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Depends on what is hurting exactly??? Is it your muscles??? Sometimes, getting them going again, if it is muscle soreness will help alleviate the pain... ***Drink a ton of water!!! ***Static Stretch and/or Foam Roll!!! Not right before you're workout though, as you'll just waste energy. ***If your back hurts from Leg Day,…

I agree with ammo... That's why I was wondering how long you've been on this regiment... If it hasn't been too long, your muscles are definitely going to retain water and you'll become swollen and bigger for a short period of time... Which is why a lot of people bail on strength training... But if you stick with it, you…

That's pretty tough to answer without knowing more details... Taking in more calories than you think perhaps??? Sauces, dips, dressings, alcohol, etc...?? How long have you been doing your exercising and eating this way for??? Has it been longer than a month???

I agree with everything everybody has posted so far. Applying resistance to your muscles is gonna give you the results you want. Having more muscle will boost your metabolism! You won't get bulky if you don't want to, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't lift heavy, or work hard though. (whatever you do, maintain proper…

I agree that walking is a good place to start… Then… walk faster, for longer… I could be off base since I know little about you… BUT I would say just get moving and get your heart rate up for 10 - 20 mins. a day for 3 - 5 days a week would be a good place to start. Walk Hike Swim Cycle Push Ups Pull Ups Lunges Squats…

It is somewhat difficult to recommend exercise without knowing what your physical disabilities are… BUT There are an abundance of options, even using your own bodyweight if you have no equipment… Do what you can with what you got! AND Less more Consistently is better than a lot every now and then.

If you like sweet… replace with a healthy sweet.!? Fruit Dried Fruit Kettle Corn!? Lunch stuff that doesn't need refrigeration ideas; A Meal Replacement Supplement Turkey Jerky Trail Mix Dried Fruit Salad in Tupperware (stays fresher longer than in a bag). Dressing in separate container, combine and shake when ready. That…

hardstongster…Hahaha Yes.! That does make sense. Thanks for all of the posts… The research available definitely supports exactly what everybody is saying in these replies… which is good! At the same time… there is so much information out there, that unless somebody talks it out with me, I will definitely start to over…

Ya… The principle of individuality would come into play with how long to do what routine as well… So, that will change how long to spend on what depending on the individual. Thanks for responding by the way! I know that a punch is more of a snap motion, as opposed to a push motion, which like originally stated in the first…

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That's good! That does make sense! I didn't know it at the time… but that is the answer I was looking for!

I think you keep tracking…Being organized is smart…Allowing room to move within organization is the balance that is difficult to achieve. I haven't read all of the responses to the original post, because there are many… But perhaps some questions to answer, if you haven't already are; Why are you so afraid to be bigger…

I have no idea…!?? I have a lot of bodybuilding friends, and they seem to enjoy it! Perhaps if they weren't bodybuilding, they wouldn't work out at all? If you're questioning your reasoning, perhaps you simply should try something else? Personally, I like to train for something specifically…. An event, or sand volleyball,…

For me, being consistent has come from probably 3 main things; 1) Not being so hard on myself. 2) Simply getting back on track as soon as possible if I mess up or get off track, instead of sulking into a sedentary food coma for a week. 3) Not trying to make all of my gains in one day, and simply learning to make the right…

1) Macronutrients are Protein, Carbs, & Fats… Micronutrients would be the breakdown of what those are made of, like Zinc, Copper, Vitamin A, Omega-3 Fats, etc… 2) I have never stuck a Message Board, so not sure… 3) I just click on people I want to add, or if I know their name, I punch it in, and on their profile it will…

You have established at least one Outcome Goal… losing weight by your son's graduation. Have you established any Behavioral Goals??? Which are things you can accomplish now, that will get you to your Outcome Goal. For example; Workout ________ amount of times this week. Would be a behavioral goal.

A lot of people gain weight on vacation… Eating out, snacking, stress, water weight… etc… Honestly… Oh well. Don't be afraid of the scale, it is just a tool. This journey you're on of losing weight, like most journey's in life, become less about being perfect, and more about how well you handle and overcome the problems…

My Aunt Shirl posted this just today. Throw a plate on the ground. - Okay done. Did it break? - Yes. Now say sorry to it. - Sorry. Did it go back to the way it was before? - No. Do you understand? I thought that was relevant.

I workout anywhere from 4 times a week to 10 times a week… (with some of these sessions being stretching, cardio, hiking, swimming, strength training, playing sports, or whatever) How much and of what depends on what I am trying to accomplish, the intensity and length of the workout, and my ability to recover. You can work…

I agree with two things; 1) Don't tell him what you want him to do or what he should be doing, because you can't control him, and it will come across as overly critical… If you want to talk about it, ask him questions, and actively listen!??? Get to the Why...That goes for Guys to their Girls. 2) Lead by example… That goes…

When you have a craving for something, that is your body telling you it needs a certain vitamin or mineral… What you're craving wil clue you into what vitamin or mineral you are lacking… Look it up… because once you determine what your cravings are telling you your body needs, then you can provide your body with the…

If it were me; 1) I would use more compound movements instead of machines 2) I would lower my rep range and do 6X5, 5X6, 4X8, 3X10… something like that. 3) After that, I would keep the 3-4 days a week for now, and focus on eating correctly and recovery. Even without those changes, I think you're heading in the right…

If you're feeling that fat feeling though… You may be swollen from your workout… But you may be eating too many carbs also… Try a 40/30/30; 40% carbs 30% fat 30% protein

Also… definitely open your diary… It could be a simple matter of eating the wrong thing!!! For example; Too many carbs for a lot of people, makes them crash these days because of peoples' insulin sensitivity due to large amounts of sugar in the average persons' diet.

For sure… You are not recovering from your workouts properly or effectively. You workout, then it is all about the recovery!!!

As far as what types of lifts I would recommend for you; Compound movements Use Free Weights first (barbells, dumbbells, and even cables at times) Only use machines after your compound movements are done, if necessary. You could do like a 3 day split based around; Bench Press - then pick compound movements that are upper…

Good job!!! You'll get there! We live in a want it now world. Remain consistent, and keep tracking! If you're tracking regularly, it becomes a matter of adjusting while being consistent. If done honestly, regularly, and consistently, you will reach your goals. You're doing great already!!!

Just estimating, I would shoot for 1400-1500 a day, because you seem like you'd be on the go while bartending… Track that for a few days, and then up or lower by 200-250 depending on results… Don't be drastic. If you learn to not just eat, but to give your body the vitamins and minerals it is lacking at that time, it…