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Over 60 and needing Testosterone boost
I am 63 and feel like a boost in testosterone could help me in my muscle gains. Does anyone recommend any supplements that have proven to work?
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Has anyone had success with creatine?
Just wondering if there is anyone who has seen significant increase in muscle mass due to taking creatine? J
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Abundance of protein and not calories?
Can I build muscle if I intake a surplus of protein but just keep my calories at maintenance?
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Has anybody tried BFR weight training?
I keep seeing adds for straps used for Blood Flow Restriction during weight lifting. I believe they call it Occlusion Training. Articles I have read are a bit controversial. Has anybody tried it? Any good or bad effects? J
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High reps vs low reps
I have read that you can gain muscle with high repetition lifting with light weight until exhaustion and do as well as low repetition with heavy weights. I am thinking about switching to this method for safety reasons. I work out by myself and don’t have a spotter. I am 63years old. Any suggestions or opinions are…
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Am I wasting my time?
I am 63 years old and worked hard to loose 100 lbs and have maintained this for several years it is a big fear for me to gain weight. However, I have recently begun to increase my protein and calorie intake to about 200 cal above maintenance. I am lifting heavy weights every other day. I have seen a weight gain so far of 5…
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Trying to gain muscle after losing 100 lbs
I have been using cardio for some time now. By exercise and eating less, I’ve managed to bring my weight down 100 lbs to 145. I am 5’6” and 63 years old. Now I want to start gaining muscle. I have upped my calorie intake and am lifting heavy weights. I feel like I am pushing myself but I’m not getting muscle soreness. Am I…
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Apple Cider Vinegar benefits?
I'm wondering if there are any testimonies out there as to the actual results of drinking Apple Cider Vinegar? I realize a lot of people have opinions about the use, but I'm wondering if there are any personal experiences that can be shared. I really doubt the claims of weight reduction but there are some other claims that…
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Excessive sweating even when not working out
Hi Fitness Pals, This may not be a very pleasant topic but I have a question for the community. Has anyone else notice an increase in their sweating as they become more fit? I have reached my goals in weight loss and am now working out to maintain and to continue to achieve good muscle tone. I am finding that I seem to…
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Shooting pain in legs
I've had to cut way back on my exercise. I love to ride my bicycle and work out on an elliptical. I've been getting shooting pains in my legs. I've been told by others that I am over exercising. Is an hour a day too much?
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How to get rid of loose skin after weight loss
So, How do you do it? I have come a long way. I lost 100 lbs in 8 months and am continuing to maintain my weight at 145lbs at 5' 6". I am really happy with my weight right now but what about all this loose skin? Everyone tells me short of surgery there is nothing that can be done! Come on folks in this modern society where…
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Looking for mfp friends
I've been on My Fitness Pal for over a year now. Thanks to mfp I've lost over 100 lbs. I'm in maintenance now. I love working out and bicycling. Would be interested in anyone who would like to be friends j
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Variations in heart rate from day to day
I realize there is probably not an easy answer to this but here goes. I wear a polar heart monitor strap around chest when exercising. It links to my smart phone. I find some days it is much easier to raise my heart rate than others. I cannot figure out what the variable is? It doesn't seem to matter what I've eaten or…
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Cant seem to gain muscle
I have lost 100 lbs. I weigh 145, 5'6" now and am a male 61 years old. I am trying to gain muscle and not fat, so lifting moderate weights and eating a lot of protein. I am very toned but can't seem to gain mass. Ive been told that after age 60 you will not gain much muscle. Is that the consensus? Thanks
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Trying to get an accurate body fat measurement
I have been trying to measure my body fat percentage with a set of digital calipers I recently obtained. I am using the 3 point method. Measuring the chest, abdomen, and thigh. My best guess with the calculations is that I am about 7.1% body fat. However I cannot get a consistent measurement. It seems that I can be…
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Should I adjust calorie intake on weight lifting days
I recently lost 100 lbs thanks to MFP calorie tracking and exercise. Currently I lift weights one day and do cardio on cycle or elliptical on alternate days. My question is, since I burn less calories on weight lifting days, should I adjust my calorie intake to lower on those days? Some people say to keep the extra calorie…
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Discrepancy amongst heart rate monitors
I have been using a Wahoo chest strap heart rate monitor. I also have an Apple Watch. The wahoo strap always shows 100-200 more calories burned than the. Apple Watch. Which one should I trust?
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Excessive gas due to protein shakes?
I am trying to use isopure whey protein shakes to help in building muscle. I injest 29g twice a day. I am a male over 60 and that is the amount I have seen recommended. The problem is that I develop a lot of flatulence. Is there any way to counteract this effect?
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Trying to gain muscle
I have lost 100 pounds in the last 8 months. I am 61 years old and this is the first time that I am at a healthy weight in my whole life. I now wish to try to build some muscle. Everyone tells me that I have to eat more to gain muscle. I am scared to death to allow myself to begin gaining weight. Every time I try, it seems…
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What music do you work out to?
I really like a good beat. Have become very fond of Lindsey Sterling's music while I work out. What do you listen to?
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Making no progress with weight training
I have a feeling that these questions are asked a lot but here goes. I have successfully lost 95 pounds in the last 9 months. I have switched to maintenance mode in my diet. I have this far done mostly cardio. About 60 min total in two 30 min sessions per day. I am very lean and wish to begin building some muscle mass. I…
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I finally made it to my goal weight. Fro 245 pounds down to 155
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Food weight vs volume dilemma
I am a real believer in weighing my foods to track calorie content. I don't understand the discrepancies I have encountered. For example: a can of manderine oranges may say a serving is 1/2 cup or 122g. When I weigh out 122g it is far more than 1/2 cup in volume. The can says there are 3.5 1/2 cup servings, but the 122g us…
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Apple cider vinegar, really beneficial?
What do you think about the claims of apple cider vinegar's benefits? Is it real or is it hype? What are your experiences?
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Low carb oatmeal?
I really love oatmeal. I have a bowl at least once a day. I sometimes add egg whites for protein. Is there a decent oatmeal substitute that doesn't have so many carbs?
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Lost 75 pounds and would love to help anybody else do it too.
I will accept friend requests from anyone that wants to discuss how they did it or wants to know how I did it! J
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Finally loosing again
Well I had to experience it to believe it! I have read and been told many times that if you are eating in deficit and stop loosing weight then you need to eat more. It doesn't seem to make sense but the proof is in the pudding. I know there are those out there that claim that there is no such thing as starvation mode with…
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How to figure optimum weight
I have recently lost 75 pounds by diet and cardio. I want to figure out my optimum weight. I have used many of the calculators that are available on the Internet but they all say that I am very over weight. I have a little bit of fat if I pinch my skin at the belly, but over all am not fat. My wife says I've gotten too…
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Can't loose any more
I have lost 75 pounds but need to loose at least 10 more. The problem is I have stalled out. I know this plagues everyone but it is frustrating. I am 173 pounds and 5'6". 60 years young. I am restricting calories to 1100-1200 per day. I exercise 60 min a day with approximate calorie burn 500-800. Many days I have a deficit…
