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Posture Question...Dumbbell Deadlift
Posture question like the subject says...I noticed today doing this that I can't seem to keep my upper back straight. My back wants to curve outward between my shoulder blades, so I had a small hunch to my upper back. I tried keeping my shoulders back but it didn't help much. I was using 25 lb dumbbells. Maybe lighter…
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Workout Tracker App
I did a quick search and couldn't come up with anything and actually thought I'd posted this before. So I apologize if this is duplicate. If someone can point me to the thread that would be good too. I am looking for an Android app for my smartphone that I can use at the gym to track my custom workouts. I'd like to ditch…
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Difficulty finding a weight training program/diet
I am just confused on what to do; 4 days splits, whole body etc and configuring my diet and goal setting to make sure I gain lean body mass. I get sidetracked easily due to work and life complications. How much or little cardio to do? That sort of thing. I design a program, life gets in the way and then it's 3 days gone…
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Dr. Stuart McGill - Core exercises and back pain
I don't see allot of threads or information on this. He says you should ditch crunches since they hurt your back, you don't develop your abs and that you should hold a plank for at least 2 minutes. What is the general consensus here? Good or bad or should I add him to the "Tin Foil Hat Brigade"?
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Banner Ad....muscleegg
Ok, I bit. I admit it....Anyone ever try these...muscleegg? I clicked the ad and don't like these...Xanthan Gum, Konjac Gum and Sucralose. They also don't tell you what "natural flavors" are either. It looks like I'm eating egg whites out of a bleach bottle.
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exrx website
Ok, I'm not a noobie or anything and I am technologically inclined but I don't get how to create a template on the exrx website. I know I'm smarter than this but it is just beyond me. Any help I can get is great. I am looking to create a downloadable and modifiable template. Or maybe that isn't even possible? Thoughts?…
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Blackjack !
Hello Blackhawks Fans! 21 games to start a season with at least a point, no losses in regular time. Can you believe it? I've been a Blackhawks fan since I was 7. I am ONLY a Blackhawks fan so no stupid Cubs/Sox controversy for me. I remember when they lost in '71 AND again in '73 to Montreal. I was at the Old Barn when…
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Muscle building diet
Can anyone recommend a good diet to build muscle? I've met my weight loss goal and now I want to build back up but want to build lean muscle mass. I recognize this will be tougher for me since I am closer to 50 than 15. Even if I have to buy a book, I'm good with that. Any suggestions?
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A1C
Here maybe another reason to watch your sugar intake. I had an A1C test come back at 5.7 and the range is 4.8-5.6. Readings from 5.7 to 6.4 are increased risk for diabetes, but diabetes doesn’t run in my family so what gives? I go over my sugar settings every day, but get that from my food. I am 185lbs, was over 200 in…
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Plateau or something else?
I am trying to figure out if I have plateaued or not. Since I started working out and using MFP in December, I've lost over 20 pounds. I hit 182 but now I have gone up to 185. My diet hasn't changed that much at all. I blow my sugar intake for the day most days but it was like that before. It isn't added sugar, sugar from…
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Fitbit or MOTOACTV
Which one is better, more useful...Fitbit, MOTOACTV or something else?
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Started MFP before Thanksgiving
Hello! When I started MFP I was over 200 lbs and while that is considered overweight I never thought of myself that way. To date I have lost 13 pounds. Now while I don't look much different my clothes don't fit as well but in a good way, I feel better and have much more energy. What MFP does for me is by being disciplined…
