not just the body. As for women, I like the…

I'm in love with blueberries right now - the ones that are really sweet and crunchy. I'd eat a whole clam shell if they weren't so damn expensive. Salty wise, call me crazy, but I'm on a kale-chip kick right now. I've got my dehydrator out a lot recently for kale chips. Gotta try making some kale chips with powdered king…

I do keto for periods of time, then go for a caloric deficit of the same goal but on a more balanced diet (so I get to eat fruit and such, ha ha!), but I tend to eat relatively low-carb in any case. I tried keto the first time 'round because I'd found studies that stated it helped with non-alcoholic fatty liver, which I…

You work 8-5 5 days a week - what do you do with the rest of your day? Me, I work out for 1-1.5 hrs before I even set foot in the office. Then I go home, play video games/do laundry for 2 hours and then head out for an evening activity of 3 hours. Come home, shower and sleep. This happens 3x a week. On the 2x a week in the…

Personally, I like Stevia. The best is some fresh leaves that were given to me by a nice lady who was looking to start a business importing them. Steeping a mini-leaf along with my tea made for such a treat - and none of that strange after taste, either! I don't really like Stevia for anything other than a small dose in…

Really, it's based in numbers. I'm a 5' 1" female. My BMR is around 1235cal, my sedentary TDEE is around 1350cal. But I'm a crazy person who does 20+ hours of intense physical activity a week, so my average daily TDEE incorporating my activities is ~2200cal. If I were trying to lose weight while being totally sedentary,…

Hi, @shaughno! I suggest starting with these awesome posts here on MFP:* http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1235566/so-youre-new-here/p1 * http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1 MFP's set up can be a bit confusing and those posts give you…

I don't really call them "cheat days", but I have a meal every now and again where I eat things that usually aren't in my diet. Last time I did that (had some nice, sweet and fruity drinks along with much more rice than I usually eat) - I had a terrible stomach ache for three days. Could have also been something bad from…

http://www.startbodyweight.com/p/push-up-progression.html But consistency is key, for sure. I'm a total push up nerd and have to teach a lot of kids and ladies how to do a proper push up - take your time with it, learn it right. Start on the wall and make sure you're keeping everything tight. Enjoy!

Apparently not censored, interesting. I use the heavy bag at my gym - once I have a house of my own, I plan on buying a heavy bag (and enough stuff so I can work out at home if I want). I don't know of any formal workouts, most of what I've found is just tabata training - hit the bag as hard and fast as you can for 30…

I workout because it helps my hobbies - karate and taiko drumming. Strong arms, core and a *kitten*-ton of endurance are needed for both. Also, I used to be able to out-lift my boyfriend (before he started lifting), I need to catch up now. It is unacceptable. I guess I have it easy because if someone questions why I…

Dried seaweed is my favourite. I can go through a crap-ton of that stuff. Also, I love kale chips made in my dehydrator - they're amazing! My favourite, however, has to be king oyster mushroom chips. Chewy-crunchy texture, amazing flavour and they're better than every chip I've ever had.

I tend to eat fairly low-carb to begin with and did quite well with a ketogenic diet before. Recently, I've made the switch back to keto to see how it'll help with energy levels at my office job and with my ridiculous training/every-hobby-I-do-is-physical schedule. I like it for the satiety, too, though I struggle a little…

I like the way you think! :smiley: Maybe I ought to try to sell my dad that way, too, as he's more money conscious than health conscious, ha ha!

This, completely. I bought the Polar Loop after doing a lot of research into various fitness trackers. I suggest you make a list of the features and requirements you have for your watch. Mine looked like this:* Must be able to measure HRs of 160+ (I'm young and my cardio HR gets pretty high at top intensity) - this ruled…

Oh, yes, come over to Nightvale and never return. >3 Seriously, it's an addictive, really excellently written show. If you like stories and find it easy to get wrapped into storylines and characters, I recommend Zombies, Run! very strongly - the 5km training program is all my experience with it so far (they created it…

I really like www.startbodyweight.com for its progressions - you really only need a pull up bar with a dip attachment (and even then, that's optional if you don't want to work those every day - but check Kijiji, I'm sure you'd find a ton for free). A lot of bodyweight movements can be made much harder when you slow down -…

I also do Zombies, Run! with a crapton of awesome playlists (the 5k training program I have doesn't support random music apps, but the full version might support 8tracks!) on the treadmill when it's too cold to run outside. Music is usually best for me. I've tried watching shows, but between bouncing eye glasses and almost…

I'm one of those who love the gym, as well. I do a lot of things outside the gym, too. Taiko drumming and karate, mostly (because I'm unable to split myself into the approximately 8 clones I need to get to every possible activity I'd like to try). But I like everything I do - including my gym time. I also think @Hornsby is…

The fasting? No, I had to power through the hangry, ha ha! But after those 20 minutes and enough water, it's okay. It comes and goes after that every few hours, though. The only time it doesn't is when I'm playing a video game - then I'm engrossed in playing and can go through most of the day without eating if I have water…

Mild hunger is actually a pleasant feeling for me. My stomach feels... err... "light and airy"? I guess? Not gaseous, but it doesn't hurt and it isn't cramping. It just feels lighter and "smaller". I find I focus easier in this state and it's easy to stay on top of things mentally. I prefer this feeling to being full and…

I've been doing goju ryu karate for about 6 years (honestly, I've lost count) and lifting actively for around 2 years. I used to just do karate as my physical activity, but after adding in lifting and running I find my endurance and speed in the ring is much better - not to mention losing weight quicker (and the positive…

I just did my first ever Spartan Sprint two weeks ago - tons of fun, but really tough, ha ha! I run 5km regularly and the Sprints are supposed to be 5km, but ours ended up at around 6.8km (not counting distance traveled in obstacles) all on super-hilly ski hills. Like, 30% incline or more for probably 800m (the big hill)…

If you have a Running Room store near you, or a running-specialized store, see if one of their staff can give you a gait analysis (but be careful - don't get sold on some quack). Or consider seeing a physio. I used to have problems with my right ankle just dying on runs, but when I went to a physiotherapist for it, he…

Yes, though if you have bad knees be careful on some of the lower/torquing stances. Work your way into them like you would any other activity. That said, have a ton of fun!

"It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable." - Socrates and "The irony of commitment is that it's deeply liberating--in work, in play, in love. The act frees you from the tyranny of your internal critic, from the fear that likes to dress itself up and parade…