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Not new, but...
Not even close to new, I've been on this thing for years. However, trying yet again for about the 4000th time... Anyway, drop me a friends request if you want to see how not to do it.
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Planning for failure?
Hi all, just hoping to get some experiences really. I've been at this weightloss journey an embarrassing number of years now. I've got diaries, charts, spreadsheets etc going back to 2014 and, yet again, I'm pretty much back to square one. I know how to lose weight, I don't even need a silly small calorie intake to do it…
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Squats problem
New lifter here, I've been following the SL5X5 app since the end of last Year. Today, squats were at 85KG (187lbs) and I had to stop after 3 sets due to a pain in my right knee. It actually started getting a bit sore on the last session (Sunday) at 82.5KG but only halfway through the last set so I managed to finish those…
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New runner advice
New runner here, halfway through the C25K program. When I started, I had a gait analysis done and got fitted out with some proper road trainers along with corrective insoles, these have been fine. Thing is, at least half my runs I do at work, and I like doing them in some woodland just up the road (no traffic, scenic,…
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When did you plateau on SL 5X5?
From research, it seems that 4-6 Months is fairly typical (I know we're all different) but it feels as if the end is in sight for me already! Current squatting 75 KG (165lbs) Overhead press 45KG (99lbs) I haven't had to deload yet, but I get the feeling it's pretty close. Deadlift, bench and row I feel I still have a way…
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Youtube video - CICO for women?
I think my wife is starting to notice that I'm doing OK with the weight loss and is making a start with logging foods. She still keeps looking at pre-packaged meals/juicing etc and is obsessed with the quick fix. I've showed her a couple of youtube videos from people I follow that explain that CICO really works, but as…
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4th Check-in
Previously lost: 7lbs This week: 2.2lbs Total: 9.2lbs Woo hoo, both goals completed!
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3rd check-in
Previously lost: 4lbs This week: 3lbs Total: 7lbs Woo hoo, goal completed! New goal: 8lb lost in December
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OK - post your goal for December!
Mine: To lose 5lbs by end of December. (Yes, I'm very aware of impending Xmas!)
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Why do we lose muscle in a calorie deficit?
And what sort of ratio to fat is it? Or does that vary wildly according to genetics/working out/protein intake etc. Why does the body lose muscle at all, is it just easier to metabolise than fat, or is it stripped off as it's too "expensive" for the body to maintain when it's in calorific deficit? I'm purely asking out of…
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2nd check-in!
Previously lost: 2lbs This week: 2lbs Total: 4lbs Could be on target to hit my goal next week!
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1st check-in!
OK, first check-in for me. I know it's not been a week but personally I'm going from last Sunday. Target: 5lbs lost for December Week 1: 2lbs lost
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Home weights - without a rack
A couple of Years ago I was following the stronglifts 5X5 at the local gym and really liked the simplicity of it as well as the core strength benefits, but it was difficult to fit it into my work pattern. Anyone have any links to a simple program I could follow at home without a power rack? I just don't have room for one…
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Anyone built a shed for stronglifts 5X5 workout?
A bit of a generic question I know, but I'm thinking of building a decent shed in the garden for a power rack. Obviously I can get the dimensions for the bar and equipment, just wondering if anyone else has done this and how much space they allocated to it? Just wondering if I'm going to need a lot more room than the…
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Creatine to help maintain muscle whilst in deficit, any point?
Pretty much as title really, will it help?
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Quinoa - how to boil?
I've had a few goes at this now, and all I seem to create is a sloppy mess. First time, admittedly, I just slung some in the saucepan and guessed the right amount of water. The second two times I carefully weighed and measured everything, timed it to the second... and still got a sloppy mess. Where am I going wrong?
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Endomondo users -Monthly mileage challenge, anyone want in?
I've set up a Monthly challenge on Endo if anyone wants to take part for a bit of fun and motivation, all sports included. I know there's only a week left of the Month, but if people join in I'll start setting them up Monthly. https://www.endomondo.com/challenges/22516048
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I seem to be short on protein
Just worked out the protein content of the "my foods" added, they only amount to about 23g of protein. MFP has set my target at 188g, so I seem to be fairly consistently around 100g under my target per day. I'm 5' 11" with a target weight (estimated) of 196lbs and reasonably active. (I cycle an average of 60 miles a week…
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HTC, android and ANT+
Right, much as I love gadgets, I don't understand the tech behind them. I have an HTC One m8 phone that I use with Endomondo to log workouts. I also have a Wahoo TIKR Bluetooth and ANT+ HRM that connects with the phone, and Endomondo through the Bluetooth. Trouble is, the connection is unreliable as the phone stays in a…
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What is the minimum amount of exercise I can get away with?
Let me make this clear right from the off, although I am lazy, that's not the reason for the question! My #1 focus is weight loss, which I'm working on by logging and weighing everything that I eat. I also do at least an Hour's vigorous cardio every day, mainly on the bike. But, to try and minimise muscle loss, I also do…
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Trying again...
Not really new to MFP, I've been on here for ages. Well, on and off, mostly off... So, this is attempt number 406 to get to where I need to be. Healthier, lighter, fitter and happier!
