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I agree with the body fat % check. Get some calipers and do some rough calculations on yourself and watch how it changes over time. The scale is an Ahole
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This is truth. I had the same thing happen a month or two ago. Knew I was hitting my calorie goal or under it every day...but I couldn't lose a pound in 3 weeks. Then all of a sudden i lost 5 pounds over the next week and I was back on track.
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My buddy at work does not eat breakfast...does not want breakfast...does not like breakfast. he eats about 800-1000 calories for lunch and probably 1000-2000 calories for dinner. Every day. He doesn't work out and he looks pretty fit. He confirms the fact that meal timing and meal sizes are irrelevant to weight loss. The…
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Its a rough plan. 6 "meals" Wakeup: Protein shake Breakfast: oats & eggs w/ cheese Lunch: 8oz lean meat, veggies, healthy fats, sometimes a complex carb Workout: banana or nuts, protein shake, pre-workout supp Dinner: 8oz lean meat, veggies, healthy fats, sometimes a complex carb Bedtime: Protein shake (casein)
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I read this post and got sad cuz only my wife and mommy say good things about my changes. Then I went to the bathroom to cry about it and a co-worker was on his way out and said "You're losing weight aren't you? You can tell...you can REALLY tell!" lol I'm sure I'll get a bunch of comments when I go to the annual beach…
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Current...daughter kisses are the best.
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I'd start counting your calories and creeping up on your calories until you start to gain some weight. Definitely hit the weights a few times per week so that your body thinks you need more muscle. I'm probably moviing towards the A body type...muscular but not huge or scary and 10% body fat. But like the above said, set…
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As for the diabetes, excessive thirst is definitely a symptom of uncontrolled diabetes but you should talk to your doctor about that...all we can do is speculate Pee test for hydration: I fill up my 30oz bottle of water 8-10 times per day...and at 6ft 200lbs i am not even close to concerned.
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Squats Pendlay Rows Incline Bench Press Althought the Clean Jerk Press is kind of an all in one
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You might have an allergy to wheat or gluten...but i'm not qualified to speculate on that. White bread is bleached. Enriched bread is stripped of its nutrients in the process and then nutrients are added back afterwards. Whole grain bread is more natural and lower on the GI but thats all more in depth than you really need…
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I drink a protein shake before bed. Its whatever miscellar casein is on sale at the time I need it. I just account for it with the rest of my meals.
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Good proteins seasoned just about any way you want: chicken, lean beef, turkey & chicken breast, wild caught fish, eggs etc. Good fats: olive oil, peanuts, walnuts, almonds, avocado, eggs, grapeseed oil, coconut oil etc. Complex carbs: sweet potatoes, oatmeal, brown rice, beans, vegetables, some fruits Basically I just mix…
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I got that Arnold Iron Mass stuff when it first came out really cheap on promotion. It doesnt make me fart. Its got beef protein, barley and sweet potato powder for carbs, and good fats in it so its basically a meal in a scooper. I like it cuz its an easy way to add calories without having to measure out a bunch of food.…
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Yeah i'm a desk pilot too (plant engineer). It'd be nice to have an active job because eating at a deficit would be so much easier... So that makes your progress that much more impressive cuz I know how much it sucks to eat at a deficit while in an office.
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I wouldnt set 8st as your goal...that would leave you at 0.8st and that is probably a little bit too light...lol I always say to balance your macros (protein, fats, carbs) and start at 1500cal and adjust from there. Try it for a couple weeks and see how your weight responds and go down or up a couple hundred every couple…
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Maybe its just because of the specific times I go to my gym but I never see anyone on the leg press, and only one other dude does squats. that same guy does straight leg deads....but i've never seen anyone do actual deadlifts. Except me of course.
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Good job! Every goal hit is motivation for the future. I always set highly achievable goals for myself so I can hit them and set a new goal. Its no fun if you say...I want to lose 1 million pounds and be as big as arnold cuz i'll never get there. Keep it up! The lighter you get, the easier everything becomes! Except…
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On the left you look like a couch potato/office jockey. On the right you look like an active guy who possibly plays football or hockey. Your chest/shoulders look thicker and your abdomen looks like its shaping up. Excellent progress man, seriously!
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You could tell the trainer that you want to lift heavy. Tell her you want to learn the basic compound lifts like overhead press, squats, lateral pull downs, bench presses, rows, deadlifts... Tell her why you want to start lifting heavy...to build muscle and destroy fat... The stuff you described is definitely lifting but…
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Do research, but i think BCAA supplements are meant to give you energy during your workouts. I like to eat a banana and take a pre-workout supplement before I lift. If I was going to the gym early early am, i'd have to eat something. I like the egg and avocado advice...that sounds good. I also have tried protein shake and…
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abs are built in the kitchen...you can have really strong and defined abs but if they are covered by fat, you wont see them. Are your questions directed towards building abdominal muscles or muscles in general? Either way, every muscle you lift with should have at least a day of rest in between lifting sessions. If you…
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very similar to the same differences I experienced going from 230ish to 200ish. Your head is less fat, doesn't push out your ears like before, your jawline has chizzled up, your cheeks are smaller...you probably changed a full helmet size. Good job sir!
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I just tried some HIIT by pushing a weighted sled this weekend. I thought it was awesome and got way more exhausted than when i do steady state cardio. Plus it almost felt like lifting. I'm going to keep doing the HIIT cuz it burns way more calories per minute and i don't like cardio...haha.
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Try it...take a bite...time yourself...probably took you a few seconds right?...its science.
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But baseball is the only sport that you can play while taking a nap...its amazing!
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Every bite takes a few seconds off your life. No seriously...
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Take your best guess (and be realistic) about the calorie content of each thing you try and make sure you don't overdo it. I love trying stuff too. Just remember that some of those hors d'oeuvres can be anywhere from 20-200 calories per bite and mainly carbs/fats. Otherwise if there is a menu at a restaurant you're worried…
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Agree. I lift weight and do cardio often...I've been doing it consistently since August. The weight/body fat didn't really start to change until I changed my diet in March.
