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Don't forget a sense of being humble and that failure is ok. Speaking directly to BJJ, getting tapped is how you learn. You have to be comfortable with losing and understanding it is part of the process making you better, not the end of the world. Also, watching teenage boys get tapped by a...

I have actually just went back to Keto for a while from flexible / IIFYM style dieting just recently. I really enjoyed carbs and the idea behind them both, yay freedom. Long term I will most likely go back to that style of diet. For whatever reason, I am mentally much stronger on Keto than I...

Various combinations of flavor (example,Flavorings & Sweeteners | Myprotein.com), Greek Yogurt, Canned Pumpkin, Cinnamon / Nutmet, Berries, etc. can also be delicious and potentially cheaper. These were a pretty big staple for me on Keto.

I haven't bothered with the Keto war being fought again, but if you did go Keto, be careful of cafeteria eggs. I do not remember specific brands, but if these are the powdered eggs made into scrambled eggs, they can have quite a few carbs for whatever reason. If they were made from whole eggs...

You are correct. Over the course of my Keto experiments I also used cream. I used butter mainly because I bought into the grass fed line.

I drank Bulletproof coffee every day for breakfast for about 1.5 years while I did Keto. It wasn't magic, but it provided coffee and fats / protein as I mixed in some protein powder. It was easy to make and kept me full until lunch no problem. The key for me was working into it slowly and I...

Really enjoying this one.

Also use Myprotein. They do have a US shop. Working my way through all of the flavors now. They also have flavor drops which are good so far. I started using them in my coffee. The banana drops are my favorite so far. They are also the Old Navy of protein so they have sales all the time.

I am going to be undergoing some ACL / MCL / PCL reconstruction in the next couple of weeks. I have never had a significant surgery in my life before. When I was in the ER they referred me to Twin Cities Orthopedics, which seems like a good place. They have taken care of me well (as far as I...

I got this with my 6p. It has been great. Doesn't add too much to the phone and the rubber ribbing is handy for helping prop the phone up against things and keeping it in place in general. My only gripe is the ribbing rubs against pants pockets, etc. when sliding in and out...

Not to keep plugging Trader Joes, but they have Cold Press Coffee Concentrate which is also great for shake making. It is kind of expensive though. http://www.coffeeconsumers.com/wp-co...-32fl-Oz-0.jpg

Trader Joes Unsweetened Vanilla Almond 'Beverage'. It is my go to Oatmeal / Shake / Mixing liquid. 8oz = 40 cal and has that 'more than water' flavor. https://healthyhomeschool.files.word...5/img_5985.jpg

Do you happen to have the inside scoop on any brands of alcohol based cuffs? I have been able to find plenty of gravity / motorized water based cuffs. I have a follow up with the doctor tomorrow and will probably run it by him as well. Aircast seems to be the name that comes up for me...

Welp, had my initial visit with Orthopedic doctors today. My knee is basically near worst case scenario. Grade III MCL tear, fully torn ACL, maybe some meniscus damage. MRI on Sunday and follow up next week to figure out where I am headed. Most likely surgery time though.

It would seem I have experienced my first 'major' injury with my new fitness lifestyle. Rolling last night and a grown man tried to jump guard. I posted with my left leg and he was off to the side a bit too much and basically landed on the outside of my knee. I wouldn't call it an immensely...

Nothing nearly as fancy as a tripod. Generally involves my smart phone front facing camera balanced semi precariously on one of my wife's boots or a door knob.

I have been doing some self form critiques via video of some of my body weight routine and yoga. It has been very helpful, especially for Yoga. While I was well aware of some of my body weight form troubles because of left / right imbalance, there is quite a bit of room for improvement on the...

When you are on a deficit like this, how do you feel? Do you think you would be able to maintain a lifting routine if you were not injured at all? The reason I ask is because I feel like garbage when I cut down to that kind of deficit and maintain my BJJ, much less the body weight routine I...

I just found this site the other week. I made the Sweet Potato Lasagna last night (slightly modified), very delicious. Fit Men Cook | Built in the Kitchen; Sculpted in the Gym. Also had some luck here.https://www.eatthismuch.com/ My wife lovesSkinnytaste and there is always reddit...

In other body fat % tracking news, I was watching a Q&A video with Mike Matthews. He seems to rely on a single skinfold measurement to get 'in the range'. Tried it out last night, similar result to multiple point /scale and quick. I don't know much about him in general but the video was...

Yes, the way the handled the release really dropped the show from my radar. I didn't start watching it until episode 4ish when I was talking with one of my friends about random new TV shows. It is unfortunate because this is one of the more interesting series I have watched in a long time.

I tried IF for a couple of months late last year just to give it a shot. It was not coupled with any sort of fasted lifting program or anything like that. I mainly used it as a diet control of sorts. My window was 12p - 8p for eating. There were no serious downsides that I experienced. Some...

I have used two different BIA scales. Both were around as accurate as a self caliper test. They seem to get you 'in the range'. When I did same day testing they were within 4 - 5% of a DEXA scan, with DEXA being higher. Interestingly enough, my newer scale (Withings WS-50) has been quite a...

I think it is best when folks start slowly with what they can handle and are prepared to commit to. It may not be ideal and there probably are more wash outs than not, but there are large barriers to entry on working out for overweight people. Mostly it is mental, starting slowly and the...

Look at it this way, worst case scenario you have to increase the amount you eat for 3 - 4 weeks to let your metabolism 'rebound'. When I started bulking later last year, it took me a solid month before I gained any weight. I just kept increasing the calories by 100 - 200 per day every week...

What McCheese said. If you are happy, content, have energy for workouts and life, I would just run with it. Or if you think you could work out harder / perform better when eating more, eat more. Assuming you enjoy the act of working out, etc.

Purely anecdotal, I went from 280 > 160 over the course of ~2 year. For that entire time, I was on Keto and eating ~1900 calories / day. My loss stayed pretty linear and I have not noticed any ill side effects. They may not be unfounded, but you would have to be really trying to damage...

This is great, thanks. I am always looking for progression reading. I would really like to get better at pistol squats. I am horrible at them now.

I am three weeks into my cut and I am not sure how I was ever happy living like this. I started eating at approximately 500 - 600 calories below TDEE like I used to and weight loss has been moving along as expected. But man, after experiencing the near boundless energy of being on a bulk, it...

Broke into Act III in Ultimate, still going strong. Dinged 85, full devotion etc. I really enjoy Grasping Vines and Sigil of Consumption for proccing Devotions (Shepard's Call / Howl of Mogdrogen). Gear drops have still been poor. But I am putting together an interesting set that have...

I was able to start speed running through Ultimate last night. Finished elite just before the patch dropped. I don't have a baseline to compare to, but I rocked Act I's world. I also didn't notice the part where you may need to assign Devotion powers to skills again so my pets weren't...

Well then, I will just see myself out.

Well that patch sounds exciting. Time to see how close I can get to Ultimate before the patch releases, or maybe even break into it. i must say, the conjurer has really started to hit his stride. Once my Cronley farming was complete I proceeded to just steamroll. Got up to Primal Bond /...

Broke into the 60s last night on Elite. I am farming Cronley as suggested to get to Nemesis before I outlevel it. Should have under 20 runs to go more or less. Haven't gotten too much interesting gear, mostly offspec empowered / legendary items. I did get this ring to drop and it is a...

Arc / Sham seems to be tearing it up right now. Looks fun, I just haven't had the time. The Stormcaller - The ultimate power of Ultos (B29 / Hardcore Approved / Ultimate Approved) - Grim Dawn Forums

Definitely check with the doctor. Purely anecdotal but I have a friend that was warned off keto as a Type 1 diabetic by her doctor. I believe ketoacidosis was the term being thrown around. I will see if she remembers specifics.

Get a crock pot and make delicious no effort things. I make a batch of chili and some form of curry beans every week for my work day meals. Longest time investment is chopping / measuring ingredients and then portioning it out. Not too bad. Also, if anyone else finds this useful, Trader Joes...

Pretty sure the main advantage of avocado oil is the smoke point being higher.

Alright, the final boss can suck it as a pet class. I was warned, but surely it couldn't be as bad as everyone made it out to be. It was an absolute cluster. I was only level 51 at the time, but that seemed appropriate. The main problem is that, while only one pet could attack, the pet would...