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Changing my schedule. How will this effect me?
I'm a 6'3 205 lbs male with a BFP of about 15% For the past 4 months I've been doing a six day split with my work outs. Isolating muscle groups each day. This caused me to drop from 19% to my current BFP. Unfortunately, I'm taking on a new job soon and will be working about 80-90 hour work weeks, limiting my gym time to…
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HELP! Should I adjust my calories?
I'm a 6'3 205 lbs male with a BFP of about 15% I've been consuming about 2200 Kcal = 200 g of Protein... and doing about 40% protein, 30-40% fat, and 20-30% carbs. For the past 4 months I've been doing a six day split with my work outs. Isolating muscle groups each day. This caused me to drop from 19% to my current BFP.…
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HELP! Not getting enough of a burn
I need help. I've been working out for about 8 weeks now. In that time I've lost about 22 lbs. It's awesome! I'm feeling better. BUT... Every time I work out (I'm doing P90x at the moment)... I know I'm not going as hard as I can. I can't beat the mental block preventing me from giving it my all. How do you guys push…
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Help! Motivating yourself to go all out
How do you motivate yourself to go all out in your workouts? I've lost about 22 lbs in the past 8 weeks... But, whenever I work out I never quite can make myself go my hardest. I'm working at maybe 60-70% of my potential... But, I can't beat the mental block.
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Physical Education in schools
This will probably end up just being a rant... So I apologize. I'm a fairly young guy. 24 years old. It wasnt THAT long ago that I was in the public school system. Like most states, PE was a required course. But, honestly, it was POINTLESS. Yes, running around a field for an hour is great exercise and should be encouraged.…
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What brought you here?
Let's face it... Most of us don't have glandular problems. Whether it's a food addiction, depression, trauma, etc. We all have a story about why we became overweight. What's your story? Let's start sharing! I think it is a good way to start fresh... A healthy mind is the first step to a healthy body :)
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Pushing myself
7 weeks ago, my weight started out at 258 lbs. I've since lost roughly 21-22 lbs and I'm feeling great. I cannot afford a gym right now... And, I don't really have a support system to help me on my journey (aside from this site!) I've been working out at home with P90x/Insanity (with some occasional Zumba to spice it up a…
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Reducing Sodium
Heeeeeeeeelp! Anyone out there have helpful tips for reducing sodium? I work 12 hour days and sometimes it is impossible for me to cook at home. I'm sure there are a million topics on the message board on this subject... But, any advice would help. Thanks!
