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    Is strength training even worth it with insufficient protein?

    @nanathalieee There is a huge gap between how much protein it takes to build muscle vs how much is required to simply maintain it. If your goal is fat loss, you're doing it right, by only eating enough protein to maintain muscle while adhering to your calorie deficit. People who talk about...
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    32/M, I’ve done it, I’ve lost 70 pounds, what’s next?

    @bpplee You start lifting!! I lost 170lb before I started lifting. The 10lb I gained of muscle made a bigger aesthetic difference than the fat loss did!
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    How do I ditch the spare tire??

    @tomatheist I don't think gaining muscle helps much with fat loss, however, in this particular case, gaining chest muscle might help you more. Chest is my genetic gift, it grows a lot and I'm thankful for that. The best part however, is not the look of my chest, but simply the fact that my...
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    Advice for Weightloss

    @fibo777 Yeah, you certainly don't need to, and shouldn't take any supplements for the purpose of weight loss. As commented before, you need to weigh your food and log it, so that you know (accurately) how many calories you're consuming. With the information you can start eating in a caloric...
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    When did the machine start breaking down and how did you power through?

    @suellasuzan We all got that homeschooled kid immune system now, haha.
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    When did the machine start breaking down and how did you power through?

    @grace_mercy 36, and aside from this damn cold I have, I've felt better year after year that I've been working on my health. You should go get your blood work checked out and speak to a doctor.
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    How do you keep motivated?

    @dc87 Preach!
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    How do you keep motivated?

    @rhettryder I spent almost 30 years being either overweight or morbidly obese. Every single facet of my life improved when I took control of my health. At this point I would literally die trying to stay fit before allowing myself to fall back into that life. My motivation was chiseled into me...
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