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Help! I'm gaining weight!
So I started Body Beast last monday. I'm drinking one cup of protein shake after exercise. I'm eating about 1600 max a day and working out daily (maintenance). I checked my weight today, I have gained 4 pounds. How do I make sure I'm not gaining fat and just building muscle? Should I decrease my calorie intake? This is a…
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Remedies for sore legs
I started body beast last monday and tuesday was leg day. It was fine until I woke up the next day. I couldn't walk, sit properly and forget about climbing the stairs. I couldn't get in and out of the car. Anyway, I continued my exercise and yesterday was leg day again. I just couldn't do it. I skipped and did something…
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Chicken liver recipe
This is a great lebanese recipe, we eat it as an appetizer, but if you like the taste, you can make it as a main dish and make mashed potatoes next to it with a lettuce salad. This feeds 4-5 people. 1 kg (2 lbs.) chicken liver, cleaned, washed and strained. 1 big onion, chopped finely 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika…
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Something to remember
Have you ever been kissed by someone that you can't forget? I have met some guys in my life but just that one time, the way this guy kissed me, I can never forget it. Have you had that experience? What was it like? Maybe he's married now with kids, it was ages ago but I still remember it.
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Fish Tartar sauce alternative
This is a lebanese sauce we make with fish. This is also served with falafel in middle eastern restaurants. 0.5 cup tahini sauce (sesame paste) 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice 0.25 cup water (you can add more when checking the thickness of the sauce 2 cloves garlic mashed. A tablespoon of dry parsley (optional) Mix all of these…
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How do I look?
I lost a bunch of weight, did a lot of training and currently doing a body building program but today I took this pic and I don't like the way I look at all! I'm 115 pounds at 5'5" and my body fat percentage is 20% but in this picture my legs look too thick! I freaked out a little. Do you think I should lose more weight?…
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Vegetarian Lebanese Bulgur/Cracked wheat recipe
An easy recipe to cook bulgur (it's cracked wheat) which is very high in magnesium, iron, protein and dietary fiber (recipe for two). Cooking time 20 minutes. 1 small onion chopped finely 2 medium tomatoes diced finely. 0.5 cup bulgur (cracked wheat) 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon…
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Strength Training
Hi Everyone! I'm pleased to announce that I've finally reached my goal weight and looking great =) I decided starting next week, I'm absolutely gonna start exercising everyday. I don't need cardio, I just want to build muscle and look fit. My body fat percentage currently is 22% and I'm 110 pounds at 5"5'. I've done T25…
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Running problem
I used to run everyday when growing up. I even have a medal from a contest. I used to go for long walks last summer and it was fine. Then I started running and it was fine also. This summer, I can no longer run. I don't know why, after 5 minutes of jogging, my gag reflex is activating and I feel like I'm gonna throw up. I…
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Fattoush Lebanese Salad Recipe
I have the best Fattoush recipe, if anyone's interested. • 1 lettuce, washed and chopped • 1 bunch parsley, chopped. • 1/2 bunch mint leaves, washed and drained. • 2-3 cucumbers peeled and sliced. • 7-8 radishes, sliced. • 1 medium green pepper, diced. • 1 medium red pepper diced. • 1 punch of purslane, washed and drained.…
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Lost 46 lbs 15 more to go but it's not happening! Please advice
So, in the past five months I've lost a total of 46 pounds. I cut off all the junk food and alcohol and started eating 1200 calories a day. 2.5 weeks ago I measured my body fat and it's at 26%. I weigh 58 kgs/128 lbs and I'm 165 cm/5'5". I've also been wanting to get in shape and have a toned body so I started a new…
