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If you are on a budget, the 2 choices are: Accu-Measure calipers: About $10-$15. Calipers are very good if you are already at a decently low bf%. You will get a more consistent measurement the leaner you are. If you are on the higher bf% side, over 20% male; over 25% female, it is a lot harder to get a consistent accurate…

If that is a current picture of you in your avatar, you don't look like you need to lose 30lbs. BMI = is complete bull****. Don't try to base what your weight should be by following it. Try using bf% instead. You can buy those cheap calipers or just use tape measurements. Here is one of many site to check your bf via tape…

You must be mistaking this as the MISC. Here in MFP, manlet status is 5'2" and under.

To answer OP questions: I do a 16:8 mostly. Sometimes I'm not hunger at lunch and it turns into a 20:4. I was a former 6 meal a day guy. IF is 100x better for me. Appetite control was much better. Also, not having to prepare 6 meals a day was nice. I've lost 30lbs in the last 7 months using IF and IIFYM. The 2 day per week…

Good Job you Sick Kent. On your next bulk, are you gonna do it the same way or do a more clean bulk?

All Muscle gains. Mirin the progress.

Saying IF is a "gimmick" is like saying eating 8 meals a day is a "gimmick". IF is not "tricking" you metabolism. lol

There are about 50 different versions of IF. You got anything from a 14 hour fast to a 36 hour fast depending on whose protocal you are following. The main benefit for some people is appetite control. Note that I said some people, others has it easier eating 6 meals a day.

THANK YOU. You get a gold star. This is one of the most common mistake MFP members make.

ROFL And I thought I was the broscience expert.

lol, that's why it's really useless to ask for help here sometimes. For every good advise you get, you get just as much pseudo science advice. I don't think you are looking at the big picture on how to lose weight. To lose weight, you need to keep track of calories. The absolute rule you need to follow is to eat less than…

Just make sure your getting your Protein and Fats. I think you should up the protein intake a little bit. Carb intake is pretty irreverent.

Whoa, you might want to look into "reverse dieting" or take a "diet break". That's a loooong time of calorie restriction without a break. Sadly, you might gain even more weight (temporary) doing this. but in the long run this may really help.

Up to this point everything looks good. 4 week stall. It's a little bit long but, I've had stalls lasting for 3 weeks even though I was in a calorie deficit. It gets discouraging I know. Might wanna read up on the Whoosh effect: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.htmlI Also, would I be…

Holy crap that's an awesome strategy.

This is quite possibly the most informative thread ever on MFP. Very impressed by all the posters.

The need for Protein immediately after a workout has been scientifically debunked. What exactly is a "good" carb?

I agree that real food is better than shakes but, that doesn't mean he can bump up his calories. A calorie is still a calorie whether it is in a shake or in real food.

So, you are 285 lbs. Exerciser 30 mins 5x a week. Eat only 1200 calories a day. Losing only .5 to 1 lb a week. This has been going on for 2 months? Something is not adding up. Most common mistake here is not accurately counting your calories. Measuring peanut butter with a spoon is a BAD BAD idea. I am 99% sure you are…

Open to public. I'm thinking of closing it now though, I didn't know what you ate was a national security threat.

rapped for having zyzz as inspiration

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I weigh myself every day. You have to understand the whole "fluctuation of weight" and not freak over it when you gain few pounds from the day before. IMO, people who only weight themselves once a week because they are afraid of the weight fluctuation has an unhealthy relation with their scale. You shouldn't try to "hide"…

I wish MFP had a neg / rep system. This thread is really bringing out the idiots.

Former Migraine sufferer here. Lack of hydration, lack of food, and lack of sleep is the most common reason we get headaches. Make sure those are in check first, If not go see a doc.

Won't make any difference what so ever. A lot of people based their calorie intake on a weekly base rather than daily.

Just to add to it, Losing Weight is 80% Diet and 20% Exercise. If you got a fair amount of fat to lose, you can get away with not exercising. Lots of fat = More fat that the body access for energy. This has an anti-catabolic effect (Preserves your muscles). Weight lifting to retainer your muscle becomes more crucial the…

As long as you are in a deficit, you will lose weight. The biggest issue with this strategy is that your pure "Fat Loss" will not be optimal. You might loss 20 lbs but, it might be 12 lbs of fat and 8 lbs of lean weight. I'm exaggerated a bit but, that's the basis for including weight training and extra protein in your…

Good job with your weight loss. Damn nice chart.

Well looks like you are doing everything right. I think a week or 2 of maintenance might do wonders for you. You might also want to look into reverse dieting which is kind of like taking a break from your diet in hopes of boosting your metabolism a little bit.