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Cannot diagnose this in back
Nagging persistent grind and click when push shoulder blade back It’s not painful but when try scalpula snapping relief exercises it’s not changing it Tried videos to stop shoulder clicking you tube and posture changes which just aggravate especially wall angels and neck chin tucks Sitting in a passenger seat in a car…
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OMAD and bodybuilding
Anyone on a OMAD diet also doing bodybuilding, can you tell me your experience? How do you maintain the muscle mass?
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Help with loose skin on lower stomach
I've lost 98 pounds since the end of February. I'm starting to notice loose skin beginning to develop on my lower stomach. Is there anything I can do about this?
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60 mile September walking challenge. FB-Group
I am thinking about creating a private Facebook group Text for accountability and would for others to join me. Let me know if you are interested! I believe the more support the better we will do 😁
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Shin splints
Hello I am a 65 year old woman who is trying to stay fit and lose weight while I recover from shin splints any ideas? I got this condition by being overweight and by being on my feet all-day. Would love some ideas
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Water weight or fat? New to working out
I started working out every other day from 10 days ago, cardio and light weights and spinning. Since I started working out I have been eating the same amount as I have eaten for the last 6 months (2000 calories a day) and have definitely not eaten over this amount. I have gained 3-4lbs since I started working out 10 days…
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Deciding to STOP Looking at Weight until AFTER the Half Marathon
Got back on the Wagon in January after another diabetes scare. Lowered A1c from 14 to 5.2 by IF (20:4) and adding running and then weights. Dropped 40 lbs. Decided to run a Half Marathon in November and started using the Nike Run Club app to prepare. A few weeks into the 14 week plan, I've discovered that my IF is making…
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Old Fitness App/Apps that connect similar fitness goals.
Hello, Does anyone remember an app around 2013-14 that allowed you to join different fitness tribes. I thought it was called MyTribe, but I cannot seem to find that app anymore. Does anyone know of a fitness app that can connect you to other people with similar fitness goals or motivation? Thank you! T Dooley
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Intermittent fasting
First post in this community for me ☺️ I would like to hear from members if anyone had tried the intermittent fasting on their diet journey and how it turned out. Thank you!!!!
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Creatine: when to take it?
Was suggested by a few to take this creatine as it was reviewed well and such. Question is, before, there used to be a loading phase and whatever phase. Now I hear that some just take it anytime during the day and just do your workout. What is the right method for taking creatine? Anytime during the day of your workout,…
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First Time Running!
Hello Everyone, I have been hating running since forever! But tried to venture on walk/run combination and today, I tried to run my very first 20 minutes run. It was tough and hard but able to conquer the 20 minutes! Advice and motivational tips are welcome! Be safe everyone!
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How Would I Log Leg Lifts on MFP?
Ok guys I have a question to ask, and I need help how would I log leg lifts on MFP using the exercise thing? I am wondering. Please help me if you can!! Thanks!!
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Interpreting Fit3D scans
Recently my gym got a Fit3D scanner as part of the free health assessments for members. This scanner involves standing on a rotating platform while the machine takes measurements which I think are cross-referenced against a databank of Dexa scan results to come up with body fat percentages etc. I've just had another scan…
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Samsung Health
Hope someone can help. I connected my Samsung Health but MFP is not registering my steps/activity. What can I do to troubleshoot?
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Tips on picking a home weights machine?
In Sept I'm hoping to buy a home gym. Things to look for? Things to avoid? Anything you wish you knew before buying?
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Halfway Body Revolution results
Is Jillian Michaels too 00's? I'm really not in touch with the fitness' world trends (who is popular right now? Caroline Girvan? Is Kayla Itsines still a thing?) so when my nutritionist told me to do some workout I remembered Jillian because I did some workout years ago and I plunged in, I started with 30 day shred then I…
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Help with weekly workout plan?
I’ve done research and think I am getting confused by semantics. I like “exercising” every day with a goal of losing some fat and gaining some muscle - I’m about 10 pounds from a goal weight of 120 and I’m 57. I am trying to find the best way to do this re: exercise, as I have my nutrition strategy set. Currently, my menu…
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Butt enhancing leggings
This has become so popular in gyms now that people who really don't have "round" butts wear them anyway. I like 'em. Opinions? A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer IDEA Fitness member Kickboxing Certified Instructor Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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Just eat the cake...
I am a firm believer that we should eat the piece of cake at the birthday party....and fully enjoy our holiday dinners. I think we should enjoy all the good potlucks and take your kids for ice cream....but what I really did was eat the cake and then finish the cake over the following two days. And eat Thanksgiving dinner…
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New runner shin splints - how soon can I run again?
Hey folks! I just started running and I gave myself shin splints. Fun! TL:DR - how long should I wait before trying to run again. TS:DR - I tried running before a few years ago but I had no fun whatsoever with it... This time, I'm loving it and I can't wait to get out for my next run! (This is a BIG step forward for me and…
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My new plan
I went through this once before menopause. I quit smoking, and suddenly that wound up metabolism I enjoyed my whole life vanished. I started using my fitness pal to track my macros and exercise, hired a trainer, and went at it. I lost 30 lbs, then discovered powerlifting. I started competing and was hooked. Then covid…
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Grip strength
What are yall doing to strengthen up your hook grip? I can grip 500lbs no problem on a trap bar but when I get around 300 on a conventional deadlift my grip slips with every rep. It's kinda sad considering I've got Popeye forearms 😅😐
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Couch to 5k when you "can't run"
Hi, has anyone on here used the couch to 5k app who really really couldn't run before? I'm a terrible runner, can't run for 60seconds! But I started the couch to 5k app this week and I'm already noticing a vast improvement! Just wondered if anyone else started this from being utterly useless and is now running…
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Mixing cardio bursts and lifting weights - your experience?
In an effort to maximize time but also maximize my training, I've started adding short "cardio" bursts between my lift sets. At this point I'm keeping it simple and trying to do things that won't have too much effect on my lifting - so x# of jumping jacks, jump rope, etc. I'm building up into it, as I just started doing…
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Cardio and Weights training split
Just looking for opinions from those more in the know than me. I've reached my weighloss goals (71lb off) using a mixture of cardio and weight training. I've been through phases of just doing cardio, and through phases of just lifting weights, but I've never tried to incorporate them into a program together. I should state…
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What was/is your worjout while trying to losing weight?
This is a long post but I hope you'll take some time to read it: I currently weight 99 Kg (218 lbs) and am folliwing a meal plan provided by a nutritionnist in order to stay in a caloric deficit (I get a new meal plan every week). As per my workouts, the doctor says i should stick with doing long walks every day but: 1-…
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Food tips
Prep foods before putting away so easy to grab Put dinner food away after serving first portion so not tempted to get seconds
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Question for those who went from overweight/obese to toned/muscular
If you are someone who was previously overweight/obese, and now you have achieved a toned/muscular physique: Did you lose to a certain weight and then maintain for a slow recomp? Or did you lose enough weight to get to a low % body fat, then bulk? Or did you do a combination of things? How long did it take you? And why did…
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Cycling for fun, fitness and happiness
I started cycling to stay in shape and commute. I am pretty lucky that my house is right near a dedicated trailhead that goes almost the entire way to work. I get to exercise instead of sitting in my car. I'm in the US so it's pretty rare to have such a great cycling commute. Lately I've been getting more interested in…
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Apple Watch - Doesn't sync HIIT exercises?
Has anybody else tried a HIIT workout through the new Apple Watch? I did 4 exercises yesterday and only 3 synced across, HIIT was the only one that did not. Today I just left the HIIT workout running rather than splitting it up and it again hasn't synced across. It is taking the steps fine. All permissions are given, hence…