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  • http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/ErectorSpinae/BBDeadlift.html Man, the guy in this video can do a whole ton of reps... :)
    in Deadlifting vids Comment by stevepax July 2013
  • Universal or CV life insurance is simply term life insurance, plus they charge you extra money that will cover first year commissions of OVER 100% (no joke there), and they will happily invest the rest in their own portfolio and share with you only a portion of the returns, with lots of rules around how you can get at it.…
    in ASK A FINANCIAL ADVISOR!! Money questions? Bring 'em on!! Comment by stevepax July 2013
  • Life insurance is a good point. Now that I've lost 55 pounds, I should have a much easier time getting through underwriting!
    in ASK A FINANCIAL ADVISOR!! Money questions? Bring 'em on!! Comment by stevepax July 2013
  • I'm an open book with a couple of questions: Single income family of 5, salary $145k plus 25% annual bonus. Age 35. Current retirement accounts total about $250k. I contribute 9% to my 401k, which just about maxes out my contribution, and my employer contributes 11% to my 401k as well (6% match plus 5% annual 401k bonus),…
    in ASK A FINANCIAL ADVISOR!! Money questions? Bring 'em on!! Comment by stevepax July 2013
  • I have the 4:30 AM shift, my wife gets the 6:00 AM shift.
    in What time do you exercise? Comment by stevepax July 2013
  • It's a Non-Scale Victory. So, something good that comes from having lost weight that isn't just the fact that the scale is showing a lower number. Smaller clothes, for example. Or being able to run a mile, or whatever. and yes, NSV is absolutely an MFP-ism!
    in MFP-isms Comment by stevepax July 2013
  • Yes! Even though the advice may be good advice, you can still always predict when it's coming.
    in MFP-isms Comment by stevepax July 2013
  • On the other hand, I do love Bugles.
    in I will NOT... Comment by stevepax July 2013
  • Hah, yes, sometimes my meals get logged in funny places. The Cheerios were actually a late night snack, because I was hungry, but I logged it on dinner because that's just where it landed. :)
    in I'm a food diary stalker Comment by stevepax June 2013
  • Hah, I bought my "last pair of jeans, never going to get bigger than this I swear" at size 36, 38, and 40, before I finally turned it around. I'm wearing 34 right now, quite comfortably, and I'm quite happy about it. Also, I never wanted to be in pictures before, and I had a trip to Europe planned and didn't want to do…
    in What made you change ? Goals Comment by stevepax June 2013
  • Buy some peanuts and other nuts and make your own blend. Vitamix blender does this in a snap, but you can do it in a food processor too. Best ever.
    in Peanut Butter Comment by stevepax June 2013
  • No one has mentioned Zingers? They put twinkies to shame.
    in Twinkies are coming back! Comment by stevepax June 2013
  • I think this chart is pretty helpful at getting your post-cooking measurements right: http://www.kraftrecipes.com/cooking-tips/foodbasics/pastaguide/pasta-measuring-chart.aspx Personally, I think spaghetti/pasta is pretty great, calorie-wise. A cup of pasta is quite a bit. Add a half-cup of regular marinara sauce and some…
    in How come pasta has soooo many calories? Comment by stevepax June 2013
  • Same calories as before I started stronglifts, 2 weeks ago. It's about 1600 or so per day. This is definitely still a significant deficit for me.
    in How long can it last? Comment by stevepax June 2013
  • Hah, I already go at 4:45 AM. That's why I go so early - trying to beat the crowd. Somehow, these guys must be camping out overnight in a tent inside the power rack or something!
    in Squats question Comment by stevepax June 2013
  • I have the complete test results, so I know the HDL/LDL levels as well. Truth is, for the first time ever, my HDL is actually higher than 40, so it's in the "good" zone. But, the LDL is way too high. That's the bad one. I just started weight lifting last week, 3x per week. The other 3x per week are cardio, and I take one…
    in No NSV for me... Comment by stevepax June 2013
  • Thanks for the encouragement. I guess I don't feel like a total weakling!
    in Overhead Press... Comment by stevepax June 2013
  • Bem, eu aprendi portuguese quando morava em Sao Paulo (no Brasil) uns 15 anos atras. Minha esposa morava em Lisboa durante alguns meses, e tambem passou um ano em Cabo Verde, entao nos dois falamos, Ficou bem mais facil pra visitar!
    in I'm not in a diet, i'm changing who I am Comment by stevepax June 2013
  • Bem vindos! Acabei de voltar de Portugal, onde passei as ferias com minha esposa. Para preparar-me, perdi 20 kilos, porque nao queria ser o "Americano gordo" ao visitar Europa. Visitamos Lisboa, Sintra, Coimbra, Porto, e Braga. Adorei Lisboa. Que cidade linda. Para bems por comecar a melhorar sua saude. Boa sorte!
    in I'm not in a diet, i'm changing who I am Comment by stevepax June 2013
  • Hah, good advice. Thanks for a funny visual, too.
    in Gym etiquette questions? Comment by stevepax May 2013
  • Wow, thanks for all the quick replies. I like the idea of just buying my own 2.5lb plates so I don't have to go hunting. One more follow-up question - if you are doing deadlifts or barbell rows, can you just take the bar from one of the benches where it is sitting to go somewhere else to do them? I think my gym has one bar…
    in Gym etiquette questions? Comment by stevepax May 2013
  • Just adding to my threads here.
    in Delightfully Baked Apples Comment by stevepax April 2013
  • This thread brought me out of anonymity. I hate: "Just, no." I also hate "^ this," "/thread," "BMR," and "TDEE."
    in Words that make you cringe! Comment by stevepax April 2013
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