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Month 6: http://cultofcthulhu.wall.fm/blogs/post/683

In a nutshell: I've reached my breaking point with the calorie deficit. Taking a little time away from the gym, too. Recharging batteries.
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Yes, definitely look into Intermittent Fasting. I highly recommend Martin Berkhan's Lean Gains protocol: www.LeanGains.com

Before LG, I would eat 5 or 6 tiny meals every day and my hunger was...

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Sure, if you want to make light of overtraining, then go right ahead. Lift weights every single day of your life. Enjoy!

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Pick 2 days a week and rest on those days... yes, even if you don't want to or think it's a waste of a day. (Anything more than training 5 days a week, every week is overtraining.) Eat at a calorie...

What kinds of food are you buying? What are the most expensive? Least expensive? Do you ever buy in bulk?

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Thanks.

Not sure. I try to eat as calorie deficit as possible except for a once a month calorie surplus. Once a week, I might slip and eat at maintenance on a training day, too. I don't weigh...

Month 5: http://cultofcthulhu.wall.fm/blogs/post/657

A once per month cheat meal/day is just fine - especially if it includes plenty of protein. Not ever cheating 365 days a year seems like mega overkill.

I'm just wondering why you'd get your cheat...

It was a Mardi Gras combo of shrimp creole, jambalaya, with red beans, rice, and sausage. They offer a choice of either french bread and corn bread. I enjoy both and both go well with the meal. ...

Alright, specifically, let's say you were given a choice between either french bread or corn bread as a side to go with your high-protein meal. Assuming, they both tasted good, which one would you...

Please enlighten me.

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I've only had pumpkin supreme and german chocolate. I think they're both great, but prefer the latter - in fact, it's my new favorite protein bar. Didn't think it was too dry at all.

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I just tried it a couple days ago. Yes, it tastes a bit like german chocolate cake. Yes, I think its flavor is superior to pumpkin supreme. Read my amazon review, if you want a full description. ...

If you're motivated enough to get down to 9%, then I believe the extra motivation required to reach 5% body fat isn't that much harder than getting from 15% to 9%. I fully endorse Martin Berkhan's...

Down to 158 lbs today. Feeling extra motivated! New picture coming 7/15/12... I think this is going to be the one that'll show off my abs.

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In brief: lost some strength while continuing to cut fat using Martin Berkhan's Lean Gains protocol. Hoping month 5 is my ticket...

Real men fast for 17 hours.

But seriously, hold off on the protein shake until after your workout. Don't break the fast. It's definitely possible to gain muscle/strength while losing fat for...

Try 200g protein, 150g carbs, and 60g of fats. If this seems really difficult, then do it on non-workout days only. Also, feel free to drop to 1,800 calories / day. Drastic results require drastic...

I just had it. Wasn't impressed.

The consistency was its best feature. The taste was vaguely chocolate, but bland with some kind of anonymous under-taste. I had to put a handful of peanuts into...

Thanks, rvp.

I hoped my progress would be quicker - the testimonials on Martin's site were extremely dramatic! Guess I had a bit further to go than I thought. www.LeanGains.com

But I shall...