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High Bar vs Low Bar Squats
So yesterday for the first time I tried squatting Low Bar. I've been reading about the differences and how it affects body alignment and muscles worked and I wanted to see if I could complete a day of MadCow using this option. I go very deep into my squats thigh to calf and the low bar position allowed me to do it a little…
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IIFYM....plateau
Quick question to anyone that has a lot of experience with IIFYM and one that has always confused me about IIFYM. Lets say you eat all of your calories for the day but your macros are all still short. Do you eat to fulfill your macros or do you start over the next day and focus your meal around them instead of the…
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DeadLifting and Wraps
I have gotten up to 185 and its not hard for me to lift the weight, its hard for me to hold onto it so I'm incapable of progressing. Do you use wraps? Are wraps cheating? Also I've tried with and without a hook grip. Hook grip actually hurts, but I can bring my weight up a little. I've also worked my lifts with the…
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MFP Log or Fitbit Log
I have read a lot of threads of users stating not to log their exercises into MFP or Fitbit counts them twice. However, the FAQ states that: So does that mean if I do log an exercise into MFP, and I put the start time as stated above, that MFP and Fitbit work together to log this exercise and not count the fitbit calories…
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30 Day Shred - Before ready to be an after
I cannot believe I'm doing this, but I need accountability. I started 30d yesterday and am about to do my second workout. Here are my before stats and photos. Please help motivate me to be an after! I find all of you so inspiring and I can't wait to have one of my own victories. 207.4lbs 3-14-2013 Waist - 40in(right under…
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Yummy Chocolate
I've recently become obsessed with Wild Harvest Organic 60% Cocoa Dark Chocolate. I love it because I can have a few pieces hit my cravings and then not worry I've ruined my whole day. Any of you have tasty treats you've come across that curb cravings, but don't affect our daily outcome negatively? I'd love new ideas. And…
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Hope I can get there
Been on for a week. lost about 13 lbs before joining from just changing my diet. Cut out sugar for a month (was sidetracked due to holidays), but the weight fell off and didn't come back. Also it reset my internal food clock, because I now naturally eat smaller portions and don't find myself hungry as often. My goal is to…
