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Dizziness during, immediately after workout
I have noticed I become dizzy during and after my workout when I bend over to stretch or drink from the water fountain. I am tall and need to bend over a fair amount to drink. It usually happens right after my arc trainer session where I really push myself and then I go and stretch. Also after I am in the sauna at the end…
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Facebook Pictures
So I have been wanting to post a full body or just upper body picture on facebook once I met my goal, maybe got a new hairstyle and some new fitted clothes. The issue is I am worried some of my friends who have known me as being over weight are going to make a big deal and comment on my weight loss. I think that is rude…
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NSV: First Co-worker Comment Plus a Neighbor
I was really down on myself yesterday after gaining 2.4 lbs the last week. My diet had been slipping big time and this last week was especially bad which resulted in weight gain even tho I kill it at the gym 6 days a week. I posted about my discouragement yesterday under motivation and got some nice encouragement from this…
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Urine Color - Sorry if TMI
So my first tinkle when arriving at work after my morning workout and breakfast (protein shake) has been radioactive yellow. I drink two glasses of water roughly 20 ounces after my workout. I drink water during the day and it gets much more clear. Just a little concerned by the brightness of the urine. My last real diet…
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Discouraged Member No. 137
Very depressed after my weigh in this morning. Gained 2.4 lbs in one week. I absolutely killed it in the gym working out every day except Sunday plus other activities like cutting the grass and golf. My diet and lack of will power are really holding me back. I just love to eat. I eat out a lot for work (this past week…
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Personal Trainer - Lifting Advice
I have been successful on my own plan so far - losing almost 40 lbs in 4 1/2 months but I am wondering if I can get even better results mostly on the muscle definition side if I change my lifting routine and maybe bite the bullet and consult with a personal trainer for a few sessions. I am 42 and need to lose at least 20…
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Last 20 lbs - Suggestions
Ok really 21 lbs but I hear it is the most stubborn to lose. So far I have dropped a pants size - snug 40 to 38 and see some better muscle definition but my belly and love handles still carry most of the extra weight and to be honest it looks like I need to loose more than 20 more lbs to get rid of my belly and love…
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Makeover After Goal Achieved?
Any guys done any makeovers after you achieved your goal? Ladies have any comments on this. I am getting closer to mine and have been thinking about 1) obviously new clothes as my pants are too big right now. I am 42 and kinda think some younger type clothing styles (Abercromby?) would make me feel young again but…
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Poll for Ladies
What body area (if fit) on a man is most appealing? Arms Chest Back Torso - ie no gut, love handles Legs
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Poll for Ladies Part II
You ladies couldn't agree on specific body parts in my last poll but what about overall body types. Using athletic categories: A) Golfer (Dustin Johnson to Rory McIlroy) - thin to medium build, moderately fit B) Soccer/Tennis - medium build, decent muscle definition, especially legs C) Basketball - tall, little body fat…
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Personal Trainer - Worth It?
I am halfway home and from what I read the last 10-20 lbs are the toughest to lose. I belong to the YMCA and they offer personal trainer for a variety of sessions. I have lost 30+ on my own thru cardio and self taught on weights. Do you think they are worth it to get those last 20 lbs off and to possible show you better…
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Supplements, Vitamins, Etc
Some facts about me. 42, 6 foot 3 and weigh 223, carrying extra weight in my gut and have some side-boob action going on. Lost 32 in 14 weeks so far. I don't eat a lot of veggies - occasionally a salad. Not a lot of fruit either. Usually just berries. I have a history of prostate cancer in my family (Dad). I want to get…
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Appearance and Weight
Is it proven that we are attracted to more fit and thin people? I look at the before and after photos on this site and universally I say the person is way more attractive in the after thinner photo. Although some did look quite good in their before photo. Not only fitter, thinner but also much younger. The other phenomenon…
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I hate Weekends Part Deux
They seem to get worse lately. I just have trouble controlling myself - too many temptations around. Started Friday with a work lunch at a Thai rest. Got chicken curry with white rice, fried chicken dumplings. Friday night 3 slices pizza. Saturday - Wendy's son of baconator (after kids bball game), then to the pool,…
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Cable Crossovers
I recently discovered this exercise and I absolutely love it. My chest is one of my focus areas and it works it great. I usually hit chest 1X per week but have started to use Saturday as an extra cable cross over day along with some other chosen exercises - shoulder shrugs and dips. Any other advice for doing the cable…
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To my Stupid scale - I don't get you
Two weeks ago (week 14) I would give myself a C- for diet and a B+ for exercise. I don't count my calories. My grades are just a general sense of what I eat and how many times I eat out. I have to entertain clients for work. I was surprised when I lost 3.4 lbs for the week. This past week (week 15), I would give myself a B…
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Cybex Arc Trainer
I have begun to use this after using the elliptical for months. The Arc trainer is quite a workout. My issues is I select P5 which is the 1:1 interval program. I do level 1 and when I get to the hill it goes to 55 resistance. I then manually adjust to 45 and it is still very difficult. On the non hills it is at 30 which I…
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I hate Weekends!!!
We tend to eat or order out and have a lot of social activities. Friday it was golf with about 6 lite beers. Saturday - I did workout in the AM - but then it was poolside with about 6 lite beers, jalapeno cheddar brats (2) for lunch and then meat pizza for dinner. Sunday - no workout - left over pizza and then about 6…
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Workout Advice Needed
I have lost 32 lbs in just over 3 months with a goal of 60 lbs by Labor Day. I have been doing cardio - mostly elliptical and have been self taught at using weights. I lift usually 4 times/week doing arms-back-chest and shoulders & traps. I want to end up less than 200 lbs (I am 6'3") and look fit when wearing a tee shirt…
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GNC Burn 60, CLA and L-Carnitine
Anybody use these supplements? Opinion? Recommend others?
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Why is food so powerful (in a bad way)?
Food became a focus in my life. I would get to work and by 9 would be thinking of my lunch plans. At the end of the work day I used food as a reward for working hard. Food went hand in hand with watching sports, visiting relatives/friends, going out with wife, when I was bored, relaxing and watching TV. I would eat until I…
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How many workout days a week?
I feel so great when I work out in the morning (cardio & weights) and flat when I don't. I am 42 and read at my age my weight training should incorporate daily breaks like M-W-Sat. I am lifting different parts each day (back-arms-chest-shoulders). I have gone like 12 out of the last 14 days and I noticed my workout was…
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Ideal Weight for 6 foot 3 man?
I weighed 160 at age 18 with no muscle and looked too thin. Now I am 42 and started my diet 3 months ago weighing 255 with a goal of 199 by Labor day in Sept. I am proud to report I am at 226.6 now which is tracking very close to my goal. Ultimately I just want to look good in a pair of jeans and a tshirt with a muscular…
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Garcinia-Cambogia
Any opinions on this? I have been using the gummies for a couple weeks. If anything it feels like I am getting my sweet fix when I eat a couple of the gummies.
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Reward for Achieving Goal
I am about halfway home. Anyone have any unique or interesting rewards when they achieve their goal? Mine are: 1. Eating a whole box of Fruity Pebbles - I am a sugar cereal lover especially Fruity Pebbles. 2. New Clothes! 3. This is complicated and controversial but I am going to ask my ex gf to meet for lunch/coffee. I am…
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Weight Training and When to Eat
My goal is to lose weight (lost about 30 with another 30 to go) and add muscle. Not to bulk up but to look good in a tee shirt or at the pool. My current routine is to wake up and go right to the gym. I do cardio for 30 minutes (stupid gym puts time limits on cardio machines) then lift weights. I return home and drink a…
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Chipotle - Healthy Option?
My Chipotle meal below has to be better than my former usual carb-laden lunch and dinners, right? I love eating out and I am a very picky eater so finding healthy options at restaurants is tough for me. Chipotle Bowl with Brown Rice Extra Chicken Hot salsa - good for the metabolism Cheese Sour cream on side, add very…
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Workout Critique Needed
A month into my plan. My goal is weight loss first (60 lbs) and toning. I am 42 and 6'4" and use to be fairly athletic but never a lot of shaped muscles. I was terribly skinny until college. Most of my weight is around my mid-section and more depressingly my newly formed tits - mostly on the side of the pec by my armpit. I…
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Ex- GF Facebook
She has become my motivation. We had a bad break up 20 years ago and I haven't seen her in 15 years. I have thought about her a lot. Out of the blue she facebook friend requests me. She is an athletic trainer and looks awesome. I would be very embarrassed for her to see me at my current weight and have begun a weight loss…
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How has weight-loss affected sex life?
I am talking significant weight loss like 20% or more of your peak weight. It's gotta have drastic improvements with desire, energy levels, performance. I know these all went way down as I gained weight.
