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For protein, I am taking in about 190-230 gms per day....it's based on what I have read (mostly here) about the total daily protein I should be takin in based on body weight (1-1.5 gms of protein per...

Hello everyone!
Well, since I have started to train (seriously) and from reading several of the posts and threads here on BB.com, I believe I have learned quite a lot and have seen significant...

Thank you!!!!

Abdon

One more question, if I may...do you use any supplements? If so, which ones?
Thanks!!!

Abdon

I really like this thread. I appreciate your sharing this information here, it makes it easier for us who are relative novices!
I have been wanting to find an ideal "plan" for increasing and...

Thank you very much for the responses so far!

A couple of questions:

As far as the weight lifting routine that was linked, should I be doing all seven exercises on alternate days?

As far as...

Hello everyone!

I have been trying to put on some lean muscle mass and to lose fat, in other words, I want to achieve that lean, muscular, chiseled physique.

I lift weights 3-4 times a week, I...

I recently read somewhere (fitness mag) that protein shakes as a last meal is relatively contraindicated....may turn to "fat" since it is being consumed right before bedtime.

I always thought that...

I must agree with Chodan and Dosomething. Being a busy professional, husband and father of 3 limited my time to the point that I too was looking for the "magic pill"/stack/quick fatburning "secret"...

No, haven't heard of "carb up" days...I am increasing my carbs a bit during my daytime meals, gonna see if that makes a difference. Also, last night I had a protein shake and one tbsp of peanut...

What??? Are you implying that whomever wants to get lean does so to be a fitness model?
How about just wanting to look GREAT? Feel GREAT?

Please pardon my ignorance, but what are "macros"?

Thanks!!! I will definitely try the cottage cheese...also perhaps the peanut butter and whey protein.....

Been getting VICIOUS carb cravings in the evenings (past 9 pm)...taking protein shakes to get rid of the cravings, with little to no relief.

SO, all I do is rely on willpower to avoid the...

Hello everyone!
I know this is probably a repeated topic, and I imagine that the quick response would be to increase cardio and increase weight training while maintaining a lean diet.

Well, I...