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Fitbit Charge 2 - Opinions needed!
Hey all! Currently I have a Fitbit Flex (the original) and use that with my Samsung S7 Edge. The S7 edge isn't a technically compatible phone according to the Fitbit site but it seems to be working fine. Anyway, my and my boyfriend's birthdays are coming up and we'll be upgrading our trackers. I think I want the Fitbit…
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Hello... again!
Hi, all! I used to be extremely active on MFP 2-3 years ago, and I'm back again. Happy to see some familiar faces are still active, sad to see others gone. Long story short, I got to as small as I've ever been a couple years back and I'm now back to Square 1 after some big life changes (moving, etc). Have about 15 pounds…
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eCigs/Vaping
I'm slowly trying to quit "real" cigarettes completely in favor of vaping, in order to eventually wean myself off of nicotine. It's been about a month of not smoking more than a few real cigarettes during the week, and only buying an actual pack when I drink. So far so good. I breathe easier, which is helpful for cardio,…
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Workout Routine @ Planet Fitness
I already know there are going to be a lot of negative responses simply because I'm going to be asking about Planet Fitness, but oh well. It's what I can afford and it's close to where I live- so, please, try to offer advice that actually helps me in my situation. :flowerforyou: I just joined Planet Fitness after going a…
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Need to increase my flexibility
I really need to increase my hip flexibility so that I can go lower on my squats. Some days are better than others, but I find that I have a really difficult time hitting just parallel sometimes. It's strange to me that I'm so inflexible, considering I was a Catcher in softball for 9 years- my job was basically to do…
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And females have success with a recomp?
If yes, I'd love to hear your story. I'm toying with the idea of a recomp but there isn't much information available here about that stuff.
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How much meat can you handle in one sitting?
I'm going to be taking down 10oz of white meat for dinner tonight. Chicken, that is. How much can you all handle? :bigsmile:
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What's your favorite body part?
PLOT TWIST. This is not a let's-all-eye-screw-each-other thread. What's your favorite body on yourself? For me, it's usually my legs. Today I'm feeling pretty good about my back, though. :smile:
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Instagram?
If anyone wants to connect on Instagram, feel free to add me. Personal IG: surekylee Fitness IG (brand new- will start uploading photos soon): eat_lift_befit :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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Finally at a real gym!
I posted a while back asking for alternate exercises for SL since I worked out at Planet Fitness, but a friend of mine just added me to his membership at LA Fitness, so I now have access to the proper equipment. :) I have a few questions: - What are the pros/cons of using a Hex/Diamond Bar versus just the Barbell? I used…
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Lifting Heavy - How to Get Started
Hello everyone, happy Monday! :) Stats for reference: 5'5", 22 years old, 125.4 pounds as of my last weigh in. I am trying to follow a 1,200 calorie/day goal (which is usually more on the weekends). I am within five pounds of my goal weight, and I'm starting to realize the scale is not as important as how my body actually…
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My night was better than yours
The title says it all, and below explains why. BOOM. Steve-O. :drinker: Have you all met anyone famous before?
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Olive Garden!
I'm going to the Olive Garden tonight and was thinking about getting the Shrimp Vesuvio for dinner. I've never had it before, and was hoping someone could tell me if it's good? Pasta, spinach and shrimp all look awesome. Just a tad wary about the peppers, and I've never had the sauce they use before.
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Question about Single Leg DL
Hi! I'm loosely following Stronglifts 5x5 and I am going to be using the Single Leg Deadlift instead of an actual deadlift for the time being (I go to Planet Fitness... traditional DL are not allowed). I've done some research on proper form, etc, but there is one point that seems to differ depending on which video or site…
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Protein Myth? - 1g/lb
I found this article today, and I thought it was very interesting. It addresses the effectiveness of consuming more than .82g of protein per pound of body weight. After reading this, I still have no plans to change from my 1g/lb protein goal (it helps keep me full!) but I thought others might like to read it. It also…
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Workouts A & B
Woops. I just realized today that I'm supposed to rotate Workout A & B every week after re-reading the summary. I for some reason thought I was supposed to do A for 4 weeks, and then switch to B. Should I just consider this week as "starting over" with Workout A, then go to Workout B next week?
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Popeye the Liar
Popeye lied to me. :angry: Tried canned spinach for the first time yesterday... It was NOT good. I like baby spinach salad mixes, but I really want to eat cooked spinach every now and again. I'm new to cooking, and need to know what type of spinach to buy to cook it, and HOW to cook it. Help please. :)
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NSV :)
Since 7/16/13 I've shed about 10 inches from my whole body. The best part is, I love looking in the mirror now! Before I started my weight loss journey I couldn't bear seeing myself nude or in a swimsuit. In fact, last summer, I never went swimming because I was too self conscious. That's a bigger deal considering I live…
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Cooked pasta question
I am making dinner for my boyfriend tonight, and I'd like to avoid cooking 2 separate batches of pasta. I wanted to see if anyone knew how much a dry 2oz serving of Penne weighs AFTER cooking?
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Just started SL- Question
Hi all! I just started Stronglifts yesterday. Granted I didn't use barbells (my gym was jam packed... I made due with a press machine and dumbbells) but I plan to use barbells moving forward. Just had a couple of questions, because I go to Planet Fitness. *insert collective sigh here* :wink: I can do barbell squats and…
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Eating more than 3x per day
For those who eat small meals throughout the day, do you find your body starts to get hungry at specific times? I used to only eat 1x per day (before I decided to get healthy) and I was only ever hungry at night. After several months of eating ~5x a day, it feels like I re-trained my belly to expect food at certain times.…
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Trying to officially start IIFYM
Posted this in Food & Nutrition, but no response, so posting here. *** After reading several threads about IIFYM, I realized that I (more or less) was following that plan in my own mind. I still eat treats and drink alcohol, and just do my best to fit my cals/macros. I'm in the process of upping my calorie intake after…
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Eating more than 3x per day
removed, wrong section!
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Trying to officially start IIFYM
After reading several threads about IIFYM, I realized that I (more or less) was following that plan in my own mind. I still eat treats and drink alcohol, and just do my best to fit my cals/macros. I'm in the process of upping my calorie intake after realizing 1,200/day was too low for me and my goals, so I figured now…
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Are carbs really that bad?
I spent some time looking at my diary today, and I eat a "lot" of carbs almost every day. I tend to eat either whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, or the "garden variety" pasta at dinner each night. My protein bars have a lot of carbs, as do my Herbalife shakes. I've still lost weight doing this, and aside from feeling…
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How often do you lift?
How many days a week do you lift, and what's your breakdown of your workouts (ie; What do you focus on, on what days)? Just trying to find a routine that works for me, and curious as to what other people do. :)
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Need lower body workout for tonight
Tonight is my first lower body day since joining a gym. Just need some suggestions for what to do. I'd like to only spend 30-40 mins doing weights, because I'll be walking on the treadmill for about an hour as well. I know I want to do Goblet Squats, just not sure what else I should do. I'd like to stick to 5 sets with 5…
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Alcohol
For those that haven't given up on drinking during their weight loss journey, what do you drink? I'm giving Miller 64 a shot tonight. I usually drink Coors Light and Fireball... that Fireball kills me, though. So high cal but so delicious!
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The Perfect Healthy Restaurant...
On my way to work this morning, I imagined what the "perfect" healthy restaurant would be (for me, anyway). Name: Healthy Haven Style: Casual dining Characteristics: Serves breakfast/lunch/dinner; Nothing on the menu is above 900 calories (items at the higher end would be larger dinner meals); Each menu item would list…
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Restaurants with No Nutrition Info
How do you guys handle eating at restaurants that don't have any nutrition info on MFP or online? My boyfriend lives an area surrounded by 90% NON-chain restaurants, so I can never find nutritional info. Tonight we're probably going somewhere called "True Foods". There were a few things in the MFP database from there, but…
