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Am I lifting enough?? (weightlifters please)
Ok, I want to post on here and see what kind of responses I get. So heres my dilema. I do a mix of cardio and weights and lately I've been focusing on weights a bit more and filling with Cardio. My issue is that Im not sure Im working out enough, especially when Im working my chest. What I've noticed is that my muscles are…
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Loose tea
It's amazing! I've just recently gotten into it and wow. Not only does it taste amazing, but there are so many different kinds to choose from (at least where I go) and there are tonnes of herbal teas that have many health benefits as well. I just wanted to share that and see how many other people have discovered the joy of…
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sweet
reached my goal finally, 60 lbs in under 6 months. Im not one to toot my own horn though. Now time for a new goal. Here I come 200 lbs. Thanks for the support and help to anyone who I pestered!!
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Too much whining
hehe I cant wait to see the replies... why is there SO MUCH off topic whining going on here? I know I dont have to read the forums, but it's in your face sometimes and I think theres a bit too much general whining and complaining going on. Just my opinion of course, but seriously... if it ISN'T AT ALL health related, do…
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Back excercises?
Hi everyone, I need some help. I work out at home and I have a treadmill and an olympic bench setup that I can be adjusted for standing squats, incline bench work, decline bench work, preacher curls, leg extensions and hamstring excercises, dips etc etc. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a back workout that…
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IsoFlex why protein isolate
So I've been taking the weight training aspect of working out a little more seriously now and to step it up a notch I've decided to start taking a protein supplement. I chose IsoFlex due to the fact that it has 90% pure protein in every serving as well as a whopping amount of BCAA in each serving (Isoleucine - 1674mg,…
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hehehe
Two cannibals are eating a clown, one says to the other "does this taste funny to you?" Two snowmen are standing in a field on a snowy day, one says to the other "do you smell carrots?"
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Who is with me?
Mini challenge: who wants to drop 4 lbs with me this week (Im shooting for 5 but Ill be extatic if I get 4 or even 3 lbs)... starting with the new week right through til next sunday.
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SPLENDA.... and other artificial sweeteners Im sure
Ok boys and girls... I finally found something here that backs up my dislike of synthetics... especially synthetic sweeteners. Even those that are advertised as "made from sugar" (splenda). I am constantly seeing people on here adding splenda (specifically) to their "healthy" foods and in my opinion this is counteractive…
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Check out this article... A MUST READ FOR ANYONE WHO IS SERI
Ok so a good friend of mine got me onto this site and although I dont body build there are alot of really good articles there. Please read this article and look past the fact that they are referring to mainly body builders. The 7 Keys that they speak of can be projected onto anyones system of getting fit wether it be…
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Eating in the evening
I cant help but ask what your opinions are. I've asked before but I keep getting mixed input. Im sitting here with some calories to eat up and it's 10PM. Should I eat some rice cakes with PB or not??
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whats up with almonds??
so I often hear people on here talking about how great almonds are but when I went to buy some from bulk barn I was shocked. Here is the nutritional value for unsalted natural roasted almonds: per 1/3 cup (which isn't that much) Calories :360 Fat: 30g (!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????) (2.5g saturated fat) Sodium: 15mg Carbs: 10g fiber…
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monitoring heart rate
What does everyone else on here do to monitor their heart rate through their workouts? I have one on my treadmill but it SUCKS!!!!!!!! One minute Ill be 196 which I think is impossible and Ill check again a few mintues later and Ill be 88. Anyone have any suggestions for what I can do to correctly monitor my heart rate??
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Jello??
Good? Bad? Neither? What are your thoughts??
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Apparently I need to consume more calories!??!!??
Does anyone have any tips for me? Im eating about every two hours starting when I wake up and I dont eat past 6 o'clock at night. I ONLY drink water (with the occasional glass of milk but very rarely). My Carb, fat and protein intake are right where I need them to be and the meals I eat are well balanced small meals. I try…
