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Australia - best low carb protein supplement?
That is good value and also gluten free? Thanks
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How many cals to bulk?
How do you work out how many cals to eat for bulking? I'm not at that point yet but am curious as can see that I'll get to this point if my current goals are to be achieved. Curious to know what people eat and how much u need to increase by. Thanks
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If my protein is at 20%.....
ok, so I have approx 90 - 95lbs lean mass, protein at 95g is 20% of my macros. So can anyone advise what the carbs/ fat ratios should be for building muscle and NOT losing fat (I'm little and wanna build up a bit)? Thanks
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Lifters... what do u make of my diary today?
I'm trying to up my cals a little, gain some lean muscle and a little fat (amenorrhea due to low body fat %?). I am 112lbs, BF% a guess at around 15%, trying to switch from excessive cardio to more resistance training. Don't look back too far.... Jan was a rest month while I was away on hols and a trial not logging. Dec is…
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Macros - how do I work it out?
So, the age old question.... what SHOULD my macros be? My goal is to gain muscle.... change my workouts from cardio to either primarily resistance or a half n half mix of both. I want to incorporate a reasonable amount of cardio as I want to go sub 60 mins in my 12km run (not til Sept) and will need some training…
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Amenorrhea and loss of libido?
Sorry, didn't know which forum to post this in! I haven't had a period for a couple of years now. Blood tests and dieticians have ruled out hormone issues or eating disorders. This is leaving me with a low body fat % being the cause, although I am not sure exactly what my body fat % is, having had results from 14 - 23%…
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How much damage?
Ok, I'm on holiday - this is day 4 of 10 days away. I have no workout stuff with me, and tbh, no time to workout. We are taking the kids to all the theme parks etc on the Gold Coast here in Australia. I'm starting to freak out about how hard it is going to be to get back into my workouts.... after 4 years of working out…
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Changing exercise = changing appetite?
hmmm... so much conflicting information! Since altering my workouts to include more strength training, I have noticed an increase in my appetite. Now, in past times, using my HRM, I have very small burns when it comes to strength (150 - 200 cals/ hour), wheras cardio would be double that. So why the increased appetite? Is…
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Anyone else new to gaining?
Although I have talked about it for a long time, something has recently clicked with me and I am making efforts to gain weight in the hope to enhance my fitness and physique. My first step is to stop logging cals - this is not easy when I've been doing it for almost 2 years! Is anyone else out there going through a similar…
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Can someone explain what NROLFW is in a nutshell?
It's often reccommended, but I still don't know what it is! How long is the plan? What are the stages? Is it suitable for complete newbies to lifting?
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How do I learn to lift?
My gym is not the best (but it's cheap!!). The pt's are not good. I want to learn how to lift but have no clue where to start. I own p90x - will this help me bulk up? I am scrawny :-( Tips?
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Pins and Needles help?
Hey all, For a while now I have been suffering annoying spells of pins and needles. If I sit still too long I get it in my legs and when I'm asleep, I often wake up needing to actually move my left arm with my right, in order to get the feeling back - it's completely dead. Now nothing has changed with how I sit or sleep. I…
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Who should I seek advice from?
Quick low down: I'm currently underwight having spent 3 years losing weight and increasing my exercise. I'm the fittest I've ever been, happy with my fitness and would like to improve upon it. I currently do a variety of exercise - running, classes, ripped in 30, P90X etc. I am very lean (best guess is around 14% body fat)…
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Too good to be true?
So, I bought these Grand Mexicana yellow corn wraps.... primarily because they are gluten free, but also because they are low cal. So low cal in fact, that I can't quite believe it's correct! Per serve (2 wraps, approx 6 inch diameter) is apparently only 27 cals.... according to the packet nutritional info. Really? I can't…
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Body Revolution
Just seen this online and am wondering what it's like.... how does it compare to p90x etc? Thanks
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Is there a science behind eating more when it is cold?
It's bloody freezing here in Adelaide right now! I have been seeming to be hungrier lately and am wondering if it could be because it is colder? I have a low body fat % (around 15%) and I always feel the cold so I wonder if this has affected my appetite? Btw, I am not trying to lose weight, I am trying to take steps to…
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Change in daily activity question
Hi all, I'm a full time Mum to 3 boys and a midwifery student and my usual day consists of looking after kids, household chores, shopping, taxi driver, study and a 45 - 60 min workout. The past 10 days I have been on placement - so working 8.5 hour shifts a day, half on my feet, half seated. Not getting all the workouts in…
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Life after P90X?
I'm coming to the end of my first round of P90X. It has changed the way I work out, from being pure cardio to incorporating weight training. I am a member of a gym, but I hate the weights room. I can't stay motivated to work out there. What has everyone else done after P90X? I know I could go on and do another round, or…
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New NSV
I've been 'fit' now for a couple of years, but today it was reinforced to me when I had my blood pressure done for a medical. 100/60. Wow. I've never had a high BP but it used to be around 120/80 (normal/ healthy). Now, according to charts, I'm in 'low normal - athletes' range. Nice :-)
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Please help me with my macros!
Hi all, I'm currently doing P90X.... am on phase 2 which, according to the nutrition guide, should be a diet of 40% protein, 40% carbs, 20% fat. The P90X diet guide is aimed at Mr/ Mrs Average though, and this I am not. P90X assumes that we are all out to shred fat, build muscle and we burn 600 cals per workout. I want to…
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I can't do it!
I just can not eat my daily calories without going over on carbs and waaaay under on protein. I am trying to eat according to P90X diet plan - with high protein and low carbs. I think the only way I can up my protein is with supplements I can't afford! I get fed up because fruit and veg puts me over on carbs! Ok, my sweet…
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P90X - how to tailor to my needs?
Hi all, Sorry I'm posting about P90X AGAIN, but I'm struggling to understand what I'm supposed to be doing to achieve my personal goals. I'm hoping some clever, clued up people on MFP can tell me what to do! OK, so the programme is generally aimed at people trying to cut fat and build muscle. It gives you a daily calorie…
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Just saw an old pic of myself....
and thought I'd share with you my journey! So, first pic is me in June 2007 Here I am again on my birthday Dec 2008 Here I am in Dec 2010 And here is me on New Years Day 2012 I can't believe it has been 4 years.... it has flown by. Sure wish I'd known about MFP sooner though, hahaha. So now I'm maintaining and trying to…
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P90X Day 3 - who else?
Hi all, Thought I'd list my likes and dislikes at this early stage of the programme. Likes - I haven't felt hungry - Plyo wasn't as bad as I thought it might me - I feel like I am making food choices based on nutritional value rather than just calories - I can eat more than I was previously - I'm stronger than I thought -…
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Low carb, high protein?
Please tell me your go to snacks/ recipes! Thankyou xx
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P90X Diet Help
Hey, So I have rec'd P90X for my birthday yesterday and I've spent today looking through the information, with the idea of starting 1st Jan. I want to try and stick with the diet as best I can, but there are a few questions. Wondering if anyone can help? 1) Is cornmeal/ polenta ok to eat? And would it come under carbs? 2)…
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P90X weights?
Hey all, I'm about to start P90X and I'm not sure which weights I will need. I currently have 2 x 2.5kg, 2 x 3.5kg and 1 x 5kg Is that enough or do I need more/ heavier? Obviously that depends on the individual, but can you give me a rough guide considering that I am female, fit, but not used to weight training? Thanks :-)
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How much damage can be done in 24 hours?
Seriously. I have not eaten this way for 2 years. I have poisoned my body with chocolate, sugar and wine. I am bloated, lethargic, dehydrated and yuk. How long will it take to feel good again?
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Muscle building/ increase body fat/ weight gain..... help!
Hi all, Quick bit about me - have been maintaining current weight (50kg) for about a year, am 5'5", workout 6 days a week, having a few health issues. Firstly, I'm coeliac and have issues with that, but mostly my concern is the fact that I've only had 1 period in 14 mths. Had bloods etc done and Dr thinks it's to do with…
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What should I log Tummy/ Thighs/ Butt Class as?
I just did a new TTB class at the gym - consisted of mostly toning exercises.... squats, lunging, leg raises, abs work. No high paced cardio. What should I log this as? Thanks
