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Meditation
Keep hearing how it’s important to have a meditation routine as it helps clear your head and keep you focused. Any recommendations on some good books, sites, or apps?
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Stretching Before Squats
Looking for some good stretches to do before squatting. Really feeling it in my thighs and hips and think I need a better stretch beforehand.
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Quest Bar Substitutes
Just curious if there are any less pricey bars that are comparable to Quest bars? Without getting a sale the Quest bars are expensive per bar.
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Breakfast Ideas
Typically I don't have time to make a breakfast in the morning. Usually have a yogurt and piece of fruit or bowl of "healthier" cereal at work. Looking for some ideas on quick prep meals or things for on the go. Getting tired of the same routine.
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Bodyspace
Anyone use the Bodyspace app? Looking to move from The Stronglifts app and was curious about Bodyspace. Not interested in the social aspect as much as the workout plan & tracking features.
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Machine Workouts
Just curious if there are any machine equivalents to the lifts in Stronglifts? Might have access soon to a gym but it only has machines, no free weights. Squat OH Press Deadlift Bench Press Barbell Row
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Garmin Vivosmart HR
Anyone have one? Just looking for some opinions as I was thinking of upgrading my Fitbit Flex and have an opportunity to get the Garmin for 50%off.
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Favorite Greek Yogurts
Just tried the Dannon Oikos Triple Zero. It was ok. Just curious what everyone else chooses when picking up Greek yogurt.
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Warm Ups
Any suggestions for warm up routines for each lift? I haven't bought the add on in the app.
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HIIT Routines
I want to add HIIT to my routine. Looking for some suggestions on beginner HIIT routines.
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Packaged Egg Whites
Looking for some opinions on packaged egg whites. I was considering getting them mostly based on the convenience factor. Is there a downside to using them?
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When To Stop Cutting
I had 2 goals when I began using MFP. One was to lose weight(fat) and the other was to add muscle. At what point do you adjust your calories/macros? My profile pic is how I look currently. I want to make sure I'm not losing muscle if I eat at a calorie deficit.
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Weightlifting Gloves
I wanted to pick up a pair of gloves as the bar is starting to give me a callus on each hand. Anyone have a suggested brand/model? Should I get something with wrist support?
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Smoothie/Juice Recipes
Just got my NutriNinja yesterday. Excited to start putting it to good use. Would love to hear your favorite recipes or sites that have some. Thanks.
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Deadlift Grip
I've been doing my deadlifts with an overhand grip. I've noticed in many videos the lifter is using one over and one underhand. Is there a reason or benefit to this type of grip? Have I been doing it wrong?
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Favorite Protein Powder
So I seem to find myself coming up short on my protein macros on occasion. I wanted to get a tub of protein powder to have on standby for those days when I need to fill the gap. Was trying to sort through bodybuilding.com but it's a minefield of supplements. What's your favorite brand and flavor of protein powder?
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App Backup
I noticed my app does not back up to iCloud. I have the free version. Do I need the paid version in order to perform a back up?
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What Are You Reading-Fitness Edition
Besides the MFP blog and forum what other sites, blogs, magazines, etc, do you read regularly for fitness tips, ideas, recipes and nuggets of information?
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Favorite Scale
I have a Fitbit and was considering the Aria scale. While browsing Amazon I see there are many high rated scales for under $50. What scale are you using and find to be fairly accurate?
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Starting Strength vs. Stronglifts
I just read an interesting article touting Starting Strength. I am 5'10", 196 and have been using MFP with a daily calorie intake of 1850. Just restarted the Stronglifts program but when I was doing it previously I noticed I wasn't recovering enough between workouts. Seems SS recommends 3 sets with a longer time between…
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5x5 App
Currently using the Stronglifts 5x5 app. Are there any 5x5 apps that integrate with MFP?
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Off The Wagon
So I had started using MFP and working out semi-regularly back in January. I was doing well and had dropped from 212 down tom190. My dad was sick and passed a few months ago. At the end I had stopped working out and tracking food due to hospital visits and being in a different state of mind. Since then I haven't been able…
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Vacation
I'll be going on a cruise in the summer. Although I'll control my eating, I won't be carrying my phone to log everything. I don't want to lose my streak. I'm curious if I go back at the end of the week and add in the missed entries if it will keep my streak going?
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C25k App
1 week into the C25K app from Zen Labs. Can anyone tell me the difference between the free and pro version of the app?
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5x5 Warmup Routines
Can anyone recommend a stretching or warm-up routine to use with ath Stronglifts 5x5? Really feeling it in my hips and thighs and I think I need to do a better job of stretching beforehand. I haven't bought the in app warm-up, has anyone?
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Tracking Weight Training in MFP
Doing a 5x5. Is there a way to track the estimated calorie burn in MFP?
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Nutribullet Opinions
What's everyone's opinion on the Nutribullet? Is it a worthwhile part of your daily routine? Was considering getting one to work more fruits/veggies/fiber into my diet.
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Weight Loss Plateau
So I've been calorie tracking since January. I'm down to 189 from 210lbs. I've also been doing the Stronglifts 5x5 for about the last 3 weeks. Seems I've been stuck around the 189-192lb mark. Is this due to the workout? Still eating the same and remaining under my calorie goals. I'm 5'10", age 40 so I thought around 180…
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Any 5x5 Success Stories?
I've been using MFP since January and walking on the treadmill. Started about 212 and I'm down to 195. Im going to start the Stronglifts 5x5 and was just curious to see who has had success with that program and possibly some progress pics. Thanks!!!
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Barbell Row-5x5
Just starting my 5x5 and I have a dilemma with the barbell row. I'm using the empty bar(45lbs) to start with as I've never lifted before. For the barbell row the starting position for the bar should be on the floor. Without plates this is not possible. Just curious how anyone else got around this until they added the…
