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1000 meter swim training
Hello all, Due to a knee injury I am going to be doing some open water races and aqua bike races this summer instead of triathlons. Swimming is my best event, but I'd like to speed it up. I already can swim my 1000 meters no problem, but I want to cut my time down. Right now I train 2x a week. One of the days I do the full…
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Crossfit pregnancy and delivery after a wod- I did it!
Well I'm happy to say that after I became pregnant with #2 I continued my crossfit adventures until the very day I gave birth. We actually had a bring a friend day, and I went to the 5:30am wod, then in the afternoon was in labour. Labour sucked as it always does, but this time instead of pushing 2 1/2 hours, I popped that…
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Fiber muffins- blow your butt out lol~
I am looking for a blow your *kitten* out fiber muffins... having major issues with "that" while pregnant despite drinking tons of water, eating high fiber, beans , and taking stool softeners. looking to make muffins so I have something easy and quick also to have before gym... I need it to have at least 10 grams of fiber…
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Help Name our crossfit baby :)
Hey guys, My husband and I are expecting #2 (not sure of sex, and not finding out) in April. We have no ideas for names yet, but were thinking of a middle name that had something to do with crossfit. Its a huge part of our lives, and at least this way the middle name would represent something. So other than the benchmark…
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Thinking of buying a rower
Hello all, I'd like to have a rower at home for once the new baby comes and I can fit in a small workout here and there. I love the concept 2s we use at the box, but they are a bit expensive. I tried to find used but no luck as of it. Anyone have a rower at home that is another kind they find comparable? If so any tips…
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Need help! have not found anyone with this pull up prob
So i realize most crossfitters hands get sweaty hands so they use chalk or gloves or whatever, but I have the opposite problem. My hands are so dry i can't keep grip. I literally have to lick my hands (eww gross) to get some moisture to grip the bar... I obv clean off the bar after for others lol... I'm hoping for a…
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Crossfit Pregnancy
Hello Pals, After struggling through the first (and worst) 3 months of pregnancy fighting nausea, fatigue, and overall ickyness, i thought I was over the hard hump. Then I found out my placenta was on my cervix and i was put on NO WORKOUTS AT ALL instructions for 2 months... now, at 5 months , everything is cleared up and…
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Perform to eat? site
Hey all, I follow a few crossfit things on facebook, and notice tons of people that do crossfit use this "eat to perfom" website to reach th eir training goals. They talk more about eating more carbs , and if you actually want to get a customized plan you have to buy their book. Now I have been eating paleo for a while,…
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Progenex?
Just wondering if anyone using the Muscle or Recovery blend? It so damn expensive, but I'm looking to find something that is similar to their muscle blend.. or even the recovery.. anyone ever used either? I am looking to have a faster recovery as I am pretty much done for the day after my wods. But would of course like to…
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last 5 - 10 lbs help? advice?
Hi All, I have been eating a paleo / primal since November when I started crossfit. I try to eat it about 80% of the time and am not perfect. However I have leaned out quite a bit and gained a lot of muscle so I know how great it is. I plan on eating this way as long as I live, and hopefully through another pregnancy (not…
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Crossfit Tank Tops?
Has anyone ordered any funny or cute crossfit inspired tanks tops online? If so where did you get it from and was it that good stretchy type material.. I would love to order some, but hate when its the crappy cotton that will be so short on me it will be a belly top lol... If you have I would love to know where you found…
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Carrot fries?
I saw this reciepe on paleOMG... i was wondering if anyone has tried? And if you did, were they decent tasting?? http://paleomg.com/carrot-fries-with-garlic-aioli/
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Open water swim help!
Hey friends... I am doing the swim part of a triathlon relay sunday and took out my wetsuit for a test run yesterday in a lake.. the suit kept my body very warm, but my face was sooo cold.. like painfully cold to the point where i couldn't even keep it in the water. I am wondering if anyone has any tips to help with this?…
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Triathlon Relay Swim Portion Advice
Hi All, I am swimming a 750 meter part of a trathlon relay. I can't do the full as I currently have a torn meniscius and basically only upper body workouts are my friend right now, other than swimming.. Any tips how to rock this?? I have been swimming 1000 meters so far at a slower pace ( to make sure I could do it), and…
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750 meter swim time- what is good?
Hello all, I am in a relay for a triathlon, since I can't run or bike right now with injury.. So I am doing the swim portion. 750 meters, open water. i am wondering what a great time would be to strive for. I like to win lol.. So you don't have to say its better than when you start or you are only trying to beat yourself..…
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Juicing recipes
Hello all, I recently purchased an omega juicer.. its the masticating one.. I am not going on some juicing only diet.. I just would like to get in my veggies. I have been looking on pinterest for recipes, but thought you could share your favorites I am trying to limit my fruits right now, so the ones with least amount of…
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Favorite easy paleo meals
Starting a 30 day paleo challenge at the gym (although i have been primal for a few months), and looking for some quick meal ideas! My hubby is doing it this time, so I need to cook more to have leftovers! Appreciate if you share you favs!
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Egg drop soup- absolute best recipe I have ever made!
I felt the need to share this amazing paleo / primal recipe. it was so fast and easy to make.. I didn't make my own chicken broth b/c don't have the time, but if you use organic chicken broth then pretty close. Also I didn't have the same oil they said to use but used sunflower instead . It literally took less than 15 min…
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Primal gnocchi?
Has anyone tried making a primal type sweet potato gnocchi before? I am thinking of making them as "treat" dinner. Online they all seem to be made with tapioca flour or potato starch. Wondering if anyone has made this as close to primal as possible and if it was delicious? lol
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MCL tear :(
Well last night at hockey I tore my MCL.. i am banished from all crossfit, hockey and vball for 4-6 weeks.. anyone have ideas or suggestions where I can keep the muscle mass I gained from all the hard work I put in? I will be allowed to do seated stuff with my arms in a week or so, but nothing light, even swimming... This…
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wrist wraps
Hello all, Loving my crossfit, but finding certain exercises with the bar super difficult as my wrists are very weak and its quite painful. Some people I notice use wrist wraps, wondering if there are any you recommend ? THanks !
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Carb grams for weight loss
Hello all.. about 3 months switching primal.. i can't say I've been perfect the whole time, but pretty decent for a beginner lol.. Anyway, just wondering how you aim your carb grams for weight loss. I really don't have much body fat to lose, but I am thinking I will have to keep my carbs under 100 grams to see the results…
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Quick suggestions help with meals
Hey all, life can get busy, and sometimes trying to be primal/paleo can be difficult! I'm not trying to make excuses, but some days you have work, kids, workouts, and nothing defrosted, and I am looking for a quick meal where I am not cooking! If you have ideas let me know.. I realize that cracking a can good is not…
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Eating before WOD
Hey everyone.. i am fairly new to crossfit, and about over a month into paleo. Loving both :) I typically attend the 9am WOD 5x a week. I find its hard at this time to figure out what to eat, because I am usually not very hungry, and def don't want to eat something too heavy, as I would for sure puke it up at the 9am…
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Pumpkin Pancakes into muffins?
Hello all Today I made the apple streusel muffins from practical paleo.. I really enjoy the pumpkin pancake recipe from that book and was wondering if anyone has ever tried using that pumpkin recipe and making it into muffins? It would be so convenient and easy! I'd like to hear what everyone thinks, and how long do you…
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How often do you Cross?
Hey all.. I started cross end up nov.. and although I do love it, I have had 2 major injuries during this time . I pulled my back doing a deadlift (that left me off exercise for 2 weeks) and now I injured my shoulder ( i think dr said was called an impingement- I will be off again for a few days with this one.. The second…
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Why butter is better!
"Pass The Butter ... Please. This is interesting . .. . Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys. When it killed the turkeys, the people who had put all the money into the research wanted a payback so they put their heads together to figure out what to do with this product to get their money back. It was a…
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Congrats to YOU!!! those reading this :)
Its that time of year again.. where suddenly everyone realizes its 2013 and new years resolutions begin... The gym because super packed, and suddenly you have trouble getting into your spinning, stepping, or whatever class you do all year round. So here is a congrats to all the MFP members (most anyway lol).. because we…
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1 month success results
Hello all, Thought I would share my results from going Paleo... I told myself I would try it for a month, but I am hooked for life! I lost 8 lbs (without working out due to an injury), and 2% body fat. I also lost an inch from my waist, hips, and chest :) Other than weight results I have noticed clearer skin, no TOM…
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Are you at goal or maintaining
Hello all, just wondering if anyone has reached their weight loss or body fat goals , and what do you do after you reach them. Do you start adding more calories or fat so you don't continue losing? And how do you know when you are done?
