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Struggling with what to do next
Okay, so here's the deal. I am very conflicted about what direction to go next with my fitness, and I would love some input. So basically, I just completed a 12 week, pretty intense strength training program. It did incorporate some cardio, but the emphasis was definitely on strength. I made some nice gains, but overall I…
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Artificially high/low weights- do you record?
Ok, be honest :wink: If you have serious reason to believe that your weight is either artificially high, or low, do you still record it if it's a weigh-in day? Case in point: I had a huge dinner at a Brazilian steakhouse last night. I bet it was the largest meal I have consumed in 2015. The scale was up roughly 2.5 lb this…
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Fitbit Charge HR Noob- Tracking Question
I just got my Fitbit Charge HR, and I have a question about tracking workouts. Generally speaking, when I go to the gym, I do about an hour of strength training exercises, sometimes with active rests. Then I typically do about 30 minutes of high intensity interval training or steady-state cardio, depending on the day. Do I…
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I will weigh everything now
For the past 15 years, I have always been fairly regimented about measuring serving sizes of everything and anything- but mostly using measuring cups and spoons. Well, I got a new kitchen scale this week, and I think it's pretty safe to say there's no turning back now. I always wondered if weighing as opposed to measuring…
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Wow, so not worth it!
I caused myself to have a (very) minor setback last night, and instead of dwelling on it, I am choosing to view it as a great reminder of what works and what doesn't work for me, and for my success- so I thought I would share. So I attended a grand opening party for a hotel yesterday evening (I'm a blogger) and I ended up…
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Stubborn parts?
I'm curious, do you have a specific body part that doesn't seem to look any better, even if you are actively losing weight/seeing good results? I'm not referring to loose skin from weight loss, or anything like that. I'm referring to one area where you just can't seem to see much change. My clothes are starting to fit…
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Well, ok then...
For the past two months, I have been obsessively monitoring my my macros, with an emphasis on a high protein, lower carb diet in conjunction with 6 days a week of strength training/4 days a week of cardio (this is by design- I'm in Phase 2 of Livefit Trainer at the moment). After not losing a single pound, nor a single…
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Confused about CICO
So, I just read the MFP blog about busting through a plateau, and it states, "Focus on quality. Busting through a weight-loss plateau is more than calories in and calories out. Processed foods won’t cut it anymore, thus quality whole foods like vegetables, beans, high-fiber fruits and lean proteins are needed for your…
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"Clean" eating vs. Moderation- what works for you?
In the past 5 years or so, I have really noticed what seems to be an enormous shift in what is considered the "ideal" diet. So much emphasis is now placed on eating only whole, unprocessed foods, no added sugar, nothing artificial, ditch "white" carbs, etc. Paleo this, Whole 30 that, don't eat gluten, don't eat bread, etc.…
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Structured plan= too much pressure?
I am a chronic fluctuator, basically gaining and losing the same dumb 20 lb for the last 10 years of my life. I am getting married in October, so I finally decided it's time to get serious about transforming my body. I decided to start following a 12 week training plan I found on body building dot com (Jamie Eason's…
