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Why are you taking it in the morning? I'm guessing it helps with your energy, but if so there are much cheaper alternatives, from coffee or soda down to simple caffeine pills. I would reserve it for pre-workout and see how you tolerate the effects post-workout and into sleep. Effects of caffeine are highly subjective; I'm…

Seems a bit pricey and sounds like a little bit of snake oil ("adaptation potential" and "trigger sessions"). They talk about making sure your "progress doesn't plateau," which is pretty hard to do running a well-established progressive overload program, (5x5, All-Pros, etc.) and they're more than sufficient as a base, but…

I do push/pull with associated leg isolations in each: push - calf raises, leg extension; pull - leg curls. I'd add cable pull throughs to pulls but I don't have a cable machine.

As far as I know FitBit typically adds calories based on tracked exercises and steps, so I would look at how many steps it is tracking from driving vs. not driving. I assume it is adding steps from driving. I've noticed if I'm stationary biking my Sense adds steps even when I have the activity set to cycling, whereas my…

I have a Marcy Pro PM-507 and it gets the job done. Legs are foldable and there's a welded handle on the side for carrying. I don't have stability issues with it, but I could see people complaining that it's not as stable side-to-side as a standard/regular bench, and I would not recommend it for against-the-bench lifts,…

A lot of people on here do IF and have been successful. I think it's a good method if you have difficulty controlling eating throughout the day and can stick to your window. Eating outside your IF window is inherently (though probably not intentionally) designed to cause feelings of guilt/shame, so it may not be good for…

There are still a lot of open questions regarding your routine (How much weight/how often are you increasing (i.e. What is your progression rate)? How often are you failing/deloading? How long have you been at it? Why did you choose some of the lifts in particular? Why aren't you doing squats? What are "abs" in your…

What is your lifting regimen? Push pull 3xs/week doesn't tell us much. Are you on an established program (Strong Lifts 5x5, All-Pros, Etc.)? Are you progressively overloading? You need to focus on compounds before accessories. It really depends on what you're doing, and what you're planning to add.

To address everything... Your FitBit should have age, weight, etc., which should lead to a different calorie burn based on those metrics. Your FitBit HR during your workout session will track your HR to determined calories burned during that session, not after (as you suggested). Finally, my point was HRM is better to…

If your FitBit has a heart rate monitor when you have an activity set (such as Elliptical) it should monitor your heart rate during that period then determine your calorie burned based off that, as opposed to steps. Generally I would consider HRM much more reliable than step count to determine calories burned.

Are you craving sugar in particular or something sweet? If it's something sweet, diet soda works well. If it's sugar, remember sugar is a form of carb, so you substituting proteins/fats (nuts, cheese, meat) won't provide the typical energy you get from carbohydrates. There are many protein bars with various flavors from…

I don't remember the last time I had DOMS and I've been running a progressive overload program for a while now. There are plenty of articles indicating DOMS is not a sign of a good workout. If start incorporating new lifts that engage muscles you haven't used you may get them for awhile, but it will likely go away.

A lot of missing information: lift order, reps/sets. it progressive overload? As a starter, I don't see this as a good program as-is. No bench. Seated cable row is inferior to bent over and upright row. Pull down and curl are auxiliaries, which can fatigue the mains next session and should only be added later (after you…

Not sure what you mean by working out (cardio, weight lifting, etc.) A lot of people like kettle bell workouts. There are a lot of traditional lifts you can do (squats, deadlifts, etc.). If you sit a lot, you coundl be mindful to get up and walk every hour and/or could use a balance ball to sit on.

Mine works like a charm. Have you tried removing the device from your app and re-adding it (not sure what you mean be disconnecting it)? You could also remove it from your bluetooth devices on your phone then re-add it.

I would typically opt for something filling and low calorie. If you don't have healthy left overs (chicken breast, for example), opt for something like a Lean Cuisine/Healthy Choice and is filling and feels like a meal. You can also use snacks like canned green beans/frozen boxed veggies that are low calorie. If it's your…

I weigh myself everyday to be honest with myself, knowing there will be fluctuation (for example if I'm 170 day 1 and 173 day 2 I know I didn't gain 3 pounds in a day, just like if I'm 170 day 1 and 167 day 2 know I didn't lose 3 pounds in a day). I know that doesn't work for a lot of people - daily anxiety can be a real…

I don't fault you for asking the question; that's what we're here for! That being said, I think your money would be much better spent on products we know promote health. Creatine, for example, has many benefits, even if you're not using is for muscle gain. Probiotics also promote a healthy gut by introducing bacteria into…

It's a calorie tracking app, and a good one at that. As far as a bodybuilding app, you are going to want something to track lifts, workouts, measurements, etc. (I recommend JeFit, but depends on what you're looking for).

Seconding JeFit - there are many lifting routines you can select, or modify/build your own (which I did). It also provides very useful graphs so you can track lift progression over time. You also gain points for logging workouts, stats, etc., which you can turn in for free subscription months. I don't do classes or follow…

I've never heard of an anti-depressant/anxiety med increasing weight. Their methods of action are typically neurological and as far as I know do not generally affect thyroid function to any significant degree. Just as many things, they may increase you appetite (this is why-to a certain extent-people are claiming sugar…

Measuring cups measure volume, not weight...so no, if you want to track accurately you don't use measuring cups to measure liquids. https://smile.amazon.com/Crownful-Digital-Function-Batteries-Included/dp/B08CZ9R2D5/ref=sr_1_11?crid=2T4LS0Y7I6MMN&keywords=food+scale&qid=1640631926&sprefix=food+scal%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-11 Many…

WAY too much volume and WAY too many isolations! That routine is honestly a hot mess. It happens all the time; people try to come up with routines and miss many of the basics while over-complicating things, which will result in you spinning your wheels. Start with the compounds (some of which you have); Pushes: Squat,…

Clean and jerk is a pretty solid choice. If you're looking for just body weight, squats may be your best option. As far as a cardio based exercise/workout, rowing is probably the best, but also requires expensive equipment. Swimming can be a good workout, but obviously requires a pool. Jogging is probably your least…

I have a can of Krud Kutter and Herculiner (truck bed spray liner) along with a wire brush coming over the weekend, but got impatient and picked up a can of Krylon Fusion All-in-One Flat White paint and went to town on the 5lbs. I sprayed them with Goo Gone and let them sit and wiped thoroughly with a cloth before…

As mentioned, isolate will be your go-to. I've seen protein powders that are 20g per serving and 80 calories (i.e. 100% of calories are protein). IMO ON is overpriced and more about the name. MyProtein has isolate that's much cheaper and Isolate that's 22g/90 cal or "clear isolate" which is 20g/80 cal.

I have 0 interest in joining a gym.

I did find they make carport enclosures like you guys are talking about, so that'll at least help with wind and may keep some warmth in if I get a heater. I grew up in Nebraska, so I know cold weather pretty well. My concern is I'm lifting heavy (to near failure), so I need to be as focused as possible and as physically…

Unless you have certain dietary requirements carbs are the last macro you should be worried about. Protein is king, followed by fats. Carbs are the *kitten* child.

So you're paying $4 per foot, which is 1 pound? That's not a good deal. You can typically find plates for around $1.50/lb new and $1/lb used pretty easily right now.