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@Packerjohn‌ Great article-- I definitely appreciate it! I don't think I was quite to the point of eating THAT many calories per day (thank goodness) but it's good to know that the whole "bulk/cut" thing is pretty defunct. The article that @Packerjohn‌ provided seems like what everyone was suggesting when they said…

UPDATE: Went to the gym tonight (with the boyfriend, so I would have that extra motivation and someone to push me) and I wound up going from these weights: Squat: 70lb Bench: 40lb Barbell Row: 50lb to Squat: 100lb Bench: 45lb Dumbbell Row: 25lb HUGE improvement on my squats (I knew I wasn't pushing myself hard enough!)…

@CarlydogsMom‌ I'm looking forward to it! And the e-card post made me laugh, literally out loud... xD

@Asher_Ethan‌ What kind of exercise are you doing? How long for, and how often? A good inch off your waist and hips in approx a month is a pretty good NSV in my opinion! I've lost *maybe* half an inch in the near 70 days of religious logging, though I lost 9 pounds... That's why I decided to start focusing on muscle, since…

@AllanMisner‌ That is what I'm really afraid of... I mean, I was doing/feeling just fine on 1400, and I feel like even during the cutting stage, I probably won't want to be on such a high (500+) deficit, right? @joeboland‌ I apologize, but I guess I'm not sure what you mean by recomps integrating calorie/carb cycling? From…

So see this is where I have my dilemma... I do accept that bumping up from my original 1400 calories (at least a 500 deficit) is a good idea. When I went from 1200 to 1400, I lost like, 9 pounds and started gaining muscle. Now I plateaued... While I don't want to keep doing the inchworm and halt progress, when I could be…

Also, to whomever it was that commented on my "sexist" post, please note that I as well, have female genitalia, so obviously I have our best interest in mind just as much as you. I simply have a sense of humor that clearly operates on a different level than yours (which is fine) but that's called the internet and you can't…

@MattLewis521‌ I... I think it's been said, and I'm not into animal cruelty, so I'll spare the dead horse... I am not interested in taking steroids to meet my fitness goals. I am not interested in taking Herbalife to meet my fitness goals. I am not interested in taking Shakeology to meet my fitness goals. In short, that is…

I think I can handle this whole eating at maintenance thing. My biggest worry is macros... I'm absolute shite when it comes to figuring out what to eat based on my macros (I usually do my food planning for work days the night before or in a haste that morning). Is there some sort of magical internet tool that provides…

I believe the equation you're looking for on the fats is "0.35g of fat per lb of total body weight as a minimum target" at least, per this MFP forum post in Eat, Train, Progress. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055 Given that, and a little bit of playing around, I came up with this, which I'm hoping is…

@_Terrapin_‌ I had pulled those numbers directly from MFP. 1,500 cal/day was my allocation of how many calories I could eat in order to lose the projected 1lb/week (which we've come to realize is not the best goal for me) I'm currently trying to do some more research into what would be best for me (I think eating at…

This is OP, actually, haha. And I do believe that muscle mass is my goal, though I could be mistaken and just throwing around buzzwords like an *kitten*... Essentially, my goal is to get stronger, and have near-visible to visible muscular shape-- "toned" if you will. I want to be lean, and I don't want all those flabby…

@AllanMisner‌ Again, there is a wealth of information out there, and not all of it is entirely accurate, but I had read (somewhere in the depths of the internet) that StrongLifts was perfect for "beginner" lifters such as myself, who were looking to lift heavy. I personally have seen some muscle growth since starting the…

Your wisdom is endless, I swear, haha. Seriously though, this is so appreciated, and I'm (slowly, but surely) becoming more comfortable with the idea of "bulking". I think that eating at maintenance is much more reasonable a place to start than trying to go from a 500 calorie deficit to eating an excess... I've also come…

Even if I cut out the cardio, would you suggest eating higher? Apparently my maintenance level would be 1700... I'll have to give it a shot...

You raise a lot of really valid points that I had overlooked, and I appreciate that. I do think that I could be lifting heavier, as the program recommends 90 seconds rest if it was easy, and 3 minutes if it wasn't (whereas I typically find myself impatient after about 30 seconds). So that's definitely something to take…

@lisag0109‌ : Well if I may, I'd like to add that you look GREAT for your age!! Hopefully I can get in shape and stay that way (with dedication and persistent hard work of course) throughout my life (though wouldn't it be great it if were just a matter of getting there and then "hooray, you've won!")?? And I agree, there…

@RGv2‌ -- I was serious, in the fact that I agree that it is harder for us to gain muscle due to the lack of testosterone. My "ice cream and sad movies" referenced our evil abundance of estrogen, and also points out my terrible sense of humor... But no, I genuinely did appreciate you mentioning that, because seriously,…

Heh, thank you. I think that's one thing that people really fail to realize, is just how different men and women's bodies work. I mean, sure, one day I'll be able to out-bench half the dudes at the gym (lol, yeah right) but our bodies are far better suited for sad movie marathons and ice cream binges than gaining muscle…

@CarlydogsMom‌ You are truly amazing me with your stellarness, and are truly a wealth of information!! As I'm nervous about taking any big, big steps, I decided I'd meet you on the middle for the daily calorie intake, adjusted my macros, and we'll see where I am in a month or so's time: Net Calories Consumed: 1,500 cal/day…

@CarlydogsMom‌ Thank you for bringing that to my attention! I had set that goal back when I was in the 140's, and it honestly hasn't crossed my mind to change it. Would I want to do -0.5lb/week? Responding to your bullet points via numbered list as it's easier to keep organized: 1. I've pretty much dropped my weight loss…

Thanks for the response, eponine1976! The Charge seems pretty nice for all its features, and I do like the interface, for sure! I guess my biggest thing is being able to see my calorie burn *as* I'm working out. Does this one (or any of them) have that capability?

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Oh I know I'm not functioning optimally, in more ways than one, haha. But yeah, to be honest, I do have incredibly low energy levels (which I was told is linked to my vitamin D and iron deficiencies which I have worked on) and exercising/eating better has helped a great deal, but I still have times (specifically winter,…

Yeah, she was something else, that's for sure... I don't think my asthma is that severe, luckily, as the only real time I notice it is when I'm working out (or when I get into an anxiety attack) but the whole not hurting to breathe thing would certainly be great...

I'm still fairly new to running, so in time it make get a little better. I don't think mine is severe enough to need a daily inhaler, but I think the emergency inhaler will help out a lot

I do not, no. I honestly don't think I truly have since I was a child and first diagnosed with Asthma. I do know that I had a daily and an albuterol inhaler at the time, and while I wouldn't take it during strenuous activity until I actually *needed* it, I do think it helped. I didn't really consider taking it *beforehand*…

Agreed... I knew a girl who, unfortunately struggled with an eating disorder, and would kick herself if she ate more than 600 calories in a day. It was truly painful to watch, as she was incredibly tiny as it was. But she kept her diary locked up tight, and didn't want anyone to know...

This is so insanely motivational! Great job to all of you, seriously. I won't have nearly as impressive before/afters because my primary goal is just to lean up/muscle up. But I'm pumped to see the results and be able to contribute! :D

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