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Interesting Study about LBM and Organ Weight
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/90/4/993.full The researchers found that weight loss resulted in decreased mass of organs. So, it appears there's more than just muscle atrophy/hypertrophy, bone demineralization/remineralization, and fat loss/gain associated with weight loss and weight gain respectively. Our organs shrink…
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Who has it easier? Bulkers or cutters?
Here on MFP, many people are on a one-time program that takes a year or two, and then maintain after that. As far as starting stats, on one end, you've got your skinny, underweight men and women lacking muscle who have to eat a surplus and gain weight while working out. I belong to this group due to having eaten at a…
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Former skinny guy syndrome
I was reading about the former fat guy syndrome. I have it. But I was never fat. I've always been thin, and for the last few years I was pretty skinny with both low bodyfat and muscle. Now after about 8 weeks of eating more, I've gained about 4 lbs, which is a good, pretty clean rate. Lifts are going up at a rapid pace, I…
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Necesary to purposely limit amount of weight lifted?
People are telling me that it's not good to lift too heavy because it's bad for your joints and your heart. Assuming you build up gradually and never use a weight that you have to really strain to lift, is this true or is it simply a myth? I'd hate to have to purposely limit the amount of weight I use someday when it…
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Favorite Big bang Theory moments?
What's your favorite Big Bang Theory moment? (You can certainly have more than one, because there are of course multiple universes.)
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Geek Week!!
While watching the Big Bang Theory, I saw a commercial for Geek Week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4sgYdqOzAco Surprised no one has mentioned this yet.
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Looking thoughts on my weight fluctuation (surplus/bulk)
I'm new to this particular group, and have not been able to read all the important posts yet. I would just like some reassurance that I am not special and there is nothing wrong with me! I had accidently been eating a deficit for a long time (say 500 cal). I started meticulously weighing all food and logging calories and…
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So, What's Your Goal?
We have such a diverse group of people, with different goals. We have people who want to build muscle, people who want to lose fat, people who want to do both...those trying to get stronger...more flexible...run a faster mile...the list goes on. So, what's your big fitness goal? :smile: When did you start working on it,…
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Anyone else into Neuroscience?
Among other things, I'm a neuroscientist at heart. I heard part of an interview with Antonio Damasio of Berkeley on the radio yesterday late afternoon as I was driving to the gym. He was describing the characteristics of the conscious mind. At the same time, I happened to be having one of those moments of heightened…
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Who has naturally wavy hair?
Everywhere I go...tons of people with straight hair...a good number with curly hair... Wavy hair rocks, but it doesn't seem that common. My hair became wavy when I was about 10 years old. Who else has naturally wavy hair?
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Bulking, heavy lifting and...body temp increase?
So I finally got serious about a week ago. Starting lifting heavy and keeping track of what I eat. Keeping track of what I eat was eye-opening. I now realize I was eating slightly under my maintenance amount most days for most of my life up to this point (I'm 27). I'm already seeing what appears to be a little muscle…
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Did all muscular individuals eat a surplus to get there?
I never thought about it until I got into serious lifting last week and started logging my foods, but this question is eating away at me! I see a good number of muscular people (of varying degree) in my everyday life. Did all of them eat a surplus in concert with their exercise program to get where they are? Or did some of…
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What's the fitness goal of the person above you?
What's the main fitness goal of the person above you?
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Where do you feel "hunger"?
Where in your body do you usually feel "hunger"? Stomach? Chest? Throat? Even arms/legs when you're really hungry? Does it vary at different times or depend upon how hard you're training??? Personally, it starts in my stomach. But I've heard this called false or pre-hunger by some people. If I let it go another half hour,…
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Deadlifts: Diet, training history, gender, and body weight?
I'd like to start deadlifting regularly in the near future. What are the relative contributions of these factors in how much someone should be able to deadlift? Is there a calculator? I've come to the conclusion that the better your diet, the more you'll be able to lift. Same for how long you've been at it. Men tend to…
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Ladies, if you could have your way with him...
Here's one for the wild side in you ladies... In high school, I knew a really scrawny guy. He was probably 110 lbs, and had smaller muscles than most girls. It wasn't that he was a natural ectomorph or anything, but he didn't do any sports or working out, and probably ate 1200 calories a day. Anyway, I was one of those…
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If u were born the other sex, what would u love/hate most...
...about your body? It's hard to know for sure, but I imagine if I were female, I would love the boobies, but I would hate being 4 inches shorter. So, boobies and height for me. How about you? .
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Newbie Gains? Baloney?
I've heard about "newbie gains" but I'm skeptical. I think it's likely just because the person's body is fresh and the weights are challenging to them. We have a tendency (some people) over time to slack and not increase weights enough. Also, cycling (periodizing) workouts and taking occasional week or breaks can help…
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If DOMS is not the gold standard of recovery time...what is?
Was reading another thread, and multiple people replied and said DOMS isn't a good indication of whether a workout was effective, or whether you're recovered or not. Ok, so if that's true, how do you tell if you've had a good workout? And how do you tell when you're recovered enough to do it again? .
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Fell back onto old habits this morning
This morning, my mindset did a 180, and I ended up being my "old self" for about 3 hours. I was thinking and acting the way I used to--counterproductive thoughts and behavior that won't get me where I want to go. I just snapped out of it now. Anyone else ever had this happen? How did you deal with it so it didn't happen…
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Would you date a woman who can crush a melon with her legs?
This is a fitness website, so I think this funny question actually belongs...lol, smirk! So, guys...would you? Why or why not if you wouldn't? And I don't mean a rotten one, either. btw, disclaimer: I am a guy obviously, and I didn't post this to make fun of women who spend a lot of time adduction machines. ;-) Me: Yeah, I…
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"Desexualizing self" and clothing (men)
I saw a reply in a recent thread about how it's potentially dangerous to "desexualize" the self (at least for women) through clothing. I agree for the most part. But how do you people feel about the same for men? Is it even possible? If it is, I am probably guilty of it, lol...I usually wear pretty basic, un-trendy…
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One of the Biggest Lies
One of the worst lies about fitness created by the media and general public is that good physiques are unattainable for the majority of people. I've heard cop-outs that genetically, most peope cannot, for instance, ever obtain defined abs. Supposedly according to the myths perpetuated by the media, only a few with special…
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20-30 sometings: toughest thing about being single for you?
Tile say it better than I could here! Ugghh...can't edit ou tmy spelling error in the title!
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What do you think is the sexiest muscle on a girl or guy?
I'm a leg guy, so a woman's quads are the sexiest muscle on her body, imho. What muscle do you find most attractive in a girl or guy?
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Who Really Motivates YOU?
I am new to serious working out, having been a recreational weight trainer off and on for some years, but nothing serious. I'm motivated by lots of people, both guys and girls. But there is one person who really motivates me... Franco Columbu It's his attitude, his strength, his ethnicity, and the fact that he holds two…