The no BS MFP EDUCATION thread

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  • Mallornleaf
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  • lovep90x
    lovep90x Posts: 65 Member
    Great info. Thanks!
  • Awake_Alive
    Awake_Alive Posts: 261 Member
    Only in 6 pages and have to get to work, but I've already had one "AHA!" moment! Thank you! BUUUUUUUUMP
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  • fitQueenbeast
    fitQueenbeast Posts: 298
    The Scale /skāl/

    A method of measuring one's total body weight that isn't nearly as important as you may think it is. It's good for distinguishing overall trends, but on a day to day basis, it will just cause you frustration and grief.

    LOL ^^^ THIS....
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    Saving to read later!
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  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
    Awesome.......another expert thread :noway:

    yup. cuz smart people trying to help others is so terrible. :huh:
  • x_JT_x
    x_JT_x Posts: 364
    Awesome.......another expert thread :noway:

    Don't you hate it when you mis-type? I know I do. I'm sure you meant to say...
    Awesome.......another expert thread!!

    That's better, isn't it? Glad I could help. You're welcome :).

    Thanks so much for this post, those of you who contribute. Newbies like me greatly appreciate it!!


    Question....is there a way to 'favorite' or 'star' a thread to keep it handy for reference?
  • spinqueen72
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  • kandienicole
    kandienicole Posts: 70
    In the perfect world I would be able to develop a plan of exercise that covered all things equally, but I have found that I just end up doing a lot of things not so well. As someone with 100+ to lose, if I want to pick one thing and do it well is it better to pick cardio first to help with substantial weight loss? Is there any undesireable consequences to waiting to add strength training?

    I'm no expert, but I'm sure there isn't a health consequence. Focus on losing weight and doing cardio or any exercise you like and will do consistently. When you're closer to your goal weight you can look at strength training then. You might want to make yourself do a little strength training now (which could be body weight work) along with the cardio purely to build the discipline of doing both things.

    </b>Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.</b> Any exercise you can do consistently will help. Don't overwhelm yourself and end up doing nothing.

    LOVE this quote! I have recently fallen into the trap of trying to find the "perfect" diet and weight training plan...so much so, that it is hard to stick to one plan...I think that being active and aware of what I eat will help regardless of the "perfect" plan. Thanks for the great reminder!
  • spinqueen72
    spinqueen72 Posts: 406 Member
    I used to have the same problem.
    I stopped taking BP medication (dr told me to..BP is normal now. don't need them anymore). They made me pee a lot (TMI, sorry), and I was losing very important things from that..like potassium, and salt that my body NEEDED!
    Anyways...I eat a banana every morning when I get up. It helps.
    Have your inner ear checked...I know I have had Vertigo issues in the past.
    Also....please start eating some whole grains! Your body NEEDS them to function properly! Good, complex carbs (whole grain/wheat, multi-grains, oatmeal, etc.) are what you shoul be striving for!!!!
  • s50s
    s50s Posts: 138 Member
    Awesome.......another expert thread :noway:

    Don't you hate it when you mis-type? I know I do. I'm sure you meant to say...
    Awesome.......another expert thread!!

    That's better, isn't it? Glad I could help. You're welcome :).

    Thanks so much for this post, those of you who contribute. Newbies like me greatly appreciate it!!


    Question....is there a way to 'favorite' or 'star' a thread to keep it handy for reference?

    Go in "My Topics" when you write something it will save the ones you comment on.
  • pinkpanthers1995
    pinkpanthers1995 Posts: 41 Member
    Thanks to everyone who was kind enough to take the time to help those of us still struggling with finding what works best. It is so appreciated! I know I will be revisiting often as I progress and get to different points in my journey. You rock :flowerforyou:
  • x_JT_x
    x_JT_x Posts: 364
    Awesome.......another expert thread :noway:

    Don't you hate it when you mis-type? I know I do. I'm sure you meant to say...
    Awesome.......another expert thread!!

    That's better, isn't it? Glad I could help. You're welcome :).

    Thanks so much for this post, those of you who contribute. Newbies like me greatly appreciate it!!


    Question....is there a way to 'favorite' or 'star' a thread to keep it handy for reference?

    Go in "My Topics" when you write something it will save the ones you comment on.


    Thank you!!
  • samb330
    samb330 Posts: 328 Member
    Thanks to everyone who was kind enough to take the time to help those of us still struggling with finding what works best. It is so appreciated! I know I will be revisiting often as I progress and get to different points in my journey. You rock :flowerforyou:




    ^^^this^^^
  • tripod271
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  • heatherloveslifting
    heatherloveslifting Posts: 1,428 Member
    Wow, you guys rock! Thanks for the thread. So, I see a lot of people here saying they eat "clean". What does that mean? Low sugar? Low saturated fats? No processed food? All organic? All of the above?
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,984 Member
    HOW TO WARM UP CORRECTLY

    Everyday at the gym, I always see people come up the stairs, go directly to our "stretching area" and start doing static stretches. I'm more than sure they aren't finishing stretching because they look like they've just arrived (no sweat, hair looks decent, faces aren't red, etc.). Static stretching IS NOT the correct way to warm up.
    It is much better to jump on the treadmill and walk, jump on a bike and pedal or even go on an elliptical and pedal all at a low intensity for 5-10 minutes to warm up.
    If you don't like to wait for a machine, you can also do dynamic stretches, but make sure you don't over extend or flex until you have sufficient blood running through the muscle. Personally I like dynamic stretches because I'm able to warm up upper body too.
    If you're lifting, it's wise to do a light warm up set with about 35%-40% of the weight you use for a set or two of the exercise you're going to perform just so your body feels the movement and your joints get "lubed" too.

    Warming up is VERY IMPORTANT to help reduce muscle injury, but it does have to be done correctly. Don't start working out COLD. It's like stretching a rubber band "cold" in cold weather. It could snap or get damaged. Add some heat to that rubber band and it gets more pliable.

    Be safe and have fun!

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ninerbuff
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  • savageman69
    savageman69 Posts: 339 Member
    thank you this is about the only topic on these message boads that doesnt make me want to smash my head on the wall......So many idiots that believe every food is bad for you causing mass confusion.
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