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I generally base it on where I'm not feeling well. If it's above my neck (so like sinuses or a runny nose or something) I suck it up and hit the gym, but if it's below my neck (really bad chest congestion, puking, etc.) then I stay home. Seems to work pretty well for me!

Women won't be turned off by the stretch marks. My ex girlfriend kept pushing for me to not be ashamed of them and when I finally told her they bugged me, she laughed and went, "Dude, they make it look like you fought a tiger." It made me feel a LOT better. Get yourself to a point where you're happy with yourself and…

If you have salmon (or really any fish), here's a great way to add some awesome flavor. Almond-crusted Salmon 1/2 cup sliced almonds, chopped 1/4 cup almond meal (optional) 8 oz. Salmon fillets (skin on or off, your choice. You can also use whatever fish you want) 1/3 cup flour 2 eggs, beaten 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp…

What are you looking to do with it? Chicken burgers, chicken chili, chicken meatloaf? I do not. I try and stay away from sugar substitutes whenever possible, with Stevia being the only exception. Every sugar substitute BESIDES Stevia is man-made using a whole bunch of chemicals and I’m not a huge fan of pumping that stuff…

Try and eat some protein before you work out! I find that leftovers from dinner the night before work great (it's usually chicken or fish for me), and it doesn't have to be a lot. Protein takes longer to digest than carbs too do so you won't feel as hungry as quickly when you're working out, either.

Another great way to torch your triceps and push them way past fatigue is to do a huge dropset of cable pushdowns. Also, remember the tricep has 3 different "heads" that all need to be worked in order for your tricep to properly grow, which can all be hit just by switching up grips in classic tricep movements.

Also, remember that muscle weighs more than fat does!

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Yeah, I don’t blame you haha. Home cooking is a huge money saver! Welcome to the world of fresh veggies! You’ll be happier in this land than anywhere else! One of my favorite ways to cook vegetables in the summer is to marinade them in balsamic vinegar for a little bit and then throw them right on the grill! Just cut them…

Unfortunately fructose can be found in just about any fruit. I’m sorry, that really sucks you have so many intolerances. Are you still able to enjoy the occasional fruit, or is it a serious intolerance in which any amount of fructose at all causes problems? Anyways, one of my favorite lunches is a spicy quinoa chicken,…

Wildcaught sockeye salmon is super good, perch can be good if cooked correctly, dover sole is nice but super expensive. Chicken breast is one of the most versatile proteins there is. Stick with flaky fish (not stuff like orange roughy). I don’t mind tilapia. Flounder is absolutely amazing when used in fish and chips. I’m…

May I ask if you are cooking it or if you are making it from raw tomatoes? Who says I wear underwear? Ah, alright. You had me a little worried with that one haha. You should be able to take in a small load of sodium from meats without having to really worry about water weight though.

Making sashimi/sushi at home can be risky. I usually suggest that clients opt for smoked salmon or crab meat if they want to make it at home. If you're dead set on sashimi, my recommendation is to find a reputable asian market and buy ahi or yellowfin tuna. Ahi is a higher quality but is also way more expensive. I would…

Haha thanks! I try :P I made a butternut squash-parmesan sauce that was absolutely amazing, but it was loaded with cheese and cream. The nice thing about pasta is you can throw pretty much any sauce on it and it will be good. Wine-based sauces are also good, plus the alcohol in it evaporates, eliminating those calories. If…

The nice thing about squash is that there are so many different kinds. My favorite is butternut squash, but you also have acorn squash, spaghetti squash, yellow squash, eggplant, zucchini, and the list goes on. Butternut squash basically needs to be baked/roasted, but once you do that you can use it a variety of ways. I…

Caution: Wall of text incoming! I would use the recipe I posted earlier for Beef and Barley soup and modify it to suit your needs. Just cook the veggies with the other i red potatoes and noodles separately and add them in at the end instead of the barley. The only surefire way to get the calorie count right is going to be…

My first suggestion was actually going to be chicken fried rice, whoops! Stir fry is going to be your best friend. Chicken, shrimp, pork. I haven't been to Hong Kong personally (definitely want to go through!) but I'm guessing rice is by far the easiest carb to get a hold of? A good alternative might be soba noodles/rice…

I have this problem sometimes too! My usual breakfast includes 4 scrambled eggs, a chicken breast, and two slices of toast or 1 bagel. It holds me over for maybe 2 hours and then I'm starving again!

Using olive oil (or other polyunsaturated fats like grapeseed) in a vinaigrette for salads or even sauteing your food in something like coconut oil (high in saturated fat, but still pretty good for you!). Just remember, your body needs fat just like it needs carbs and protein! Fat is what oils everything in your body, from…

Turkey breast over fettucine w/ mixed bell peppers, brussels sprouts, cilantro, and something else I can't remember anymore.

You're off to a really good start! My only suggestion right now would be to incorporate more than just arm workouts. I'd recommend finding a total body routine you're comfortable with so you can build strength equally and keep doing your high intensity cardio. You already have a great mindset in that you know that it will…

I'm guessing you're sensitive to nectarines, apricots, and plums as well? If you are, then you're most likely allergic to all stone fruits. That's a tough one. You could always try dried cranberries in recipes that call for dried cherries, but besides that there aren't too many things that emulate a cherry's flavor. You…

I don't have a recipe saved for curry, but I can walk you through an easy way to make it! First off, crocktherock hit it on the head with the Indian grocers. With a little searching you should be able to find a pretty good premade curry mix (fun fact: the word "curry" actually is just a mix of usually 22 different spices)…

Yeah, coconut flour tends to make everything super dense. I'd go with almond flour instead. Coconut oil is a great alternative as well, since it is solid at room temperature. A few different recipes I've seen have as little as a teaspoon of pure maple syrup, but seeing as you're avoiding sugar content, I understand why you…

I usually look up "Strength training (weight lifting, weight training)" and add it to the cardio section. There's another one in there that's WAY too high, but I find that the number this gives is pretty accurate.

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