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Question - "How Much Cardio is Too Much Cardio"
I feel like this question has been asked and asked and asked and harped on so much that I bet some of you MPF forum vets have a script for these now. I'm at a plateau, I've been stuck at 187-190lbs for a little while now. My normal gym routine is 30 minutes of cardio (elliptical or ski machine, depending on the day), about…
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Getting past the plateau...
So, it feels like I've been stuck at the same freaking weight for way too long. I know I need to change something to give myself a boost past. I'm trying to get into a very rigid routine - I have planned out my three workouts/week, and really focusing on eating much better and drinking my water. I never usually eat back…
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Question regarding training and protein powders/shakes?
Hi everyone! Female, 21. I've been making some lifestyle changes over the past four months and just recently started a sports-specific weight training program (2x a week) on top of my training sessions (2x a week). After a training session, we are always told to get some protein in us within 30-60 minutes. A normal…
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Favorite protein powders?
Looking for some recommendations on your favorite protein powders. I find they generally have a very unpleasant taste to them, especially in the vanilla flavors. I'm up between some of the Quest flavors (cookies and cream, strawberry, etc) and the FitMiss (even the vanilla chai sounds appealing thanks to the "chai" bit). I…
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Planning Meals/Snacks Around Workouts!
Normally I'm pretty good with this, but today has just been so weird! Had my normal 300cal breakfast - was hungry halfway through my first lecture today so snacked on a Larabar. Came home, did a small workout, then had a decent lunch. Was hungry again about 1-1.5hrs later! Had my snack and I'm still not satisfied. So…
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University/College Student Looking to LOSE!
Hey everyone!! I'd love to make some friends here on MFP. Losing weight is so much better when you have some friends to share it with! My name is Katie, and I'm a first year university student here in Newfoundland, Canada! I'm trying to lose the weight I gained after a bad experience with birth control (surprise,…
