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You mentioned that you used a damp cloth....are you sure the water evaporated off the scale before you tried again? Water weighs a lot ; ) You know you're awesome, right?

So your hands would be at an angle to your forearm as you grip the bar? I would say that sounds not so good. Maybe use dumbells instead.

it's Corey hart.

Don't be afraid to rest for a day. Do an experiment: take a day's rest (or two) and see how you feel at your next workout. If you feel much more energized, then the rest was probably beneficial.

Eat many smaller meals to boost your metabolism. Squats are bad for your knees/back. How much can you bench, bro?

Stop spreading misinformation and falsehoods. Men have been squatting in heels for centuries, you're just not comfortable with your body-image like I am, I'm not going to stop wearing heels just because you said. It's good for you balance, like a bosu ball. Bosu balls are for *kitten*, btw.

I do this too. Get the cheapest you can get, taking note of the amount of fillers.

Here's one that's not very surprising: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/02/calorie-counting/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29&utm_content=Google+International

whey protein, whatever's cheapest. Broccoli and steak....mmmmmmm......

Here's what I do, but it's mostly due to scheduling and not preference: Eat supper 6pm'ish Put kids to bed, done at 7:30 Work out (weights - in the basement - gyms are a time waster). Water during workout If I start losing steam during the workout and I still have a lot of work to do, I have a couple shots of orange juice…

If anybody figures out how much protein you really actually need, please, let me know!

bumper plates...next on my list ;)

Some research done in the UK (I saw a show on TV the other day - http://ww3.tvo.org/program/180362/the-truth-about-exercise/): This exercise regimen significantly increases sensitivity to insulin -- Do this 3x a week: Do 3 20-second all-out sprints on a stationary bike (or whatever cardio thing you like to use) That's it.…

I built my power rack out of wood....4x4's for the verticals, 2x10's, big bolts....cost me about $200 (the bolts was most of the cost). http://hobogym.blogspot.ca/2010/07/scott-deebys-hobo-gym-arnprior-ontario.html I also have a university degree in structural engineering.....I didn't cheap-out on that part ;) You can save…

your 4th day at the gym...and you're not ripped? WTF are you doing there??? Just kidding.....it takes longer than four days to see muscle gain on the scale. Focus on how good you feel and that'll keep you going back. Congrats on hitting the weights! Keep it up!

does anybody else consider their life-long fitness/eating routine as a big science experiment?

I don't even count calories from exercise. Only food. I don't think you should count calories as though it's a balance sheet. For me, it's a tool for staying on target more or less but the average person doesn't need to micro manage their calorie intake/expenditure.

yup. I'd go beyond this and say that even non-humans giving this advice should be ignored.

I agree with this Generally, squats begin to become effective as soon as you begin resting after the workout.

I think you are correct. As it happens, I just read an article about that! It's a very good article: http://www.runnersworld.com/weight-loss/how-many-calories-are-you-really-burning-0?page=single scott

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I love reading about the science of nutrition and fitness. It is so very complicated, and there is so much pseudo science out there! I like Lyle McDonald's stuff as well. He lays out solid advice, IMO, and backs it up with good arguments and citing research papers.

Hi!, I live next door to you in Ontario so I know how cold it is running outside right now :) This is not an easy question! Here's an interesting article: http://www.runnersworld.com/weight-loss/how-many-calories-are-you-really-burning-0?page=single Essentially the number of extra calories you burn while running = number…

google blackened cod filets, or blackened whatever kind of fish you like. Flavour from herbs&spices = good for you!

the Starting Strength routine is 3 workouts a week, each one a full body workout, about one hour each. But be prepared to work hard! There's a few variations in the routine but essentially it's alternating two workouts: workout 1: squat, overhead press, pullup workout 2: squat, bench press, deadlift It doesn't seem like…

Increasing reps is a good way to progress. If you want to gain strength, 10 reps is too much. Do 5 reps with more weight. Avoid bodybuilding.com like the plague - there is so much misinformation on that site. If you want to learn good lifting technique and have a very good introduction to training for strength, get the…

I'm not trying to be an *kitten*, but you haven't described your current routine, just a list of exercises....what are your training goals?

It's pretty much accepted that eating at a normal calorie level one day a week keeps your body from adapting to the calorie deficit that is maintained the other 6 days. The weight loss plateau, followed by the big meal at the restaurant, followed by continued weight loss seems to demonstrate this, right? I agree that water…

Consider the overhead press (military press).

Hi! I've been using MFP for a few weeks to track my nutrition, and now just starting to participate in the forum. I'm glad to have found this group because strength training is my primary activity these days. About 4 years ago (age 38) I began lifting weights for the first time since my teenage years. As a youth, I wrecked…