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Investing in a Trainer
Although many say it is not necessary, I went yesterday to a trainer (who happens to be one of my good friend's mothers) and had a trial session. She evaluated my nutrition and found that I need to up my protein significantly (at least 114 grams) and decrease my sugar intake (to 25-40 grams). We worked out for a half hour,…
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Bloat? Discouraged.
Had an excellent 2-hour work out yesterday and fought through a lot of foot pain in order to increase weight on almost all of my exercises. Ran for 15-minutes at 6 mph like usual, and was really feeling the burn while stretching. I ate well, overall, and was really feeling fantastic. This morning, I woke up to a moderately…
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147 Days to Get FIT!
I have 64 days until I must meet my "half-way there" results goal (seeing moderate abs, more definition, reaching my straddle goal and seeing more significant leg/glute gains). 147 days until my hard work really has to pay off - gotta have a rock solid body for a 9-day vacation in Croatia. I just want to get opinions on my…
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Check My Diary!?
Hello! I'm trying to maintain my weight and gain some muscle. I've increased my macros for protein and lowered them for carbs, although meeting them exactly is near impossible. Just wanted to get everyone's opinions on my daily food intake - what can I eliminate/replace to see better results? Just trying to eat as…
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What is all the Quest hype?
Okay, don't get me wrong, I LOVE Quest bars. I typically eat 4 x week integrated into my meal plan and calorie allowances. They help me reach my protein macros and stay full. I know they are low-sugar, gluten-free and all that, but are they really that good for you? Simply asking because I'm about to buy a 24-pack and…
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Pinched Nerve & Working Out
Okay - so I posted the other day about muscle soreness/working out. I ended up going and working out on top of being sore, and like a lot of people suggested, light cardio actually helped. I've worked out a few times since then, and most soreness has subside but a specific spot on my back is killing me. Think I have a…
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TWO QUESTIONS - Coffee and Protein Shakes
1) If you drink coffee daily, how do you take it? I've been trying to cut it out completely, but it's hard. I find myself craving a latte or iced coffee but I know how sugar-packed and terrible it is. Tips/suggestions appreciated! 2) I use Arbonne Protein Powder/Meal Replacement on a daily basis. I was just reading about…
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Targeting Abdominal Muscles
Hello! Looking to tone up my abdomen and wanted to see what exercises you all suggest (aside from the basic plank, crunch/sit-up, etc.) I currently do the "crunch machine" at my gym with a 45 lb. weight, 4 sets of 25 reps, and have incorporated planks into my yoga routine for core strengthening. I also do the "incline sit…
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Work Outs While Sore
Hello All! I worked out three days in a row (Fri-Sun) and each time had about 15 minutes of cardio (elliptical) and switched it up between different leg, arm and shoulder/back muscles. I skipped a work out Monday as a recovery day and feel the need to go back today, but I'm still pretty sore. Is this detrimental to my work…
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Vitamins! What is YOUR Daily Regimen?
What vitamins or supplements do you take on a daily basis? Just interested! I'll list mine below: Women's Multi-Vitamin Vitamin D Vitamin C B12 B6 Calcium Cranberry Extract Blueberry Extract Gingko Biloba DHA Cod Liver Oil Women's Probiotic Garlic Ubiquinol Milk Thistle Fish, Flax & Borage Oils What do you take and/or…