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YouTube trainers that have the correct form?
There are so so many YouTube fitness videos especially right now. Many of them are from people with millions of followers and it would seem that we can follow their advice. However, I have started to notice that in fact they do not have the proper form. A lot of them don't explain how to do the exercise properly etc.…
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Shoulder blades sticking out
I wanted to know if anyone successfully managed to 'hide' their sticking out shoulder blades and improved their posture? Is it possible to 'push them in' with building up straight in the upper body? Or am I just stuck with this forever now? When i stand up my shoulders are pretty rounded- years of sitting in school,…
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Does fruit tea count as water intake?
I drink a lot of fruit tea daily. I think it comes to 1,5-2 litres a day. It doesn't contain any caffeine. It's basically a hot fruity water ;') I'm wondering if this counts as drinking water? And is this the same or different?
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Doing Both Hiit and weights?
Ok so I search the web for answers and the info is so conflicting so perhaps writing out my particular case here could help me. So I have recently gotten back into the gym. I'm a young girl, and don't have weight to lose as such but I do want to lose some overall fat. I know HIIT on a spinning bike would be good. However I…
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Vegan macros for fat loss / muscle gain
I've been doing 80/10/10 for a long time but now I've decided to focus more on fat loss and gaining muscle. I workout regularly alternating between doing interval cardio style hiit training and training with free weights. Both at home. I am a 20yo female and I'm wondering what macro split would be good for me as a vegan.…
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Rate this workout?
Ok so I made myself this workout using the app PumpUp to suit my preferences. There are 3 circuits with 8 exercises all at 30 seconds each. Then I repeat the circuits twice adding up to 36min. They are all body weight because I use weights in another workout. My question to you is this: would this burn many calories and…
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What the Health
Who's seen this new documentary? Any opinions? I've seen it last night and have to say that even as a vegan there were things there I did not know about. I think everyone should watch it because it's so eye opening and gives an alternative way of life!
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Calories aren't all
While cardio and HIIT burn more calories, surely it isn't all that matters? An exercise such as cycling will not burn as much but you're using your legs more aka building muscle which could be more beneficial. Likewise with strength training- it doesn't burn as many calories but your building muscle. Am I right in thinking…
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Should I watch my sugar?
I eat mostly vegan so my carb intake is about 70%. I don't eat any processed foods or added sugar however I have started to reach for a lot more fruit. Today for example the sugar from fruit was about 100g. I know that it won't make me put on weight because my overall calorie intake is under control, however I am wondering…
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How to cook veg?
Seriously. Take carrots and brocolli for example. Should they be covered with a lid? Does the heat size matter? If they are soft does that mean I've cooked vitamins out of them? I don't want to eat them and not have the full benefits!! Also any veggie recipes welcome :) I'm vegetarian :)
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I'm so so stuck
I began my fitness journey a year ago. I was always a healthy weight and my goal has been to tone up. I've started a regular routine 6 months ago where I do resistance training exercises 5-6 days a week between 30-60min. For certain exercises I use 4kg weights. I haven't been able to see much physical change though (and I…
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Workout clothes
I was just wondering about people's take on fitness attire. Do you spend as much money on it as you would on your day to day clothes, or do you tend to go for the cheap options since you will sweat in it anyway? Do nice workout clothes motivate you? Do you think you would invest more if you were closer to your goal? When i…
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Fruit after breakfast?
Is it best to stop eating fruit around noon? To let the body burn the sugar? Will eating fruit a few hrs before bed have a negative impact? I know it won't make me gain weight but could it cause more belly fat to be stored for example?
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How many carrots is too many?
Yeah I can't believe I'm asking this either. Everything in moderation of course but I just think carrots are such a good thing to munch on. But how many would be too much in your opinion. I'm getting around 35g of fibre in a day.
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Kayla Itsines BBG
Thought it would be nice to get all the ladies doing the bikini body guide together for some motivation and support :) I just started week 2 so wish me luck. They are surprisingly hard but make you feel so good afterwards!
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Getting enough water in...
We need to drink a certain amount of water a day, I know. My question is this: is the daily intake guideline for strictly mineral water or does it count when I use water for tea or soup. For example my soup is a litre of water alone plus a few mugs of non caffeine fruit tea on top of just still water. Does this all count…
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Funny gym stories?
I thought it would be fun if anyone wanted to share some funny gym stories. Always good to have a laugh :) obviously in a kind positive way!!
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Calories are not equal
This is something I am confused about. I hear that the total calories you consume matter more than the food itself because the body doesn't recognize that a donut is 'bad' and salad is good, but rather the nutrients it will get from it. This makes sense. However it is almost hard to accept that 50 calories of bran will be…
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Does the 'ideal' apply to me?
I came back to the gym after 3 months, weighed myself and then did it again 2 weeks later. I've only done cardio like spin and some mat exercises. My results show I put on weight and dropped the bf%, so does this mean I lost fat and gained muscle? Surely not in 2 weeks when I haven't even done weights other than…
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How not to lose any more and tone up?
I'm going to the gym after a few months break, and I want to really tone up. Get some definition to the abs and tone thighs and butt. The thing is if I go to the gym I'm scared I will end up losing more weight in the process. I am 5'4 and 109 pounds (it does fluctuate up though) so it's obvious I really can't weigh any…
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Carbs in fruit and weightloss... advice needed
Okay, so I never seem to get my macros right as my carbs are always around 80%. For breakfast I have oatmeal or semolina so that uses up a lot of my carbs. Then during dinner I will have some kind of grain or rice. I don't eat bread or pasta BUT i eat a lot of fruit which makes me go over the limit. I always snack on…
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Hot drinks??
I've denied myself the pleasure of drinking tea because I always put too much sugar in it. I cut white sugar out completely and don't wish to use honey as I already use it for breakfast and I don't want to consume that much of it. So my question is does anyone have any method of switching from liking tea with sugar to…
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Daily sugar recommendation
I just want to know once and for all what the daily recommendation is all about. The WHO says that it should be 25g, okay fine, BUT is that for added white sugar or are they also referring to naturally occuring sugars in foods like fruit. I have no added sugars and don't eat processed foods but I love my fruit which of…
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How has weightloss shaped you?
No pun intended haha. I mean how has your journey helped you develop as a person? Have you proven something to yourself, become more disciplined, determined or happier in certain situations? Would be quite nice to know the reasons others are thankful for going on this journey other than the obvious weight loss benefits :)…
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Does anyone else do this...?
Does anyone else ever 'log' (and then delete in horror) a typical day of what you used to eat before you even began healthy eating and using MFP? Maybe even a year before you started? I always thought I ate very healthy but it wasn't until I did a little comparison that I realized how far I've come and how many better…
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Stress n Fitness
Other than very obvious health reasons, can stress infleunce exercise performance e.g. when doing things like cardio? I'm trying to reduce stress because it has affected me to the point where i lost the majority of my hair, period sometimes stops and in general other issues, but that's something i am dealing with. I'm just…
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Abs making me look 'fatter'??
So before you think this is ridiculous, let me explain. I have very strong abs, but they are still covered by a bit of fat which I am burning off more and more (exercise + healthy diet). However I read somewhere that if you have bigger abs underneath, they may be 'pushing the fat out', creating the appearance of a bulge,…
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Need people for low cal food diary inspo!
Hiya! 18, female from the UK. I'm looking to tone up and lose unwanted fat, and I'm looking to find some inspiratiom for my meals. For now I'm doing 1200 calories, so anyone doing something similar or around my age, feel free to add! (Note: yes, i know it's low but it's temporary) Xx
