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I'm making a return anniversary trip with my wife to Jamaica in May 2021 given the current pandemic doesn't drag out till then and prevent it. My mini goal is to be at or below the weight I was the last time we went (5 years ago) which is also the halfway point of my overall goal. (By May goal weight is 240lbs my overall…
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I slept in and got up to shower before working from home today- Does that count :wink: I'll make up for it tomorrow with a heavy whole body lift session and some hiking/cardio. It'll be a good time!
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Up at 4AM everyday but Friday- Gym by 430/445 every day I get up early (except Friday). I am not a morning person, so I just start mine earlier when no one else is up, get my happy started with a workout, and by the time I'm home I'm pleasant and my family can handle me in the morning. It's habit now and I don't want to…
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The Short answer is Yes. The long answer- as with everything it requires a plan. You can't go into the restaurant and freestyle. You have to decide where you're going, look at the menu and nutritional value, and plan what you will be ordering accordingly. Along with this you can't just go out to eat because you're tired.…
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I like the way you think!
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A banana as I'm walking out the door to the gym at 4:30 Am, then either a protein shake/smoothie or a couple of eggs when I get home. If it is a non-gym day typically nothing.
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I'm sure it's been said on here but I have 2 things: 1) How people may/will treat you differently. It can definitely bring out your support group and get positive attention, but it also will bring out the haters in your life. Those that won't support you because you've had success in. 2) How easy it is to put back on the…
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What would you normally eat for breakfast instead of this? I ate terribly for years and when converting to a healthier diet dealt with stomach issues as well. Came across a couple of problems for me (my be different for you.) 1- Found out I was lactose intolerant- cut most dairy and it helped a lot. 2- My body was so used…
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Today is Day 1 of a diet change (cutting out all added sugars) and not sure how my energy levels will be so today was a lot of foam rolling/stretching, 10 minutes on a bike and 20 min's on and elliptical for some HIIT style training. We will see how the day progresses- If feeling energetic will do something this afternoon.
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Not allergies. Must be insanity :smiley: I know I'm weird but just do not like the texture/flavor combination. The only way I can even come close to standing it is if it is loaded up with sugar and dipped in chocolate (i.e. can't taste it), so I'd say in the long run it's best to just avoid it at all cost.
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Peanuts- or any variation of them especially peanut butter.
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I ran hills and did some sprints with my wife and kids (Hills sucked) for some HIIT, and then proceeded to my leg day training- Squats, Hack Squats, Lunges, RDL's, ab crunches calf raises. My legs are DEAD! :smiley:
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Don't compare your weight loss to your husbands. Depending on his diet change, he may be losing weight quicker for a myriad of reasons. If you want to take this weight off and keep it off it is going to take longer than you want. You are approaching where 1lb a week is the suggested weight loss, and as you lose the…
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What is your husbands schedule like? My wife and I are both on our own fitness journeys. When our kids were younger and required supervision, we worked together to make it happen. At the time my wife liked to run, so she would let me know what here planned running schedule was and I knew it was me solo with the kids. I…
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Pancheros- Steak Burrito extra black beans, extra rice, Pico, roasted corn, fajita vegetables, salsa verde cheese, and extra salsa verde. It's the size of a small baby, and totally worth fasting the next day for the calories (once a month).
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I've always fought to not be like my family in anyway. I'm the black sheep of the family I guess you could say. It has always been a driving factor for me watching my parents fail in so many ways from financially to the way they take care of themselves. I come from a long line of large people. Growing up I hit crazy growth…
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I am glad this thread exists as well. I've been married for 14 years and it's been A-C on the list depending on any given date, but that's marriage. It ebs and flows. We are mostly in the A-B. Sometimes it feels like MFP is a dating site with all of flirting etc. that is going on, which is why I avoid the message boards…
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For me I know that my day goes better and I feel better when I workout. There are days that Alarm goes off at 4 AM and I don't want to get out of bed, but I remember how much better it is that I feel when I do, and typically how much better my day goes. I make it easy for myself to get up and go- Set everything I need out…
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Another weight Session- Bench Press (5X5), DB incline press (4X8), French Press (4X8), Skull Crusher (4X8), Tricep Pull-Down (3X20), Cable Fly's (4X8), Hip Abduction (3X20), Dips (4X8), Crunches (3X20) plus 20 minute walk.... Good Day!
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For me I'll be sore typically 2 days later too at least when I'm starting a new program like I am. DOMS is real. (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) However, after getting used to the movements it gets better for me typically. To alleviate the soreness I hydrate like crazy- water, water, water, more water, and still more…
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Alarm goes off at 4AM Turn off alarm-debate why do I wake up at 4 Yell at cat to shut up begging to be fed Give in feed cat Walk Sleepily to kitchen- Drink water Bathroom Mix preworkout/get dressed for gym (Sleep in my gym clothes- so put on socks) Text wife to see if she's joining me for the day Wait 5 minutes for wife to…
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Leg Day :smile: 5X5 Back Squat (80-85% max) 4X8 RDL (75% Max) 4X8 Forward Lunges 4X8 Hack Squat (75% Max) 4X20 Calf Raises (75% Max) 3X20 Hip Adduction Machine 3X12 Ab Crunches 30 Minute Moderate Walk I just finished with a month of a 5X5 program that was whole body 3 days a week. Can say that this kicked my butt this…
