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I can't be the only one who eats cold pizza..
.. so give me your insight on weighing it. Please and thank you! I'm talking delivery pizza. I guess I'm just thinking that, like cooked food versus uncooked food, a slice will weigh a different amount when it's hot than when it's cold.
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A little clarification on when to bulk?
Let me start by saying that I'm not even close to being ready for this. But for the first time ever, I'm pretty certain there will be a time when I will be ready. And let me also say that I'm talking about a bulk to add muscle, not just weight. So I was reading the sticky, A Beginner's Guide to Bulking, I think it's…
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I just searched for myself in this forum and was reminded of the small successes ...
... I've had so far. It was awesome! Maybe it's strange that I don't remember everything I've posted here, but if it sounds like you can relate, I'd suggest searching for yourself and checking it out. That's all. :)
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and i said to my body.
softly. 'i want to be your friend.' it took a long breath. and replied 'i have been waiting my whole life for this.' Nayyirah Waheed
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Any females connected to the military?
Enlisted, formerly enlisted, family members, spouses/significant others, or any other connection I may have missed? I married into the military about a year and a half ago, and we're off to Germany in less than a month. I'm just looking to connect with people who know what it's like. Feel free to add me or just post here.…
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Can I get a little shameless here for a minute?
I've all but fallen in love this fitness and nutrition stuff. I get really excited about it, and I finally decided that I want a forum in which I can share more than I can using the status updates here. I also want to avoid inundating facebook with it, so I just created an instagram account. It doesn't have much yet, but I…
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Anyone fall in love with this stuff so much that you became a personal trainer?
I just started thinking about it today. I'm not considering it as a full-on career, at least at this point. I'm just starting to think about getting certified and trying it as something supplemental. I know this isn't something to do on a whim, and I intend to look into it more carefully. I'm just curious if any of y'all…
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Who doesn't have a goal weight?
It's such a common thing here, and I get it. I just realized the other day, though, that I'm not striving for a certain weight. I think I'll just know when I'm happy with my body, but even then I don't think I'll ever stop this fitness stuff. I think there will always be something to strive for. That's not to say people…
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Squatting, deadlifting, and benching.. barefoot?
I've been considering buying some Chucks for lifting, but then I heard about lifting barefoot. I was planning to try lifting in a pair of slipper socks because no way was I going fully barefoot at the gym, and I was worried about traction. So I googled "lifting in slippers" and discovered these things called deadlift…
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Is hitting a weekly protein goal a thing like hitting a weekly calorie goal is?
Just wondering if it's effective to have a weekly protein goal that one meets by eating varied amounts of protein daily. I have no plans to try it. Just interested. Thanks!
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How do you cope when that ugly greenish-eyed monster called Comparison sneaks its way into your bra
I know there's no point comparing myself to others. I know it's a great way to feel inadequate. I'm pretty good at avoiding it, but I'm human and find myself doing it sometimes. I'd love to hear some coping strategies if anyone's willing to share. Thanks!
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Who takes up an entire squat rack to do hanging leg raises and nothing else!?
Never have I hovered so hard :) Eventually I politely asked him if he'd mind going to use the bars so we could actually squat, but by then he was on his last set. This is not intended to be a rant.. just an expression of disbelief :)
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What's your favorite book?
What do you love about it?
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Do you actually hold yourself to your caloric goal, or ...
... do you just consider it a maximum that you try not to exceed? I'm not looking for advice! I'm just super curious because based on my newsfeed it seems like people are super excited about not reaching their goals. But the deficit should already be factored into the goal...
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How does it work for you?
Does the amount you exercise determine the amount you eat? Or does the amount you eat (or want/plan to eat) determine the amount you exercise? Just curious!
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HIIT me, baby, one more time!
Yeah, I just referenced Britney Spears. What of it? :) But seriously, two questions! Do the lengths of the intervals matter? (I tend to keep my rest intervals at half the length of my intense intervals.) Is it effective even if I'm not at 100% effort? (I definitely sprint, but I'm not sure I'm at 100%. Being on a treadmill…
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My friend list is shrinking!
I totally get it. I've started and stopped a million times, but now I've finally found something that's working for me. And I'm hoping to find some more female friends who are active on here. I've never been one to feel connected to people I haven't met, but I've found that friends here make such a difference! It doesn't…
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"No food is healthy. Not even kale."
I came across this article the other day and found it very interesting. I was hesitant to post it here, but I think it's relevant. Beyond that, I don't care to offer my opinion. I just thought y'all might like to read it too.…
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What comes after recomp? Maintaining, right? But ...
... aren't they very similar? I mean, I'm not going to suddenly stop lifting when I'm happy with my body fat, and I'm guessing protein doesn't become any less important for maintaining muscle. What am I missing? Thanks!
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Dessert! With lots of protein - and lots of deliciousness?
I recently upped my protein and have been managing pretty well. I don't eat meat and rely heavily on dairy to meet my goal. I've considered upping it even more, but it occurs to me that then almost everything I eat will need to be protein-dense. And I'm not giving up my dessert! What delicious desserts do you eat that are…
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Check out my back!
We've been at this for about eight months now, and yesterday the hubby was so impressed with my back muscles that he filmed this and told me to post it here! I'm not as impressed as he, but I am loving the changes I'm seeing - and I'm super excited to see where I can go! https://youtu.be/c8D2A4HG8TU
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Lifting shoes!
It recently came to my attention that they exist! I've read a tiny bit about them and intend to find out more if I ever consider buying a pair, but in the meantime I'd love to hear from anyone who's had experience with them. How'd they work for you?
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Can we talk about Ender's Game for a minute?
I can't be the only one here who's completely enthralled with the book and thinks that anyone who saw the movie without reading the book sorely missed out! I had to read it in high school and ten years later still can't get over how good it is. Anyone read the others? I'm nervous that they can't live up to the first.
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How do you log fitness blender videos?
I know there are a ton of different videos, so it'll be based on which video you did. I'm just looking to see how y'all do it to get some suggestions. I just did one of their core workouts and the start of a glute workout. I logged it as calisthenics, but I had to shorten the time by like 15 minutes to get what I guessed…
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My most drastic transformation yet!
And the dishes were even done before it came out of the oven!
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I need some recommendations for the ultimate beginner.
I bought my mom some 2-pound dumbbells for Christmas. She asked for them. For the second part of the gift, I'm putting together a list of videos she can do with them. She feels totally inept with weights, and she gets overwhelmed easily. I really want her to use them (and I know she does to), so the videos I've included so…
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What's one *small* way your significant other offers support?
Sometimes I think the small things are a little more heartwarming than the big things. Don't get me wrong! Overt "you can do it!" support is great too, but there's something about the less noticeable stuff that gets me. For example, the last two times I ran out of protein powder, my husband went out and bought more for me.…
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Americans in Germany!
My husband and I are moving in a few months! I've lived on the west coast my entire life, so this is going to be a huge change! I'm super excited though. Anyway, I guess I'm just putting it out there on the off chance that anyone here happens to be where I'm going (Vilseck) and because I'd love to hear anything you'd like…
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What do you think is the point of comments like this?
I was putting on rain pants over my pants, and my co-workers said something about them. I told them I'd gotten them from the lost and found when I used to work at a golf course, and one of them said, "yeah, that's what happens when you're small." I started thinking about it later and have been wondering what was the point…
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What common food have you never tried? Why not?
I'm talking about food common enough that people are usually pretty shocked that you've never tried it. Mine's not that good, but I've never eaten shrimp or really any seafood other than fish. I just stopped eating animals before I ever had it.. What about you?
