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    I've been off birth control entirely for over 3...

    I've been off birth control entirely for over 3 years and I will NEVER be on any kind of hormonal pill/patch/injection ever again. I started on depo at 14, and used a few others after that, so it...
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    The thing that drives me nuts about runners is...

    The thing that drives me nuts about runners is that they think training for running ONLY involves logging more miles.

    Running is a SERIOUSLY advanced endeavour.

    Think about the action of...
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    I met my boyfriend when I was about 6 weeks out...

    I met my boyfriend when I was about 6 weeks out from my first show. I knew I would never meet anyone that would suit my lifestyle in the typical situations (bars, parties) given I don't drink, hate...
  • When I"m trying to bulk I eat about 2500-3000...

    When I"m trying to bulk I eat about 2500-3000 cals/day and do no cardio. Your diet is what I use for a pretty fast cut!! And I'm a lot shorter than you.

    Basically, eat more. Enjoy it. It's fun.
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    If you gained 4lbs in a short period of time, of...

    If you gained 4lbs in a short period of time, of course your BF% went down. The same amount of fat as a percentage of a bigger number is going to be lower number. If I weigh 120lbs and I'm 18%, then...
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    The problem with artificial sweeteners is that...

    The problem with artificial sweeteners is that your body looses the natural association between the taste of sweet and high calories. 2 things happen:

    1) Your leptin production gets suppressed....
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    Ultimately you do what works for you and your...

    Ultimately you do what works for you and your body. What might work for the majority, doesn't necessarily suit every individual. Listen to your body over other people!
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    "Cutting" is usually the term applied to the...

    "Cutting" is usually the term applied to the extreme, short-term diet BBers use leading up to a competition. Do you have a show coming up or are you just trying to lean up a bit? Those are 2 VERY...
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    I'm pretty sure no one here would tell you they...

    I'm pretty sure no one here would tell you they feel as good eating 2 big meals in the latter half of the day vs eating 6 or 7 small meals starting bright and early. You feel better, your energy...
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    You're not going to gain 1-2lbs of actual muscle...

    You're not going to gain 1-2lbs of actual muscle in a month with only 100-150 over maintenance while still doing cardio, especially HIIT. Gaining muscle is hard and it means eating your face off, no...
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    There are really 2 reasons for the cheat or...

    There are really 2 reasons for the cheat or re-feed:

    1) So you can mentally give yourself a break and eat that pizza/cookie/ice cream/whatever you've been craving that's driving you nuts

    2) To...
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    I think generally the recommendation is 1-1.5g...

    I think generally the recommendation is 1-1.5g per lb. 2g/lb is a lot of protein. That gets to be pretty hard on the kidneys. Make sure you're at least drinking TONS of water and eating alot of green...
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    PS I meant to give you this link ...

    PS I meant to give you this link

    http://www.musclewithattitude.com/readArticle.do?id=1718053&cr=mwaTraining
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    Well... hun... you did do this to yourself. ...

    Well... hun... you did do this to yourself.

    Dieting for competition is serious business. So many girls out there think they can just "diet" and sweat it out on the treadmill, get insanely lean,...
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    Great abs are about diet, not training.

    Great abs are about diet, not training.
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    Yes, I always though it was interesting that a...

    Yes, I always though it was interesting that a red pepper has about 4 times the vitamin c of an orange (283 mcg vs 70 mcg) and yet what does everyone think of instantly when you say "vitamin c"?...
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    oats brown rice whole wheat pasta ezekiel...

    oats
    brown rice
    whole wheat pasta
    ezekiel bread
    yams
    fiborous veggies
    quinoa
    chickpeas
    beans
  • Ahhh I wouldn't worry about the calipers. 34% is...

    Ahhh I wouldn't worry about the calipers. 34% is only a little over normal and you look "normal" to me. At least you're making the effort to move in a more healthy direction! I think sometimes we get...
  • Thread: No Energy

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    1500 cals on its own is not low enough to cause...

    1500 cals on its own is not low enough to cause such severe energy depletion. Don't get me wrong though, your diet is atrocious and definitely needs work.

    What your lacking is not so much...
  • I cut for 12-16 weeks pre comp and stay cut for 8...

    I cut for 12-16 weeks pre comp and stay cut for 8 weeks to do a few shows. Alcohol is an absolute no-no when cutting for competition, unless you are using is a dehydrator in the 2 days prior to a...
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