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  1. Looking for gym shoes - Cross Fit shoes question

    Thank you all for the replies. I didn’t realize that this kind of shoes was so popular. I ended up getting the Nano X due to limited size availability of other models.
  2. Looking for gym shoes - Cross Fit shoes question

    As the title says, I am looking for new gym shoes. To be specific, I am not looking for lifting shoes, I would like something that would be easy to walk in and provide a solid base for some lifts. During the last decade in the gym, I have been wearing my old dunks, vandals and the like which...
  3. 2000 calories diet template needed

    At that point, I should say a big THANK YOU to all those that contributed to this thread. I get back occasionally and re-read what has been written here as my guide. I came back to the gym at the beginning of the year after a year off and a couple of injuries. So far, during my workout...
  4. 2000 calories diet template needed

    I have read that rice, legumes etc. should be counted for their content in carbs rather than protein. This is one of the reasons I have some blank cells in the tables above. What is the best thing to do on that matter? Also, I usually marinate chicken in oil, lemon, honey, salt, etc. How...
  5. 2000 calories diet template needed

    Of course I am trying to learn and all posts have been really helpful so far. There are things that I already know or have read about, but trying to put them on paper is not always straightforward. I have made the below alternative day. Feel free to comment. I would also like to hear your...
  6. 2000 calories diet template needed

    What would you add? Should I increase the olive oil amount? Anything else that should be adjusted?
  7. 2000 calories diet template needed

    Thank you again for the really helpful advice. I was trying to plan for my meals through the past days and this is one of the example days. I am also adding a bag of green salad a day which I don't include in the calorie counting. Alternatives would be salmon for protein and sweet potato for...
  8. 2000 calories diet template needed

    That is a great post with really helpful advice. In order to go step by step, I will provide my stats below and ask for your opinion as I am not sure that the results I am getting from calculators are always relevant. height: 5'11" weight: 198 pounds age: 30 Myfitnesspal BMR calculator says...
  9. 2000 calories diet template needed

    I was expecting the political correctness lecture to be fair. 😁 I am afraid that I will hit all my calories just from chicken, this is why I was looking for a template to use and introduce some variety and adjust from there. I looked at eatthismuch.com for food choices but it doesn’t look like...
  10. 2000 calories diet template needed

    I thought I would avoid the task of guessing quantities etc. but it seems that I have homework to do. Thanks guys!
  11. 2000 calories diet template needed

    As per the title, I’m looking for a 2000 calories diet template so I can get a basic idea on food quantities and then fine tune it according to my needs. If you have anything similar and you feel it helps, please send it over. Looking mainly for basic food types like lean...
  12. Lifting after Lasik eye surgery

    😆 I will definitely follow this advice. Thanks for replying.
  13. Lifting after Lasik eye surgery

    Thanks for the input. I am planning it for the end of the month or the beginning of next month. Any other input would be appreciated. Do you guys keep lifting heavy after Lasik without pressure issues etc?
  14. Lifting after Lasik eye surgery

    I already searched for similar threads but I would like to hear experiences of people who have done Lasik surgery. Did you get back to the same poundage without issues? Did it hold you from pushing for heavier weights?
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