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"The sooner you finish, the sooner you get to eat." I say that to myself during every workout. And pretty much when I'm doing anything.

I'd say learn how to eat the things you enjoy within a reasonable caloric deficit. Your results are likely to last longer. But whatever works.

Well this is all very clear. The author is lazy and wants people to join in her mocking of the unlazy so she can feel better about herself.

Good posture and clothes that actually fit are the best "instant improvements" you can make to your appearance. Stand up straight. Pay to have your clothes tailored. Look hot. The end.

I've met 2 people from MFP. I'm meeting two more this summer (I'm speaking on their behalf because I will be in their city, and I will hunt them down if necessary) and hopefully others at some point.

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Peanut butter goes great with anything chocolate. It also makes an amazing cookie. It's also fantastic when you melt it and pour it on things, like bread/toast, waffles, etc. Inject it into some cupcakes. Make a buttercream frosting with it. What could possibly go wrong?That's my take on peanut butter.

Online isn't the only way, but it can be very efficient if you have a good BS radar. Otherwise, try to meet people while doing whatever it is you like to do. Get bold and introduce yourself. See where it goes from there. I do not advise trying to meet people at typical "singles" spots if what you're looking for is a…

You don't think your personal life affects your views on weight loss? I don't agree. But you're 18, so I probably don't agree with you on a lot of things.

To build muscle, look up Geoff Neupert. Follow his instructions accordingly. (Hint: You will need a pair of heavy kettlebells.) To lose fat, look up Marianne Kane. Follow her instructions accordingly. (Hint: You will need a moderate-weight kettlebell and a heavy kettlebell).

Do not wait. Lift now. I didn't start seriously lifting until I had already lost over 100 lbs, and I wish I had started on day 1. It is one of 2 regrets I have about this process, the other being that I did not start taking legit progress photos until I began working with my lifting coach last summer.

Yes, I take my shoes off immediately, and I panic a little bit when other people don't, especially when they clearly have dirty shoes. I mean, some things should just be obvious.

As with most things, if you're going to properly supervise and help your children while they're doing it, weightlifting is not bad for them. If you just want to keep them occupied so they're not bothering you ... not so much.

When you start with 90 lbs to lose, of course it's easy to do it without counting calories. Just decreasing your portion sizes will cause you to lose weight. But there are actually people who have already lost most of the weight they need to lose and are struggling to lose more. There are even people who aren't eating…

If you're relying on a mustache to make you a man, you've got trouble.

I was a dancer before I started lifting (Latin ballroom). Then my teacher moved away for 2 years, and now he's back, so I'm getting back into it. It has improved my posture, and I generally think it's easier now that my legs and core/back are stronger.

Being strong. Looking hot. Not that complicated.

Kids always know, anyway. My brother was CLEARLY my dad's favorite. My dad did not want girls. He wanted two boys. The second boy ended up being my sister and me (we're twins). I would not say my mom necessarily had a favorite, but she is definitely closest with my sister.

My grocery store sells fresh, wild-caught fish. Some of it is from the gulf, but some of it is flown in. Every now and then, it is wild caught but "previously frozen," which isn't the best, but it's not gross either. But if you really want to know where to get the good stuff, go to the nearest Asian market and ask them…

Would not find it weird, not even if I was wearing earphones. I think serious lifters like to talk about lifting with other lifters and appreciate compliments on form. As long as you are doing it between sets or after the workout, I can't imagine anyone having a problem with it.

Not a trainer, but I have one. Be really insistent about your goals. Don't let them try to convince you that your goals are somehow wrong and that you should be striving for whatever they are trying to sell you. If you know your current body fat percentage and have a goal body fat percentage, then it's fine to use that a…

I don't know how weird these are, but ... I have a thing for older guys who are in good shape. Not a lot older. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 40. This is wrong, but I think I subconsciously discount younger guys who are in good shape because they SHOULD be, you know? But an older guy, it almost says something about his…

So much this. A proper haircut matters more than you think.

I switched to sumo last summer after pulling conventional for several months. I have very short arms and didn't realize that my conventional form was just not good enough until I got to heavy enough weight that I was starting to hurt my back. I decided to start trying a sumo stance since I could get closer to the bar and…

$60 for shampoo and cut, and I usually tip $20 because my hair dresser is awesome. I will never color my hair, so I have no idea about any of that. I'm hoping I have my grandma's genes. She is 82 and doesn't have a single gray hair.

My favorite is front squats, but if I could only do one kind of squat, it would be low bar back. I don't know how much weight I "should" be front squatting, and I am certainly no Mark Rippetoe, but I think any lift that challenges your quads and anterior core like a front squat does is worth training for strength. I have…

For me, it's time, recovery issues, and simply not enjoying most types of traditional "cardio." Cardio is not a big "bang for your buck" mode of exercise. You have to do a ton of it to get a calorie burn that even makes it worth the time spent, and it does nothing for my lean body mass, so my general philosophy is to do…

It's pretty simple. If I really like you, I won't delete you even if you've been gone for months. If you're a new friend or someone I just don't interact with much, I'll delete you after a week of not logging in unless I know why you've been gone (vacation, taking a break, etc.). If you want to add me when you come back,…

My grandparents used to raise guineas. They are like turkeys, so I would imagine the nutritional value of the meat is similar. Look up turkey sausage or use some other game bird entry, like pheasant.

I can make it work with anyone who is intelligent and reasonable and well-informed and doesn't try to be the thought police. I think it's easier to be with someone who shares your views, but honestly, the most important thing to me is there is mutual respect for the fact that we don't come to our values by accident. If…