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Swimming vs running: Which is "better"?
I LOVE to swim. I love is so much I may do it in college; however, my boyfriend loves running. I don't because while he's in shape (well, more or less. I encourage him to vary what he eats other than rice and beans), I am not. And I have a WONDERFUL, but jiggly booty. I love my butt, and yes, I do squats, but I dislike…
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Starting college in the fall...Advice?
So I got accepted into my dream college. ECU. I want to major in nutrition and athletic training. (: My questions are: 1) What is college life like? 2) How do I avoid the "freshman 15"? 3) Tips on getting in shape BEFORE college? 4) How can I make friends and find like-minded people?
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Eating Disorders: For a research paper?
I'm looking for willing people who wouldn't mind being interviewed for my research paper. Have you or a friend ever battled with body image and resorted to an eating disorder? If so could you answer the questions: 1. Age you were 2. Form of eating disorder 3. Underlying cause (if known) Thank you very much <3 I won't use…
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Cheat days: I'm proud
So I never just have a "cheat day," but more like a cheat several days. But today, I had pizza for breakfast and now I'm done! (:
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TRX: Anyone tried it?
Alright so the YMCA has a 6 week TRX program that I'm curious about. My question is, has anyone ever tried it? Did you like it? Or should I stick to lifting weights?
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Eating Disorders: For a research paper?
I'm looking for willing people who wouldn't mind being interviewed for my research paper. Have you or a friend ever battled with body image and resorted to an eating disorder? If so could you answer the questions: 1. Age you were 2. Form of eating disorder 3. Underlying cause (if known) Thank you very much <3 I won't use…
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Craving a sweet treat, but I'd go over
Well. I only have 2 calories to spare in my daily intake and I'm craving something sweet. Should I just say "**** it" and eat something yummy?
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Merp. My adventure at Vicky Secrets /: Depressed
Alright well I got fitted for a bra. Apparently, I'm a "B" cup. Not so much an issue. What has got me down is the bandwidth. I'm a 42 in bandwidth and it kind of got me down. Especially when I thought I was a 36 C. I guess I need to burn some more fat, hm?
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Unsweetened Chocolate Almond Milk: Make it taste better?
My awesome boyfriend bought me groceries today! YAY! Unfortunately, we grabbed the wrong type of almond milk. I wanted the chocolate kind (I don't like soy milk or plain), but we grabbed the unsweetened kind. Now, I don't mind unsweetened in cereal, but how can I make the unsweetened chocolate milk taste better?
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My lifting routine: Good, bad, needs to be fixed?
I decided it's best for me to do an upper/lower body split. What do you think: Upper: Bench press- 3x10 Rows (which is better: barbell or dumbbell)- 3x10 Lat Pull down- 3x10 Shoulder press- 3x10 Lat raises- 3x10 Dips- 3x10 Lower: Squats- 3x10 Leg press- 3x10 Deadlift- 3x10 Back extension- 3x10 Ab exercises- Varies Upper:…
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Working out while sick
Whelp. I have bronchitis (or some kind of illness resulting in mucus covering my chest) and while eating isn't an issue, I really want to exercise. I want to swim, I want to lift. I've only had one form of exercise this week. I could walk and such and I will do that, but is it okay to work out while sick or is that a bad…
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Started a blog (:
Well it's now up and running. Please follow it, let me know what you think, and tell your friends about it: http://fromhuskytohottie.blogspot.com/
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Started a blog (:
Well it's now up and running. Please let me know what you think and tell your friends about it: http://fromhuskytohottie.blogspot.com/
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Starting a blog (: Title/Domain ideas?
I think it's time I start a blog. I'm 18 with a loss of 10 sizes and 56 pounds. I've come from a size 22 to a size 12/14 and 250 to 194. I want to log the rest of my journey. What are some names that would be nice? And what would you like me to feature on it? (:
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At 150 ad 5'4, can you still look "fat?"
I've come a long way and I have a LONG way to go. I started at 250 and now I'm in the 190s. I still have my tummy and back fat though. I am an apple shape. While I know everyone is different, would I still have said rolls and such when I hit my goal weight of 150? (I swim and lift weights btw).
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Starting college in the fall...Advice?
So I got accepted into my dream college. ECU. I want to major in nutrition and athletic training. (: My questions are: 1) What is college life like? 2) How do I avoid the "freshman 15"? 3) Tips on getting in shape BEFORE college? 4) How can I make friends and find like-minded people?
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V8 for weight loss?
Now, I know it's high in sodium, but my boyfriend wants to get it for me. I'm leaning towards the low sodium option, but is it helpful? I was thinking it could possibly substitute my lunch at school since 9 times out of 10 I don't know what I'm eating in the cafeteria and I get tired of left overs every day. Would it be…
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Best motivation you've had?
I figured this would be fun because it can possibly give other people some ideas regarding self motivation. Mine is this: I stepped on the scale to find out that I'm back in the 200s. I vowed I would NEVER go back to this and this is exactly what I need to get my *kitten* up and work. What about you?
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"The best way for an 'apple shape" to lose weight is cardio"
I was reading up on the apple shape (because I found out this is what I am) and the writer said that if I want results, I need cardio. Now, I LOVE lifting..so yeah. will it work for me instead of cardio? My hips and legs have slimmed down unfortunately, but my tummy hasn't budged and it makes me mad.
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Lifting for fat loss--StrongLifts or split routine?
I've been with StrongLifts (inconsistently >.>) for a while in an effort to torch my fat. I don't think I kept it up enough to see a significant difference, but since I only did it 3 times a week, I never kept it up. Now, my friend (he's in shape. Like 8% BF or something) does a daily routine where he targets one specific…
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18 year old girl with a loss of 56 pounds and counting
I posted when I hit 199, but I figure I need to update so here you go! Before: 250ish During: I think 220? I was a size 16 whatever it is Now: 194 **Note: The now pictures- I never NEVER been able to fit anything in Charlotte Russe. This is a LARGE DRESS. Not an XL. I cried when I tried it on. I bought it. It was also only…
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Dreams: It's for my psychology class. I need 10 people.
Okay! I need AT LEAST 10 people to answer some questions for my psychology class please. It's about dreams. There are only 3. Thank you! 1) Do you dream often? 2) Do you have any reoccurring dreams? If so, can you describe them? 3) Do you think dreams have meaning or are they random? Thank you so much!
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Making friends at the gym?
I LOVE my MFP family. I love you all so much. But how do I make friends (particularly the guy persuasion) at the gym? I'm generally friend and personable, but when I'm working out, I feel awkward? I dunno. They give me weird looks, and I just try to smile, you know? The older guys (gives me the skeeves, btw) are usually…
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How to make friends at the gym?
I LOVE my MFP family. I love you all so much. But how do I make friends (particularly the guy persuasion) at the gym? I'm generally friend and personable, but when I'm working out, I feel awkward? I dunno. They give me weird looks, and I just try to smile, you know? The older guys (gives me the skeeves, btw) are usually…
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Weight lifting+Cardio or no? And best lifting method
So I REALLY want to lose inches. Should i incorporate cardio (like running/elliptical/jogging upstairs/etc) so "speed up" the inches melting off in addition to me lifting? I just recently upped my calories from eating at 700-1100 to 1700, give or take. So should I add cardio? ALSO. I follow the StrongLifts program. 3x a…
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Results from StrongLifts? 5x5 c:
YUP. I know that i see a lot of people jumping on the SL wagon now, and I was wondering if I could see results from it? Just a picture from where you came from to where you are now, you know? I'm 199 and a size 14. I just want to be a size 8. So this can be a picture thread. Where you started, where you are now, and how…
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HONESTLY can you see a difference?
This is only a month's difference, but I've been lifting for about a month or so now? I dunno. My jeans are still the same size (because of my thighs/legs) but my waist is smaller, I think. I don't measure because I'm lazy. But do YOU all see a difference?
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What's your favorite part of you? (:
Everyone (myself included) is so down on themselves now a days, especially when it comes to weight loss. The scale isn't moving, you ate more than you should have, etc. So I made this thread as a motivator to lift some spirits. What's something you love about yourself? It can be physical, or personality wise. Personally, I…
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Weight lifting and soreness?
So I've been lifting heavy for about 2 or 3 weeks now. Every time I lift, I'm usually sore the new few days after. Yesterday, I lifted, and today I'm not sore. Does this mean I didn't lift heavy enough (I'm following 5x5, so I increase by 5lbs a day)? I feel no pain.
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Grocery list **opinions/suggestions**
So this is the first time I've bought food for myself. Here's my list: Almond Milk(I dislike regular milk) Smart Balance PB Lean meats (turkey/skinless chicken) Veggies (Spinach/broccoli) Dairy (String cheese :D And low-cal singles) Wheat bread c: OKAY. That is my staple stuff. I have no idea what to put regarding work out…
