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What's your favorite pre/post workout meal
Looking for variation to my diet? What's your favorite pre and post workout meal? I work out very early in the morning so something quick and convenient would be helpful!
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Starting my first bulk -- ADVICE!
Started my fitness journey 4 years ago almost to the day. In those 4 years, I've eaten at maintenance MAYBE 5 months, but for the most part, I've been in a deficit and I'm exhausted from it. My body needs a major reset. My metabolism needs fixing. I want to build muscle, so I'm starting my first bulk on Monday. Besides…
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Favorite post workout protein powder
Title says it all. Looking for recommendations.
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Are BCAAs necessary?
Input please.
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Carb Cycling
Pros and cons of carb cycling? I've hit a plateau and was curious if anyone had luck carb cycling to get out of a plateau. Advice on this appreciated!
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Reverse Dieting
Is anyone currently doing a reverse? I've been doing a lot of reading about it. I've been in a deficit for 3.5 years -- and I think it's time for me to change some things. I'm just not entirely sure on where to start. I have an idea from some articles I have read, but again, not entirely sure... Any advice would be great.…
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Kodiak Cake Chocolate Chip Banana Power Bread
Made this recipe this weekend, and it was PHENOMENAL! - 2 cups Kodiak Cake mix - 2 mashed bananas - 1 egg - 1/3 cup brown sugar - 1/2 cup chocolate chips - 1 tsp cinnamon - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk Pour into a greased baking pan and bake on 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
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Protein or Carbs Post Workout.... or Both?
What's your go to post workout snack after lifting/cardio? On my lifting days, I shower and get ready for work at the gym, so I always bring a snack with me in my locker for post workout. Is it better to have carbs or protein... or both, for post workout?
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Deadlift Reps/Sets?
How many reps/sets do you do? I've been doing 3 sets of 8 reps.. and by the 5th rep, I feel as if I'm losing strength in my grip. Any pointers?
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HIIT Apps?
For anyone who does HIIT, do you have a HIIT app? if so, which one do you recommend. Looking through the app store, I see there are a couple. Any feedback would be great!
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Not Another Cauliflower Donut Thread...
.... but I DID make protein chocolate chip cookies AND protein snickerdoodle cookies. Didn't quite last like Lenny's and Larry's, but they're certainly tasty enough as a replacement when I don't want to spend the money. And there's no funky ingredients in them. Recipe for Protein Snickerdoodle Cookies: 1/3 cup oat flour 2…
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Walden Farms
For those of you who use Walden Farms products, which ones do you recommend? I heard there are a few products to not even waste my time on... so I wanted to see which ones you all think are the best. Will only be using these for treats on sundaes and waffles once or twice a week, as I've heard these products tend to cause…
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Any Fun Chicken Thighs Recipes
Title says it all.... andddddd go!
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Steamed Chicken
Has anyone ever steamed chicken? I found a couple recipes but I wasn't sure if anyone had something they've used before
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for those of you who track macros....
do you track vegetables? I'm not talking salad greens, but I'm talking corn, brussel sprouts....
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Whey Protein / Acne Link?
I googled this... and found out that there might be a link with whey protein and acne. I've recently been breaking out a lot more on my chin, and it is not going away whatsoever. Does anyone else have this problem?
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Pre and post workout eating
I've always been told to eat complex carbs pre workout and simple carbs post workout when lifting, but does this apply for days when I strictly do cardio as well?
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Macro Friendly Cinnamon Bun Recipe?
Does anyone have a protein macro friendly cinnamon bun recipe? I've had such a hankering for a cinnamon bun!
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Back/Shoulder Workout This AM...
I'm not sure if it was because it was Monday at 5:45 AM, but I could not get my heart rate elevated during my back/shoulder lifting session this morning. In an hour and 20 minutes, I burned 385 calories -- and that was with 5 minutes on the elliptical to warm up and a 10 minute walk at 3.8 mph. I felt like I was lifting at…
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Favorite Protein Powder for Post Workout
What is your favorite protein powder for post workout? I currently drink Iso Dymatize .. but I was curious if there were other brands you like? Thank you!
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Pre and Post Workout Food
What are your favorite pre and post workout foods? I get up at 5:15 AM and I'm at the gym for 6 AM -- so I'm trying to get a handle on what to eat before and after on my lifting days.
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What is your workout routine?
Just curious how people break up their lifting days... Today is my first day with IIFYM.. and my coach wants me to do as follows for the first two weeks: Day 1: Lifting (pull day -- do all exercises that incorporate pulling) Day 2: 60 minute spin class Day 3: Lifting (lower body) Day 4: 60 minute spin class Day 5: Lifting…
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Your Favorite Exercises
Looking to mix up some of my work outs... what are you favorite weighted exercises for the following: Arms Shoulders Quads Hamstrings Butt Back
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Favorite Hamstring Exercise?
Hi all, The title says it all... ready? GO! :)
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Training for 10K!
I'm training for my first 10K -- while doing Strong Lifts 5x5 (yikes!) .. I've looked at a couple training apps for running and I'm too advanced to be intermediate, but not enough advanced to be considered advanced. Has anyone been in a similar situation when training for something like this? And NOT doing Strong Lifts and…
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Training for my First 10K
I'm not a MFP newbie, but I AM a 10k newbie. My race is March 19th and I'm really, really looking forward to it. I'm also currently doing the Strong Lifts 5x5 workout. Any other like minded people? Feel free to add me! :smile:
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Stiff Neck and Lifting
Right after my failed attempt at back squatting 160 lb, I got a stiff neck and very sore shoulders. Has anyone else experienced something like this and do you have any advice? I use a cushion on the bar to attempt to help but it obviously didn't.
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DISCOURAGED!
This morning I was supposed to squat 160 lbs ... did one set and then absolutely could not do the rest. I did 2 sets at 150 lbs and 2 sets at 155 lbs. I'm not sure if it's the end of the week and my legs are shot or if I'm just physically not strong enough for 160 yet. When I lift again on Monday, should I go ahead and try…
