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Lifting routine questions
For the last few months I've been doing new rules of lifting for women and for the most part have enjoyed the program. I like seeing the progress in terms of the amount of weight I'm lifting and the changes in my body… What I have not enjoyed it is being in the gym for an hour and a half or more. Are there any routines…
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Power rack?
In March of this year I started bodyweight resistance training moved up to working with light dumbbells and then joined a gym to start doing new rules of lifting for women. I am getting ready to go into stage four of the program and would like to ditch the gym membership (really I just hate the smith machine and not being…
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Changing goal from weight/fat loss to muscle building?
Here are my stats – 37 yo female, 5’7”, 149lbs. I started New Rules of Lifting for Women about 6 weeks ago (I have one more wo to complete stage one) but I don’t follow the diet and instead I try to hit my 40-30-30 macro ratio and a calorie goal of 1600 (eating back exercise calories). I lift 3 days a week and usually do…
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Home gym recommendations? NROL
I'd like to get started using the new rules of lifting for women which means I need to get together an at home gym. I'm looking for recommendations. I would like to get a bench with the squat rack but can't afford to spend a ton of money. I've been checking out craigslist but without a lot of luck I'm also wondering what I…
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Can't seem to get enough protein
Does anyone else struggle to hit their protein target without eating protein bars or a protein powder? I thought I'd be good eating greek yogurt, almonds, cottage cheese, cheese, and chicken but even when i think I"m almost there, I'm no where close...I was trying to avoid the bars/powder route, but I think I am going to…
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Running instead of cardio DVD?
Has anyone had success running instead of doing the cardio DVD? I'm trying to get back in shape and train for a 5k at the end of May and with 3 kids and a very full time job, I can't fit everything in....
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Garmin Vivofit and FR70 cal estimate different?
I decided to use my Garmin FR70 w/foot pod today along with my Vivofit and HRM. Distance wise they were close in their estimates but there is a significant calorie burn estimate discrepancy and I don't know why. The Vivofit estimated 337 while the FR70 estimated 157? Thoughts/suggestions on how to understand the difference?
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Protein powder?
I have about 20 lbs to loose and my BMI is about 25.5 (on the low end of overweight). I work out 6 days a week (usually 4 days of 35 mins of metabolic training and 3 days of just cardio - often running.). So I'm wondering if there would be benefits to using a protein power? If so, what is the best way to use them? part of…
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Transferring board ownership
Hi there - I started this board while on my weight loss journey after my 2nd child. I was using my Body Media Fit and it was a wonderful tool that helped me loose 25lbs. I'm back after having baby #3 a few months ago, but I'm no longer using my BMF (can't stand the idea of paying the monthly fee) b/c I've switched to a…
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Quad injury?
I think I injured my quad doing reverse lunges... lost my balance, wobbled and the next thing I know my right quad hurts and I can't do any of my exercises using my quad without a lot of pain... Any suggestions what I should do? I'm hoping this is a temporary thing and I'll feel back to normal tomorrow... but I'm worried…
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Vivofit Calorie burn question
I've had my vivofit for a week now and I'm loving it. Even more than when I used my BodyMedia Armband, I think. Anyway, I'm confused about the calorie burn... I wear a HRM for my runs and workouts and it seems as though when I go on certain pages of connect it doesn't acknowledge the calories it says I burned during the…
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Preggo and MFPing it
I have a tendency to gain ALOT of weight while pregnant... It probably doesn't help that my motto becomes "well I'm going to get fat anyway!". I had no problem dropping the weight when I really wanted to after my first two, but I'll have three 3and under by the end of July and I don't know where I'll get the time or…
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My first 10K
Hi all - I'm running my first 10K this Sunday and I'm a little nervous... I've been following the Smart Coach program from Runners World pretty closely so I feel okay about that. My biggest concern is that it is supposed to rain on Sunday... and I've never run in the rain and have no idea what to expect or what to wear.…
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Anyone have BodyMedia FIt band and link w/HRM?
I'm considering buying a HRM so I can get a more accurate read of my burn during cardio and circuit training... just curious if anyone here has bought a Garmin and linked it... and if it is worth it?
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Welcome!
I bought myself a BodyMedia Link armband for mother's day this year and I'm hoping it will keep me motivated and on task to be healthy and leaner.
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How do I know what pace?
I'm doing the C25K program, doing the Color Run 5K next weekend, and I'm hoping to do a 10K later in the year (GULP!)... my problem is, I don't know what pace I should be running during the run part. I've heard I should be able to carry on a conversation and not be all out of breath... I run alone and find myself singing…
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Fish Oil Suggestions?
So my hubby's triglycerides are high and it was recommended that he start taking some fish oil. Any recommendations for brands?
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Dietician or Nutrionist?
I've lost 40+lbs so far and I'm only about 5lbs from my goal, but I was thinking about meeting with someone to talk a little more about what I should be putting into my body. I don't really cook and have been eating a lot of raw foods during my weightloss journey. I'm wondering if I should see a dietician or a…
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Looking for Friends using BodyMedia armband
I just got my BodyMedia armband yesterday and started wearing it this morning. I'm so excited (I'm such a sucker for technology and new toys!). Anyway, I'm looking for MFP friends who use this tool...
