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Squat squat squat! Bridges and lunges also good but squat is the ultimate rear builder (and a main compound movement which you should never leave out).

I started today too!!! I have been lifting for like 10 months but on no proper program with very slow progress, doing many isolation an bro splits.. :D I haven't lifted for almost two weeks and today started 5x5 which felt reeeeally easy! But I can imagine in couple weeks time it will all change..:D By the way how are you…

Haha, thank you (I'm taking that as a compliment..:D) And I'm actually 20 in couple months so the wisdom of the adulthood is starting to show..:D I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one feeling the frustration.

That is actually a really good point! I have been doing the compound lifts every workout and some extra work for a certain body part after the main lifts but I am going to get on a proper plan as I realise the progress I'm making isn't as significant as it could be..

1000kcal for an adult man? Not good man, not good... Especially if you want to become more active and start bodybuilding... As others advised do some research and find your TDEE to calculate your calorie needs. Regarding the training don't only focus on one group, bodybuilding is all about symmetry and you won't reach that…

If you're eating under your maintenance calories it is very unlikely that you gained such a significant amount of muscle that would compensate for all the fat loss and make the scales go up.. It could be water retention, it's normal to go up and down slightly in a short period of time. If you really eat as much as you say…

I would suggest finding out your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure). It's probably more reliable than eating the 1400kcal (which I assume is your BMR) + your workout calories. This method is only really reliable if you have some piece of technology that measures your heart rate during the workout so you know exactly how…

I just finished college where I've been going to gym and although I love going to gym, I want to try to save money by training at home during the summer. We have all the equipment I need so I really want to give it a shot (although the gym environment pushes me to train harder so I will see how it goes). I want to lean out…

I've been vegetarian for 14 years now and although it has been a struggle hitting my protein at first (130g +-) I learned how to eat to hit my goals. Feel free to check my diary for inspiration, although you will find chicken like once a week when I'm too lazy to cook two meals (my partner is a meat eater). In a nutshell…

Wow, great work! Seeing your back makes me realize that I still have miles to go before I can do a chin up..:)

Have a look at bodybuilding.com, many of the professionals have made a weekly eating plans that are simple, portable and macros-friendly.

I've noticed that past few months my craving is SO much better than it used to be! I think the healthy balanced diet and daily workout helps a lot.. But if I do crave I try to have some sugar free jelly with fruits, if it doesn't help I make custard and banana (made with coconut milk & less sugar to knock down calories)…

Scarlett Johansson is my ultimate for ever crush! :D Then on a close 2nd is stunning Kat Dennings followed by JLaw & Ellen Page since her adorable speech..:)

We went for a picnic with my girlfriend on Sunday and had a mini quiche (not the healthiest option but SO nice!!), grapes, sweet & salty popcorn, some fancy crackers with Moroccan houmous and veggie skewers grilled on one of those little £2 bbqs. Oh and home made elderflower juice with diet G&T. :) There is this guy who…

Hiding in one of the London parks! Such a beautiful day needed to be appreciated accordingly! :)

Living with such a low calorie allowance must be a pain in the ****! :D I would probably save like 100kcal couple days beforehand, eat properly on the day of drinking and save another 100 few days after. This way you will compensate for the booze and won't starve yourself.

Not sure about the situation in the US but here in London all the meat substitutes are so expensive! I have been vegetarian for 14 years but since I'm tracking my macros and my student budget is very limited I had to start eating chicken every now and then to get the protein in and not going bankrupt. It's against all my…

Frozen veggies are no problem, MFP have them in the database.. It's worse with chicken though as it contains a lot of water (especially the cheaper ones). Try to weigh the chicken in a frozen state, cook it and weigh it again. Then calculate the percentage of weight lost and log in the cooked weight (MFP has cooked/grilled…

I eat cheese as a source of protein so I always opt for the low fat version (cottage, hard cheese mozzarella). I get plenty of fats from coconut oil, peanut butter, butter, eggs etc. so I need to go low fat in other things to fit my macros. And we only drink coconut or almond milk and never get mayo so no dilemma there..:)

Haha, this post just made me FINALLY put together all the songs I have been working out on lately! Here is link to the Youtube playlist :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C0o9ft2tvg&list=PLE1LQlkfaM1mWcqTqwc8SzI2RBeJ-PpIA

Definitely calculate your TDEE, it counts with your activity level, weight, height, age etc so it provides relatively accurate calculation. I am currently eating 1800kcal a day but that is to lose fat.. If I was maintaining I would be eating around 2100! If your number is much higher than what you are on right now, try to…

I make my own protein 'yoghurt'. Freeze some bananas, berries, avocado or whatever fruits you like. Throw them in a blender with a bit of coconut milk and protein powder. Give it a whizz and add more coconut milk if needed for the right consistency. The macros will be based on how much of what you use but protein will be…

I take whey as I have no problems with lactose and that's the cheapest one.;). If you don't have any special dietary requirements I would say it doesn't really matter.. These little details aren't going to massively impact your journey towards your goals, as long as you get the basics right you will be fine. The vast…

I love my gym sessions so generally motivation isn't a problem for me.. But on some of those gloomy rainy horrible days (that are oh so typical for London) , when all you want to do is stay in bed I find really helpful leaving my house wearing the gym clothes already. As I train at college it leaves me with no excuses and…

Mmm, beans, cottage and Mexican spices sound like an awesome combination! I will try to keep that in mind! ;)

Low fat buffalo mozzarella.. I just finished one with some grapes, heavenly combo!

What about switching it up? Your PT pays you to educate her? :D Seems like you already know more than she does...

Good snack tips, thanks! Although I snack during my revision not because I'm hungry but to help me focus... So those chocolate chips go in without oats..:D I also like nibbling on raisins or puffed rice, anything that contains many small particles on as few calories as possible because I go through A LOT of it! :D

I have the opposite problem..:D Exams are only five weeks away but I'm so focused on exercise, meal prep, trying new recipes and educating myself on these matters, I can't make myself to study!! Sociology and business don't fit in my desired lifestyle right now and I don't know what to do to force myself to start working!!…

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