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    • mclaincauseyM
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      Dietary fat consumption doesn't make you fat. That's why Atkins and all similar low carb diets are so successful.  Carbs can make you fat. A calorie isn't always simply  calorie, metabolism is far more complicated than that b

      Think it, be it.

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        @mclaincausey:

        Dietary fat consumption doesn't make you fat. That's why Atkins and all similar low carb diets are so successful.  Carbs can make you fat. A calorie isn't always simply  calorie, metabolism is far more complicated than that b

        too much dietary fat consumption can make you fat.

        "a calorie is a calorie" doesn't always work, but often times- its got the right message.

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        • urbanwoodsmanU
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          Finally back at it. After a week long work trip that left absolutely no room for exercise or eating clean, I'm getting back into my routine. Also, I ordered a kettlebell for my place. I'm on week two of Skogg and it's getting tough with this 12kg bell.

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          • derivative666D
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            Wait till level 3

            "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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              @urbanwoodsman:

              Finally back at it. After a week long work trip that left absolutely no room for exercise or eating clean, I'm getting back into my routine. Also, I ordered a kettlebell for my place. I'm on week two of Skogg and it's getting tough with this 12kg bell.

              come lift at SBWC 🙂

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              • urbanwoodsmanU
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                @bubbapest:

                come lift at SBWC 🙂

                I'll keep that in mind. I have a regular gym membership at Retro Fitness right now. I know it's not the greatest but it's cheap and convenient. I'm not to the point where I want to spend the money on a higher level gym or classes yet.

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                • tigerpacT
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                  Keep it up!  Make it a routine and you'll be golden in no time.

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                    @urbanwoodsman:

                    @bagley920:

                    Shane, you and I are about the same body composition, or were when we started. What helped me was using a food log app on my phone. I no longer use it because I've gotten a better grasp but I was using myfitnesspal. You can also track exercise on there as well and link to other apps such as mapmyfitness which is looks like you are using based on the photo above

                    Knowing what I put into my body was the most important for me

                    Thanks for all the input guys. I started using the Lose It! app two months ago. I used it a lot at first but then it trailed off. I've now being using it every day for the last two weeks. I love how you can just scan the barcode of anything and it has the nutritional value right there. Also, being able to log my exercise and get a general idea of how many calories I can burn really helps motivate me. I also downloaded MapMyRun to track my running which is pretty nice.

                    I'm going to be in Toronto for the next two weeks so that will be a challenge. I don't have a gym there but I can workout in the garage and run everyday in the park. I'll probably try Tabata while I'm there. I've tried P90x before but I was too out of shape to finish most of it.

                    What specific foods should I be eating? Are there certain superfoods that you recommend? I've mostly been eating goji berries, chia seeds, walnuts, high protein yogurt, salad, fish, blackberries, carrots, pomegranate, apples, bananas, and protein shakes the last two weeks. I won't be changing my diet to something like Paleo or anything, just because I want this to be a life long thing. But breads, sugars, sodas, chips, fried foods, are starting to become a less than once a week treat. y main problem with diet is late night snacking. I work and stay up late, like 3-5am, almost every night. So about 3-4hrs after dinner I start wanting something to eat and the last thing I want are veggies. So that's been the main struggle so far.

                    chicken
                    cottage cheese
                    almonds
                    kefir
                    brown rice/whole grain bread (there is protein in whole grain bread)
                    bananas with peanut butter
                    pickles (if you ever cramp up due to lack of electrolytes… just watch overall sodium intake)
                    broccoli

                    sugars aren't satan.  They have uses- i.e. to get energy pre and during your workout.  also, a mix of carbs, protein and leucine after working out has an optimal effect in terms of muscle building ==> PB&J sandwiches post workout

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                    • llvlaglneL
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                      New inzer 13mm forever lever belt is inbound

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                      "…think of a world tour as similar as to the sisterhood of the traveling pants." -LandoCal126

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                      • DougNgD
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                        Holy shit

                        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                        • AppfaffA
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                          Boom!  Enjoy - here is what it will look like in 14 years -

                          This a ladies belt that one of our members had years ago when she set a bunch of featherweight high school records in Alabama - it dosnt fit many people but dang its a beast to have at the gym!

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                          • GilesG
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                            I don't even know what that thing is….

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            • rocketR
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                              ???

                              rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                              It's all humbug, like everywhere
                              R.I.P. Geo

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                              • AppfaffA
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                                Lol awesome @Rocket -

                                Giles, it's a weightlifting belt - people wear them around their abdomen to make their core stronger and support their lower back when lifting weights - primarily the Power Lifts like Deadlfits and Squats or with the Olympic Lifts such as Cleans

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                                • GilesG
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                                  @Appfaff Thanks, though I prefer @rocket 's theory…..

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • AppfaffA
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                                    Haha - rocket was definitely on point -  these leather belts are quite like a chastity belt - nothing gets through them

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                                    • AnesthetistA
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                                      That thing is incredible! I might have to try to pick one up for myself. I am addicted to leg day!!

                                      IG: bluehandsslim

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                                      • rocketR
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                                        I'm slightly worried….

                                        rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                                        It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                        R.I.P. Geo

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                                        • GraemeG
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                                          @Anesthetist:

                                          That thing is incredible! I might have to try to pick one up for myself. I am addicted to leg day!!

                                          The IHB-04 is probably an adequate substitute. 😛

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                                          • rocketR
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                                            haha, good one @Graeme

                                            rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                                            It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                            R.I.P. Geo

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