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Beginner powerlifter looking for some advice!
Hello everyone! So I am pretty new to strength world. I typically was an endurance athlete, primarily running and cycling (and the occasional triathlon), but would like to switch my focus more towards strength. I am a very goal-oriented person, and am interested in bettering my strength in the big three (squat, deadlift…
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Knee pain when running
Hi all! So a quick history so that this maybe with make more sense. I was a competitive runner who suffered from and ED for many years. I was 5’4 and only 85-90lbs (and that was when I was “heavy”). Long story short, I tore my hamstring off the bone and swore to recover so I could become a strong runner. Since then, I have…
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Binged this morning- not sure what to do
So my cravings kind of gave in. I end up bingeing this morning. I ate 2300kcal worth of puffed cereal, fruit, and peanut butter sandwiches (I was trying to fill myself up with volume, and then hit the peanut butter)... Let’s just say that all that food didn’t stay in my stomach for very long, but I know most of the…
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Thoughts on monthly cheat days?
So if you have read any of my previous posts, you know I have an enormous appetite and sometimes have issues controlling my food intake. I was wondering if anyone has had success with monthly cheat days. I tried much smaller weekly cheat days or just a cheat meal, but it is not enough to satisfy my cravings. If I…
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Giant Appetite
Sorry if this is not the correct forum, but I wasn’t sure where to put this post. So I am not sure why, but I have a much larger appetite than most people. I am active, but not like elite athlete standards. I don’t feel satisfied off of “regular” portion sizes, so I eat lower calorie alternatives so I can get a lot more…
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Weight-Loss Attempt Not Working?
I have been sticking with 1800-1900kcal a day (but with a zig-zag protocol) for the past 3 weeks. I weigh all of my food except for vegetables, or anything that would be practically negligible calories (spices, very low calorie condiments, etc). I also get 10-15k steps a day and exercise 60min 6-7 days a week (mix of…
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Post ED Recovery- getting back in shape!
Hello! My name is Kianna, and I recovered from anorexia nervosa. I am 22 years old, and previously a runner and cyclist. I overshot my set point weight by about 20-30 pounds during recovery, so now I am trying to get back in shape so I can resume the sports that I love! With my history, I am trying to be smart and slow…
