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Mind if I jump in a bit late? I've been pondering my 2015 goals, and this challenge fits right in. I started my new years with a clean eating challenge and doing my 5x5s regularly. 1) 15lbs in 15 weeks (end Apr 16) 2) 5x5 3x a week (using SL app) 3) Jan 1-21: 21 day clean eating challenge 4) Jan 15-31: 1x5 assisted pullups…

My new fave grocery shopping destination! Love the pastured and grass-fed products. Due to the smaller footprint, I like that I'm able to find healthy, minimally processed foods for me without spending hours browsing the aisles. I go to the Plano location, which happens to have a Whole Foods across the street from them. So…

@Sumiblue, great post. It got me thinking about how I arrived here. The moment I realized that I loved lifting was when I added a new piece of furniture to my living room: a heavy duty squat stand. I started getting serious about physical activity late in 2011 when I joined an outdoor bootcamp, transitioned to kickboxing,…

5'3" 45F, foodie. I am on a 21 day clean eating challenge, and I can tell ya it's ridiculously hard not having sugar or grain carbs. Add me if you'd like.

5'3" 45F here, add me if you need more MFP pals! My diary is always open and I log consistently.

5'3" 45F here, add me if you need more MFP pals!

Could always use new accountibilibuddies...add me if you'd like!

Greetings! I'm new to posting in this group, but I've been lurking for awhile now, taking notes.

Bookmarking and taking notes. Stuck at 55 OHP and will change up the reps and frequency.

Here for the lifting heavy part. Could always use more accountabilibuddies.

Was just posting about hrm differences on another thread (i.e. ecg vs bioimpedance vs optical heart rate monitoring). I use a Polar FT40 with an H1 sensor/strap for cardio, mostly jogging/running these days. I'm looking to upgrade to a Bluetooth sensor that i can pair up with my smartphone, which doubles as an activity…

I've been scouring forum threads about activity trackers (esp the new 2014-2015 trackers) vs heart rate monitors. The link to DC Rainmaker's comparison site is a very helpful resource highlighting the different types of scenarios in which to to use each. Thanks for the reference. Many of the threads I've come across…

D3: RoS, just hit paragon 300 after a long break.

Kimchi is just another type of fermented, pickled food that specifically originates from Korea. Many different types of cuisines offer up their own brand of fermented foods. Think sauerkraut, poi, natto, yogurt, kefir, etc as examples of fermented foods. That said, there's a lot of literature offering up numerous health…

< Grew up on a Filipino rice porridge known as champurado. Starts with warm sticky rice, add cocoa powder or melted chocolate nibs (dark chocolate even better), add regular or coconut milk, sweeten with sugar, garnish with ground nuts or shredded coconut.

+1!

^ This and more! I also include barbell lunges and lotsa, lotsa squats! Barbell training is great for all-body compound movements! My core loves it! I use exrx.net and Youtube videos on form and explanations. But you can google everything you need/want to know about barbell lifts (including the programs _dracarys_…

45 and haven't enjoyed this much exercise "play" since I was kid. Add me!

One day out of the week (usually Sat or Sun) I grill and smoke about 8-10lbs of protein (chicken, beef, lamb, pork, etc). I prep a homemade salad dressing or a sauce/dip, depending on what I'm in the mood for or ingredients onhand (I get fresh herbs from me garden). At the grocery store I buy fresh fruits (mostly berries)…

Inspiring to see what strength training can do for a body! Thanks for sharing!

Fantastic job!

Saw it in 2D first time; will watch it again in 3D.

In for the cheesecake!

Still here, still using MFP.

Fantastic transformation!

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Crate or baby-gate a tiled area. Sometimes dogs get bored or fearful and lapse into bad habits. Retraining is necessary from time to time. On the psychological side, don't associate the crate with your absence or with punishment. She should be trained to go to the crate when you are home. To encourage her to feel more…

Core stability aside, I would assume that muscles need oxygen during weight lifting the same way they need oxygen during any other form of exercise, right? Sorry, I'm still a beginning lifter, and just curious about the "holding your breath" part.

<< I have same issue. No squat rack, no space. So I am squatting light and slowly progressing into heavy as I get stronger so I don't need a spotter. I also make sure the small animals are far far away in case my CHEAPO weights decide to take a nosedive off my bar. Oh and I enjoy weightlifting without somebody else in the…

I'm hooked! Thanks for this recipe. Modded recipe with the same measurements of: Gluten-free flour Almond-coconut milk and a tbsp of Nectresse I didn't use any vanilla, but a dash of salt is definitely necessary.