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That's why I smoke cigars!

Define "unmanly." I don't know what that means. Who gets to decide what is manly and unmanly?

4 pounds in 2 weeks isn't super abnormal. It's actually pretty quick. If you are losing weight that quickly, it probably isn't sabotaging you :)

A way to log my weights. Whether that's an app on my phone or a pencil and paper, I need it.

If you have too much money, Herbalife is a great program for you. Make your own shakes using stuff you buy at the store if you don't have time to meal plan.

Lifting weights and running are very different, it's not putting your muscles under exactly the same type of stress. That's potentially why you weren't seeing DOMS, more of a lactic acid buildup. Plus you have been running for a year (and are therefore more used to the "pain" of running), and not as used to lifting (yet),…

There is a science behind DOMS. Essentially, when lifting, you are causing microtears in your muscle. The DOMS feeling is essentially bruising (not exactly, but essentially). The more you lift heavy, the less DOMS you feel (usually). Usually because your pain threshold goes up. Hope that helps!

Except they are. If I say "avoid all meat" and later said "eat chicken" I am contradicting myself, even if I said they were "guidelines." Maybe they could have used common sense in creating these "guidelines" instead?

If they are planning on mixing up how BMI is calculated for obesity, why not switch the standard to Body Fat percentage? Give doctors a pair of calipers. Much, much more accurate than BMI. Not perfect, but still much better.

How I'm feeling about my questions:

Number 2 and Number 14 are in contention. Honey never spoils, but it then tells you to use it as a sweetener. I don't know what to do here. Rice also never expires. Should I eat it? Also, salt never expires. Clearly, I shouldn't eat that either. Nothing bad every happens to people who never eat salt!

Thank god we live in a country so privileged that people don't understand the dangers of things like "raw milk" and "no vaccinations." Seriously, we are really lucky we have to search for ways to potentially kill ourselves via preventable diseases.

You saying you did it in the squat rack answered my question! Thanks. I wasn't sure where exactly to do them.

If you have functioning organs, you don't need to do a cleanse. Also, my friend Collin is perfectly clean, thank you!

Slightly on topic: do you do an OHP standing or sitting? And where do I load up my barbell on my gym? I feel ashamed having to ask :(

Too many variables. How long did you cook it for? What temperature? Did you keep skin? Core the apples? Did you leave a lid on (to help keep water inside it). Sorry :/

What are your goals? If you are trying to build muscle, body beast is decent. Lose more weight, t25 isn't that bad. You could also invest in a home gym and not do programs? Invest in a bench to do bench presses on, some weight plates, dumbbells, and a barbell.

I totally understand how intimidating it can be. I didn't join a gym for nearly a year because of the intimidation factor. I would maybe take a look at Stronglifts 5x5, New Rules of Lifting for Women, Starting Strength, or check out t-nation (they have some decent routines you can take a look at). A couple pieces of…

Buy whole leaf and a strainer? It tastes way better anyways.

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You can if you want! I find they do help, personally. Makes it easy to figure out what I did, and allows me to be consistent with my weights and what I lift. It also allows me to look up new exercises based on body type. So, if I finish my routine sooner one time, I can add in another exercise I might not have thought of.

That's the basics of what they do. User interface obviously changes for each app and they all have different pluses/minuses. Fitocracy has some gamification elements, so as you track workouts you get XP which lets you "level up," you can go on quests, etc. Jefit allows you to easily track your 1RM, and allows you to add in…

I used Fitocracy and really liked it, but it's been broken for the better part of a month of android (and my ipod touch is too weak to use it). Now I'm using Jefit, and I like it. I do miss fitocarcy however.

Clearly this is unacceptable. You need to bring pepper spray next time, spray everyone in the gym, then talk to management about how you were almost assaulted. Then quit, build a gym in your apartment, and never lift heavy again. Don't want to get bulky!

See, the one on the left is LITERALLY what happens as soon as a woman picks up anything heavier than 5 pounds (that isn't her child, her purse, or whatever). See the body recognizes it is a dumbbell or barbell, and instantly builds POUNDS of muscle. Everyone knows estrogen is a stronger muscle builder than testosterone.…

I have a gym near me that is good and I go to. It is $10-20 a month, depending on the "perks" you want. I'm worried that when I move I will have to pay through the nose for the gym.

You said if they say no to just grab the weight. I can only assume you just sit on the bench if they say no as well, since it's essentially the same thing. So in other words someone said no and you DIDN'T just grab their weights and run off like a sociopath?

Hilariously, I superset tricep pushdowns and EZ bar preacher curls. Though I do 60 pounds on the pushdown machine and use a 60 pound EZ bar. You were so close! And I will tell someone know. If someone is sitting on a bench during their rest period (doing bench presses lets say) would you walk up to them and ask them to use…

No offense, if I was in the middle of a superset and needed both pieces of equipment, I would say no. Not cause I am mean, but I need and I am using both of them. If I was done, I would give it to you. If you took it from me, I would just take it back. No need to be rude about it man. Maybe the "Roid Master" would need to…

The irony of you, in 2 sentences, saying eating clean tastes better then talking about how amazing and yummy this "dirty" food was. Clean is more nutritionally dense, for the most part, but doesn't necessarily taste better. Oreos are strictly better tasting than bananas.