For all you guys wanting to gain muscle, size, etc.

[ASB37]

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No one wants to do it the right way anymore. All it takes is a little attention to detail with respect to your diet and some exercise. Nope- everyone wants the quick and easy way out, which rarely turns out to be so quick and easy anyway. You don't need this crap, people. Stop being so lazy.

Honestly the one thing I've learned about weight loss/training is that the quick easy way inevitably never works in the long run. In order to get the results you want and have them LAST, you must commit to a change in lifestyle. That's why I don't believe in diets or any of these pills. When I lost my weight everyone asked what I was on or what I was taking, when they heard I simply exercised more and ate less/better they almost couldn't accept it.

[ehh]

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^^ Yeah the key is doing it consistently and for the long term. A lot of people would benefit from a food log but are too lazy to do it. Most of the people I know who are trying to lose weight will start of each day well but then sneak in a few brownies or cookies every single night but act like they didn't eat any junk. "I swear I've eaten perfectly the last five days!" BS.

[matt8204]

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Honestly the one thing I've learned about weight loss/training is that the quick easy way inevitably never works in the long run. In order to get the results you want and have them LAST, you must commit to a change in lifestyle. That's why I don't believe in diets or any of these pills. When I lost my weight everyone asked what I was on or what I was taking, when they heard I simply exercised more and ate less/better they almost couldn't accept it.

Exactly.

"The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary." Vince Lombardi

[ASB37]

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^^ Yeah the key is doing it consistently and for the long term. A lot of people would benefit from a food log but are too lazy to do it. Most of the people I know who are trying to lose weight will start of each day well but then sneak in a few brownies or cookies every single night but act like they didn't eat any junk. "I swear I've eaten perfectly the last five days!" BS.

I'll echo this sentiment. When I came to school I knew it was going to be more challenging to not just keep the weight I lost off during the summer but also lose more weight. There is a great app on the Iphone that lets you keep a food log. The best part is it shows how many calories, grams of fat, etc you've eaten in a day. This is a great way of keeping track of things to make sure your never over/under eating.

[matt8204]

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I really agree with you on "clean eating", since I've stopped eating junk food and processed food, I not only have gotten in better shape, but I feel better and I have not gotten sick in over a year. That might not sound like much, but not having a head cold or anything in a little over a year, its kinda nice. lol.

Sorry to rehash these old posts, but I love this thread. So much good info and back-and-forth between posters.

This is an excellent one. I'll throw this into the ring as well; since I started eating clean (i.e mostly natural and fresh foods), I've also noticed a significant improvement in my skin complexion. It's been a long time since I've had a breakout. Maybe acne really does have something to do with diet. If eating the wrong things can cause so many other physical ailments, why couldn't it affect your skin as well? I hate it when people dimiss diet offhand as a possible cause of acne.

[RAZRr1275]

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Burpees are awesome. Just got done doing a couple sets of ten of them. Going to do more later

[larrygiterdone]

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Sorry to rehash these old posts, but I love this thread. So much good info and back-and-forth between posters.

This is an excellent one. I'll throw this into the ring as well; since I started eating clean (i.e mostly natural and fresh foods), I've also noticed a significant improvement in my skin complexion. It's been a long time since I've had a breakout. Maybe acne really does have something to do with diet. If eating the wrong things can cause so many other physical ailments, why couldn't it affect your skin as well? I hate it when people dimiss diet offhand as a possible cause of acne.

i think diet is a MAJOR cause of acne, i have had the same experiences as you as when i started eating a lot healthier, my acne basically disappeared

[USF11]

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i think diet is a MAJOR cause of acne, i have had the same experiences as you as when i started eating a lot healthier, my acne basically disappeared

I don't think its food/diet as much as it is the stress of being unhappy with yourself.

[GSW]

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I don't think its food/diet as much as it is the stress of being unhappy with yourself.

its definitely both.

[matt8204]

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I don't think its food/diet as much as it is the stress of being unhappy with yourself.

Could be one of those vicious cycle scenarios. You feel bad about how you look, so you eat more to try and comfort yourself, which only makes the situation worse. Before you know it, everything has spiraled out of control.

[ASB37]

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Could be one of those vicious cycle scenarios. You feel bad about how you look, so you eat more to try and comfort yourself, which only makes the situation worse. Before you know it, everything has spiraled out of control.

I agree it's a combination of the two. I know personally I tend to break out alot the next day after I drink. I guess everyone's body has different reactions to what is put into it. For me alcohol flips on the acne switch. For others it might be donuts lol.

[matt8204]

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I agree it's a combination of the two. I know personally I tend to break out alot the next day after I drink. I guess everyone's body has different reactions to what is put into it. For me alcohol flips on the acne switch. For others it might be donuts lol.

I always thought my acne kryptonite was coffee, but lately I haven't broken out when I drink it. It appears that it was fast food all along. I would always eat it once a week for my cheat meal, then have a zit or two shortly thereafter. Lately, I've substituted Wendy's or Mickey D's with a local Italian restaurant for my cheat meal source (they use no processed or frozen foods) and my skin has been clear ever since.

[Matt10]

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Gawd, why can't I be consistent. Starting off so strong last week, now this week - missed my arms workout - settled for abs.

Let's hear some of your guys stories about motivation...how you lacked it - and what you did about it?

[WazzuRC]

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My problem with diet is self control. It kills me. Portion control and unnecessary snacking is absolutely murdering me right now.

I know I eat too much but I seemingly just can't help it. I'll make dinner (not to boast but I'm a decent cook) and it just looks so great that I just want to eat the whole thing. It's so easy for me to fall into the trap and afterwards I feel like **** for eating it all, yet I do it again next time. That's my biggest hurdle.

I have no problem working out, but it won't do **** unless I eat right. I'm not fat by any means, but I can definitely drop a few lbs (15-20).

[matt8204]

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Gawd, why can't I be consistent. Starting off so strong last week, now this week - missed my arms workout - settled for abs.

Let's hear some of your guys stories about motivation...how you lacked it - and what you did about it?

I'll be honest; a lot of my motivation comes from scoring girls. I say to myself, "Hey, if you want a girl that looks good and puts a lot of effort into herself, you'd better be doing everything you can to make sure that you look up to par as well." I can't be a hypocrite. I don't find overweight women attractive, so I can't expect a good-looking girl to not feel the same way about guys.

Some of my motivation also comes from the fact that I like to accomplish things that may not seem possible to the average person. How many guys out there would KILL for a six-pack? Well, I want to be one of the small percentage of guys who actually has one. That sense of accomplishment makes you feel like a million bucks. It also makes me sad to see people who are so overweight that they can barely climb a flight of stairs or walk to their car from the office without getting winded. I don't want to be the guy who doesn't have enough energy to play with his kids when I'm 40.