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Feed the muscles, and drink water. Go with potassium (banana), fast digesting carbs (bread and jam), and protein (whey shake, etc.). They will be sore from working them, but this will help speed recovery. :) Hope this helps!

I have been logging more so now that I am at goal. This is for several reasons, actually. 1. I want to make sure that I do not get in the mindset of "I am at goal, I can eat however I want." 2. I feel that one can always make improvements (cutting bf%, building more muscle, etc), and tracking calories and macros is…

Clutch is definitely a gimme, but number 1 is probably Free Will - Rush. :)

I support this entirely! Cheers, sir, and "taste" some Macallan for me, if you would be so kind.

1. SW 230 2. SBF 28% 3. CW 159 4. CBF 8% 5. Do you eat back exercise calories? Yes, but not all. Still maintain a deficit.

Heh, more into metal and punk actually, but I do enjoy some hip hop. :)

@ ahigg396 dance, hip-hop, electronica? Maybe some alternative as well?

I had forgotten about Magic Hat! Delicious, haven't had that in a while. As for 1-2 not enough... That's just the suggested maximum to still maintain the health benefits. There are definitely times when I enjoy more than that, but it is no longer beneficial at that point.

Heh, I drink Mich Ultra for the most part (cheap, tasty, low cal), but if I have the opportunity I enjoy Fat Tire and Yuengling. Also Shiner and Longboard. What prompted this topic was actually a "spirited discussion" I got in with someone about health earlier this evening, while I was drinking a beer.

"Six packs are made in the kitchen" Waffle is right about there being no way to "spot reduce" but you can tone while maintaining. It's just a bit more difficult. For protein, go with lean protein (turkey, fish, eggs [whites or whole, your choice]) and try messing with your macros until you get the percentages you want. I…

I just saw Journey (with the new singer), Foreigner, and Night Ranger in concert last year. It was AMAZING!

I would log it as Calisthenics, either light or vigorous. As for doing it two days in a row, it depends. If you're just starting abs, rest em for at least a day, then hit em again the next. The thing with abs, is they are one of the fastest healing muscle groups, so you CAN work them multiple days in a row, but that is…

For yogurt, try light, fat free. As for breakfast ideas: Egg white omelet with light meat (tuna, turkey, etc) and mushroom Cottage Cheese with berries Eggs and Bacon, of course.

I'm quite jealous, I've still got another 6 months till I get home to my WONDERFUL wife. :/ Oh well, keep busy and it'll fly, right? :D

A protein shake can be used for multiple purposes, but ultimately it stimulates muscle recovery. It is able to not only provide mass (for those looking to body build, with higher caloric intake) but can also promote lean muscle growth (with cardio and lower calories), which helps metabolism. In short, yes, it's fine for…

Tuna with honey mustard. DELICIOUS! Almost zero fat, high protein, and surprisingly filling. :)

My wife just finished the first one, and from what she's told me... wow. O.o

<--- There ya go. Glad I could help. :D

I've never really thought of "why" I drink... I just kind of always have. I guess it stems from low self-esteem, stress relief, and the social aspect of it. All of those which can be solved through other means, now that I think about it. As for the artistic thing, I'm not what you would call "talented" by any means, but I…

I have replaced smoking (in the past) with running and working out, so I am familiar with the replacing of a bad habit with a good one. :) I am just having an issue with finding another habit that is as readily available to me as alcohol is. Caffeine seems to be helping a bit, but I feel I'm going through an awful lot of…

Caitlin, my wife (same name actually, weird! ) is one of the reasons I am stopping. She has asked me to, and is supporting me so that I can get through this. And Cramer, thank you for the link, I will check it out. :) Any support is definitely appreciated, as a large percentage of the people I work with drink.

Lamb of god! It really gets the blood pumpin'.

You plan meals, and outings around your workout schedule. I definitely agree with the rest day blues though, the ONLY time I'm grumpy.

My best suggestion at the point you're at, is this: Keep up the workouts, focus more on cardio with some strength training to build lean muscle. You will not bulk up! Stick to a diet high in protein, decent on carbs, very low on fats (I'm doing 40/40/20, but my goal is to maintain). This will A)Provide energy to burn while…

Well, seeing as coffee itself is not a high calorie (as in almost 0) snack, just mix some sweetener, skim milk, and sugar free syrup of some kind. Put on ice. Blend if preferred. :)

And... like fish to the bait, we answer the call. Pretty sad huh?

What I normally adhere to, and it's worked for me, is a 40/40/20 protein/carbs/fat. It's equal amounts of carbs and protein to give you energy to work out, and to burn, and the protein to build lean muscle (which also burns calories). Also, it kicks your metabolism up pretty nicely. Honestly though, weight loss is all…

Personally, I swear by 40/40/20 carb/protein/fats respectively. I find that to help IMMENSELY in not only increasing metabolism and weight loss, but also in building lean muscle. You can change it in your goals page, just check custom and change the percentages. :) Hope that helped!

Tuna or beef jerky. :)

Ignore her and carry on. While I could go in to what she told you and nit pick at small fallacies, I don't play that way. I say, if what you are doing is working, keep on keeping on. If you have truly made this a lifestyle change, then you will not just "stop" and put them back on. The results show that it's working,…