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chalk, straps, or gloves?
Which do you prefer? I am getting to the point on my deadlifts to where my grip strength is limiting my ability to do deadlifts to my full ability. I am trying to fix that by doing farmer walks (barbell loaded carry), but in the meantime, what should I use? My gym allows chalk, but I wasn't sure what my best option was. I…
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I want an onion
And I want gifs. But I dont want to listen to you when you tell me how I can get an onion.
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"If you're not a runner, you're not an athlete."
So, I've had an active lifestyle for a few years now and it took me a very long time to feel like an athlete. I had this misconception that if I didn't run, I wasn't an athlete. So, I pushed myself to run 5ks, 10ks, a half marathon, participate in triathlons, etc. because I wanted to be "athletic". Only after I had a hip…
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100,000 meter one day challenge
We just did our 100,000 meter one day challenge. 10 women, 7:16:43.9 for a split time of 2:11.0. This was such an awesome day!!!!! Go TRRA!!!!!! I am so excited!!!!
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issues with milk?
Long story short, I cut milk out of my diet several months ago because I stopped eating cereal for breakfast (in favor of eggs and whatnot) and had cow's milk for the first time today. Now I feel like I am going to die! My stomach is making these alien sounds and I have major cramps. But, it is odd because yogurt and…
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Friends training for sports? High protein eaters?
Are any of you training for a specific sport? Bodybuilding? Rowing? Cycling? Anything, really! Looking for friends with open diaries so I can get high protein meal ideas and just generally provide support for each other.
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Stronglifts 5X5 vs something else?
So, I like the idea of stronglifts 5X5, but was just wondering...... Does anyone do stronglifts for sport-specific training? Is there a better program that I could be doing? I row, bike, and swim, so I was thinking about doing stronglifts but also adding in core at the end of the lift? Do you do another program? If so,…
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examples of larger build women?
I have always been larger than other women, and I am not saying fatter (although I am that too haha!) But, just a stockier, sturdy gal. Right now I weigh 230 and am a size 16 across the board, so I know I have decent muscle mass under there. I am looking for example pictures of women with larger frames for fitspo! I have…
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squat rack/home gym
I am shopping for a squat rack for my home gym, and would like for both myself and my husband to be able to use it. He used to be a powerlifter, so I know that the rack will have to be VERY sturdy. Can anyone recommend a rack for us? Also, would we have to set up some plywood and mats underneath? We are turning our garage…
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Is anyone else excited for Garmin's fitness band?
I wanted a fitbit, but it doesn't use HRM information, then my coworker told me about the vivofit. I am like a kid waiting for Christmas! I preordered it, but it doesnt go to market until March 31. Gahhhhhhh! I *love* Garmin! Did anyone else look into it or preorder it?
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deciphering between "moderate" and "light" effort
I suppose this would be easier if I used a HRM, but when you don't have one what is the best way to figure out whether it is moderate or light effort? I figured that hard effort was similar to my 2K effort, but what about that gray area?
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Am I being paranoid or unreasonable?
So, at first I just thought that I was being finicky. But now I am not so sure. We order out as a group at work, and our secretary orders for us. I generally try not to order out, and bring my own lunch 90% of the time. It just seems like every time I have our secretary order for me, maybe she messes up my order on…
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What is your opinion of Dr Oz?
So, my first grumble about Dr Oz was his raspberry ketones pitch. THEN he touted the green tea or coffee NOW it is his two week rapid weight loss BUT, THE STRAW was when I read an article about him donning a fat suit. He was talking about how he felt in a fat suit, and I wanted to throw my tablet because it seemed so…
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Overweight spin instructor
So, I was considering getting my spinning instructor certification in November but decided against it because I didn't think that people would want to take a class with an overweight instructor, but now I am considering it again. Do you guys think that having an overweight instructor (who is capable of doing the…
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Losing inches not pounds pic thread!!!
Can anyone post success pics that don't necessarily reflect scale loss, but inches lost!!!! People tell me that I'm shrinking but the scale has stayed the same. I agree with them! I'm wearing smaller clothes! But the scale has only moved like 2lbs. Does anyone have success pics where the scale has relatively stayed the…
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Sign yourself up for a race!
Go ahead! Pick a race that will be a financial commitment for you. Pick a race that fits within your budget, but will be a big enough monetary commitment that you won't want to feel as though you have wasted your money. Once you do that, you will HAVE to train. You won't want to waste the money! That is how I got started.…
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training books/weight loss literature
Do any of you read training books or motivational books? I've noticed that as my library expands I'm feeling more and more confident about my decisions in nutrition or training. Do you guys read? What are some books in your training library? Here's mine so far! Motivational: Born to Run by Christopher McDougal Moose: A…
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Overweight spin instructor?
So, I was considering getting my spinning instructor certification in November but decided against it because I didn't think that people would want to take a class with an overweight instructor, but now I am considering it again. Do you guys think that having an overweight instructor (who is capable of doing the…
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I'm sorry. (another thread about upping calories... go figur
To all of you who freaked out about upping your calories.... In my mind, I called you a pansy. To all of you who said "I don't know if I can eat all of those calories".... In my mind, I told you to get real To all of you who said "That's SO MUCH FOOD"..... In my mind, I said pffffft whatever I just had to up my cals from…
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Women with PCOS! Big news!
Hey fellow cysters!!!!!! I just got some groundbreaking news for me from a nutritionist. So, I contacted her because I just need help. I mean, I don't know what to eat to help my PCOS (and diet GREATLY affects symptoms), and I thought I should see a nutritionist for a comprehensive look at my meals. Well, she told me that…
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Season opener tomorrow! Wish me luck!
So, all last year I raced crits and got dropped and lapped all season.... first race of the new season is tomorrow and I don't wanna be that girl again this year. Let's see what happens! I've got some better insight as to: *not* grabbing a handfull of brake as I swing out of a turn, crossing wheels and pulling through are…
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Bike NSV
So, today when I was riding my bike, I looked down and actually saw my quads for the first time... it startled me a bit! I'm so used to looking down and seeing my belly that I didn't know what to do! I almost wrecked cuz I stared in disbelief so long!!!! AND, I doubled my speed up hills that I rode last summer! DOUBLED IT!…
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Jazzing up plain greek yogurt
What do you guys add to plain greek yogurt? I just bought a big tub of it (mostly because I use it instead of sour cream, and this was the only size they had) and need to use it up!
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roller blade advice
Where is a good place to buy rollerblades? Is there such a thing as a specialty store for these? I used to blade when I was a kid but all I can remember is my feet hurting all of the time. I was thinking that if I could get properly fitted for some roller blades, that may make it more enjoyable of a sport.
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roller blade advice
Does anyone here roller blade? Where should I purchase roller blades from? I used to roller blade when I was a kid, but they ALWAYS hurt my feet so badly so I stopped doing it. Any advice on getting a good fit and avoiding foot pain?
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Trx users
Anyone have a trx? What are your favorite exercises? I'm super happy with it!!! Not gonna lie.... I tried to do an atomic pushup and my dog decided she wanted to walk underneath me.... I feel like I'm going to get broken in the near future... will post fail video hahahaha!!!
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meal plan
Do any of you plan your meals out for the week? What does your meal plan look like this week? I need some ideas for something new!
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Suspension training TRX vs Jungle Gym
So, if you have a suspension trainer... do you have a TRX or a Jungle Gym? I just ordered the TRX tour kit but after I ordered it, I saw the Jungle Gym XT which is two separate straps.... I could see there being advantages and disadvantages to both... What are your thoughts? Do you have one or the other, or both? Insight…
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Where are the "maintainers"??
Hey folks! Have you reached your goal "range" and maintained for months, years, decades??? ROLL CALL! Post your before/after and state how long you've been in "maintenance" mode :)
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Drifting away from more sedentary friends, and gravitating t
So, I'm curious. As you started to get more and more active.... did you tend to gravitate more towards your more active friends? I'm noticing that I am "making" more time for my more active friends and doing things with them that make myself more active (for instance today I went skiing with my one friend instead of going…
