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To hell with lifting and stick to cardio?
I've been lifting for a while now and while I like it (nay, I LOVE IT), I'm not seeing changes in my weight and it's driving my crazy. This week has been a bit of a setback to try and..re-start my metabolism but my weight has not budged. I weigh everything now so I'm not sure why. Any ideas as to why? I've seen changes in…
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3x a week lifting or split routine best for fat loss?
Okay so, I've been lifting consistently for a few months now. Not seen much difference in my weight (so I changed my macros and started measuring). Anyway, about a month ago I was put on a work out plan which required a 5 day split lifting routine. I'm trying to go from 36% body fat to 15%. Now, I like the routine. It…
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How to get my bf to build muscle?
Now, my boyfriend is absolutely fabulous. He used to do either Tae Kwon Do or Karate (I can't remember). Anyway, he agreed to start working out with me, which I'm excited about. I'm on a cut, however, and I wanted him to bulk since he has so little LBM. He wants to do the boxing club next year, but how can I help him…
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Does the "fat burning" zone exist?
So with that whole idea of cardio and the ideal heart rates, why does it matter what percent your heart rate is? Apparently the "ideal" fat burning zone is 60-70%. My question is, if you were above 70 or whatever, shouldn't it burn MORE fat? I've been trying to research it and I'm still really confused.
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Will weight training get rid of my fat and love handles?
I'm currently eating a deficit (1400 cals) and I work out 4-5x a week. i've lost 80 pounds which I'm proud of. I was 269 Jan of 2012 and I'm at 190. I stalled out at 199 in Jan of this year but I finally broke past that. It took me all year though. However, I still have yucky fat over me. I'm 36% body fat (I was 49% in…
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Having trouble hitting macros? Help?
I've had a MyFitnessPal account for over a year or so now and I've lost 80lbs (woo). I've been hearing a lot of "IIFYM" on here and eating 1400 calories a day (yes, I log and weigh everything now), I'm not losing like I could like to. Someone said I needed to adjust my macros, which I did (I used the IIFYM website). Now…
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In need of advice: Stuck between 2 guys? Help...
In need of some serious advice. I'm stuck between two awesome guys. One of which I'm technically "dating" and the other whom I am like best friends with, but he likes me. Now, the guy I'm dating is 18 and a year younger than me. He's probably going to the marines in June. The other is 22, has a business degree, job, ans is…
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Is fasted cardio effective for FAT loss?
I've been doing my research on the pros and cons of fasted research. Even bb.com has controversy. One article promotes it, one article doesn't. I don't mind lifting at night but I loathe doing cardio at night, however the dining hall doesn't open until 7 the gym opens at 5:30. Though we are going on winter break soon. But…
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19 and down 79lbs
It's been about a year since I've been consistently lifting (and around 2 since I've started losing weight), but I didn't have a lot of before pictures so this is a picture from prom (back in May) to where I am now. My weight is more or less stayed the same this entire year, actually. I've been fluctuating in the 190s…
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Gifts for the fitness enthusiast?
The title pretty much says it all. My friend's birthday is coming up and I have no clue what to get them. They are a huge fitness junkie (like myself). Any ideas?
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FitBit or Polar HRM?
My birthday and Christmas are right around the corner and well, my mom wants to get me something. I sent her a link to the Polar FT7 and I like the features. HOWEVER. I came across the FitBit and it looks just as enticing. So my question is, which on in your opinion is worth the money, since they both cost around the same?…
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Proper technique when cutting? IE: Exercise, diet, etc
What is a "proper" way to cut fat? Because honestly, I see no difference until I put on clothing that didn't fit before. I know that inches are more important, but I'm still concerned that my weight on the scale isn't changing much. I've been stuck in the 190s since January. For now, my ideal body fat percentage would be…
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Lifting to keep from dying
Well guys, I have "new found motivation" thanks to college. I have a "behavior change" project in my Health class in which I pick an aspect of myself that I want to improve and take 6 weeks to improve upon it. My goal is to quit smoking instead of just saying I will. I want to actually set out and DO it. I know that my…
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First topless progress picture: Please be kind
I've lost 55 pounds since last January and 74 pounds from my highest weight. This is the FIRST time I've ever posted a shirtless picture. I currently weigh 195 and I'm 18. I started my journey at 250 but my highest weight is 269. I have a goal body fat percentage of 18%. I have to lose about 50-55 more pounds to attain…
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How much fat should I lose to hit my BF% goal?
Hello :D Well, the title kind of says it all. I'm currently 40% body fat and my ultimate goal is to be 18%. I know this will take a while but I'm okay with that. I do not know how much fat I should lose in order to attain that, however. I currently weigh 196.4lbs (My highest was 269 but I started losing weight at 250 last…
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Tips on losing fat and not muscle?
c: Hi! I come bearing another question. The scale finally moving again. I do have a question though. How can I ensure I'm losing FAT and not muscle? I lift heavy 3x a week to try and retain my lean body mass and I run twice a day 3-4x a week (sometimes more because I like it (: ) I drink water 24/7 (sugary drinks make me…
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Is HIIT the way to go?
Today I started my own HIIT routine running today. It was on a treadmill (I'd prefer to be outside but I want to get the hang of this first) and I was doing 9mph 30 seconds and 1.3 mins at a 3.6-4mph resting speed. I only did it for 16 minutes, though I'm proud of myself for doing that (: I was told that HIIT with weight…
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So. I want to lose 80lbs of fat..help?
I'm not new to the "weight loss" scene. I've lost about 50ish so far (a combination of muscle/fat). I hit a plateau but the scale finally moving again. I do have a question though. I calculated how much body fat I had on me, which is 80.4 pounds. How can I ensure I'm losing FAT and not muscle? I lift heavy 3x a week to try…
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"Limiting" carbs (refined and complex) it order to lose FAT?
I lift weights and while I'm losing inches, the numbers have stalled. I eat under my TDEE (-20%). I eat a little over 1700 a day I think. I also total body weight train 3x a week, HIIT for 20 minutes afterwards, and run 3x a week for 20-30 minutes (I'm trying to train for a 5K). I was attempting to be a vegetarian for a…
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NSV: My running is improving!
So, I went to the gym with my crush (the body builder <3 ) but I had already completed my lifting so I decided to run. I loathe treadmills so thank god I have a great music app. Anyway I'm running, right? Pacing myself at 4.5. No, it isn't fast but it kept me consistent. I RAN FOR 10 MINUTES STRAIGHT. It might not seem…
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Whole body lifting or split up by days?
I've been following a 3 day split for my lifting routine in which I do upper body, lower body, upper body and then the next week I reverse it. I cap off my work out with a 20 minute HIIT session of kettlebells. Now, I have a question. Someone said it was better to do a total body work out 3x a week compared to what I do…
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Running paired with weights/deficit= fat loss?
I've been stalled out at 194lbs for a the longest time but since strength training, I've lose plenty of inches. I've registered for a 5K in September and obviously I have to start running more. If I pair my 5K training with weights and a clean diet (I eat at -20% TDEE so I eat around 1700+) will I see more fat melt? I've…
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Having trouble shaking the body fat?
Hello! So, I'm been doing a -20% TDEE cut for fat. I see and feel my clothes fitting differently but I don't feel that I LOOK any different without clothes on if that makes sense. Do I measure? Sometimes. Probably not as often as I should. But when the clothes aren't on, I look like a smaller blob than I did originally…
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Having trouble shaking the body fat?
Hello! So, I'm been doing a -20% TDEE cut for fat. I see and feel my clothes fitting differently but I don't feel that I LOOK any different without clothes on if that makes sense. Do I measure? Sometimes. Probably not as often as I should. But when the clothes aren't on, I look like a smaller blob than I did originally…
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The scale lies? I think?
I weighed myself for the first time in like a month and I gained 5lbs. I'm at 199.4 I highly doubt it's fat because I lift weights and eat a deficit...I dunno. Opinions?
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Can you do kettlebell EVERY day?
I wanted to start using kettlebells every day. On my lifting days, I'll lift harder, heavier weights. On "cardio days," I'll train for the 5k for about 20-30 minutes and then lift lighter weight KBs. Sound good? Advice? Tips? Opinions?
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Is running effective and how to push yourself mentally?
I want to start running (again). I sprained my ankle pretty badly a few months ago, but even then I didn't do a lot of running. I was more focused on the elliptical because I never thought running was something I could "do." Well a of recently, I know it IS something I can do. I lift 3-4x a week (Mon, Wed, Fri generally)…
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Is running effective and how to push yourself mentally?
I want to start running (again). I sprained my ankle pretty badly a few months ago, but even then I didn't do a lot of running. I was more focused on the elliptical because I never thought running was something I could "do." Well a of recently, I know it IS something I can do. I lift 3-4x a week (Mon, Wed, Fri generally)…
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Best cardio for fat loss? **Personal preferences welcome**
In YOUR personal opinion, what is the "best" cardio method to blast fat? I get my HIIT from kettlebell training (after lifting) and I do bike, but I want to zap some fat. I do cardio on my "non-lifting" days, which are Tues, Thurs, and Sat. What do you do? Should I start running more? (I've had a bum ankle and now I can…
