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Weightlifting Novice
So on my team mate and rugby coach's advice, I am switching from previously doing lots of cardio to more strength training in order to burn off some more fat. Problem is apart from a short period of training with a couple of the other people in the team who are big in to strength training and basically told me what to do…
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Might sound like a stupid question but...
Ok so I. Gonna like an idiot but I always do. So hey ho. If a girl who you are very close to happily falls asleep in your arms when you and her are the only two people out and she falls asleep in your arms in a taxi. Do I look like an idiot for walking away?
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Sarcasm + Irony
Sarcasm - A tongue of which the user speaks of something the complete opposite of what the user means. It often has the best comedic value. Socratic irony - When someone pretends to be naive about a certain subject, and uses his questions about it to point out a flaw in the established belief. Just thought I'd help a few…
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Do I trust my Scales?
Have a set of Tanita scales which measure body fat%, water, bone density, metabolic age etc. Now I know these may not be that accurate in reality, but my logic is that even if the figures themselves are wrong the progress shown/changes should be representative of the truth. Have started following IPOARM in the last couple…
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Supplements, pills and shakes etc
Have started doing a bit of research into this area of things recently as have plateau'd with my weight loss and want to kick on again, so wanted to see what recommendations/advice other supplement takers out there have on the mixture that I already take or have been taking? Are there any others that you would recommend…
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Identifying Effects of Macros + Time of Day
Just to start this might sound like a stupid question to others and if so I apologise but there we go. I have noticed recently a lot of people talking about how if they eat certain food stuffs at certain times of the day they feel better or worse or more hungry. I don't consciously notice this myself on whatever I eat, but…
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Goal physique - Achievable or pipe dream?
Hi all, One of the guys on my fl posted earlier about having watched the film warrior last night saying that his goal build was that of Tom Hardy in this role. This has been a goal of mine for a while or at least between that or his build in Bronson. Long term I want to get at least 2 tattoos and would prefer a frame like…
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Can actually see progress
I know I posted a 1 year on thread the other day but saw a picture of me from New Years Eve where I was quite please as can actually see some progress, and this was after being annoyed with myself for having put a bit of weight back on, If you excuse the stupid beard in the first (30/12/11) and stupid look on my face in…
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One year on - A little difference but not enough
Each year I play in a rugby match on boxing day, and 2 old friends also come along to play, so we take a photo after the game each year as a tradition. I am the one on the right if you hadn't already worked that out. I can see some change since last year, but not enough, although i guess should be pleased with the…
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Random Caht
Am just sat here a bit bored today, and its pretty quiet on the boards today so thought I'd just try and start a random chat thread where anyone who is about can just join in and we can chat about whatever . Can be what you're doing this weekend, or for xmas or whatever really. Saw the Hobbit last night if anyone's…
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Tattoo's
So am thinking about getting 2 tattoos next year, one of which I know exactly what I want and the other which I know the basic idea but I need designing. Does anyone have any recommendations about how I get this done, am I best going to the artist who will do the actual tattoo or asking someone else to design it. The first…
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Fell like I'm about to go off the rails again
Feel like am about to lose control and let everything slip again. I know I should be feeling happier as have lost a lot of weight and played rugby yesterday and people said I played the best they've ever seen me play, but just struggling to pick myself up. Gave up drinking in May as was drinking far too heavily and…
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No Longer Obese
According to my scales today I am no longer in the obese range and am now at the top end of acceptable in terms of body fat %. Scales showed than am now 24.1% having dropped 3.2% in the last week, bit dubious about this but have been using same scale for a couple of months so the progress at least will be correct. Long way…
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Can't see any progress
Hi all, Feeling frustrated as to me there doesnt seem to be any progress between latest picture of me taken this weekend and previous time. If anything look fatter. Do you see any difference? Firstly this is me at my heaviest (approx 258lbs) Then me 6 weeks ago around 230lbs Now me from this weekend at 222 lbs. Obviously…
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Friendship with Ex
Hi all, Been given differing opinions on this subject from a number of my friends, some with very strong views but many who feel the need to air their views. My ex split up with me just after Christmas last year, having been together for 7 months and very serious about each other. Before we got together we very nearly fell…
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Had Enough
So am getting to the point where can't be bothered anymore, yes lifestyle change, weight loss and fitness are going well but everything else feels like its collapsing around me. Got turned down for promotion at work so need to find new job as no prospects here and fed up with the 60 mile each way commute. can't go to party…
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Halloween Costume Ideas
Hi, So I posted this in the main forum and got very little response so gonna see if get any more suggestions from this group of friendly people. Got a Halloween fancy dress party coming up and I want to stand out with a great costume and not just look rubbish or where a generic bought one. Has anyone got any great…
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NSV's
Had a couple of NSV's so far this week, ran 10k for the first time on Monday just cos I decided to see if I could having only run 3k 3 times in the last 4 weeks, and not much else for last 12 years. Took me 1 hour and 5 mins but something to build on. And then today I have reached the last hole on my "new" belt that only…
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Halloween Costume Ideas
Hi, Got a Halloween fancy dress party coming up and I want to stand out with a great costume and not just look rubbish or where a generic bought one. Has anyone got any great suggestions and ideas that are relatively cheap and not too difficult as dont have much free time to make stuff, plus am pretty useless! Any help…
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Rate of % Body Fat Changes
Can anyone give me a guide as to what is a good rate for decrease in % body fat. Last reading was 30.6 on 01/09 and todays reading was 29.8, so is a 0.8% drop in 2 weeks good or slow? For info weight loss over same period was 5lbs from 236 to 231 in case this is relevant. Thanks,
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27 lbs down so far, bit of a way to go yet
Hi all, Thought I'd post a couple of before and after/during pictures to see if people think there's much difference. Seems so to me but would appreciate opinions/feedback. Down 27lbs so far to 231 but got about another 15-20 to go yet before turn to building muscle mass. First one is at probably my heaviest last year. And…
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How much water is too much?
Hi, For the last couple of weeks I have been trying to drink 3-4 litres of water per day and yesterday ended up drinking 4.5 litres. Whilst I feel fine with this one of my friends is adamant that this much water is unhealthy, and that people have died from drinking too much water, but I always thought this was people who…
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Preventing Starvation Mode
Hi, I am currently drinking a Promax Diet Shake as a meal replacement for breakfast and lunch and eating a normal (low to no carb) meal in the evening. Am also taking 3 thermobol caffeine free tablets a day and 5 CLA 100mg. On top of this I am drinking 4 litres of water per day. Finally I am trying to limit calorie intake…
