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I wonder how much creatine you're supplementing as you really only need about 5grams a day for maintenance. I buy GNC Pro Performance creatine. I get the $8 bottle. You only use a rounded teaspoon of it. It's unflavored so I mix it in a glass of milk or protein shake. Also, remember that you need to consume it within 10…

Well.... there's plenty of body weight exercises you can do with things you may have around the house. Dips, pull ups, push ups of all types, etc. Just Google body weight exercises and sort through them, compiling a list of what you can do with what you have around your house. Now you talk about putting on muscle. If you…

While there has been no link between diet soda and weight loss, the findings have been confusing. They have not figured out if it's because of the associated meal being unhealthy or excessive or the diet soda. However, I've read that it 'can' cause a spike in your body's insulin as it's tricked into thinking you're eating…

Runkeeper. My wife has it on iOS, I had it on Android, and I have Caledos Runner for my Windows phone because it uses Runkeeper to log your info. If you can't switch between type of exercise (running, walking, cycling) on the app then you definitely can edit it on the website as that's what I have to do with Caledos…

Glad to hear you're hooked! My wife and I are at the point where we can't sleep at night if we skipped the gym. We'll even get irritable. It's like a drug. Well, it sort of is. You get addicted to the endorphin rush.

Is it possibly a tension headache? Where does the pain originate from? Could be you're tensing muscles in your neck. It's hard to pinpoint the exact cause if you're well hydrated and well fed. My buddy gets them doing pullups, but they go away quickly.

I would ask around too as those might not be your only two options for gyms. While the options may not be as big as PF or Gold's they may very well be viable options. I currently go to The Rush. They have everything I would ever need (except basketball, some have basketball indoors, mine has a rock wall and stairs). While…

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So, thinking of the one I frequent, there's plenty of fresh shrimp, mussels in black bean sauce, some sort of baked fish, Mongolian green beans, various mystery meat on a stick, and sushi and sashimi. If you're trying to cut out white rice then stay away from the sushi of course. Sashimi is ok as you can pick the fish off…

To Dauntless, I think PF has you programmed to think you'll have to deal with lunks and judgment if you go to a different gym, such as Gold's. I've been with several different gyms throughout the years and have never felt judged nor have I judged anyone else. Now, something they're doing may seem funny, and you just can't…

I started with a friend, a.k.a. spotter, and did mostly all dumbbell exercises. You build not only the target muscles but all the little fibers that control the weight. If you don't have a spotter and feel you need one on certain exercises then you need to use machines or ask somebody at the gym for a spot.

I'm paranoid enough on my own. I live in a good neighborhood, but I still run with a 3" assisted opening pocketknife and mace. I don't really have a way to carry my pistol when I run or I'd bring that too. Really, I wasn't this paranoid until approached by some wack-job when stopping at a gas station in a military ASV.…

Not really anything. Just watch the food you eat. When you park somewhere, park further away, meaning you have further to walk. Stop at rest stops and walk around a bit. None of this will be great calorie burners but it'll get your hr up and keep your legs awake at least. I would keep carbs to a minimum. Sub in a tub....…

MFP gives you a baseline, which you set as sedentary. So in reality, any activity over that could then be something you can account for. Now, you could buy a HR monitor. WalMart even has some affordable models. That will give you an idea from before to after of how many calories you burned. I agree with the previous…

I always open by asking "how many sets do you have left". They know they'll be there for awhile they should let you get in and do your sets. Don't be intimidated. They may surprise you and be a lot easier-going than you think. I think the universal way to let somebody know you need to use a piece of equipment is the "how…

It's good before if you have some spots you need kneaded out. It's good afterwards as a cooldown to help massage muscles. It's excellent in between to help break up any scar tissue and work out those knots.

have you properly fit yourself for it? Standing on the rope you want to pull the handles up under your armpits, so basically the rope (not the handle) is under your armpit. I have a Valeo I bought from Amazon, and an Everlast for the kids. The Everlast is the exact same as the Valeo. The end of the handle comes off and you…

So all this Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, etc.... how about a dental school? Whatever your choice, do some research and check out the facility and credentials first.

Your body is just addicted to the endorphin rush of working out. Do your yoga and see how you feel. If you still "must" do something then try some light cross training. Light jog, walk, swim, etc., just something different than what you normally do. You may feel fine today, but not taking a rest day could hurt you in that…

Ahh, recumbent bike. Hate em. But if you want one you can try ****'s Sporting Goods, Sears, Sports Authority, etc. They'll have models that you can actually sit on and try. That's the best thing.

Oh, I totally understand your blog. I'm fine with it. I have all my information entered in and it's accurate. It doesn't have a way to input VO2 but it is a cheapy. I basically want an idea of my heart rate and the gps function was what I was initially going for. The gps is accurate and I've manually checked my hr against…

I've personally never had this problem so I looked it up. This forum post seems to have some good suggestions for ya http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=138602503&page=1

I'm very happy with my $69 Amazon purchase. http://www.amazon.com/Quality-Navigation-Sports-Monitor-Compass/dp/B005IYSAOQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371392809&sr=8-1&keywords=gps+navigator+watch It's not only a heart rate monitor but a gps watch as well. The watch itself is about twice the thickness of a regular slim little…

I would first show them the site and see if they'll offer to match the price of the shoes shipped to your door. It just seems dirty to me to go to a store, have them analyze your gait, spend the time with you for fitment, and then to take them back after using them because you found them cheaper online.

Don't live there, but saw somebody post about Kmart. While they may not have your size in stock they are promoting a program where they'll ship them to your house. Not sure cost on that but I thought it was free shipping. Maybe try Amazon.com or even WalMart.com. I'm an Amazon Prime member and I get free 2nd day shipping…

I bought one from Amazon. It's the GPS Navigator watch. It was $69 and is a hr monitor and gps watch. The bad reviews are mostly all for the software. I had mine up, running, gps signal, and sync'd to my computer in under 15 minutes. I've worn it an entire day to track calories to compare to MFP and wear it regularly when…

Look at diet to help. Increase protein to help rebuild muscles and eat some berries. Berries are in season and are anti-inflammatory. You need to probably take 2 weeks minimum off for your body to repair, then start back into your routine lightly. If it still hurts then take more time off. Find a topical such as BenGay or…

I set my daily goal. I wear a hr monitor occasionally to make sure I'm accurate. Really, I'm not worried about a few hundred calories either way, but this helps satisfy my curiosity. I have encouraged others to do so and you can even find them relatively cheap at WalMart even. Mine is a $69 GPS HR monitor watch from…

It's very hard to build muscle and lose fat at the same time. That doesn't mean it's impossible though. For weightlifting you want to feed your muscles to help them recover and grow. For dieting you want to create a calorie deficit. MFP is pretty accurate in regards to calories. I've double checked this by wearing a hr…

I'm guessing you mean a "pump". It'll feel like your muscle is expanding and if you keep at it, ready to burst. That comes from some good lifting, holding the weights under tension, stretching your muscles to keep at it. Your muscles build bigger by tearing and stretching... they heal and heal bigger. I don't mean…