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I would hit up the urgent care, then once they deal with that crisis go get a high colonic. Then seriously re-evaluate your life and diet.

I think that movement is an overreaction to the cruelty experienced by obese people. It's like treating a virus with antibiotics, if I may use an analogy. Yes, people shouldn't be cruel to overweight people. That said, the idea that there is something OK, or even healthy or positive about obesity is simply ludicrous.

If you are really eating 1780 calories, and have lost that much weight that quickly, your results are beyond extraordinary.

Two weeks? That simply isn't enough time to really say for sure. You are still in flux, and dealing with changes in water retention etc. Also, the "losing inches versus pounds" thing is kind of a crutch/cop out/myth anyway. At a certain point, if the scale isn't moving, you either are not measuring your calories accurately…

I recommend going to Youtube and checking Alan Thrall's recent bodyfat percentage video, where he and some of his clients get measured using the water tank. It's not a simple thing. Some people have more visceral fat (fat under the muscles, around the organs), while others have a lot of subcutaneous fat, which is the fat…

Wrong question to ask. Here is how I succeeded at what you are doing: set your caloric goal (which is important; macros are not). I recommend a modest deficit of 10%-20% below your break even. Eat nutrient-dense, satisfying foods that fill you up. In my opinion ALL macros should be AT LEAST 20% of your overall calories;…

There are days when I eat no fruit, and other days when I eat 4 bananas and a pear. It all depends on my caloric target for the day, my workout, and my cravings. If I need carbs and am craving the sweet kind, fruit is the way to go. Otherwise, in fairness, I do not go out of my way to consume fruit. I do that with veggies;…

No. What's better are wrist wraps for support, especially if you are using heavy weights and especially heavy dumbbells.

I forgot to add--use progressive overload with your lifting to get stronger. That is key. Your body's adaptive response to heavy weight training is to get stronger and add muscle. My recommendation literally forces your body to build muscle, put carbs in your muscles (replenish glycogen) and burn fat as energy. It worked…

No. But if running is what you are into, I recommend SPRINTS. I sprint sometimes, but usually do not have the energy because I work out so intensely and consistently with weights. Cardio such as jogging burns both fat and muscle and has likely contributed to your skinny fat physique. In my profile pic I was 47 and about…

Instructions for the skinny fat (male or female). Figure out how many calories for you is maintenance. Eat that amount, if not *slightly* less. No cardio, unless you need it initially to get into better condition (endurance). Focus your training on heavy, compound (multi-joint, not isolation work, weight/resistance…

Are you eliminating all fruits and veggies, or just the ones on this list? For what it's worth I don't eat most of the stuff on that list. And what I do eat from that list I generally consume in small amounts. Except blackberries, cherries, and pears.

This. And Bret Contreras gives great advice on this subject. I've gotten more from him than any other "guru" on the subject.

I naturally have ZERO for buttocks. I tried squats and deadlifts, and got a tiny bit of bun-gains. What seems to be working for me is the following: before squats and deadlifts do glute activation warm ups (look on youtube, there are plenty of examples) to get the mind-muscle connection. Also, I target my glutes after…

It hasn't been, for me, but I am newly single so I'm open to this site becoming that. I mean, fitness is important to me and so the women here at least have that in common with me.

Inches for me, waist in particular as that's where my fat goes. If I am the same size when heavier, I think that's healthier, or if someone is smaller but the same weight, it would mean they lost fat and gained muscle, right?[/quote] Only if they are getting a lot stronger. People who lift light weight and doing cardio and…

POUNDS. Inches are a cop out. And that is coming from someone who lost 11 inches off his waist. Granted, weight fluctuates, so the scale will not drop daily. Bottom line is if you are not losing POUNDS over time, you are not in a caloric deficit which means you are not losing weight. The only possible exception is if you…

Brussels sprouts. Roast them in olive oil in the oven. Taste starchy and satisfying but not too high in calories or carbs. And don't listen to all these people telling you "that sounds low carb" and "eat all the carbs you want"--I got down to about 10% BF at age 47 on a similar diet. If you are in a deficit, you need fats…

In general, getting all your calories from nutrient dense foods while in a caloric deficit is a good idea. I believe most people would consider bananas to be pretty nutrient dense.

Well, jeez, who doesn't?

Yep. Drinking is why I went from being a thin guy to a fat guy, so I speak from experience. Beer is total garbage and I will never drink it again--very caloric, plus there is alcohol. Also those fruity sugary drinks are loaded with carbs plus alcohol. I now drink vodka martinis (Ketel or Grey Goose, due to high quality)…

You don't. Unless you eat a low enough calorie diet to still be in a deficit. The bad thing about booze (in addition to the fact it has no nutritional value and often gives you the munchies) is this: alcohol is toxic and is therefore preferentially metabolized and speeds up fat storage. This means if you drink, and go over…

The #1 reason people do not lose weight is refusal or failure to ACCURATELY count their calories. Becoming aware of what you are eating--in terms of quantity--is crucial. Awareness will put you in touch with the actual cost of foods you eat, and also which foods satisfy you and are low calorie and nutrient dense--the types…

Congrats on choosing the correct form of exercise! Do some searches on PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD and challenge yourself. Cardio is overrated. Keep pumping iron!!

Not a direct answer but if you like dessert? Slice 1 or 2 ripe bananas about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick slices, and pan fry in some coconut oil until starting to brown and dust with cinnamon.

Not "bad" just not as good as raw or barely cooked. Scrambled eggs are basically overcooked and you do in fact reduce their nutritional value. If you can stand over easy or basted eggs those are likely better for you. I either do basted or raw, personally--I like to blend raw eggs into post workout shakes/drinks.

A nice round set of buttocks

Not only should you continue counting calories, but you should count them more accurately. While it is a good idea to mind the quality of your food, when it comes to weight loss, quantity is what matters (not quality). Poor foods could cause other health issues, inflammation, and other problems; however, even if all you…

I don't think most dairy is very healthy. When I do eat/drink it, I mix it up between low, non, and full fat dairy depending on my macro and calorie needs for the day.