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Maybe it should be asked, and forgive me if it has, what are your goals? I would bet that your goal isn't actually to make your biceps burn. Whether you want to make them stronger and/or bigger, the burn/pump/soreness/etc. is not an indication of success in either. Move toward your goal, but recognize the burn or lack…
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Don't overthink it. Obviously you need hydration and 64 oz. isn't a bad recommendation, give or take. It doesn't matter if that water is from crystal clear water or part of some other beverage (like a diet soda or coffee or something else that includes water as the main ingredient), or even from food that includes water…
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The easiest answer is no, it doesn't matter what time you eat carbs. Depending on your goals there is going to be a hierarchy of things that help them. At the top you have things like calorie intake, calorie expenditure, things that make all the difference. In the middle you have things that might help, and on the bottom…
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If you are aiming to get more protein, I would say first try to get it through "normal" food, but there is nothing wrong with using some whey to get there.
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No harm done! If I am over on protein according to the pre-set MFP goals, it means I still have a long, long way to go for the day. I usually hit somewhere in the 170-200 gram range. If it means anything, I'm still alive.
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There's a problem. A Calorie as we refer to it actually is a kilocalorie = 1000 calories. So your results are swayed a thousandfold. In a year's time we're talking about 10.5 and 23.5 Calories from warming up room temp and cold water, respectively. Conclusion: it makes no difference, but good try anyway. Edit: I fail.…
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Your metabolic rate is closely connected to how much lean (non-fat) mass you have, so if during your disordered eating, you lost some muscle, it's quite possible your metabolic rate is a bit lower. But probably not much if at all, since now you do actually weigh more than before. Other than that I don't know where your…
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There certainly is a lot of conflicting information out there. You really have to do your best to consider the source of your information. If they cite studies, go read the studies yourself. Be critical of the study methodologies and the conclusions based on the evidence. Is it controlled and peer reviewed? Were the…
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My thoughts? I think the best thing for you is cleansing your mind of the concept of a "cleanse" or "detox." As others have pointed out, our bodies naturally take care of this effectively with or without our attention. Those are made-up buzzwords created mainly for the purpose of taking your money. But let's call it what…
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Sleep is your friend. If you just want to not die then you might not need very much at all. For basic functioning, some. Things will work OK and you might feel fine. And then there is ideal. I think most of us have seen the general recommendation of 7-9 hours, give or take. There are many benefits to getting an ideal…
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I think for me staying in a routine helps with the soreness. If I take a week off for something and come back to training, the soreness is worse than usual. There are lots of suggestions I've heard for reducing the soreness, but the only way of getting rid of it is giving it time. A little soreness can serve as a reminder…
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Heavy is a relative term. If it is heavy to you, then it's heavy. And it's less about the number and more about a percentage of what you are capable of. And if you are just starting, you'll be gaining strength fairly fast. There is quite a bit of freedom in rep ranges, but it's pretty safe to say that once you're getting…
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Well, you don't gain weight from sitting, but if that means your energy expenditure is lower than it usually is, and you are eating just as much, you might gain weight. Just adjust your estimated activity and have MFP recalculate your TDEE. You may have to eat a little less or commit to some more activity through the week.
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If you chose to eat them today or save them for tomorrow or distribute them across the next few days, it doesn't really matter. Timing doesn't end up mattering, so if you were over one day and under the next, it's the same result as long as you get the same total over a longer period of time, say, a week. I prefer to look…
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Oh, I'm sure the McDonut has come up in a board meeting before.
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Let me revise my statement: Chances are that you will never naturally approach anything most rational humans consider too bulky. :)
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I bet he can deadlift more than that. I saw a documentary once where they infused his bones with a type of metal.
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I can't say you have a bad idea, I mean you're exercising in some capacity through a TV show, and that expenditure is going to increase your calories out part of the equation. I'm very familiar with the brutal winter thing too, but I know most gyms have a heating system... if you were adventurous and wanted to try out…
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Chances are that you will never naturally approach anything you consider too bulky, even if you want to. But if you do get there, you can always stop or slow down.
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There's some stuff out there linking casein to cancer that I'm sure you could find. The thing about casein is that it indiscriminately supports growth, whether that be normal cells or cancerous cells. I don't think you can find anything that says casein causes cancer, it just supports the growth if it already exists. So…
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"Leaning out" is just another way of phrasing "losing fat." Give yourself plenty of time to allow for slow changes. The first thing you want is a small or moderate calorie deficit (nothing extreme), along with plenty of protein intake, along with resistance training. This is the standard recipe for losing fat without…
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They don't call it Taco Hell for nothing. Could easily be the fat content as Ranger pointed out, but it's hard to say. Sometimes you just have a bigger appetite than other times.
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Let's say you have a bank account and two checks to deposit. One check is from out of state and the bank says they have to charge a fee to deposit it. Protein would be like the out of state check because of TEF. But a dollar is still a a dollar and a calorie is still a calorie. You're just talking about another expense…
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I definitely agree with this. Since I have been keeping track of calories, I've been way more selective of what high calorie treats I consume. If they aren't that great, it's totally not worth it. Some things just aren't worth their calories. My appetite is such that I would much rather devour a steak than a sub-par…
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I tried it for the first time a couple nights ago. It had some feta cheese and tomatoes, etc in with it and was fairly tasty, however I don't have a recipe.
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They should really clarify... haha. My idea of low fat and someone else's might be way different!
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Yes, yes you should. Start now.
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You mentioned it was within your calorie goals, so as long as that's the case, eat whenever you feel however. With that said, I think there are some benefits to having a regular eating schedule.
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Nice work!
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I'm a guy and also find that my bench doesn't progress as well as other lifts. And overheads are a pain (a great lift though). Part of it might be the girl thing where you supposedly have less upper body strength, but remember that squats and deads are going to be the big numbers for everyone. Bench is a lot less and OHP…
