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Combat Pump hybrid with Turbofire doubles
Hi all I was hoping someone can help me. i am planning on starting to do a Combat and Pump hybrid but I want to add in Turbofire on at least three days a week to do a double routine. I think the HIIT workouts will be good for that especially. I was wondering if anyone has done that and has a schedule for me at all? There…
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Anyone doing Les Mills Combat (Beachbody)
Hi all I have just started Les Mills Combat. I am really enjoying so far even though I am only on day 2. ;-) Would be great to have some people to chat with that are doing it too.. Cheers, Daisy
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How to make brown rice protein taste better
Hello all Due to health issues I am trying to stay away from whey protein. After searching for a long time I ordered some brown rice protein. I had some today and it is not too bad but I'd like to get some ideas how to make it taste a bit better. I loved my whey as I always made it with a banana and ice and it was great.…
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Shakeology same as SlimFast?
Hello I keep reading about Shakeology and how amazing it supposedly is. I am from the UK and it is not available here so I cannot comment on taste or anything. Personally I always thought that a simple protein shake will do the same job just add some multi vitamins. Probably a protein shake is even better as a Shakeology…
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TDEE minus 20% is under my BMR-what to do?
Hello I have been eating TDEE minus 20% which has been working well for me. I have lost 19lbs and I am now recalculating my calories. My BMR is 1,532 my TDEE minus 20% is 1517. I have learned to not eat under my BMR so what should I do? Should I set my calories to 1532 and just eat at my BMR? Would be great if someone…
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5:2 opions please
Hi all I came across 5:2 a little while ago and I am intrigued. What are the general experiences and especially long term experineces? I kind of don't want to do another diet but do quite like the idea of the method. I have fasted in the past and I think It'll be doable for me. I am just not sure if it is something I could…
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What will happen when you come off carb cycling?
Hello all I am currently in my first week of carb cycling. I am following the classic cycle. My problem is that I have recently sworn my self never to go on a diet again but rather just eat healthy and exercise. I have tried so many diets and all that has happened is that i feel of the wagon and gained even more back. So…
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Carb Cycling Yay or Nay?
I came across Chris Powell's book and the concept of carb cycling. I like the sound of it and it seem like people achieve weight loss with this method. I am hoping to lose about 50lbs. It seems there are a lot of mixed opinions about carb cycling and the need for it. Having read into it a bit it seems to make sense to me.…
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A little success for me...
A few months ago I calculated my BMI and I fell into the obese category. I was so devastated and it made me cry. I always used to be slim when I was younger and then to see obese was a shock. Thinking that my weight effects my overall health was shocking to me. It took me a little bit to get into gear again but after my…
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Starting Turbo Jam 25/07/13 fancy to join?
I am starting Turbo Jam tomorrow. I did it a few years ago and really enjoyed it. In my current situation it is the best program for me as I haven't got a lot of time to commit. Who wants to join?
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Has anyone done NROL4W? How do they compare?
Hello I am currently doing NROL4W...It is my first time lifting and I am really enjoying it. I think I have found a sport or activity that makes me happy and keeps me motivated. I chose NROL4W over Stronglift as i thought it has more exercises and I like the fact that you go through different stages with different…
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Skull and Dumbbell T-shirt..where from?
Hello I have recently seen a lady's profile pic on here. She was wearing a grey T-shirt with a skull and dumbbells on it. I really liked it and would like to get one. I have googled it but I didn't find that one. Could anyone help? Thank you
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Best 'clean' sweetener
Hi all I need your help please. I am struggling to find a good replacement for sweetener to use in coffee and tea. I bought some stevia powder but really don't like it as it doesn't resolve. Also I belive most of the stevia products are not considered clean as they are processed. So recently I have been using honey. Would…
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Starting ChaLean Extreme 10/02/12! Join in!
Hello I am planning on starting ChaLean Extreme tomorrow Friday the 10th of February! I had it for a while but only had bands and didn't like it with the bands. I now have weights so I will start tomorrow! I will probably have to buy heavier weights for the push phase though. I am very excited to start and would love to…
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Brilliant weight loss calculator
Hi ladies Another member just posted a link to a great calculator. I think it's great for our kind of workouts as it focuses on everything we do. Lifting, macros, BMR, TDEE plus percentage cut. My calculations are pretty spot on with the books but it gives you a prospective weight loss which seems really realistic. For…
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Food Unwrapped Channel 4 (UK)
Is anyone watching Food Unwrapped on Channel 4? I just recently started Clean Eating and seeing this just confirms everything. For everyone that hasn't seen it...it is a TV program that looks into what our food is or what is in it. Last week they covered pro-biotic yoghurt and tinned food and this week they cover the wax…
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NROLFW starting on Monday! SCARED!
Oh oh the time has finally come. I have been reading online so much about NROLFW, then I read the book followed by reading even more online. Now I have just been to join a gym and booked a trainer to go with me through the moves on Monday. But now I am really scared! The gym I have joined is mixed and it is tiny. All the…
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Best Whey Protein on a budget UK
Hello I will be starting New Rules for Lifting for Women and will need to get a protein shake. I am a student so I haven't got much money. I have googled a bit but there is just so much that I find it hard to decide what to go for. Can anyone advise good protein shakes that are high in protein and not too high in carbs? I…
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Feldenkrais
Hello I am about to join a new gym and they offer Feldenkrais classes. I have recently started New Rules of Lifting for Women which is a weight lifting program. I have read somewhere that Feldenkrais can be very beneficial when lifting weights. I was wondering if anyone on here has any experience with it? Would love to…
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Just joined the gym starting Monday! SCARED!
Oh oh the time has finally come. I have been reading online so much about NROLFW, then I read the book followed by reading even more online. Now I have just been to join a gym and booked a trainer to go with me through the moves on Monday. But now I am really scared! The gym I have joined is mixed and it is tiny. All the…
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Foam Rollers - opinions, advice and more
Hi all I just recently starting lifting weights and while doing my research I came across the topic of foam rollers a lot. As I am so super sore in my legs I would actually know more about them. So who is using them and what sort of exercises do you do with them? Do you find them helpful or a waste of money? Would be great…
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When will I need to start using a squat rack?
Today was my first day of New Rules of Lifting for Women and also my first day at my new gym. Unfortunately they only have a smith machine and not a squat rack. I have read over and over that smith machines are not good so I don't really want to use them. I was now wondering when will I actually need the squat rack. Today…
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What clean natural sweetener is best (UK)?
Hello I really don't want to use artificial sweetener anymore and have recently started to eat clean. I am struggling a bit to find a real all natural sweetener that is clean. What would people recommend. Ideal something not too expensive that can also be used for cooking. Any help would be appreciated!
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Please help feeling so fat don't want to see my friends.
Hello I can do with some support of you lovely people. I am living in the UK but I am not from there. I have been living there for the past 8 years. I am currently back home where people tend to be slimmer than in the UK PLUS I have gained about 40lbs and I feel so conscious and scared to go out and meet my friends. They…
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Couple to start lifting Stronglift or NROLFW? Please help!
Hello I am currently planning to start lifting. I have just finished reading New Rules of Lifting for Women and I really liked it. I now managed to get my boyfriend to start lifting with me. I am really excited and would love to start lifting together. I am now unsure though what program to go with. Could a man do NROLFW?…
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Do you know any men doing NROFLW?
Hello I just finished the book and I am really looking forward to starting the program. However I just managed to convince my boyfriend to start lifting with me. Do you think a man could do NROLFW? I can't really see why not. We are both beginner. I know there is NROL which I think is aimed at men but I don't think I could…
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Got my boyfriend to hide the sale today :-)
Ups meant scale of course :laugh: Yes as it says today I asked my boyfriend to hide our scale and not give it back to me until the 22/07/12. So I will go one month without weighing myself. I will just measure myself weekly. It is just always the same for me. I am dieting and exercising and feel great and feel like I am…
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General check in thread
Hi all I am currently in week 3. I always find it really helpful to find a thread to check in and share your experiences. I started a thread but it seems to have gone very quite so I thought I'll start a thread for everyone who likes checking in. No matter what phase or workout you're doing let's help and motivate each…
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Anyone starting on the 9th of April?
Hi I have finally got my package and can't wait to start! Just wondering if anyone else is planning to start on Monday the 9th of April? Would be great to have people to check in with! Daisy
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Where are you from?
Just wondering where everyone on here is from? I am in the UK.
