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Intermittent fasting vs time of day?
I've read some studies and some discussions on here that women lose weight better in particular if they have their high amount of calories in the morning a medium amount of calories at lunch and a light amount of calories at dinner. I've also read that people doing intermittent fasting particularly the 16:8 schedule…
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Lesser evil? Too far forward vs. Too shallow
Whenever I squat I always look like the second picture at best. I cannot remain upright without leaning All the Way Forward. Sometimes my knees go too far forward also when trying to get down to parallel. If you don't do the full range of squat then you don't incorporate the gluteal chain and you will not get strong enough…
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Baked egg avocado vs. Fried egg in avocado
So I found two different recipes online that sound absolutely delicious. I have avocados and eggs in the house and I'm trying to decide which one to make for breakfast. Figured I'd share and see if anyone else was up. The first one you actually put the egg into the avocado with some toppings and bake it in the oven.…
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Best Boxing Gloves/Wrap for Working Out with Bag?
I have NO intention of actual boxing in a ring. So, I don't need "fighting" boxing gloves... that sure sounds redundant... But, they offer some boxing classes at my gym and they have hanging heavy bags available for working out whenever. I know from doing the Beach Body Combat workouts that punching is a heck of a…
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Properly Measuring Your Hips?
I won't say how long I've been on this Earth, but in all that time, I apparently never knew the right way to measure hips. When looking up the size chart for a pair of pants on Under Armour, I was surprised by the diagram posted which showed the measure going around the area where the torso meets the thighs... what I'd…
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Favorite Pressure Cooker Recipes
Hey all! I just got a 6 qt. pressure cooker and made a totally YUMMY pot roast tonight. It's not the most lean or low calorie dish, to be sure.... but I did manage to make it healthier by replacing all salt with NoSalt. It was so delicious and flavorful that my Dad, who is normally a salt-a-holic, didn't even miss the…
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Correct proportions for balanced body weight lifting?
I learned an important lesson years ago when I got into using weights to strengthen my legs while I was running track. I started to develop knee problelms and had to consult with a sports medicine specialist. I learned at that time that my hamstrings were too strong and were disproportionate to my legs which was stressing…
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Darla - did you leave MFP altogether? Need lifting input.
Darla of the various names on here (you know who you are).... did you leave MFP altogether? I'm working on my weight lifting.... nowhere near your levels, but I'm finally working 3-digit numbers on my weights <g>. I'd love some of your input on form and such. You changed names and then disappeared again. Did you come back?…
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Can't squat upright to full parallel knees
Hey guys, I have tried to keep my torso and chest upright when squatting and when I used to squat to a few inches above parallel, I was able to stay upright with butt out, weight in heels, etc. But, when I started trying to involve the posterior chain more by squatting down to parallel knees, I find my torso has to bend…
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Weight lifting belts - good, bad, or it depends?
Sometimes I see folks wearing those big fat leather belts while lifting. What exactly is the purpose? If it's to support the back, does that lessen the workout and strengthening you get for your core? I they more important when first starting out or only when you're lifting super heavy at advanced stages? Are they a good…
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Squatting to Parallel with history of subluxating patellas?
Years ago (okay decades) when I used to be a dedicated runner, I was told to quit running or face surgery/then quit running. I was told my kneecap was prone to going off track and would result in the back of the patella getting ground off. It was explained that this was because the lower attaching tendon was at an angle…
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Before or After - Best time for Protein Shake
On my lifting days, I like to boost my protein content by drinking a protein shake. Just curious though... do you drink it before your workout so the protein is there and available or after as part of recovery? And why?
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Wear EXTRA HOT & SWEATY clothes to lose more weight
R U Kidding me? I just got this ad on FB and had to go look. http://zaggora.com/us_en/how-it-works/ Supposedly, their clothes (with ketchy names like "Hot Pants") will heat you up when you get active and thereby supposedly make you burn more calories? How is this different from the bright ideas folks had to wrap themselves…
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Help with "Butt Bounce" during exercise -no want saggy tush
Okay, I am a busty gal and have to wear two heavy duty sports bras when working out. Having learned that tip, I'm pleased to report, the girls are no longer rebounding and frolicking during my exercise. However, while trying to do more intensive exercises like jumping jacks, jumping rope, butt kicks, etc. I've noticed…
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Help with REALLY hard water at gym - makes hair like straw
My gym has locations all over. At one, it has some of the coolest features not available at the other locations (like urban ropes, an ab solo, and a big screen cardio theater which shows movies all day long). So, I like to workout there. BUT.... if I shower there, my hair gets so hard and dry, you would swear it is going…
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How to do Urban Ropes workout? Bosu basketball for abs?
At one of the branches of my gym, they have some unusual equipment which I want to try for variety. One of the things they have is a padded ab bench with a bosu ball basketball and/or rebound set up. Looks great for the core. That one, I can figure out... though I would appreciate any tips on how best to use it,…
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GF jumbo soft pretzels
I've been collecting recipes for this lately, hoping to find a good one. But, rather than just try miscellaneous ones I found on the internet (though I can post them if you want... haven't tried them yet myself), I thought I'd ask our lil' group if anyone here has a tried and true recipe for them. So, do you? Here are some…
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OMG! Home food pump for obesity, medically assisted bulemia?
On the Doctors today, they had a new device which I think is a really bad idea! Basically, a tube is installed into the stomach like a feeding tube, but in reverse. The idea of it is that the obese person can eat all they want of whatever they want & then just pump & suck out the excess. After pumping the stomach out,…
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Conflicting recommendations on how much protein to eat
Okay... I've been given a variety of protein recommendations. It is very confusing. Some say: 1) Eat 1g per kg of your IDEAL goal body weight (so if my goal is to weight 145 pounds, then 145/2.2= 65.9g protein) 2) Eat 1g per pound of current lean body mass (so if weigh 199, then 199x.38=75.62, 199-75.62=123.38g protein) 3)…
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Wrinkle Free Friday - Share some laughs here!
Hey everybody! It's Friday! The weekend is almost here (though some of you may be spending it doing your taxes Boo!). To hurry it's arrival and make the time pass faster, why don't we share some Friday fun humor? I'll get it started. Then, it's your turn to keep it going. Okay... your turn! *taps foot* I'm waiting... <g>
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Deads vs. Seated Cable Rows vs. Standing Bent-over Rows
Still a relative newbie to lifting, and I have a few questions about comparative capacity for these exercises, what the expectation should be and what the goals should be for form and weight. Just switched this week from SL 5x5 to NROL4W. Not sure yet if that will be a good choice or not…. But that’s not my question (for…
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Cinnamon Raisin Bagel or roasted wet dog fur? Blech!
I tried the Against the Grain gluten free and dairy free Cinnamon Raisin Bagel... twice. I hoped the first time had been a fluke.... but it wasn't. The taste might be okay, I'm not sure.... because the SMELL is just so overwhelming that it completely turns my stomach. Has anyone else tried these? Honestly, after you toast…
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NROL4W vs. SL5x5: Does gender matter in choice of workout?
I recently switched programs and a friend asked me "Why NROL4W vs. SL5x5?" I switched because NR has gender specific targeted workouts (supposedly) that account for the specific needs of women. e.g., NR talks about how women are already too strong in the quads & abs. This causes a pull to the front & down of the entire…
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Is pausing a failure and end of set, or does it still count?
Okay, I've started doing the NROL4W. Stage 1 Group A calls for 2 sets of 15 reps of push-ups with a 60 second rest between sets (well actually you alternate sets with another exercise... but anyway...). I cannot up and down non-stop for 15 reps. I get maybe 5, then a 2 second max breather while I'm stuck on the floor, then…
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App or How to tune in Gym custom stations while working out
At one of the places I like to workout, they have the TVs broadcasting what's showing on custom radio stations like 27.2. Does anyone know what app for android will tune in such stations? How can I hear them?
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Fish Tacos! Recipes please?!?
I've tried them. I loved them. Now I want to make them. I eat gluten free (no wheat, barley, rye, or triticale), so recipes without those ingredients will be especially appreciated. What kinds of fish do you use? How do you prepare it? Seasoning? I had the yummy ones at the Cheesecake Factory... Seemed to be made with…
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Wasabi Mayo?
I see it in stores sometimes. I see folks recommend it in recipes. But, I really don't want to buy & store another whole bottle of spread.. I have wasabi powder. And, I have mayo. Does anyone have a recipe for making this or a suggestion for proportions of powder to mayo.
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Tightness & Soreness behind the knees - Suggestions?
I have noticed this week that I'm feeling tight and somewhat sore behind my knee joint. The left has the tightness more toward the inside edge, but the right has it more towards the outside edge. Any ideas what might be causing it & what to do about it? I do treadmill, elliptical, weights with squats & lunges, cycling,…
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150 cals 2,300mg potassium, lots of health benefits! Turnips
So many of my friends have been asking me for this recipe... I figured I'd just post it out here in case anyone else was looking for a super high potassium food that still had reasonable calories, low fat, and some awesome health benefits. Here are the stats on it: Here's a breakdown of the ingredients that go into it and…
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On recent acute shin splints, is ice or heat better?
I went on a hike in the cold winter weather on Sunday. It ended up being significantly longer than had been posted (almost 8.25 instead of a 6 mile hike). However, I think the bigger problem came from the fact that we had to walk at least 1/3 to 1/2 of it on pavement. That combined with the cold and hiking on my "rest" day…
