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It's a false dilemma. There's nothing stopping you from being at your ideal weight AND having fun.

I started out without any equipment - my preference was a modified version of what the Navy SEALs do: running, situps, and pushups. It's not fashionable or anything, but combined with eating healthy it worked wonders. Worked for me for several years before I decided I was tired of desk jobs and became a trainer.

Set your goals to 50% carbs, 30% protein, 20% fat - do the numbers look more right that way? If so, give it a try.

There's 4 calories in a gram of carbs. 4 in protein, 7 in alcohol, 9 in fat. If you're aiming for 1740 calories, you're going to have to get them somewhere, and those are your four choices.

It takes 4-6 weeks for noticeable improvements in muscle mass. Without seeing your diary, best guess would be you shorted yourself on calories a bit much and your body is holding you back. If that's the case, your best bet is to increase your caloric intake and continue the same workout routine - see if that gets you back…

Keep in mind that the scale is just one way to measure progress (and it's not a particularly good one). Using a scale only measures how much you weigh. It doesn't take into account measurements, it doesn't differentiate between lean mass and fatty tissue. Ask yourself... how do your clothes fit? Do you see a difference in…

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That taotaomonas would get me if I climbed their trees. ... most of the local kids believed it too, though. It was their version of the boogieman.

Skip the machines. Work on body weight routines until you're comfortable enough with the forms to move into free weights. Machines look pretty, but you'll find you get a better workout if you have to not only move the weights, but pay attention to your form as well.

Nah. Just depends on which bakery supplies the local troop. I got my Samoas yesterday. I think the Girl Scout freaked when I said I'll take all the purple ones you have.

Dannon Light & Fit as well. Blueberry, preferably.