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Not using machines properly
I've recently started weight lifting, and as a girl, it's really hard to get into the weight room. I feel intimidated by a lot of the people there. This morning, I decided to approach the squat rack for the first time. Like the idiot that I am, I was standing the opposite direction... and no one said anything, but I got…
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Just discovered an amazing tool!
http://www.eatthismuch.com I'm sure it's been posted on these forums before, but I thought it needed some more exposure! I love how customizable the plans can be--right down to the macros and whatever type of diet you follow (vegetarian, paleo, etc) This is legitimately a life saver!
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Keto Diet + Fasting. Please help!
So I was successfully following a ketogenic diet (10c/25p/65f). I had some trouble hitting my macros, but I was doing fairly well. However, Ramadan started. It started to a bit more challenging because I could not eat or drink anything from 4 am to 8:30 pm. Today, I had my first day of work for my second job which is very…
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coconut-free fat bomb recipes?
I've been looking for a fat bomb recipe (preferably something chocolate-peanut buttery) without coconut. I absolutely despise coconut and coconut oil. Does anyone have any recipes that only use butter? I've searched these forums, pinterest, and all over the web, but I can't seem to find any!
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I'm not losing any weight!
Looking for pointers on what I'm eating--I'm usually meeting all my macro and calorie goals. I'm also netting 1280 calories a day on average. I also drink a lot of water. Please take a look at my diary and let me know what you think--I would really appreciate it!
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women--do you increase your net calories?
Do you increase your net calories the days leading up to or during your period? If so, by how much?
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Best exercise program for me?
I was hoping I could get some insight into the best exercise program for me. I'm not sure where to start. I'm 5'4" and 146 pounds. I want to lose 20 pounds and have a toned look to my body. In the past (a year ago), I have completed the 30 day shred, ripped in 30, and I almost completed the insanity program. I haven't…
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Need a FOCUS T25 BUDDY!
Okay, yes, I another one of those sob stories where I lost a significant amount of weight, and I fell of the band wagon. BUTTTT, I was over at my friends house, and I decided to just jump on her scale and see how much I weighed that morning--145 pounds! Same weight as when I started to stop working out…
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Intermittent Fasting--your experience?
What was your experience with it? Did it work for you? Benefits? Challenges?
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roommate/housemate venting thread
C'mon…. you know you want to ;) Go for it!
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Favorite Healthy Recipe Swap!
Super healthy leek soup! 3 leeks 1 large potato 1/2 head of celery 1/2 lemon 1 teaspoon of olive oil water salt pepper Wash all vegetables. Cut the leeks in the half lengthwise after trimming the tops and slice the leeks (wash after this step because there's dirt between the stalks). Peel and dice the potatoes. Slice the…
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People Starting Month 2 of Insanity
Anyone out there? I'm about to start Month 2, and I feel so DEAD. I can't tap into that fire anymore that drove me the first month. I don't want to quit, but I'm definitely feeling mentally and physically tired. I did the fit test yesterday, and got 3 minutes into the max interval circuit training before I turned off the…
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Chest pain from working out?
Has anyone else experienced any chest pain while working out? Does anyone know what causes this? This is the first time I've experienced it, and I've been working out diligently for the past 3 months. I started Insanity 2 weeks ago, and today for the first time, I felt the pain during warm up while doing Pure Cardio. I'm…
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Ripped in 30 buddies?!
Hey everyone, I'm starting Ripped in 30 on Monday. Anyone else want to join me for motivational support? I also plan to couple this workout with the Biggest Loser Cardio Max workout program since I have about 30 more pounds to lose. I'd love to have someone to swap before/afters with and to motivate each other! Also, any…
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Why am I not losing weight?
I've been at the same weight for a month now. I count my calories, I exercise (cardio + strength training), and I have a net calorie intake of 1,200 (for a 2 lb loss per week)--sometimes I go over just a little. The scale wont budge and my measurements have not changed. I can't seem to lose weight after that initial ten…
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More fitness--same net calories?
Is there any benefit from increasing the amount of time you exercise, but still maintaining net calories? Would you burn more fat and build more muscle? I'm asking this because I'm a student out of school for the summer with a part time job, so I have a lot of time on my hands that I could put to working out.
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How to control cravings at work?
I work at a call center from 5 pm to midnight, and I always find myself hungry throughout my shift because I get so bored. I tend to binge when I get home right after work. We aren't allowed to eat, use phones, or talk to coworkers much. We are only allowed a 25 minute break. Any tips to avoid this binge after work?
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Asthmatics and Running Outside?
Anyone else have asthma that is aggravated by allergies? I just tried to go for a run outside, and I almost choked to death because my lungs just closed up. Any tips for this? I REALLY want to run outside!
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Dealing with Emotions while Dieting?
Does anyone have any tips to stop from bingeing? I always seem to indulge in things I shouldn't be eating when I'm stressed. Right now I'm going through some major emotional roller coasters. I broke up with my boyfriend recently because we have been long distance for a month, and it wasn't working. He just stopped caring,…
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Strength Training before Breakfast?
Thoughts? Good idea or bad idea? I've heard a lot of positive things about cardio before breakfast but nothing on strength training (btw, I'm just finishing up the 30ds and moving onto ripped in 30 + cardio max!) Should I leave the cardio for before breakfast and the strength training for later in the day?
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Jillian Michaels 30DS and Knee Popping?
Is anyone else experiencing any knee problems since starting the 30DS? I just started level 3, and I have one knee that clicks badly now (but no pain). I've been wearing a knee brace during the workouts to give it more support. Now the strange thing is that I did month 1 of insanity earlier this year, and I had absolutely…
