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Where Should It Hurt?
I've been doing Stronglifts 5x5 for a few weeks now and I'm noticing a little snag that has me concerned. I've noticed that when I squat, I'm getting pain and twinges in my knees. It wasn't such a problem when I first started, but this morning I did 92.5 lbs and I had to actually take 90 seconds between sets to recover.…
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Cheat Day on Birthday?
I just started getting myself together starting... yesterday, but I realized today that I overlooked something important - tomorrow is my birthday. I was thinking about getting an ice cream cake to celebrate, it IS kind of a big deal. But at the same time, is it worth it to break momentum? Thoughts?
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I'm not a kangaroo, why do I have a pouch??
You know what I'm talking about. It's the reason you can't see your toes when you look down at the scale. The large folds of skin that prevent you from seeing the top of your thighs. The reason you can't touch your toes. It's so nicely disguised with the right shirt, or an empire-style dress. It's the reason clothes you…
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Healthy Protein Snacks
I'm at a loss for how to incorporate healthy protein-type snacks to my current diet. As I'm a nurse on a VERY busy broken bones floor, the requirements are: 1. The snack must be portable. As in, it's can't be too messy or crumbly 2. I already have a protein bar incorporated into my meals, so that's out 3. It can't take…
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Return of the 200-Something Blues
This ALWAYS happens to me! I get close to my coveted 199lb mark, and suddenly I freak out and start sabotaging myself. I'm at 203lbs right now and I'm working my hardest to not succumb to my usual tendencies, namely cheating on my diet and giving up. I'm in a good place, but I'm starting to lose steam and I'm worried that…
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Non-Scale Victory (NSV)
So, I'm going to the Calgary Expo at the end of April with my hubby and since he went out of his way to buy the uber-expensive tickets (and since it turns out that the ENTIRE original cast of Star Trek: the Next Generation is gonna be there YAY!), I've been working my front and sides off (my butt is fine) off to make sure…
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Might Be the Wrong Thread, But Here Goes...
Maybe I've just been watching too many movies, but I was wondering if there was some kind of program out there that lets you either upload a picture of yourself or type in all your measurements to give you an idea of what you would look like sans 50 lbs or so. For me, it would be inspiring to SEE what I'm working towards…
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Any nurses on this site???
Does anyone know how to log 8 hours of orthopedic (broken bones) nursing? I've been running around like a wild woman today and I really want to make sure I'm not over/under logging. HELP?
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Max Workout
I've been seeing this Max workout advertised all over the site, so I finally decided to read it. Just wondering if anyone else has tried it. And if so, what did you think of it. I mean, don't get me wrong, it wouldn't be the first time I've wasted money on something That didn't work/I didn't use, but I'd like to pretend…
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I think some introductions are in order...
Sup MFP! Here’s my stats Age: 32 Gender: Female Occupation: Wife & Mother; Registered Orthopedic Nurse (The former is WAY more important than the latter obviously) Originally from Philadelphia, PA; I moved to Calgary for love and career. I don’t like what I see in the mirror and truly I haven’t since... well, ever. I’ve…
