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OP, you say "To the rest of the world - I seem to be a strong, independant woman who has her ***** together. The reality is something different but I can't show it to anyone." and that you are lonely despite leading an active full life. You feel lonely because of the discrepancy between the mask you don during the day and…

Alright let's get some science up in here. "Those involved in strength training might need to consume as much as 1.6 to 1.7 g protein x kg(-1) x day(-1)" http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9841962 "we suggest that athletes consume 1.8 to 2.0 g of protein/kg of bodyweight/day" http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6390614…

With straps as soon as you let go with your hands the straps will come loose so there's no risk of 'sticking to the bar' One of my friends did break one of his straps DL'ing 260kgs but nothing bad happened and his straps were worn out. So in general what you want to do when your grip becomes the limiting factor is in this…

Fat intake is very important for your hormone balance which in turn might affect hair-loss. So make sure you have enough fats in your diet. This might just be one of the factors though. You could try for a consult with an orthomolecular dietician. They specialize in micronutrient balance in the diet.

If you're really advanced periodisation is a must and I'd definitely go for a scheme designed by an experienced coach. Most properly strong guys I know do Wendler's 5/3/1 (as mentioned before) often with the Big But Boring template. Also heard good things abut the westside barbell workout. What are your current stats like…

I'd love to 'run with you' Lanny and hopefully in a year or so I can actually run that half with you over here in Holland!

This. You can be confident and sexy without being a *kitten*. You can be a nice guy without being an androgynous grey blob. You get friendzoned because you behave like a friend and not like a potential partner. So stop whining that the girls always go for the bad boys/*kitten* and work on yourself. Take risks, be that…

I've started rock climbing recently and if there's one thing that is very noticeable about all the girls that have been climbing for a while is that they have amazing butts! Also makes belaying more fun and it's a great sport anyways, very social too. As for lifting: other's gave decent advice it seems. Lift heavy, have…

Oats with (or without) banana Yes there's quite a few cals in there but it'll keep you satiated for quite some time. Eggs are a good option too, or some greek yoghurt with fruit.

Luckily no. But protein farts are a common occurrence

When you're trying to loose weight drinking your calories is generally a bad idea. I love smoothies as much as the next guy but you'll get all the stuff that's in the fruit without feeling as full. That being said, if not overeating isn't a problem for you there's a gazillion recipe sites out there. I particularly enjoy…

An olympic barbell with plates. A powercage so you can do whatever you want without a spotter and be safe An adjustable bench Floor protection Cardio equipment of choice Adjustable dumbbells And you're all set

And there I was thinking it was a movie :(

I'm from Holland and feel very exotic here haha For you americans: yes Amsterdam is in Holland.

Looks like he doesn't have a leg to stand on in court

10-12 is too high a rep range for pure strength training. If you make it to 12 that means the weight is too light for strength training and you are training endurance. Strength is more in the 1-8 range but it's not that simple: http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/truth-rep-ranges-muscle-growth

And for anyone that takes their strength training seriously I'd recommend you pick up a book called 'Science and Practice of Strength Training' by Vladimir M. Zatriorsky and William J. Kraemer. Two very reputable authors, and the book goes into the theory behind training whilst still being accessible.

Once you stick to a routine and follow it regularly the DOMS will go away. DOMS mean absolutely nothing. And the key to progress is progressive overload. That means you keep adding resistance (but don't compromise form!)

That depends. Did you push yourself as hard as possible and will you run farther next time?

I've also heard plenty people say this works. Might be worth checking it out. Either that or you wear your battle-scars with pride like the warrior you are.

I'll try to answer these questions in reverse order since that seems more logical. But by no menas is there any right answer. These matters are very much open to interpretation but I'll share my views. What defines masculinity and femininity? Biologically: testosterone. Men high in testosterone will be more muscular,…

Basically: we're different, stop pretending it's a bad thing. Either embrace the differences or fight for true equality and not equality where you just want the perks. Because when I turned 16 I got a letter that stated that whilst there was no active draft duty, if there is to be a war I'd be drafted. None of the girls in…

Uhm... where'd you get that from? What I mean is that so many people equate femininity with weakness. The genders are different and there's nothing wrong with that. We live in a world where men are becoming more and more feminine and women are getting more and more masculine. I think that's a bad thing. I do believe that a…

I'm all for equal rights, but I also think the equal responsibilities part is too often ignored.

1)Mash banana in bowl 2)Add milk 3)Add oats 4)Mix 5)Microwave/cook enjoy!

My nails have become very brittle as well and I can count the rounds of chemo I've gone through by the rings in them. My guess is those rings are caused by the nasty chemicals growing into the nails and weakening them (or the structure being altered by the meds) and this causes their brittleness. So I'm guessing it just…

I personally love rowing! I don't know why but I find it very enjoyable.

Just reply to topics that interest you and add people that you'd like to have as friends. Don't be shy!

Don't be, I'm extremely lucky ;) Yeah I often think it's harder for them than it is for me, and they've been incredibly strong throughout this all. I'm really lucky with my parents. They're currently enjoying a well-deserved vacation in Spain. And thanks :) Right back 'atcha! In a perfect world this would be true, but…

I'm currently fighting cancer myself (and uckily it looks like I'm winning) and I must say I can sympathise with how he feels. I personally hate telling people. Both because I hate hurting them and because I really hate being pitied. I was diagnosed the 24th of December. Got a phonecall 15 minutes before going home to…