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Why don't most gyms have Arc Trainers or a wider variety of cardio equipment?
I am thankful that Planet Fitness has Arc Trainers. Most PF gyms have them. I prefer them over ellipticals. I remember when 24 Hour Fitness had Arc Trainers. In my area, they had 3 Total Body Arc Trainers in one of my Super Sport gyms. And then 2 of them were always out of service. That only lead to 1 left and often times…
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I'm starting to buy into the X3 Bar System (weights are a waste of time)
Perhaps you've heard of the X3 Bar. It's a small bar that you can attach heavy duty weight resistance bands to. The creator John Jaquish claims that weights are a ''waste of time'' because you can build muscle with his bar through variable resistance. The idea is that you are weak at the bottom of your lifts and strongest…
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Do you know any way to test for sugar/diabetes?
I don't think I have it, but I want to be sure. Do you know an online test you can take, without having to go to the Dr. office? I just got to know.
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If you have yo yo'd multiple times, do people stop noticing your progress?
A big part of why I do this is to get the validation of others. In the past when I lost weight, I remember everyone commenting and telling me I look thinner. Then when I gained the weight back, nobody said anything. I lost it again years later and some people told me I'm looking good. But then I got busy and gained a lot…
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How do people on the Biggest Loser workout so long?
I don't understand. How can people 450 pounds be able to work out for 5 or more hours? They aren't in shape, so how are they able to last? Do they get put on PEDs or something? Out of all people, it should be hardest for them to last that long. I don't see how they would even recover, when the average person can't last as…
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Does anyone know about Thyroid levels?
I recently just had my thyroid tested, online. My T3 and T4 are right in the middle, like exactly. But my TSH seems a little low? It's a 1.21. But normal is 0.27-4.2 But I'm closer to the lower end of ''normal'' than right in the middle. Do you think that makes a difference? My family has had thyroid and always told me to…
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Plentity FDA weight loss drug vs Fiber Supplements
I know there's a lot of doubters when it comes to weight loss supplements. You can probably dismiss this thread. I've seen some ads on Plentity. Supposedly it expands in your stomach and can absorb 100x its weight. I've also read that Glucomannan fiber can absorb 50x its weight. So that means if you doubled up, you'd get…
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Do we intermittently fast already?
I hear about how intermittent fasting is so beneficial. But people who skip breakfasts are already fasting unintentionally, right? Just imagine if someone goes to sleep around 11 pm. They ate their last meal around 8 pm. Then they wake up and have no time to eat, so they head to work and then have their first meal around…
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Got berated today at Planet Fitness for my mask
I have gotten my 2nd Covid shot. And when I went to the gym, I wasn't around anyone. I was on the cardio machine all by myself. Anyways, I got a little too clever. I thought that if I could just cut out a little hole in my mask, I could breathe better. It was barely even noticeable. I'm just trying to breathe. Staff came…
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I have a new theory on why sometimes we crave more food
I always thought that the reason why one would crave more food is because of a nutritional deficiency or because their stomach was bigger and created a bigger appetite. Both still could be true. But I've been getting in a lot more fiber lately. And I've been drinking water. That helps fill your stomach. What I have found…
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Craved gummy worms today. What happened?
I've been doing a lot better lately but today I caved into my gummy worm cravings. I got the cravings instantly and it became so intesne. I eventually drove to the store. I've been trying to figure out what causes the craving. Is it stress, lack of energy or a specific deficiency? I took 1,500 mg of L-glutamine to see if…
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How can I keep discussion about my weight private?
I work out every day. I am a buff guy, but still have some extra weight to lose. I do not, however, like to discuss weight or fitness with friends or family, or anyone. Some of you might not agree, but it is my choice and what I'm comfortable with. I do have some insecurity too. Sometimes when someone looks at my arms and…
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Lower Body Arc Trainer. Is this the way to do it?
The Arc Trainer at Planet Fitness is an interesting machine. I used to like using the full-body Arc Trainers, but many gyms don't have them around here anymore. The lower body trainer has been a little bit tricky getting used to. I like how it has many different handles. What I find is that when I use the handles right in…
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One thing that I realized is ''Patience'' is important in fitness
Niner Buff said I need some patience. He has a point. I talk about how I work out a lot. I've lost a lot of weight in the last year. But I still have more to go. I've bought a new wardrobe though with smaller size clothes. Now, one thing I must say is that in the last year I lost enough weight to buy new clothes and I…
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At what point do you ask for medical help to lose weight?
I'm not trying to make any excuses. I have lost weight over the last year, but for the amount of exercise I do, things just don't add up. I've also been significantly reducing calories. I feel like even 4 hours a day of hard exercise will do minimal for me at this point. I've been doing close to that amount for a while. I…
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Does anyone know when we can take off masks in gyms in California?
I don't really like wearing masks in the gym. Obviously, lol. I'm trying to work out and breathe hard. The mask is definitely uncomfortable. The CDC already said vaccinated people can take off the mask. So I'm wondering how long the gyms gotta do this.
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Insecure about being a buff guy
So I've actually been losing a lot of weight for the last year and a half, basically ever since the pandemic started. I admit I am a pretty broad, strong guy. But because I've lost some size (and some muscle), I'm now able to wear better-looking, slimmer clothes from Banana Republic. I know longer need to go to the Big and…
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What cardio machine can best emulate biking uphill?
I'm really into biking and over the last few days I've been biking up really long steep hills. And it doesn't get much more challenging than that. When you go up a steep hill, you really have to be engaged. But I won't have the time to go to these hills every single day. I'm trying to figure out what a good supplement to…
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What are the number one foods to eat to not feel hungry?
This is the problem with a lot of people. Including me. We want to limit our calories and we try really hard. But just because you can count, doesn't mean that you're gonna be able to do it, if you have issues with your brain signaling hunger. However.. why is it that people that have always been skinny and never worked…
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You can lose some weight through only exercise
What I'm trying to say is you can lose ''some'' weight through exercise alone. But reaching your goal is a different story. The reason I know is that at times I have lost 20-30 pounds through lots of exercise over a period of time, while still binging and eating whatever. But if you eat it back and stop exercising, you…
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How do you deal with your self confidence while trying to lose weight?
I'm actually a very strong-built guy. Have had muscles for a long time. And I've lost more than 25 pounds since the pandemic. I workout every day. I still have a little bit to go. My chest sticks out way more than my belly though. I don't have a big stomach. But I want praise too when I do good. When I posted my before and…
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I feel the body becomes efficient at eating when you feed it a lot of calories
They say that cardio makes your body too efficient at burning fat. Diet does too. I also believe the opposite is true. Extra eating makes your cardio inefficient at storing fat. That's why after a while when you've gained a certain amount of weight, it gets harder for you to gain more weight. You hit a plateau. The more…
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I'm new on here but here are my thoughts on weight loss
I'm new here, but I want to see if anyone can relate. I've come to this conclusion. I'm not saying calories don't matter. But what I am saying is that if you don't figure out the root of the problem, it won't be realistic to sustain. People overeat in general because food tastes good. That pleasure is what is hard to…
