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Bruising from Deadlifts
I have bruising on my knees from the bar dragging against them on deadlifts...this wouldn't be an issue if I didn't have knee problems, so this bruising is particularly painful and causing more inflammation. Is this a form issue? Or should I slap an Ace bandage on or something to provide some padding?
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What Garmin do I Need?
I'm considering a Garmin...what features are your favorites that I should consider? Are the cheaper models ok? Is it worth springing for the 220 vs the 10? I'm most interested in pace, time, and mileage. ETA: I'm seeing several of these for sale on Craiglist. Is it okay to buy these new? Are you able to wipe the settings…
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Juice Plus?
My friend gave me a ton of the Juice Plus vitamins, the veggie, fruit, and the berry. I'm not familiar with them though. Are these considered a multivitamin? Are they a good choice? Should I be taking any other vitamins with them?
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I want to run a half-marathon! But I also want to lift!
I'm still a newbie runner, just completed my first 5k but didn't run the entire thing (had to walk just a couple times for a minute or so). For 2014, my goal is to complete a half-marathon. Right now, I'm comfortable running about 2 miles, almost comfortable running 3 but still have to walk at parts. Here are my questions:…
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Working towards a Pull-Up when I can't do Negatives???
I am not strong enough to hold my body weight to do negatives in order to work towards a full pull-up. Instead, I have been using the standing wide-grip lat pulldown on the cable machine, setting it as heavy as possible where I can still pull it down (currently 120 lbs), pulling it down to about my shoulders, holding as…
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My first 5K...a load of awesome sauce!!!!
Rolled out of bed at 6 am and headed to the park it was being held at. It was flipping cold this morning...45* F. The race started at 7:30 am. My brother (who is a Marine and home on leave) was running it with me, and since I know he can run MUCH faster than I can, I told him I just needed him to start with me and then he…
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365 Days Logging, and I'm a Different Kind of Success
Tomorrow morning, I will have logged in for 365 days in a row. So what, I'm posting my story a day early! I have always, always been overweight. I can not remember being smaller than a size 16. I cannot remember weighing less than 193. I have a vague memory of being very young (10 or 11 maybe?) and watching the scale creep…
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Losing Grip on Deadlifts
I lifted 175 last week and was fine...put on 180 lbs today and apparently that was the tipping point for my grip. I'm doing 5x5, so I'm not doing endless reps, but still by rep 3 I'm slipping. The rest of my body feels like it can handle the weight. How do I fix this? Should I stay at 180 for a little while and see if my…
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Tight Hip Flexors
Anyone have experience with this? Both of mine of hurting a lot. I have a foam roller, but I can't seem to hit them right with that or with stretches.
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If You Are Considering HCG...
Please read this: http://m.ksla.com/autojuice?targetUrl=http://www.ksla.com/story/22797857/fox19-investigates-hcg-diet-blamed-for-killing-west-chester-mom 2 1/2 weeks....this wasn't a long term result!!!!!
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Stronglifts 5x5 vs. NROLFW/Smith Machine for Bench?
2 questions in one topic! 1. I am in stage 4 NROLFW. Recently, I've gotten just a little bored with it. I feel like I'm doing so many different moves, it's hard to keep track, and I really don't like having to rely on carrying a paper and pen around with me to track my lifts. I started looking at Stronglifts, and today I…
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Variation on dumbbell single-arm overhead squat?
These squats REALLY hurt my knee, it seems to force me into an awkward position that put too much torque on my knee. What can I do in their place? I am on Stage 3, and always throw in regular squats/deadlifts even if the program doesn't call for them at the time...if I keep doing my regular squats can I just cut the…
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Squat Form...Tuck my butt???
So, I was at the gym tonight, and there was a guy there squatting. I am still pretty new to lifting, and even though I *think* my form is correct, I am not very confident in the gym yet so I always watch other people to see if I can learn anything (even if it's what NOT to do!). He was doing front squats (Bar was in front…
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Pushing Through the Mental Plateau?
I have logged in for just over 320 days in a row. This isn't my first try at this, but it is the last! :) I have lost a total of 71 lbs, but still have about 50 to go. The last month I have plateaued...but not exactly physically. I'm convinced that if I would stick to my calories, I'd still be losing weight at a steady…
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A New Reason Women Shouldn't Lift?
I was talking about exercising with an acquaintance of mine, and I told her that I lift heavy. She said that she heard women should never lift heavy because we have weak hearts. WTH? I have no intentions of stopping lifting, but has anyone else ever heard that?
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*sniff* My Very First BICEP!
Check that little puppy out! ETA: BTW It is freaking hard to flex a muscle and hit the button on the smartphone at the same time!
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Heavy Lifting Messed With My Running!!!!
It made it better! :love: I started running around Christmas, and was doing a couple miles a few times a week. The beginning of March I started lifting heavy with NROLFW. I stopped running about 6 weeks ago and was just lifting. Today, it's beautiful out, and I indulged too much over the weekend so I went for a run. I was…
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Bruising from Lifting Heavy?
Is it normal to bruise from lifting heavy? As my weights get heavier, I am finding I am bruising pretty badly across my shoulders from the weight of the barbell. Am I doing something wrong? Any way to prevent this? I am pretty sure I have it in the right spot on my back, and I am bruised all the way across my shoulders,…
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Low Calorie FRUIT COBBLER!
Holy crap, must share this recipe. I made it tonight, and it is delicious. You need: 1 package white cake mix (DO NOT use the kind with pudding in the mix, it won't turn out right!) 24 ounces frozen berries/fruit of your choice 1 can (12 oz) Sprite Zero Spray 13x9 inch pan with Pam. Spread frozen fruit in the bottom. In a…
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When should I slow the weight loss?
Hello all, I am 5'4", started at 265, currently 208. I am averaging almost exactly 2 lbs lost per week. At what point should I start slowing the loss down? I still have 60ish pounds to lose. According to frog fitness, my bmr is right at 1800, with my tdee floating between 2500-2800 depending on the day. I have been eating…
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Calculating Crock Pot Recipes?
I am making chicken in the crock pot...the recipe calls to add 1 cup pineapple juice, 1/3 cup soy sauce, and 1/2 cup brown sugar. How should I calculate those calories? Obviously, not all the juice will soak in nor will I drink it....
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Six Months of Logging and Progress...PICS
I just celebrated logging in 180 days in a row. I thought I'd look through some pics to see my progress, and was pleased with what I saw. I deal with BED, depression, emotional eating, and a few other issues. I have always bounced up and down in my weight, but I can NEVER remember being thin. I wore a size 14 at 8 years…
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A place to start....
For those of you just joining and starting out, I strongly reccommend reading the thread In Place of a Road Map 2.0 (linked below). http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 This thread. is. amazing. Helloitsdan really knows his stuff and has been on the board a very long…
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Every Parent Should Read This....
http://lovelightlaughterandchocolate.blogspot.com/2012/12/be-with-me-just-for-today.html?m=1
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Barbell Row Form????
I started NROLFW today, and since I'm working out at home with no access to a cable machine I substituted Barbell Row for the Seated Row. My question is...where in the world are my elbows supposed to go? When I pull back (up?) should my elbows go out like a bird or stay close to my side? Does it matter? I just really don't…
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What do you look for in a gym?
I am starting to look for a gym...I have maxed out on the weights I have at home. What is most important to you? I'm not so interested in cardio. I want to start lifting more, but I'm not sure of the equipment that I need to make sure the gym has so that I can go far. Thanks!
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What are you giving for Christmas?
I already have most of my family's gifts planned out...I am most excited about my best friend's gift, I am having a portrait of her old horse drawn and framed.
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Homemade Potato Soup...
I thought I would share my potato soup I made today...I thought it was pretty good and only my first attempt and only 114 calories for a bowl! 2 small red potatos (165 g) 106 calories 1/4 cup Silk unsweetened almond milk - 8 calories salt and pepper to taste I washed and cut the bad spots off the potatos. Cut into medium…
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Getting Upset When People Notice?
For anyone who decides to change their life and drop the weight, it's inevitable that eventually someone is going to notice. Does anyone else get upset when this happens? Let me explain. I have been obese my entire life. The lightest I can remember is when I briefly dropped to 195 before climbing to my highest at 265. I…
