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Spartan Super
Hey everyone! Just signed up for my first Spartan Race! Snohomish Super Women’s Elite! And I’m stoked! Just wanted to glean some wisdom from anyone who has done one of these courses in the past! I’ve run many trail marathons and tough mudders, so I feel physically as confident and prepared as I a can be, but have never…
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If you could only eat one type of food for the rest of life, what would it be?
If you could only eat one food every day, for breakfast, lunch & dinner, for the rest of your life, what would you choose? Mine would be either turkey lunch meat, or vanilla Greek yogurt!
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Caffeine & Creatine
I know that caffeine tends to expel free water from the water... and Creatine is used to restore glycogen to the muscle and often causes water retention... is it counterproductive to take both at the same time? (Not sure if this is a stupid question!)
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Before & After (throwback Thursday)
I went from 165lbs - completely out of shape and suffering from back pain... to 130lbs with more muscle then I've ever had in my life! I hope this inspires all you moms out there! You can do it!
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Creatine Supplements
I've decided to up my game and try to be more proactive able lifting heavier. I've kinda been in this comfort zone of lifting with a certain level of intensity, but I need to break out of that and push myself harder. Do you find Creatine to be helpful in giving you that extra burst in your workouts? How often do you use…
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Staying Lean
A few months ago, I was able to get down to 20% BF and i looked and felt awesome!! (Minus the hunger and some fatigue). But I've put some body fat back on and I'm feeling discouraged. Is it unrealistic to try and maintain that leanness? And how do I keep from feeling bummed when things change.
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Wish I could stay shredded forever!
But I love food too much! How do I keep from feeling disappointed when I put back on some body fat?
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Best Dairy-free protein supplements
I've been using whey protein for over a year. But my hormones are changing, and I'm entering into another season of dairy intolerance :/ I went through this once before - a few years ago, where I was experiencing bloating, constipation & repulsive allergic reactions to dairy, that only lasted for about 6 months. I…
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Cutting till Christmas ❄️
Any body else want to join me for a 6-7 week cut?! I started yesterday! My goal is to drop 5-6lbs of body fat! I'm 5'7" and 143lbs. I'm somewhere around 20%bf and would like to get down to maybe 18%?! I'm eliminating refined sugars and processed foods. My maintenance calories are between 1,900-2,300, so I'm gunna cut down…
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Strong & Consistent Friends
I've been on this fitness journey for 3 years now! I am a Christian wife & mother of 3 children! I see health and fitness as a blessing & opportunity to enjoy what God has given me! I am dedicated to treating my body with respect! I went from a postpartum weight of 165lbs with a body fat percentage of 32% down to 130lbs &…
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At Home Gym Equiptment
My husband's construction business just moved out of our garage, so now I get to turn that space into my own home gym!!! It's only a 1 car garage, so it's not a ton of space. But I want to get equiptment that will give me a full body strength training workout, while still being fairly compact. I'm not all that interested…
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2016 Success! 2017 Goals!
At the beginning of this year, I had zero goals, and very little health and fitness knowledge! I had just had my 3rd baby and knew I wanted to change my body and change my life! I joined MFP & my girlfriend asked me to train with her for an ultra marathon! I knew I needed to set high goals for myself, and to take risks! So…
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Ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph
What body type are you? Do you chose your diet and exercise based on your body type? And do you think that each body type genetically comes with different metabolic tendencies? I am classified as an endomorph. And all the things that I've read up on my body type seem to be true in my experience. The diet that is suggested…
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BCAA's
I'm planning on being in a calorie deficit until Christmas! I've heard that BCAA's prevent muscle breakdown during a deficit. Do you use them? Do they work? Is it worth the $$$?
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How much water do you drink?
Just bought myself a jug! Gotta start getting more water in! How much do you drink in a day? I'm aiming for a MINIMUM of 74.4oz! But on workout days, I'd like to get twice that much!
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My 50K training update!
Hey everyone! Just wanted to give you an update on my training! I'm gunna be running 30 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail in early August! I'm up to running 36 miles a week! I typically only run 3 days a week now. So I ran a 12 mile, a 6 mile & an 18 mile last week! And I'm averaging 10-11 minute miles! I've been trying to…
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20% Body Fat!
Hey everyone! I know this may not seem like much to all of you, but for the first time in my life, my body fat percentage has gotten down to 20%!! I have been "skinny fat," my whole life, with a percentage of 27% on average. And after having 3 babies, I hated my body even more! I did some research and discovered that it's…
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Say something epic & motivational
I just finished watching a super lame movie! The world is coming to an end and right before the human race is about to go to battle to save earth, you're expecting an epic speech that will light a fire of fury in the hearts of all who hear it! But it was lame... And super anticlimactic... Any Mel Gibson-inspired Braveheart…
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Bodybuilding support *girlfriends wanted*
Hey ladies! I'm looking for women who have experience in body building and bikini competitions! I'm currently training for a 50k, but once that's done, i'd like to focus my energy on lifting and fine tuning my physique! I would love to add friends who can encourage me and give me some good tips of the trade!
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Mental toughness
The mind can overcome weakness of the body! You are capable of pushing yourself farther then you realize. It has everything to do with your mindset, and how bad you want this! What are some of your fitness goals? Set the bar high for yourself!
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Ultra-running girlfriends wanted!
Hey ladies! I'm a few weeks out from running my first 50K, and I could use some extra motivation and support! Friend me and throw some encouragement my way! I'd love to be apart of your journey too!
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Top 3 most valuable attributes
What are the top 3 most valuable traits or attitudes that you look for in other people? Mine are: Humility, Trustworthiness, and Optimism
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Running a 24 miler today! *wish me luck*
Today is my last long run in training for my first 50K! Then it's time to taper! I'm so close to my goal I can taste it!!!!
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BodyBuilding support wanted! *girls only*
Hey ladies! I'm just starting out on my body building journey, and I could use some great girlfriends to encourage me and give me tips along the way! I'm currently training to run a 50k and then after that I'd like to focus more of my time and energy on lifting and fine tuning my physique! I'm looking for women with…
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Experienced female body builders
Hey ladies! I'm just beginning my journey & I'm looking for women with experience in body building and bikini prep! I'd love to have your support and to learn all the tricks of the trade!
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Training for a 30 mile trail run!
I had a girlfriend ask me to do a 30 mile trail run with her in late July! I've never run a marathon before, just a half! But I'm getting into my training, and I'm feeling optimistic so far! Ready to take on the beast! Let's do this!!!
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Best macros for runners?
Gunna be running an ultra here in August, but I've been eating based on my old weight lifting macros. Do I need to change things up because I'm doing mostly running now?
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How do I get more then 30% protein in my diet?!
Fish, Greek yogurt, turkey, chicken, cottage cheese, nuts, whey powder... Check! Now what?! I feel like I'm always trying to get protein in, but my macros still say I'm only getting 30%! I'd love some recipes, ingredients, and tips! My goal is to start lowering my bf% and build muscle. Right now I'm at 26%bf and I want to…
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Do I need wider running shoes?!
The last two pairs of running shoes I've used, my pinky toes have worn through and made holes in my shoes! Does this mean I need to move to size wide?
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Best Ultra Marathon Trail Gear
Running my first PNW ultra marathon trail run in July! It'll be hot & sunny conditions. I just bought a gps watch with maps. And here is my supplies list: Head lamp w/ extra batteries Blister care & med kit w/ pain reliever Life straw water filtration system Energy bars/gels Powdered electrolytes Sunscreen Wet wipes…
