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Too much of a loaded question. This "line" that you speak of is very subjective and probably varies person to person. However, I believe that the "line" is drawn at conversation and pleasantries. In other words, no touching, no over or excessive complimenting, no "deep" conversations, etc. Basically, it's fine to be…

I workout first thing in the morning at 5:00 (after a little time with God)! Then shower and eat breakfast.

I take pictures and look at the change over time. I don't hold much stock in weighing myself. I do it, but I don't really care what I weigh. I take pictures and look at the change in body composition.

Love me some Mulder and Scully!

24, Burn Notice, White Collar, Law & Order, X-Files, Flight of the Conchords, Walking Dead, Seinfeld, Heroes (Season 1 and 2), and ESPN (anything).

I do Strength Training on MWF and Cardio on TRS. Sundays are usually Yoga before or after church, or just rest. Cardio is usually Insanity, and the strength training has been P90X and related stuff. It has been a really good hybrid doing P90X/Insanity. After next month, I'll dive into P90X2 and/or Insanity Asylum. After…

You are entitled to your opinion, OP. However, that's just it- YOUR opinion. Just because you feel that way does not mean it is a fact. You can jump up and down and say those things are not a sport all you want. You are incorrect in your assessment of what a sport is. You are biased and contradictory in your evaluation of…

I don't really eat meal REPLACEMENT bars. However, sometimes when I travel I may grab one. I usually go with the Pure Protein bars. They're really low fat/sugar with high protein. I also like Supreme Protein Carb Conscious Peanut Butter and Jelly, Power Crunch Vanilla Creme, and Power Crunch Chocolate. There's tons more…

Water. Sometimes a little milk or orange juice. But pretty much just water!

I like and use both. I use regular dumbbells and Bodylastics bands (best bands ever!). Here are my pros and cons: Dumbbells Pros- Good old fashioned weightlifting, you feel the burn the whole time, more "natural" since you are actually lifting something Cons- big, heavy, can't travel, must be extra mindful of form because…

Abs are made in the kitchen. You see your abs by lowering your body fat% pretty low. For men, it's around 10%. The percentage is higher for women, however, to allow women to be women! Which is a good thing! LOL You can strengthen and build your abs by doing strength training and crunches. I have been doing P90X, P90X+, 1…

I don't really have a goal weight. I'm just going until I'm satisfied with my Body Fat%. I'm really close to my goal. PS- What's with the duck face, OP?

Try grilled veggies. And also try actually liking veggies. I was the same, but I had to just get over it and eat wholesome, natural food!

It sounds like you have a lot on your plate. I don't really recommend energy drinks and the like. It sounds more like there is a division of labor issue. You are doing too much! The family should help out and have chores! You need time for yourself to relax and enjoy things for you!

Pushups (all kinds- standard, wide, narrow, plyo, diamond, dive bombers, flies, weighted, balance balls, etc) Chest Press Bench Press Chest Row Flies You can use weights, dumbbells, resistance bands, cables, and such. I like the old push up best myself! Can do 'em anywhere! But if you get into the other stuf, you can use…

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Inconceivable!

A lot of times I follow my own hybrid schedule. It sometimes consists of a blend of P90X, P90X+, 1-on-1 w/ Tony, and Insanity. For example, this past month it looked like this: M- P90X Chest and Back, Ab Ripper X T- Insanity Cardio Power and Resistance W- P90X Shoulders and Arms, Ab RIpper X R- Insanity Pure Cardio F-…

Fruit is awesome. I don't follow it to a tee, but Paleo is fairly strict and fruit is definitely allowed. Fruit is nature's candy! I think what can be bad is eating TOO MUCH fruit. They do have sugar, but it is natural sugar and not artificial sweeteners. Just watch the amount you take in. I eat lean meat, veggies, fruit,…

Plan your meals out ahead of time ad eat what you planned for on mfp. Also, perhaps get some support. For me, it was just a decision I had to make to MYSELF. You have to commit and stay focused. I have been there. I would skip workouts, because I was too tired or had a long day. Or I would eat just a little more food.…

I understand the frustration with being pelted with sales calls. However, you can say no. They are a business. They are trying to make a difference in people's lives, but making money at the same time. Also, I think it is a little over generalizing to say that's all BeachBody is and that's all the MLM's do. Most coaches I…

Talk to your doctor about it. I don't know your body composition or genetics. Body weight is relative. Picture this: two men are sitting on a park bench. Both men are 32 years old. Both men weigh 225 lbs. One man is obese and on medication for diabetes and everything else. The other man is an athlete with 8% body fat.…

I have really enjoyed P90X, P90X+, 1-on1 with Tony series, P90X2, Insanity, Asylum, and a little Tapout XT. My girlfriend likes Turbo Fire and some Jillian as well, but she enjoys the weight lifting, too!

Your weight changes a lot throughout a single day due to eating, water intake, exercise, sweating and other factors. Therefore, I do weigh every morning, but I really only take stock in my weekly weigh in on Sunday mornings before eating and everything. It's kind of a weekly progress report I guess!

Yeah, I know what you mean. It happens to everybody I'm sure. But when I think about what God's done for me, my family, and other things, I am really blessed. It's good to take a step back and just look at how good we have it. A lot of times we have to force ourselves to be happy. Sometimes things can make us feel empty.…

Just do both. The traditional "go to" formula is the Mon Wed Fri (Strength training) and Tue Thu Sat (Cardio). Works for me. I do stuff like P90X on MWF, and do Insanity and/or running on TRS.

Or you could just eat right...

Here is what I make: Hormel - Turkey Pepperoni *Correct*, 17 slices 70 0 4 9 0 640 Mt. Olive Pickle Company - Mild Banana Pepper Rings, 1/2 cup Jimmy Dean - Turkey Sausage Crumbles, 0.5 cup Ragu (Pd) - Traditional Pasta Sauce, 1/2 cup Kraft - 2% Milk Natural Reduced Fat Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (With Added Calcium), 1…

- Lean meats (fish, chicken, LEAN beef, pork, turkey- you can get them in different forms. Example- turkey sausage crumbles, turkey bacon, steaks, burgers, grilled, baked, etc) - Greek Yogurt (I recommend Fage 0% plain, you can add fruit and/or honey) - Protein Bars (I recommend Pure Protein bars from Wal-Mart, they have…