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High Carb Ideas
I am following a program that cycles calories and macronutrients. I am currently starting the keto phase for the next week or so, but after that is complete I do a high carb day. Anyone have any ideas for high carb foods that are not processed? Like no pasta or bread. So far I am thinking like greek yogurt with fruit, but…
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Summertime Recipes
I need some new recipes for the summer! Light and easy, grilling, etc... Here is one to get started: Fish Tacos with Baja Slaw This is a great dish for summer. It is very versatile – you can serve it will grilled or broiled salmon, cod, or mahi mahi OR with sprouted grain tortillas. Fish Season with salt, pepper, and chili…
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Bod Pod/Fat Measurement System???
I have been wondering how/where I could find access to the Bod Pod or similar body composition system? I have searched the internet to no avail. Anyone that has done this before have any insight? Thanks thanks
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No physical change = frustration
So I have been lifting heavy since January 6. Current weight 137lbs, BF 29%, 5'4", Goal Weight 127lbs. I have always been active with cardio (running, boxing, bootcamps, cycling, etc) and would go fits and spurts at lifting (sometimes on my own, sometimes in a class). Summer of 2011, I gained 5lbs from having far too much…
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How much do you lift?
My husband and I were discussing weight lifting last night and we were trying to notice how much most women lift in the gym, because he says I get funny looks sometimes. So I thought I would ask the MFP peeps, since everyone on here is hardcore.This is what I can do for 8-12 reps: Squat - 125# Deadlift - 100# (I can…
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Heavy Weight Lifting for Women
After considerable research, I decided to start a new weight lifting routine - my first session was Saturday. I have always lifted weights and always lifted heavier than most women, but I typically lifted so that I reached failure at like 12-15 reps. And since I have been doing this kind of lifting for a long time, off for…
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Strength Training & Caloric Burn on MFP
I just joined this the other day and I went to record my weightlifting workout from this morning and it did not provide any calorie increase to my total. Um, that sucks. I guess I can look on another site and add the average caloric burn for a person my size? I refuse to accept that I not only burned quite a few calories,…
