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Logging Again
Back story...I lost 35-40 Lbs back in late 2012 and early 2013. I maintained that weight more or less until 2020 when the pandemic hit and was able to do so pretty easily without logging anything for all of those years. From 2020 - 2022 I put on about 20 Lbs and I've maintained that through current. I've made some half…
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New PCP
So...I just found out today that my PCP of over ten years is going to full time cardiology and will no longer be providing services as a general practitioner. He has been the best GP I've ever had. One of the things I really liked about him is that he's very attuned to the needs of athletes and very active people. He was…
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Losing weight and Triglycerides Going UP...
So I went in for my semi annual blood work last week and my triglycerides came in around 230. Six months ago when I did my blood work, everything was groovy. Six months ago, I was stabilized as my weight goes, but I've been cutting the winter fluff now for a couple of months. I'm going to do a bit of research, but I'm…
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Goals
Go get it!!!
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Thanksgiving Weekend Traditions...What are Yours?
For those of us in the USA, it is Thanksgiving weekend...for myself, this is one of the best weekends of the year. First there is Thanksgiving day...we usually host. We're up early and off for our Turkey Trot and then home to turn on the parade for the kids and I get rolling in the kitchen (I'm the cook). Our family and…
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Baked Potato Breakfast Bowl
I posted pics on another thread and lots of requests for the recipe ensued so I thought I'd post it here for anyone interested. This is one of my Saturday or Sunday morning favorites. Step 1: Rub your potatoes with a little good oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and bake in a 350 degree oven for about an hour. Make sure…
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Another "fat melter/buster"
I had some bourbon last night...like, not just in moderation either. It would appear the my stomach is flatter than it was yesterday and I'm also 2.5 Lbs down from yesterday... I highly recommend the bourbon detox/cleanse to melt the fat away and activate your metabolism. Note that I think this can work with pretty much…
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So I went out to lunch...
A friend of mine I haven't seen in awhile invited me to have lunch with here today...I was like, "yeah...I'm supposed to ride, but long time no see so yeah...I'll meet you at the park." After a hug and some pleasantries she whips out this pamphlet for these Genesis Pure products and starts in on how she knows I'm all into…
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Red Beans and Rice for Weight Loss????
I highly recommend it...especially for those of you who want to keep that booty. Sir Mix-a-Lot, the foremost expert in this area insists that results will be "little in the middle, but got much back." So there you go....eat your beans and rice....(I think it has to be brown rice though to work).
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Is it easier....
I was talking to a really good friend of mine this past weekend...we've been close friends for about 25 years. He's always struggled with his weight, even when we were kids and he was always the fat kid. Now he's a fat, approaching middle aged man and he is trying to do something about it. He has consulted with me on…
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MFP and eating back exercise calories...
This is a really oversimplified illustration of the formula...but let's assume two variables in your calorie needs...we'll call them A & B. Variable A is all of the calories required to keep you alive as well as calories necessary required for day to day activities like crawling out of bed, dropping a deuce, driving your…
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How do I log standing in line to see Santa?
Dumb question I'm sure and I used the search function but didn't find anything...but I'd really like to know what I should log for standing in line at the mall with my kiddos to see Santa...I mean, I was standing there for a good couple of hours and I kept my sweatshirt on and got all sweaty and stuff so I'm pretty sure I…
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Stop Fat Shaming...
As in stop eliminating all the fat from your diet. You need fat in your diet to be healthy...fat is essential, and fat does not make you fat. Fat is necessary for nutrition absorption, including certain fat soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K which cannot be absorbed by your body in the absence of dietary fat. Fat also…
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Libido?
I am being serious here...anyone's libido go through the roof when they started losing weight and re-gaining their fitness? Mine wasn't too shabby to begin with, but I think my wife may be running scared these days.
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Gaining and Losing the Same 2-4 Lbs...HELP
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I'm just looking for an excuse...
to post this gif.... Man...I love Michelle Jenneke....
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Bulky!!! Do You Even Lift Bro?
Blueberry on steroids this morning....
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HELP...How Many Calories Burned
I really busted *kitten* this morning and I'm wondering how many calories burned I should log for doing this... I was really working hard...going from the prep are to stove to sink, etc...plus I would imagine I'd get a decent burn eating this. Thoughts?
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Drink More Weigh Less
Big party last night...lots of beer...lots of whiskey...down 2 Lbs this morning...drink more weigh less!!! :drinker:
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Keep dieting or bulk?
Ok, here's the deal. My original goal weight was around 180 Lbs...I'm down to about 182/183 right now. I have subsequently changed my goals given the success I've had in losing 30ish Lbs. In my prime I was about 175 give or take and 15% BF...I'd like to be there again as that was where I felt very comfortable...not…
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Eating Breakfast Combats Obesity...So Eat It
Just finished up with 2 fried eggs, 2 slices center cut bacon, some 21 grains toast with strawberry fruit spread and 100g of mixed berries...two cups of coffee and a 5.5 Oz V8. This is my typical Saturday breakfast. I eat breakfast every single day of the week...never miss it. Weekdays its Coach's Oats, scrambled eggs, 8…
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Cheat Days???
Anyone have cheat days? What constitutes a cheat? Is eating out considered cheating? I have to say, for the most part, I'm 100% on board with this lifestyle...but some days....I'll be walking through the grocery store or something and it's all I can do to keep it together...you know, some hot little thing is bent over…
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HUGE NSV!!! I am awesome
So I got into this whole thing because of some health concerns and really bad blood work back in October...losing weight and looking better and feeling better is awesome...but my real goals are my health. So I returned to the doctor yesterday to go over my first round of blood work since October 15. I'll preface this by…
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Seriously, how hard is it....
To understand that the goal MFP gives you has a built in deficit to lose weight? And when the hell did the definition of GOAL change...it's a GOAL...it is something to be achieved. If you are under eating and shooting below your goal...or doing **** tons of cardio to burn a bazillion calories and not eating them back, you…
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Alternative to bench press
So I'm having this issue at the gym on occasion....about once per week. I'm doing Starting Strength so I want to stick with barbells/free weights but there's only one barbell bench in my gym. Not really too big an issue as my gym isn't extremely busy...but there's this one guy who benches forever. As an example...and…
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I feel like an idiot
1.) for not lifting heavy earlier on 2.) for waiting until Christmas morning to open the present from my wife (starting strength and a HRM for my cardio) even though I knew what I was getting. 3.) for looking like a "girly-man" with the weight I'm putting up. Oh well, I'm focusing on form for the first few weeks and then…
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Man I feel like a friggin' idiot
A.) For not starting to lift heavy from the get go. B.) For waiting until Christmas to open the present from my wife (Starting Strength) C.) And for the fact that I look like a "girly-man" right now with the weight I'm putting up...oh well, I'm focusing on form for the first couple of weeks and then I'll start upping the…
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Beginner Lift Routine
Hey, so I've recently added exercise to my lifestyle change and have primarily focused on cardio for the last month or so. I have been doing resistance training as well, but it would be of the calisthentics variety. It's all been going well, but I'm ready to get back into the gym and start lifting. I'm not exactly a…
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Lifting Quandary
So, I'm having a bit of a quandary...I've lost about 10 pounds in the last couple of months and I've been doing cardio and body weight resistance training, primarily for my heart and upping my overall fitness. My muscles are starting to show again and it has motivated me to get back into lifting. I'm only going to be able…
