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Hi there. Good for you on getting "your butt into gear". Isn't it fun!? I think you have your head in the right place and have some realistic and obtainable goals. Strong Lifts 5x5 is a great starter program because it is so basic. I think you will have great success with it for strength. You say you want "real world…

I'd wear a sweet suit, hang out at the airport lounges and tell people I was a pilot.

Yep. Welcome to the fit family, where jeans are feared and leggings are KING! :-)

Do tell. I could use some interesting Sunday reading!

I do shakes, too when I need to get in some extra calories. It is especially convenient right before bed, if you are short on calories. Rather than making those calories up in sugar, do it with fat sources, such as peanut or almond butter (2 tbsp is 200 calories) and avocado. Avocado makes your shakes really creamy, but is…

I do 1.5 cups of almond or coconut milk with a scoop (25 g of protein) of whey protein, a banana and maple syrup. I am a nutrient timing, quick carbs post workout believer. I try to do 2:1 ration of quick carbs to protein post workout, with minimal fat.

Mine depends on my current goal and the time of year, considering different outdoor activities that I am involved in. Right now, it is mountain bike season, so that takes priority, but strength training is always a staple. I do yoga twice a week, too. I'm off on weekends, so I tend to be the most active then. I get up at 4…

Hi there. We share a very similar schedule. :-) I am up at 4:15 and commute for an hour, then work an 8 hour shift, which puts me home at 3. I workout 7 days a week, which includes lifting, intense mountain biking, and yoga. I have three kids and all of them are in school. They are honestly pretty easy to manage, and I…

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August 2 - 9.5 miles lots of four wheeler trail riding. Not a fan. Prefer single track August 3 - 19.5 miles. Steady 10 mile climb. I need to get used to that considering my race has quite a bit of dirt road climbing. August 4 - 5.6 miles of steep, rocky/technical single track. LOVE. August 7 - 4.6 miles. Big day because…

I have been at maintenance for two years...wait, two and a half now! My only observation worth noting is that cardio makes me look like crap. My weight has stayed pretty close to the same, but my clothes fit differently. I had to go up in pants because my quads and hips filled in. My shirts still fit the same, but I am in…

Protein, lower carb veggies (green beans, cucumbers, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower) and healthy fats, like avocado and fatty fish (salmon is easy). Whey protein shakes are quick and easy and there are many brands with little to no carbs and around 110 calories per serving. Non fat, plain greek yogurt with cinnamon,…

I just realized that I didn't put the supporting information in here when I edited this post, after finally figuring out how to post a damn pic. Lol The picture on the right is before and the picture on the left is two years later. I was 150 on the right, and 135 on left. I was strictly weight training and doing supporting…

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Ha ha!!!!! Dying right now. I would've guessed 150 if I would've gotten in on this fishy thread earlier. I'm 5'7" & weigh 153. You look stout, but thin on top.

Thanks for the reply. Yes, more hills and more up and down interval style climbs. It is a 5pound gain over a 3 month period, so I suppose it could be both muscle and some water retention. The retention could explain the less lean look. I did do a more structured season with the intention of progressing my endurance and…

Hi everyone! I'm a MTBer and I am new to this board. :-) I am registered for my first XC race and am aiming to get in some miles before then. The race is August 23rd. So far this month: August 2 - 9.5 miles lots of four wheeler riding. Not a fan. Prefer single track August 3 - 19.5 miles. Steady 10 mile climb. I need to…

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8. Pretty hot!

All good advice... just remember that studies have shown that people with a lower body fat percentage who begin to eat at a deficit can't cut as drastically without losing muscle, as people who are obese or with much higher body fat percentages. Consider this when choosing how many calories to cut. Happy cutting!

The calories don't count when you eat peanut butter if it is stuck to the top of the fresh seal when you first open a new jar. They also don't count when your five year old doesn't finish her protein source... steak, chicken and eggs. No logging, no calories. I'm a sinner.

I can't upload from my device, but you can see my profile pic. I'd say I'm a 5 and I am happy here. It took me five years to see myself this way....You ladies all look amazing.

Relax. I could eat that all in one meal, then have desert. Digest it and forget it. We move towards what we resist. Release it from your mind...and move on. :-) You got this!

Peanut butter Frozen yogurt trail mix (the kind with somekind of chocolate or yogurt pieces in it) cereal of any kind Bread with nuts in it. Yep, I just orgasmed.

I can't see your diary, so I have to ask. Have you been in a deficit for a long period of time and how many calories do you burn exercising daily? Have you tried eliminating food groups that tend to bring people issues, such as dairy and gluten? ( I would never recommend eliminating them unless you have an issue with them)…

How long has this been going on, how long have you been dieting and did it start when you started losing weight? I have reason for my questions. Trust me...I've been in your shoes for over three years.

I literally pissed 24 oz three times this morning already. I only know that because I have to do a 24 urine collection for a test, but it shows how much weight can flucuate. Seriously, a pound is nothing. Relax and trust the process.

Maine by Courtney Sullivan. Great read, but stirs up some uncomfortable emotions. It is a very human novel. :-) Just finished No Short Cuts to the Top by Ed Visters. It was about climbing all 14 of the 8000 meter peaks over the course of 18 years. Amazing!

Get out there and pick a basic lifting routine. Next, go to Youtube and watch videos for each move. Then get out there and start out using light weight until you learn good form. Focus on the muscle you are contracting, not what others are doing around you. No one that is serious about their OWN lifting cares what others…