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Best way to figure out calories in homemade jerky?
I like making my own beef jerky, and this weekend I experimented with making ground beef jerky. I didn't know how to figure out calories, so I just entered 2.5lbs ground meat and spices into the recipe builder, then guesstimated that I ended up with around 75 pieces of jerky. It's not a big deal, but the pieces aren't…
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Happy dance, Amazon credits lead to a new kettlebell for me!
So Amazon gave out a ton of credits today due to the Apple/Amazon/ebook settlement that went through the courts a few years ago, and apparently I spent a ton on books because I got a fairly big gift card applied to my account today. It was good timing, because I had just seen a 50lb kettlebell for a reasonable price, and…
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Home Improvement NSV!
We're ripping up our kitchen floor ahead of new tile being installed, and I had to rip up the tile behind the washing machine last night. Our laundry room/mudroom is right off the kitchen, and it's fairly tiny-about the size of four washing machines, if that helps. So I basically had to move the washer in front of the…
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Alternatives/moving on from You Are Your Own Gym-looking for other bodyweight programs
I am a week away from finishing the intermediate cycle of "You Are Your Own Gym", and I am unsure where to go from here. I do not feel I am strong enough to move on to the next level, so I figure I have a few options: 1) Restart the intermediate cycle over again. This would give me another chance to focus on core skills…
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10 Weeks of You Are Your Own Gym Down!
I just finished the Beginner cycle of You Are Your Own Gym. I read the book and then used the app to track my workouts. I didn't take measurements before I started, but since I started I'm down 15lbs (thanks to eating right) and I have defined biceps! (It's the little things in life). I've dropped a pants size, had to…
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Waffle iron omelets!
I was experimenting with how to make easy eggs to go ideas, and I tried making waffle iron omelets last night...big success! They froze well and reheated fine, and were super tasty and easy. Here's the recipe: 6 eggs 1/3 cup low fat kefir (could swap in greek yogurt or milk+flour, just something to thicken the eggs) 1/2 a…
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Can someone figure this math out for me? I'm stumped.
So in my spare time I do reviews for a tech website, and a fairly well known athletic company asked me to review their second string fitness tracker (I'm not using names because I don't want to accidentally slam them before I'm sure). I noticed their device had me burning 3,000 calories on an average day (I walked around…
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Planning my cheat meal!
I don't normally get all excited about cheat meals (or even plan for them), but I am practically counting down for tomorrow night's dinner. My wife and son are going camping, and I am on my own with the dog...my son is allergic to sesame, peanuts, and tree nuts, so we NEVER get Asian-style takeout anymore. Tomorrow night I…
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How to deflate/inflate/deflate your running ego in three easy steps
1) Run for weeks pushing a 30lb toddler in a 25lb jogging stroller. Be sad at how slow you are. 2) Run on a cool morning with no toddler or stroller. Rejoice at how fast you are! It feels easy at your 5k pace! You are flying! 3) Crash and burn on the back half of your run because you ran waaaay to fast during step 2.…
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Timing when to change programs
I am enjoying Strong Lifts but slowly ready for a change of pace. I was considering trying Wendler's 5/3/1, but I'm not sure how to time the changeover. I am having surgery in mid-May that will restrict me from lifting anything heavier than 2lbs for 2-3 weeks, but then I'll be free to go back to my normal routine. I was…
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Upper body accessory lifts
What does everyone do to help work on their upper body strength? I feel frustrated because it seems like my squats and deadlifts are great, but I struggle to beat 55 on the OHP and 75 on the bench. What else can I do to help augment my upper body?
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Sinus surgery
I just found out I will need to have sinus surgery later this spring. The ENT said I will need to refrain from lifting anything heavier than 2lbs for two weeks, and I will likewise be restricted from running or any exertion. Supposedly after that I will be good to go. Has anyone else experienced this? How long were you…
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Callouses
I have been doing Stronglifts for about 6 weeks, and I am definitely developing some nice callouses on my hands. I don't mind them, but I am finding that they get pinched, a little swollen, and somewhat painful during barbell rows and deadlifts. I've heard lifting gloves are not a great idea because they impede grip, but…
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Fitness Log App for Android? (Or iPad)
Does anyone have a particular app they like for logging just their workouts? I am using the Stronglifts app right now, and just noting any extra workouts in the notepad section, but I would like something more robust for standalone tracking. I feel like there's tons of options, so anyone have any go-tos? I have an HTC One…
