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Solo dude attending a yoga class, non-creepy style
I have been psyching myself up to attend a local beginner's yoga class for a while now and have finally locked down a gym and schedule. I'd like to also try out their "restorative yoga" class after I am not a complete n00b. This has been suggested to me for many reasons - to improve my balance and focus while kicking…
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Created Workout Spreadsheets for "Book of Muscle - Intermedi
Is anyone else doing these workouts? I just spent way too long creating tracking spreadsheets for the Intermediate workout. I've just got the "Stage 1" workouts A, B, and C complete right now but will adapt it for the others later. If you own this book and would like to use them, send me a message and I will shoot you an…
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Would you use this dating site?
I know girls always complain about getting a flood of messages from guys and guys always complain about spending time writing a sincere message and having it ignored. Different sites have tried different methods to cut down on this, while others like Tinder actively encourage mindless matching. If this site existed, would…
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Motivation
Hey Peeps, When you find yourself in a motivational slump (just in general, not necessarily fitness related), what do you do? I've had a case of the stare-at-youtube-instead-of-anything-productive lately...
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Weight Lifting Buddy In SF?
Anyone live in the Sunset / Parkside area and looking for a lifting buddy? I workout at the YMCA and it would be cool to have a spotter. Shot in the dark here, I know! :)
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Dodged a bullet?
So I recently had a relationship that lasted all of 3 months (out of like 6 years being single, I know...). I ended it because I was getting this weird feeling that I was filling a role this girl had in her fantasy future. She moved here from Russia a few years ago and I think wanted to find someone to take care of her. I…
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Online Dating Experiment
I know this has been brought up before, but I'm wondering if anyone has tried it. Disable images in your web browser and try your favorite online dating site for a while. Actually commit to a date or two after some back and forth conversations and thorough profile review. It would be interesting to see how the results…
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Vacation Quandary
I was just given recognition at work that comes with a bonus - an all-inclusive luxury cruise for two from Istanbul to Athens, including airfare and some off ship activities. It is pretty awesome. I'm single but was "dating" someone regularly until about 30 minutes ago. I invited her. That spurred an interesting…
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Your celebrity look alike
Thought this might be fun. A MFP friend of mine went and saw Star Trek and said I remind her of this guy. Post your pics with a celebrity or fictional look-alike. Me: My doppelganger: It's the pointy ears. :)
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This is why baby tattoos are a bad idea
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My first fight - advice?
Hey everyone, I'm fighting in my first small local invite-only muay thai smoker this Saturday. I only had 5 days notice and really hadn't planned on fighting outside my gym for at least another 6 months, but screw it. I was wondering if anyone had thoughts or comments on the following: - Weigh in is a couple hours before…
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Thai Boxing Camp?
I've got a friend who has recently been going back and forth to Thailand and just fought his first pro fight over there. I've been thinking about jumping into to one of the Muay Thai training camps for a week or two. I need a vacation anyway, and this sounds like a great way to up my game while doing a bit of traveling. I…
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New to the group - Hello everyone!
Hey there all you violent-in-a-healthy-way folks. I just stumbled across the group and thought I'd introduce myself. I've been MFP'ing for about 6 months steady now and love it. Nutrition has become a bit of an obsession lately, which I am sure many of you are quite familiar with. I've did some western boxing years ago -…
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Hella Tight
Edit: That is all.
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Cool web site for SF Bay crap to do
I've been using this site for years, thought I might share in case all you NorCal mofos have not seen it. Good stuff. http://sf.funcheap.com/
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Trim down, trade up?
Time to rip my brain away from productive things for a bit today. I'm curious how people have seen their preferences / standards change as they have improved their overall health and fitness. Do you find yourself going after what you would consider a more attractive target? Have you become less attracted to someone you are…
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Kayak spots in California - bonus for dog-friendly
I know this group is a ghost town, but thought I'd give it a shot. I just got a new sit-on-top kayak (Malibu Two XL) and am looking for some cool spots to take it out. I think I'm going to Monterey this weekend to hang out with the otters. Does anyone know some other cool spots?I don't mind a bit of a drive, camping,…
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Pumpkin on the mind...
I saw another pumpkin post today and got hungry. I found this delicious sounding recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/iced-pumpkin-cookies/ And decided to try to make it SLIGHTLY less bad for you. This is definitely not a health food, but these small substitutions might help a little and it tastes great. I'm eating some…
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Online dating to "just friends"
I've never felt chemistry on a date that came from a dating site. However, I have met some really cool chicks. Obviously we have similar interests and interesting conversations, which is what got us away from the keyboards and in to the real world in the first place. I'm not always sure of a tactful way to try to pursue a…
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My first before/after pics
The first shot is from last summer. The second is from today. I was definitely sucking in as best as I could in the first shot, without much success. The faces are blocked out in preparation for my presidential run in 2013 (I'm kicking whoever wins out early) and to avoid too much ridicule. I'd like to cut a my bodyfat by…
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NorCal Summer Activities
This group seems DEAD! What sort of healthy activities does everyone like to do in the summer? I spent the winter snowboarding in Tahoe and am trying to pick a warm weather obsession for this year. I've got my motorcycle, but that's isn't really all that active. I've been looking for a local scuba divers club that isn't…
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Posting income in dating profiles...?
I've always left that section blank in my online dating profiles. I happen to have a career with a fairly high income and have done this for two reasons: 1.) I don't want to look like a douche bragging 2.) I'm not looking for someone who just wants a guy with cash I've been thinking about it, though. A huge part of my life…
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Body building snacks for business travelers
I am on the road a lot for work. This means I am at the airport, on long flights, and taking customers out for booze filled gluttony sessions. I am going to start carrying a lot of snacks with me. I lean pretty heavily on almonds and pre-made protein shakes. Does anyone else have some good ideas? Airplane-friendly is best,…
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An Open Letter To My First Love
Dear Weight Lifting, I realize that some things are best said face to face, but I just can't bring myself to look you in the eyes and do the right thing. It is with a heavy (yet surprisingly healthy) heart that I write you this letter. Let me start by telling you how much I still love you. Together, we have built a solid…
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Need a new hobby for summer - what's yours?
I'm trying to decide what to blow my income and calories on these upcoming summer weekends. I've thought about taking up kiteboarding, but it sure isn't cheap and isn't the most social sport in the world. Ocean kayaking is pretty fun, but it's damn cold here in the water. What's everyone else planning on doing?
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One Month of No Alcohol
I tend to party it up on the weekends. About a month ago today, I decided to give the booze a break. I have not had a sip (beer included) since then. Just some benefits I've noticed: - A bit more consistency in my calorie intake on the weekends - I've gone from 3 minute drills to 10 minute drills (muay thai) ** in a 60…
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Just Another "Hi I'm New" - Improving Nutrition, Not Weight
Hey there everyone, I figured I'd try to find a few "friends" so that I can feel guilty when I have to post 1000 grams of sugar or something on a food diary. :) I'm actually not trying to lose any weight. I would like to trim up a bit where it matters but ultimately am looking at putting on about 10 pounds of muscle.…
