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easy crockpot question.
hopefully its easy. If you cook something in a crock pot ( for example, plain jane chicken breast with 1/2 cup of chicken broth) how do you log this under the data base? would it be considered broiling or same as grilling, or baking? here isnt much generic crockpot recipes, they all seem to be meals people have added. any…
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Reward system?
hey there, just curious to knowwhat sort of reward system you guys have going? I dont belive in a food reward system (kinda pointless really?) plus the fact if i get my hands on even a little bit of chocolate, then ill eat the whole thing, no doubt about it! So whats some good reward/motivational ideas that you guys have…
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barbell glute bridge.
just a real quick question here, just wndering where you are meant to place the barbell on this kind of exercise? I used my 35lb barbell (just to try it out), and i had it on my hips, which friggin hurt. my hip bones were what was supporting the barbell, and i dont think this is right. any ideas? lower abs maybe? Would it…
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water dissolvable whey.
hey there guys, i cant drink milk (not because i'm lactose intolerant, i just cannot stand the taste of it). Im looking for a good protein powder that dissolves in water, that's kind of on the cheaper side of things (dam this unemployment of mine), i did the math ad figured out it would be cheaper than eating all the…
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running yes/no?
alright, i"m a runner, me loves running, much more fun than silly elliptical or bicycles or anything like that (i love me a bit of jump rope or kickboxing though) anyway i was on bodybuilding.com and they had a simple programme designed for people who work out at home.…
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doing it without the smartphone app?
Hey there guys, I used to have an iphone which was where i found this wonderful place (didint even realise they had a website until a few months back). anyway last month i may have dropped my iphone into a fountain and lost it in the bottom of las vegas.... (dam those 48oz margheritas!) the point is, the website doesnt…
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First time ranter....(guest ettiquette)
ok first, im not here, having a rant wanting people to agree with me and saying im right i should not care ect. I want peoples HONEST opinions about who is in the right or wrong, or even if there is a problem. First time ranting on mpf, and i hope never to do it again lol cause no one wants to read topics about people…
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I challenge you! $20 one week!!
Or $80 per month. What would you buy!! ok go!!
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got the workouts, need the meal plans.
hey there guys. So i was down to my goal weight(ish), few more pounds to go, and i want to a complete and utter 6 month body transformation. I wanna be that ripped chick at the gym, I know i wont look like a man all bulky and stuff, Ive got the workout plan, but the eting is whats messing me up. I know its a lifestyle…
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custom made protein powder.
has anyone been here? www.truenutrition.com you can make your very own protein powder with all the subtitutes/macos (carbs/fat supplements calcium ect) and supplements that you need. seems like a good idea rather than buying all sortfof different supplements for workouts. Now if only i knew precisley what all this stuff…
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high carbs without the carbs?
hey there guys. So i've decided to change my macros to 40/30/30 (P/F/C). For the past week I have cut out all processed carbs (bread, pasta, rice ect) except one 3/4 cup of oatmeal in the morning (after my workout). Also switched to clean eating, the only thig that comes out of a packet is 0% fat plain greek yoghurt. I eat…
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getting off this wagon soon.
and not because my wagon journey has ended, Feeling a bit of a mess today so I need my little vent and rant. I currently sitting at the 119lb range. (i know, i shouldn't be complaining, I'm glad I'm healthy and not at a weight thats considered "obese". never have, never will be, thats why i appreciate where I am at).…
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For All the ladies with 6 pack abs out there....
So i see a lot of stunning toned up women with gorgeous profile pictures out there, its from you that i need your help. I have finally reached my goal weight for weight loss (well, maybe a lil bit more to go), and I've been training for the past 3 weeks pretty intensely. (and not seeing much of a change).Usually doing…
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For those who say you cant spot reduce fat.....
Proved you all wrong!!!! Yes, this is actually me, I have successfully spot reduced a little teeny bit of side fat from my waist. Only doing high rep intense side waist muscle exercises have i achieve this "look". (its what everyone seems to want to do these days). This is NOT sexy, learn from my mistake, DO NOT SPOT…
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Insanity without and hrm + more exercise
Hey guys, i was going to order Insanity soon, but i don't have a heart rate moniter. In the work out that I have, he always say to check your heart rate blah blah blah, is this really neccessary? I can see how it would be good to do it for logging exercise and stuff but if you follow the meal plan, and only do what you…
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Not sure if your ready for insanity??
Found a great clip on youtube. This guy does day one of insanity in a full length video clip (spread out over 4 clips). I wasnt sure if I was ready for Insanity, was kinda scared it was only for super super super super super fit people. So this helped me out a lot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-DOQbBqEyQ&feature=related…
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im sorry... but im hater...
of treadmills , ellipticals and stationary bikes. But I love strength training. I cant sit on a bike for 45 minutes, or run for 45 minutes (very bad endurance). I try to do as much HIIT circuit training as i can, but if i do it in the same time period i don't work up the sweat that i usually do with running/ellipticalling.…
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Paleo lifestyle change.
hey guys, after talkign to my trainer today he suggested changing my eating habits to a paleo lifstyle. From what ive gathered its basially eating anything that would be eaten back in uncivllised days. Lots of meat, lots of protein, nuts, green veggies, little or no carbs. I dont know how well id do with this. i love my…
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30DS for fit(ish) people
ok so i started 30DS about 4 days ago with a bunch of other people to keep my motivation up. which is great, they have been fantastic in helping me not get bored with the same workout everyday. So bascially i am trying to tone up and get a bit more definition in my muscles, not necessarily loose weight. Im not an athlete,…
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Great Treadmill exercise!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTAAsCNK7RA I love this video! its a great workout and real fun too :P
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Starting 30D(again)
ok so last time i started 30DS i got about 5 days into it, and then got completley and utterly bored with her, i wante to puch her int he dammed face. However, after seeing the results on some girls form here, 20 minutes of pure boredom isnt so bad is it? Anyway Ive bene on here for 40 days, and only lost 3 pounds. Im…
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10 min lots? or 40 min straight?
ok so ive got a pretty simple question here. I love HIIT. I was curious to know if 10 minute lots 4 times a day or doing one block for 40 minutes would equal the same amount of calories? the treadmill says it does, i dont belive it. I always see stufff about getting into a certain "fat burning zone" ect, so i wasnt sure…
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Short Attention Span...
ok so the title says it all, when it comes to exercise, my attention span is not the greatest. I can work out for long periods of time, thats fine, but doing the same/similar workout routines everyday, drives me up the wall. (I attempted RI30 and 30DS and got up to day three, before i wanted to punch her in the face out of…
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3 day slumps....
ok so here is my routine, I say ill get in shape, work my *kitten* off for 3 days, watch calories, exercise heaps.. day three comes around i i go "well..... is it really worth it" im going to start off by saying "im not fat".. at 117 pounds im not fat. However, i dont have that toned look, and a little bit of pudgy belly…
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starvation mode- how long does it take?
hey there guys, just a real simple quick question that i hope i can get an answer to Ive been sick for the past three days, and have completely lost my appetite, Usually i wont eat anything till dinner (as it is made fo rme by some lovely people and i dont want to be rude and not eat it) and im just wondering if this will…
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For those people with only a few pounds/kilos to loose
hey there everyone. I need a bit of help. I've been hearing romers that the last few kilos are the hardest. With only 7kg to loose originally, its been nearly 4 weeks and i'm only about 1.3kg down. Before i even came on here i had a pretty healthy appetite. Never drank soda, the only remotely processed food I ate was…
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30DS and Ripped in 30... at the same time?
For all you girls and guys who have done both of these, do you reckon it is possible/advisable to do both programmes at the same time? as thye are only about 20 minutes long i was thinking of doing one in the morning and one at night (i sit on my bum all day at work, plenty of time to recover). from what ive heard on these…
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I need to Up my calories to loose weight :S
hey there, 'im only new so i'm sorry if this sort of stuff has been posted before. I was wanting to know some questions regarding balanced eating plans. I thought I had a good diet, full of healthy foods lots of veggies and fruits and low in saturated fat. However when I went on a calorie counter, it told me that my body…
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another newbie :)
Ive been using the app for about a week, first time newbie here on message boards. Im only a shorty (168cm) and weighing 56kg. I dont really have a goal to loose, maybe about 5kg, i just want to be able to look down and actually see my toes! need motivational peoples, as im pretty secluded where i am, and this horrible…