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Alcohol..esp Red Wine<3
Hello there - I do not drink during the week but will def have red wine and sometimes beer on weekends. I never felt that it reversed my exercise progress or added a ton of weight. A friend of mine, who is a personal trainer in DC, told me certain food and alcohol does not affect things as much as people think and to not…
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Split Routines
I have been doing split routines for years now (throwing in full body some weeks) and one of my biggest questions is which body parts should REALLY be worked together? For example: Should shoulders be worked on chest and tricep day? I have seen many examples of routines that show only chest and triceps on the same day. I…
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Loose skin
I have loose skin on my stomach from when I lost weight awhile ago and it won't seem to go away. I know this is a stupid question but does anyone have any suggestions??? I know there is no such thing as targeting the stomach but i need to try something! Stomach exercises and cardio are not fully working. I lift also and…
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Tired/Lack of energy!
I have been lifting forever now and there are some days that I feel I have never picked a weight up! Yesterday I felt weak using 15lbs and normally that is not a heavy weight at all for me. Does anyone ever experience this in the gym? I am talking even advanced lifters?
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Low bar squats
I read about trying low bar squats and how they will transform the squat. I tried to hold the bar lower on my back while doing squats yesterday and felt more of my butt involved which I loved! Does anyone know the exact place to hold it when doing these? I want to make sure I am holding the bar correctly. Also, does anyone…
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Arms
I have been lifting for the past 4 years now and believe I pretty much know what I am doing. The only problem I seem to have is with my arms. I can't seem to tone them as much as I want. My shoulders are good (minus my man traps!) but I feel like my arms don't look that good for how much I work them. I know to vary weights…
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Entering exercises
Can someone please let me know how to post exact exercises with the correct calories burned? It only shows cardio and it is frustrating me! Today I added strength training (because it is the only option as far as I can see) with cardio added and on my home page it only showed the cardio minutes and calories.
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Question on unhealthy eating!
I almost always spend my weeks eating so clean and working out. The past couple months I have eaten bad 1 or 2 days out of the week but continued healthy through the week and it did not seem to affect me that bad. BUT..this past week since Sunday I have eaten HORRIBLY and could not seem to get out of it! I do not know the…
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Whey Protein
After SOOOO long I finally bought Whey protein. My intention was to buy this awhile ago but I just never got around to it or it slipped my mind. I made a Whey shake after my workout last night instead of a snack and it tasted pretty good! The shake included milk, blackberries, and ice. Is it ok to replace a snack with a…
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Sore!!
I always know when I have had a great workout because I wake up VERY sore. I always look in a mirror at the gym so I know I am using proper form but sometimes my back aches the next day! Does anyone experience this?? I know the difference between good and bad aches. The back is not a good ache. Also, does anyone take joint…
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Try Ground Flax Seeds!
If you want to add some Flax Seed to your diet you could try the Spring Valley brand. It is a less expensive type of flax seed: Cold-Milled Organic Ground Flax Seeds. In my opinion, Flax Seed is a beneficial addition to your daily food plan!
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Green Tea
Has anyone experienced benefits of green tea?
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Multivitamins
Does anyone know a good multivitamin that provides energy? I have tried several different vitamins but really none that seem to help with that area. I just started taking a brand called ALIVE! Has anyone tried that brand or have opinions? Thanks!
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Circuit Routine
I have tried a TON of different circuit strength training routines over the last 4 years, all which have seemed legit. Any opinions on pyramid circuits? I am trying to switch things up again!
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Stomach pouch problem!
It seems I can tone any part of my body except for my lower stomach. I exercise alot but no matter what I do it is still there :( I have always had that stomach pouch looking thing all of my life! I despise it!! I already know it could be genentics or bad stomach posture, but does anyone have advice on how to flatten it at…
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Breakfast Food Question
I was just curious if I am eating too much for breakfast every morning or if my breakfast choices seem ok. *3 cups spinach cooked *1 cup broccoli sprouts *4 egg whites *1 slice swiss cheese *1/2 cup garlic chopped and sauteed *3-5 small cherry tomatoes (not every morning) *1 handful blackberries (not every morning) *1…
