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Pregnancy: (for someone used to INTENSE workouts) what worko
My husband and I are wanting to start a family! We are both very excited about getting to do this! My questions is, I currently 'lift heavy' 2 - 3 times per week and do HIIT training and cross training; I also use Turbo Fire, P90X, Insanity, ChaLean Extreme and Brazil Butt Lift. For those who have been pregnant, or have a…
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Not fitness related: Mens wedding rings / suggestions?
Hello! I am getting married in October! My husband-to-be and I are picking one anothers rings, with no input/ selection from the other. Mens jewelry does NOT have much to choose from which has caused problems. Wanting some suggestions of where to look. I am wanting to find a white gold, black onyx ring, simple and without…
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High impact excersize causes 'fat pads to slide?'
Was browsing through different world news this morning and saw a side bar to a Yahoo article. Normally I leave Yahoo alone because their sources can be pretty questionable. What do you think about this statement made in the article? Alot of what I do is high impact. Wondering what level of truth is in this statement:…
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Shoe suggestions under $50.00
I am looking to get some new shoes after having purchased a pair of Under Armour shoes this past winter. Have had alot of problems with these shoes. - I have an average width foot. - I do P90X, P90X+, ChaLean Extreme, Turbo Fire and Brazil Butt Lift Not sure if a running shoe would be okay for the work I do or if I…
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Side bends - thicken the waist?
Saw an article about sidebends on Bodybuilder.com. wonder if this concept applies to other side lifting exercises as well? http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/women_10_gym_mistakes.htm "Yes, that's right, ladies. I see you gals doing side bends to the left and to the right of me, over and over again. All I can say is STOP IT!…
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Yoga (Secifically regarding Yoga X)
I do a combination of P90X, P90X+, Insanity and One-on-One. I have heard alot of benefits of yoga: balance, breathe, injury prevention and flexibility. I would like to take advantage of these benefits. The problem is this. I have done Yoga X (just for example, I hve also looked at other yoga videos) twice and both times I…
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Brain fog
I have been dealing with alot of problems with 'brain fog' (embarrassing but true) and was hoping to hear some insight from the knowledgeable people on MFP. I work full time and am increasing my course load at my University. For the past few months I have a very hard time staying focused, concentrating, getting things to…
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Bitter berries (possible fix?)
I just bought alot of blackberries because, well, I ADORE them!! Yum! To my dismay, they are so very bitter and tart! :( Besides sprinkling sugar on them and/ or making them into syrup/ jams is there a way to make them sweeter? Will letting them sit make them sweeter? Or is it hopeless? Thanks!
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Inexpensive wedding ideas?
I got engaged back in March 2010!!! :love: I am a college student and he just went back to college a year ago after being in the workforce for a few years. All that to say... Wedding on a budget! We are not even buying rings (just to give you some perspective) I have never been a big 'spender' but some of this stuff is…
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Reviews of Brazil Butt Lift™ by Beachbody
Brazil Butt Lift™ by Beachbody Wanted to see what people thought about this. The ''butt lifting'' sounds intriguing but I'm sckeptical, probably a bunch of well placed marketing descriptions... :flowerforyou:
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NON- soy protein/ meat substitution suggestions?
What are some suggestions for protein/ meat substitute that is not a soy product? I have a few ideas that I use but am hoping to find some new ideas! thanks all!
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Life stress
My boyfriend of three years and I just had an 'explosive altercation'..... Sunday night he got mad over something that really was very insignificant, told me to get enough stuff to last three days and leave.... He grabbed a binder and just chunked it at me.... Well, I am back 'home' with him.... we haven't really talked,…
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Favourite healthy foods?
What foods are always part of your grocery list? What foods have you found that are the most nutritionally dense? Have found myself lately not really wanting to eat... as though I am tired of eating... which is NOT like me in the slightest!! :laugh: :laugh: Looking for some different foods to incorporate into my grocery…
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College Students / Beer
For all the college students out there. In the time off from classes (between terms) I really don't drink much beer. I enjoy the time off and just relax, sans alcohol. Once classes get started: mid-terms, projects, papers etc. it is so nice to settle in for a long night of studying/ homework with some beer. I work full…
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P90X - Core Synergistics question
There is a move in the workout that involves holding yourself in the plank position with your forearms parallel to the floor while throwing your knees up towards your head.... then, not to mention the 'prison' push ups..... I have been doing P90X and P90X+ for a while but have only done the core syn. workout one before (I…
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Suggestions/ neoprene handweights
Any suggestions out there where I can find inexpensive neoprene hand weights? I have looked at Wal-Mart and Target.... The 8 lbs. weights are $10.00 - $12.00 each! :angry: I currently have some 5 lbs. weights but really need some 8 lbs., 10 lbs. and 12 lbs. Trying to get these on a college student budget, which is pretty…
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Inexpensive athletic shoe suggesetions?
I do a hybrid of P90X, Tony Horton's One-on-one, P90X Plus and pilates. Also important to note, I am a BROKE college student! :laugh: My tennis/ running shoes that I have now are in desperate need of replacement. The problem is, tennis shoes are NOT cheap. All my workouts, expect the pilates, tend to have high impact…
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Hamburger meat question
Okay. Hamburger meat comes in different ratios in regards to how much is fat and how much is meat. Well, I have a george foreman grill. It takes off alot of fat (its kind of gross looking at, know that would have gone in my stomach!!) :laugh: While it really isn't a big deal, just curious. Since I bought the 73/27 ratio.…
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Pulled muscle. . . . I think. . . .
I know exactly how it happened, I thought I would test my flexibility and managed to 'overstretch' :grumble: :angry: I was in a plie squat, alternating putting pressure on each leg for a deeper stretch when my inner thigh muscle went numb.... weird, I know.... anyways.... I thought it was just the muscle falling asleep…
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Morning workouts
For those of you who workout in the morning. How do you get past the early morning 'just woke up, groggy and stiff'? I would LOVE to workout in the mornings but have a hard time getting past that especially in the winter when it's cold. :grumble: I know I have used the 'siff' and 'cold' excuse before to not workout. I want…
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Pumpkin parfait
I just made this this morning and I have to say it turned out very good! But I also LOVE pumpkin :laugh: 1/2 cup Dannon All Natural plain Non Fat yogurt (55 calories) 1/2 Cup Libby's pure pumpkin (40 calories) 1/2 cup Grape Nuts cereal (200 calories) 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (130 calories) Layer the yogurt, pumpkin and grape…
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Protein shake or recovery drink suggestions?
Are there any suggestions out there for a clean (free of: preservatives, dyes, etc.) recovery drink/ protein shake? I have been looking online. Have found that 1) recovery drink cost and arm and a leg :grumble: :sad: 2) Many have all these falouring, preservatives etc. I may end of sticking to what I have been doing,…
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Body build questions 9in regards to the bone structure) not
I made the below post a few week back. I guess I didn't explain my question well enough. I understand that how my muscles and body fat are proportioned all over my body can (and are) pear shaped, so I will have a thicker bottom half. All the body frame equations I find only take into account wrists and elbows. I honestly…
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Body build/ Body frame question
Mon 08/31/09 06:41 AMhttp://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/fsz All of the different body build formulas I find seem to only take into account the upper body. Should you not look at hips and knees as well to get a more accurate idea of someones frame or build? I believe I have a small upper half but would be floored if I…
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Body frame/ body build question
http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/fsz All of the different body build formulas I find seem to only take into account the upper body. Should you not look at hips and knees as well to get a more accurate idea of someones frame or build? :ohwell: I believe I have a small upper half but would be floored if I had anything…
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Another HRM question thread.....
Okay, weird question. The heartrate monitors that have the chest straps, when you get sweaty wont they slide down? Does anyone has issues with them not staying put? Is is worn above or below teh bra area? And is the chest strap the best type or HRM as opposed to the wrist watch type? Thanks in advance! :happy:
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Cardio video suggetion that doesn't have alot of jumping?
I live in a second story apartment. I have noticed with alot of the cardio videos there is alot of jumping, which the people below me do not appreciate! hahah :) Any suggestions for a good cardio video without all the jumping?
