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I do squats 3 times a week. My knees crack every time..lol I do take fish oil, don't think it helps. I've learned to live with it.

I started 2 years ago. My starting squat weight was just the barbell. Every session I added 10lbs or 5lbs. Remember, it's a Linear Progression (LP) program. Take it easy in the beginning and work on your form.

Stronglifts or Starting Strength Only do the basics. Don't fall for magazine routines or broscience. Follow the experienced couches that developed good solid programs. Barbell- Squats, Deadlifts, Bench Press, and Overhead Press..all you need

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I started out with Stronglifts in the beginning (5x5). After a few months, I switched to Mark Ripptoes Starting Strength (3x5) which works just as well.

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Last week, I purchased the Jawbone Up. I type most of the day and my wrist was banging on the desk or keyboard counting it as steps. So, I took it back and purchased the Fitbit One. Love it! Now, the Fitbit Flex may be better but I can't imagine wearing it 24/7 on the wrist. Doesnt it get dirty?

That's perfect. Work into it slowly

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If you're lifting weights, eat your weight in protien. 200lbs = 200g of protein. Chicken and protien shakes work.

My tip is tracking. Whatever I ate, I counted. It opened my eyes to the amount of food I was eating

Yes it'll be the same. What matters is at the end of the day what you ate . Calories in and calories out

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When you're down to the last few pounds it takes longer to drop the weight. I'm stuck between 191-200lbs myself. There's a lot of programs out there and it's confusing. Just keep doing what you're doing and it will come off. If you're on a low carb, I recommend a refeed meaning it some pizza or oats once or twice a week.…

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Important things to know about losing weight and exercising #1 - Diet. It's 90% #2 - If you're exercising, sleep is so damn important. #3 - Going to the gym means nothing. It's what you do at the gym that counts.

Replace the tortilla with lettuce..use as a wrap. Cut the peanut butter I. Half...use to satiate taste or carb craving. Try to stay under 100grams of carbs and increase protein

Great posts. I would eat a large pizza, dozen breadsticks, and a 2 liter of diet coke. Later, I would have ice cream or pie. It's funny how we fess up after the weight loss. I know some people that are fat that claim they can't lose weight and they don't eat anything.

Google "body weight exercises" or "convict conditioning"

Hey, you got me :) starting strength and 5/3/1 program. My squats at 250lbs, deadlifts 310lbs, bench 220lbs, and overhead press 135lbs

http://www.flickr.com/photos/madriver/6257683637/in/photostream I lost about 50lbs. No cardio. I lifted weights for 35 minutes 3 times a week. It's 70% diet and the rest for exercise (body recomposition) Stayed under 2000k calories a day. That's where Mfp came in. It's a valuable tool to keep track of your daily calorie…

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Size 38 jeans to size 34. Shirts from xl to l and medium. Dress shirts neck went from 17 to 16

The last 20 will be hard to take off. Also, you commented on building muscle while losing fat. Chasing two rabbits is difficult, not impossible. What are you doing for exercising? I'd like to see what your daily caloric intake actually is, food wise. Are you drinking alcohol? There's a thousand plans out there. Here's what…

In my opinion, take your time. Don't shock yourself with dieting and exercising all at once. Exercise 3 times a week and change you daily intake to 1500-1700. Try it for 2-3 weeks if the weight doesn't come off lower your calories by 200.

Bump it to 1500 to 1700 and I promise you the weight will come off. How tall are you? Are you doing any exercising?