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Sweet start, man. So what's the current goal? Bulking up? Toning?

The plan? *looks at recession* Urm...a job? (can't do any more study!)

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@vivalasvegans, Thank you. I've tried tons of different techniques to lose this bf, so when I finally found something that my body response to there is no way I'm going to faultier or stray from the path.

Weight: 208.2 @ 22.3% bf (46.4 lbs fat)

Weight is looking good and coming down. Staying the course on the meal plan and the exercise routine. I have yet to loose focus or motivation and I don't foresee any slip ups. I actually really enjoy the 15 mins every hour during the mornings until I go to work. It makes me feel like I've done something productive that day. Especially something productive towards enriching my health and well-being.

Anyway, I'll post an update next week or if anything comes up before then.

Hi and welcome! It's really great that you did all these experiments on yourself for your diet. And I didn't know it was possible to grow veggies in Alaska!

Yes only the top third of the state has tundra or permafrost, which makes it very very difficult to plant or grow anything edible by humans. Although the rest of the state can grow some amazing record breaking stuff.

Welcome.

Welcome.

Welcome to the boards and having a workout partner helps so much on the motivation end. Is your son a vegan as well?

Welcome back, Jon.

Welcome and you should be able to meet your goals in no time flat.

Glad to have you.

Welcome back and good luck with med school.

@Johnny Thanks man, working my butt off to find the right technique to shed the fat.

Everything is on track, keeping up with the frequent cardio and the bf% is shedding. Meal plan is working and will probably need to be adj after I get down to my target. Will probably post weight when I am in 17-20% range. I should figure out what my weight will be when I am in that range, but since I am lifting weights I don't want to discount any muscle gains I may get.

Anyway, keeping motivated and sticking to the plan.

Glad to hear you're back at it Jason.

Welcome to the community.

Love the pics! The first pic on the boat...where was that taken?

Welcome and may I say, "booty shorts are the greatest invention of ALL TIMES!!!"

Welcome back and let me wish you luck on getting back on track.

Weight: 214.8lbs @24% bf

bf% is slowly coming off towards the 17-20% goal. It seems that doing 15-20mins every hour from 7a - 2p seems to do the trick. Yes I might get some critics, but it seems that this "frequency" of cardio for me seems to be more effective. It also assure that my caloric expenditure is spread out more evenly throughout the day rather than in 1 or 2 big depletions. I'm like into day 5 of this and it feels good. The joints are holding up and no muscle strain as I am sure to spend a solid 20 mins as soon as I wake up to stretch everything.

Gonna keep at this until I plateau and then switch it up. Probably alternate a few burnout squats sets. We will see.

How is the back feeling, Danny? I actually started incorporating a bunch of high rep lower back exercises with moderate weight to help with my lower back. It seems to be doing the trick. I'll do like 18-20 rep bent over rows and t-bar lifts, just to get the lower back in proper form, position and tightening. It might be a nice warm up for you to do once in the gym.

We are glad to have you Charli.

Glad to have you here on VBBF, chrysalis.

Can't wait to read your post, but sleep/recovery is a higher priority.

Joined Fitness19 today. It doesn't open for 6 weeks, so I was able to lock in my rate at $12 per month. Also the membership fee before they open the location is $12 rather than $199.

Woot, score!!

Welcome to the forums and I am glad to hear your back is doing better.