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Metabolism Test Today - BMR WAY low!
I found a place near my home that offers metabolic testing. There are two components to the test, one being a resting metabolic test, the other being an exercise test. Both together takes approximately 2 hours. The resting test indicates what your metabolism is aka your basal metabolic rate (BMR). This is the number of…
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90 Days of ChaLEAN Extreme – results in
I just completed the LEAN phase of ChaLEAN Extreme (CLX). Before I started, I was not really into lifting weights that much. I had tried New Rules of Lifting for Women but couldn’t really motivate myself. I chose CLX because I wanted to reap the benefits of strength training and learn proper form. Chalean Johnson is great…
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90 Days of ChaLEAN Extreme – results in
I just completed the LEAN phase of ChaLEAN Extreme (CLX). Before I started, I was not really into lifting weights that much. I had tried New Rules of Lifting for Women but couldn’t really motivate myself. I chose CLX because I wanted to reap the benefits of strength training and learn proper form. Chalean Johnson is great…
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Protein Granola Bars
I decided that buying protein bars is not good with all the added chemicals so I make my own: 2.5 C quick oats 1.5 scoops vanilla protein powder 1/4 C honey 1/2 C unsweetened apple sauce 1/2 C brown sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 C shredded coconut 1/2 C dark chocolate chips (or almonds or dried fruit)…
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Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Hi all, this is my healthy recipe for cookies. They are delicious and easy to make. My kids love them and I make them weekly: Dry Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cup quick rolled oats 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 TBSP cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional - could use…
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DAILY CHECK IN
Post your day/week here and how things are going. Let's support each other in our daily Ripped in 30 Check In. It was great in the 30 Day Shred area. :flowerforyou: :happy:
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Started ChaLEAN Extreme this week!!
I started Monday and have done the Burn Circuit 1 and 2 so far. I can barely sit today. My glutes are burning!! Love it so far. Anyone else just starting, or had great results you can share with me?
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Great Article on Lifting - High vs Low Weights/Reps
Very interesting article on weight lifting and examines the concept of of high reps, light weights, versus low reps, heavy weights. One thing that stood out to me was: "One study from the University of Alabama in Birmingham showed that dieters who lifted heavy weights lost the same amount of weight as dieters who did just…
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Great article from ChaLEAN on initial gain in weight
Very good article. For me, I've lost 3 1bs since I started ChaLEAN 3 weeks ago. :-) https://www.turbokick.com/wblog/?p=709
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How much weight are you using?
I'm still on the first phase (Burn) - week 3. I'm wondering how much weight everyone is using per phase. For me on Burn, I use 8 1b dumbbells for warm up, followed by usually 10 or 12 1bs depending on the exercise. I sometimes have to use 5 1bs on the lateral arm raises... I'm thinking of using my barbell with 20 1bs for…
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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
Hey, here's my recipe for my yummy healthy oatmeal cookies. Very easy to make and quite delicious: Dry: 1 C whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 C flake rolled oats; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg. Wet: 1/2 C honey (I used unsweetened applesauce); 1/2 cup oil (I use olive oil); 1/4 C brown…
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Does anyone else have an overweight tween/youth?
My son is 10 years old and quite overweight. He's very active in sports but definitely a food addict. He eats out of boredom, has a terrible sweet tooth and doesn't seem to know when to stop. My 8 year old daughter is very slim and does not have the eating habits he has. s I'm pretty healthy, work out a lot and very…
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What are your goals for the new year - 2013?
Mine are to continue on this awesome fitness path I've found here on MFP. I continue to play with calories, macros, strength training and adding more cardio (HIIT) and I plan to get this 23 1bs off and be able to SEE my muscles that I can feel and know are there under the layer of fat, by this time next year... I also plan…
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3 months in - need your advice please
Advice, comments, suggestions very, very welcome!!! My food diary is open for all to view. Some history on me: Weight issue my whole life but was maintaining between 145-150 for the past 3 years. Have been on MFP for 3 years – was following South Beach principals (low carb) mainly, then started tracking 1200 cals a day for…
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Wide Grip Lat pull Down - at home option?
I didn't see an at home option for Wide grip lat pull down? Only the machine version. Anyone have an option for bar or hand weights doing this at home?
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Going on a cruise - does this sound like a good plan?
Hi everyone, here's a brief overview of me on the EM2LW path: Ate 1200 cals for a year, lots of cardio - got no where fast!! Found EM2LW 5 weeks ago. BMR is 1450 - TDEE is around 2250 on moderate activity (confirmed with Fitbit) / 1984 on light activity. 5 weeks ago I increased my calories instantly to 1600 a day. Started…
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Lisa's New Thinking - Advice Welcome
Hi everyone, I've spent the last 2-3 weeks reading everything I can about eating more to lose weight, and heavy lifting for women. I'm the typical woman (42, 5'3, 160 1bs) who always thought I needed to eat less and do more cardio (2-3 spin classes a week, etc). My weight has actually been creeping up over the last year on…
