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Looking for help with my Apple Watch and how it works with MFP
I just transitioned from a Fitbit to an Apple Watch and so far it's great for all the extra things it does, but I'm not quite up to speed on how it works with MFP. I found a great post yesterday that walked me through how to connect the two. So that's done, but a couple of things: 1. I have my calories set to maintenance,…
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Has anyone dealt with exercising after an eye injury?
About a week ago I was sitting on the side of a volleyball court, looking at my phone during a break (insert woo here) in between games for my daughter and was hit square in the eye with an errant volleyball. I've gone to the optometrist after seeing some light flashes and floaters. Good news is the retina is still in…
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Tried a low-bar squat last night. It was awkward and better at the same time.
I don't know if it's because my hips weren't as tight this time, but when I tried the low-bar squat, I found that the weight felt lighter and I could go down lower with less resistance in my hips. But it didn't feel like it was sitting right on my back. I don't think I even had it that low, but it felt like my shoulder…
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HIIT suggestions that are easy on the feet?
I seem to have injured the ball of my foot running sprints on the treadmill last week. While I wait for that to heal, does anyone have suggestions for interval training that won't require jumping or running? I'm taking a much needed rest day tomorrow and will only have access to a limited hotel fitness center on Thursday -…
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Is this workout OK?
I honestly know nothing about putting together workouts, other than what I like from workouts put together by others for me. I just put this together the other day when the idea of spending an hour on the treadmill felt like torture, I didn't quite have the energy for a HIIT workout and didn't have access to my normal gym.…
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P90x3 and lower body work
I'm in my second rotation of p90x3 and I don't know why I didn't notice it the first time, but the first month contains no weighted lower body exercises. Did anyone else modify to add lower body exercises? What did you do? Why do you think they've left it out?
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Do accessory lifts really make a difference?
I've been working out at home, strength training 2-3 days a week. It's been probably almost 2 months since I started this particular routine. I've been able to progress on my compound lifts, but I'm finding that I'm not really able to progress on some of the accessory lifts, especially for biceps/triceps, mainly because…
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BodyMedia Fit: issues with armband not syncing?
Suddenly, yesterday afternoon, my BodyMedia Fit stopped uploading. It either drops the bluetooth connection or it just stops at the same point each time it attempts to upload. I've tried fully charging both my phone and the device, closing and reopening the app and turning off and on the bluetooth on my phone. Has anyone…
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Thoughts on incorporating HIIT in between lifting sets?
I've been experimenting with creating my own at-home routine. I don't have the equipment to do high-weight/low-rep exercises safely, so I'm opting for lower-weight/higher-reps (still pushing for failure though). My lifting experience is limited to NROL4W and 5x5. How important is resting in between sets with the…
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Some newbie questions
Hello! So glad I found this group! A little about me: I'm trying to lose these last 8 pounds and am working on a hybrid of cardio and strength for at least the next 10 weeks. I'm only going to be able to get to the gym for lifting two times a week, not three, but I figure it's better than no lifting or lifting at home and…
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Dinner ideas for soccer practice nights?
So I need to do a better job feeding my daughters (7 & 9 years old) dinner after school and before soccer practice. Since I work during the day, my options are limited. I'll have maybe 10-15 min. between picking them up from aftercare and having to leave for soccer practice to grab something. Bedtime is at 8:30, so not a…
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Basic compound lifts to alternate with T25?
So I'm hoping to wrap up NROL4W in the first week of September, maybe the second. For my birthday I got T25, which I'm very excited about starting, however, I don't want to lose what I've managed to maintain (see I listen) during the last 4-5 mo. of NROL. Here are my challenges: October - November is a very busy travel…
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Does anyone else find the ab work in NROL4W lacking?
I never really feel it in my abs after a workout and I'm such a klutz on the swiss ball that I wonder if my own ab routine would be better to substitute on the workout days that have the ab routines. Does anyone else do this?
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If you were giving yourself an allowance of 1200 calories...
For DINNER people, don't freak ...at this restaurant: http://faccirestaurant.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Facci-Dinner-Menu.pdf What would you order, knowing full well that all calorie counts are going to be estimates?
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Should I bother buying an Olympic bar...
Should I bother buying an Olympic bar if I don't plan to buy a squat rack? I'm currently doing the program from home and am wrapping up stage 1. I'm starting to look ahead to the next stage. I'm thinking of buying an Olympic bar, but don't really have the room for a squat rack. Should I just continue altering the moves to…
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How would you time this transition to stage 3?
I'm in stage 2 right now, planning to wrap it up on Thursday, 5/23. I'm going on vacation on Saturday, 6/1 - 6/5. We'll be at a pretty nice hotel with a good fitness center, so I know I can get in some workouts, but there will also be time spent at the pool with drinks in hand. I'm planning to not do NROL4W, but some other…
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How important is it to stick to the cardio part of the plan?
I want pizza tomorrow. I've been getting my pizza fix lately by eating a slice of my kids' cheese pizza, but tomorrow I want to order my favorite spinach, ricotta, garlic and tomato white pizza. I've pre-logged my day, and if I get in 315 extra calories, I can do it. Tomorrow is supposed to be a non-lifting day, so I was…
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Question about using dumbbells and squat form
So I'm stuck using dumbbells for right now, most of the time. I started on Saturday, using two 30lb dumbbells. I found, while it seemed to be the right amount for my legs, I was struggling with keeping my shoulders back and my back flat. I could almost do it, but not quite all the way to 15. It seemed to be a little too…
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Would you call this a plateau? And another ?
So about early Feb., I upped my cals from 1300 to 1400. I also always eat back my exercise calories, making for a very inconsistent net calorie total. I know that when you only have 10-15 to lose, progress can and should be slow, but I'm feeling pretty stagnate. I've been doing Chalean Extreme, which is a cross between…
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Which type of deadlift to do?
I'm starting on Saturday and when looking at the exercise photos in the book, they have a different type of deadlift, where you bend your knees. Does it matter if I do the form that I'm more used to: straight back and knees, lowering the weight along the front of your legs? I'll be using dumbbells if that makes a…
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Thinking about starting a lifting routine, need advice
I recently bought and read NROLW. I love the idea of it, but I don't love the need for a gym or the set-up costs (and space). Are there other lifting programs that will let me workout from home with minimal investment? I've really gotten into a groove, waking up at 6am, working out, getting the kids ready for school and on…
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This soup is delicious and low-cal!
http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/recipe_view/bobbys_lighter_tastes_like_lasagna_soup/ I made this on Saturday when my husband's family came over for dinner. There was nothing left at the end and my crockpot was filled to the rim (made it in the crockpot, but think it would probably be even better cooked on the stove top…
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Is anyone sensitive to whey protein?
I don't take it very often, just when I reach the end of the day and realize that there is no way I'm going to meet my protein goal without making a lot of effort to cook something. Anyway, the last few times it's bothered me, a lot like some fresh fruit does (I have oral allergy syndrome too), itchy mouth and really bad…
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This can't be right: Wii Just Dance
First of all, disclaimer: Wii games are not my workout routine. I'm mainly doing Chalean Extreme. So the other day, I challenged my 6- and 9-year-old daughters to a dance-off with the Wii Just Dance. I thought it would be a fun after-dinner-and-homework activity. In case you're wondering, I lost miserably. But! Just for…
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If you measure, how often?
I started measuring myself for the first time last spring and was doing it every week. The progress was so slow that I stopped doing it. Now, I've started again, thinking that I'll measure once a month. What is usually recommended?
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Eating back calories from a strength-training DVD?
So I've been doing Chalean Extreme for about a week and a half now. I've been wearing my HRM and getting about 260 cals for about 35 min. work. So not really intense cardio, thus not a lot of calories burned. However, it's enough for a protein shake after my workout. My question is, if you're doing a workout that is…
