This is why you should lift weights:

[Doc_Lobster]

I had my resting metabolic rate measured today (via co2 measurement, Nikolinka).

It is about 150 or so calories per day higher than the estimates for my (advanced) age, weight, and height. I was told this is because I have more muscle mass than average, and that is the biggest contributor to your RMR.

This means that I can eat more 3 Dove chocolates or have another glass of wine, per day, with impunity, than I could have if I had low to average muscle mass.

In your FACE, sensible diet and restraint!

[HiC]

I don't lift, but I do a lot of arm balances. Does that count?

[BillyJoelLover]

Congrats. I hope to one day be in that position.

[Doc_Lobster]

I have no idea. Are you all ripped and hulked-out?

[BunnyMacDougal]

YAY! I'm glad I happened to be on for the big reveal.

Nice work, Doc.

[Doc_Lobster]

Sept 17, 2012 21:24:45 GMT -5 BunnyMacDougal said:

YAY! I'm glad I happened to be on for the big reveal.

Nice work, Doc.

I was thinking of you the whole time!

It was weird being in that space helmet thing, but I ended up being so relaxed that I very nearly fell asleep.

[HiC]

Sept 17, 2012 21:24:35 GMT -5 Doc_Lobster said:

I have no idea. Are you all ripped and hulked-out?

Harharharhar.....I wish! Not at all. I guess I should start lifting....

[annyong]

That's awesome! Strong work (lol)!

[laptopvixen]

Doc Robtster STRONG, like ox. Rike Babooshka when she carry de only horse for plow all the way to the doktor in neshxt viiilage.

[Doc_Lobster]

Sept 17, 2012 21:37:15 GMT -5 laptopvixen said:

Doc Robtster STRONG, like ox. Rike Babooshka when she carry de only horse for plow all the way to the doktor in neshxt viiilage.

Damn straight. This is me:

(ass is actual size)

[ProfessorArtNerd]

Now I understand! Science is cool.

[mamasaurus]

I do a lot of baby lifts. Does that count?