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Triceps exercises and elbow pain
Hello all--I've been doing a weightlifting routine for awhile now and things are going great. However, one of the problems I've had forever and again now, is elbow pain when I'm doing triceps exercises. When I do a cable triceps pushdown with the rope attachment, it's not too bad as long as my form is good. I tried another…
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I. F. Question
I’ve been interested in trying IF for a little while now, but as usual everything I read about it is contradictory. For example, one article states that when you fast, fat burning doesn’t happen. Instead- you burn off muscle mass. Others say you do burn fat. So I’m thoroughly confused!! I’m really active- playing hockey a…
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Exercise question
Hey all- Just a question of what I should do here...... I do a total-body weightlifting circuit routine 3 days a week. I've been doing it since August and it's really helped me get back in shape and lose weight. Also during the week I play in a hockey league. The games are at night, some starting as late as 1040 pm. So, I…
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Cheap but tasty steak?
Found a recipe I'd like to try, but it calls for 1 inch thick New York Strips. I looked at my local store and they were $20/pound! Negative on that. Anyway, it's an air fryer recipe so I wouldn't feel right doing expensive steaks in it. What are good alternatives that are way better priced and tasty to?
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"Active" level goals question
Good morning all, I weighed in this morning and had a good weight loss week! Down 25 officially. My question is this: When I read the "getting started" posts, the OP stated that unless we are in a job where you're constantly moving (waitress, mail carrier etc.) you should mark yourself "lightly active" or "sedentary".…
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Wife's birthday....
So I had a good day at work yesterday, had a GREAT workout after work. Then I got home. It was my wife's birthday. She wanted to go out. Absolutely! I'll have a couple light beers, some protein for dinner and have a good calorie day. Well....that didn't happen. Started off with 3 pulled pork street tacos. Then some of the…
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Green tea
I use Costco's Kirkland brand Green Tea, and enjoy it. My question is, does it contain caffeine??? I don't see it listed anywhere on the nutrition notes.
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Too much deficit?
I'm trying to lose quite a bit of weight. So far I'm down 15 lbs. Tracking everything on MFP and working out 6 days a week, including playing hockey 1-2 times a weeknight. The other day, after a good workout and good eating throughout the day, I was at a calorie deficit of 826. Wondering if that's too much of a deficit, or…
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Workout question
So I started a new total body routine, and so far it's kicking my butt (planks are torture BTW). It looks like this: Ab crunch/Planks/Leg raise machine/Seated rope cable row/Lying leg curl/Bench press dumbbells/Shoulder press dumbbells/Biceps curl dumbbells/Cable triceps pushdown. This is 3 days a week, 3 sets of…
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Gotta minor gripe-and it's depressing!
Here's my gripe and vent. I'm a Men's Health subscriber, and have been for years (although I obviously don't take their advice!). Lately they feature guys who have lost 100 lbs or more and how they did it. It's really inspiring-UNTIL-they state their age! These guys are ALWAYS in their 20's and early 30's! Well, I just…
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Help with calorie count for home cooked meal
The wife and I made a beef stew in the slow cooker yesterday. It was great, but I'm trying to figure out the best way of coming up with a total calorie count. I had what amounted to a cup and a half for my portion. How do I go about counting the calories of that? The ones already on mfp varied wildly in their estimates. So…
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Forgetting my Fitbit
I forgot my Fitbit at home again today. Wondering if anyone has another method for step counting? I have my Iphone on me so wondering if there's a decent app or something so I could get a rough estimate on my step count at work. Hate missing out on those calories burned at work all day!
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Apple watch
Hello--I was looking at possibly getting an Apple watch. Just wondering if it will sync seamlessly with MFP like my Fitbit does. Thanks in advance
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Too much activity?
Hey all- One of the main reasons for my weight loss journey was to get back to playing hockey after a year absence. Hitting the gym almost daily, coupled with my diet has helped me lose 25 lbs so far. I just returned to playing, and couldn't be happier. My question/concern is this- I'll hit the gym after work-around 3 pm-…
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ARC Trainer?
Sorry for a dumb question, but what is an ARC trainer or training? I keep seeing it on exercise diaries. When I toured my new gym in April, I thought the trainer told me they had it, but am not sure. Any info would be appreciated!
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MSG in my fave thing!
So one of my favorite foods is Kimchee. I get it at an Asian food store. I eat it every day. Low calories, and all vegetable. However, I noticed that there is MSG added to it. How bad is that for me? Will it affect weight loss, or screw up my diet at all?
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Grilling season! Steaks!
What type of steaks does everyone like to grill up? Which cuts are highest in protein, and lower in prices?
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Cannot do squats!
So-I've tried to do squats multiple times. I'm just terrible at them! My form is awful. It never feels right. I'm afraid of injuring my lower back again (had a herniation in 2002-still bothers me sometimes). I currently do the leg press. That's a good substitute for the squat, right?
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"calories from fat"
When checking labels, I look at the "calories from fat" number. Awhile ago, I read an article about the number you should avoid with calories from fat. I can't remember what it was. Anyone know number or percentage to avoid?
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Eating before gym?
Hey all-- Just a quick question- I had a late lunch at work yesterday (turkey and swiss on Eziekiel bread, 1/2cup of Tabouleh salad, greek yogurt) and by the time I got to the gym, it was about 2 hours since lunch. Didn't feel too different, maybe lower on energy than usual. Wondering what the optimum time for a meal…
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Boston trip binge!
Ok---I took a trip to Boston with my wife and a couple buddies. 5 days. Got back this past Wednesday. I was on a great MFP streak with logging in-but then stopped on the trip. So I'm starting over-no biggie. Here's the strange thing---I'm not gonna lie here, I binged big time. Bad food, booze. Lots of seafood-mostly…
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Green tea question
I've been using the Kirkland-Costco brand green tea bags. I drink 3-4 cups a day. The directions state that I should steep the bag for 30 seconds. However- I've been leaving the bag in while I drink it. Is this ok?? Am I doing anything wrong by leaving the teabag in? I like the stronger flavor. Thanks in advance
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Is MFP Premium worth the $?
Anyone pay for the premium version? Is it worth it? Can you cancel any time if you don't like it?
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Exercise bike problems....
So-- I've tried the exercise bike in the gym a few times. However, about 15 minutes in, a really strange and alarming problem takes place. I get completely numb "down there". It's quite scary actually. And when I say numb, I mean it. I don't feel anything in that region for quite awhile. So-I've been staying off the bike.…
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Great start yesterday...not a great finish...
So I had a great eating day during work hours. Was feeling great. But then around dinner, I CHOSE to split a frozen pizza with the wife. It was good. Felt a bit guilty though. But--I was still under my calorie count at the end of the day. Baby steps I guess.....
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Went grocery shopping yesterday.......
And I loaded up on fruits, veggies, and proteins. Got salad stuff as well, and went to one of the local farmers veggie stands for some sweet corn and fresh tomatoes. I'm such a big snacker, so I got a lot of veggie snacks. Radishes, celery, cucumbers, broccoli, cauliflower. Got a bunch of apples as well. The best part was…
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Heaviest I've ever been-need motivation bad
So--my wife and I did the Whole 30 in Feb. of this year. Had good success too. We both cooked together (my version of cooking was microwaves ) meal prepped, and followed the tenets to the word. Until April. We went away for a weekend at a resort and fell off the wagon. Then in May-I bought a new motorcycle. On days off I…
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Need a good eating plan for energy
Hey all- I've been following the paleo diet since early February. So far, it's been a success. I'm down 13 lbs, my clothes are a lot looser, and my energy levels have been good too. I need advice on a "perfect" day of eating for energy at night. Here's the thing- I have a big hockey game coming up tomorrow night at 9 pm.…
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Which is better??
Hey all- wondering what's better for a breakfast snack. Wheat toast with butter, or wheat toast with peanut butter? Thanks!
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Stronglifts 5x5 question
I'm eager to try this workout. However, one thing has me confused. Am I supposed to add weight EVERY set, or EVERY workout?
