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Your Biggest NSV So Far ??
Whats your biggest NSV (non scale victory) so far in your fitness journey? I have a couple Quitting Smoking & Running a mile without walking
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I want to lift, but I get too big
Doesn't really sound like a problem, but when I lift a lot, I tend to gain quickly. I know its muscle and I can't complain about that, but its not really what I want. But I do love lifting weights, I love lifting heavy weights and I love going to the gym. Do I need to take days off the weights and just do cardio style…
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Body by Vi vs. Store Bought ??
I have been researching the Body by Vi fad for a little while and having a hard time pulling the trigger as it sounds like just another quick fix. I was wondering if there are any product that would compare to it that I can just walk in a store and pick up? Taste is the big part with me. I tried shakeology and didn't think…
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Did You Know _______ ??
Fill in the blank with any off the wall random fact. Did you know that the African Elephant will be pregnant for 645 days?
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Was lost, now found
I started on MFP 2.5 years ago and used it regularly. During that time I was a die hard with reading and learning all I could. Then I got to the point where I thought I didn't need MFP anymore. Well, I am back. The last several months I started to fall off the wagon a bit but not to bad. More of a loss of motivation kind…
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Running with Runner's Knee (IT Band Syndrome)
Last summer while doing a long charity run (very slow pace), I strained my IT Band around my hip which causes severe knee pain. I have been working all winter trying to strengthen it back up again but its still not 100% yet. Last fall I figured I would let it heal and not run on it. That didn't work. I talked to doctors…
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Back On The Wagon
I started on MFP 2.5 years ago and used it regularly. During that time I was a die hard with reading and learning all I could. Then I got to the point where I thought I didn't need MFP anymore. Well, I am back. The last several months my life took and major change of direction and I started to fall off the wagon a bit but…
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Help Build My Routine
Hello Everyone, I need some help figuring out my workout routine. I have been doing the Boot Camp deal for a while and had to give it up due to lower back issues (not from the class). So after taking a couple months off of working out to let back heal, I am back in a commercial gym. (Gold's) I love working out in the gym…
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Ears Ringing
I know its not really related to MFP, but I figured with the number of people here, maybe someone can help. My ears have been RINGING for months now. I know, I should go to a doc. But I keep thinking I will get better without it. It all started 3 1/2 months ago when I stopped smoking and my diet changed a few weeks later.…
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Triathlon Gear
Getting ready to do my first Tri in a couple weeks. Been looking at what gear (clothing) will be best for me. I obviously don't want to be changing cloths during each transition. I notice everyone wears those compression shorts and tops. I am mainly looking at the shorts. I have some padded shorts I use for long bikes but…
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Is this a bad idea - Mountain Biking??
I have a 15 mile race tomorrow and a pretty nasty trail. I realized a while back I really need to get clipped in on my bike but never have. Well I just got new pedals and picking up shoes today. I will practice a lot with them tonight. Is this a dumb idea to introduce myself to being clipped in the day before a race? I…
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I Need Veggies
I hate vegetables, but I know I need them. I don't ever eat them with anything except maybe a salad once in a while. I am looking for a good way to get a mass dosage of all the veggy at once. Is it a blended shake of whatever or does it really need to be spaced out thru a day?
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Triathlon Training Help
I am training for a triathlon in Sept and having an issue. Its my calves. Most of my training consists of a hard bike ride with a transition into a run. Every time I do this, the first half mile to a mile of the run my calves cramp up or are just in pain. Eventually the pain goes away and I can get into rhythm. Is this…
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Training for first Triathlon
I have my first triathlon coming up in mid September. I have done a five other races this year including 5k's, 10k and a couple mud runs. This is the first year I have ever done any kind of races and focused my life on fitness. So now I signed up for a small triathlon. 300 yard swim, 13 mile ride and a 5k. I am wondering…
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Post Workout Carbs/Protein
A pretty common concept is that everyone needs to take in protein after a workout. There have been many studies stating this true. But its all coming out that all these studies are done with people that burned a ton of calories after a long fast. Example. Person wakes up and goes for a 15 mile. They went out on a…
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Most Overrated Celeb Body
I see people say they want to look like so and so and every once in a while its someone I don't like. I know everyone's taste is different, but I am curious. What celebrity "Hot Body" do you think is overrated? For me, its Kim Kardashian.
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Podcasts
I spend all day sitting in a cube staring at a computer. Multiple podcasts are a life saver for me and I started looking for some related to fitness and nutrition. Most of the ones I find are pretty cheesy and not much info. Does anyone listen to any good ones about fitness, nutrition and running?
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Eating Back Burned Cals
I know this topic has been drug out, but a quick question. If I know I will be burning 700 or so cals during an evening exercise, would it be best to eat extra during the day before workout or follow the burn with a small meal?
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Other Recipes for Protein Powders
I made up a shake last night after a work out and realized I was pretty low on my daily intake for the day. Since I already had this shake made up I wondered what I could do with it. So I poured a bowl of cereal and used the shake on it instead of milk. It was actually VERY good. I got to thinking about what else this…
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Expensive Shakes
I was looking at meal shakes like Body by Vi and such like that. They have good reviews and I want to try them but I can't really drop a hundred bucks right now. I would like something that actually tastes good and have two shakes a day. Is there anything comparable to Vi shakes for not the high price?
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Warrior in June
Is anyone doing the Warrior Dash this June. Should be a great time. http://warriordash.com/register2012_illinois.php
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That White Stain
I figured MFP should know the answer to this. How do you get that white sweat stain out of a ball cap?
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Buying Running Shoes
This is for the ones that are curious on what shoe to buy for running. I started running a few months ago and in the last few months I have tried all kinds of cool looking shoes from the sporting goods stores. They all felt great in the store, but the more I ran in them, they started hurting. Finally after spending big…
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New Shoes Don't Fit Anymore
I bought these high dollar running shoes not to long ago and when I first got them, they felt great. I actually ran better and all my normal pains were gone. But gradually my feet hurt to even put them on. I probably only have 50 miles on these shoes and they are pretty much brand new. Are my feet changing or something…
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Thinking about Crossfit
I have been thinking for a while about joining Crossfit. Looked up our club and was shocked on the prices. I understand its worth it and I prefer working out in a class/club environment as it pushes me more. But just not sure on the monthly fee. Looking for a shout out from all the ones who have tried it or are in it now.…
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Whats on your MFP Tracker
I have been watching my carbs, sodium and sugar lately so today I added sodium and sugar to my tracker with the stock cal, carb, protein and fat. I had no idea that MFP has my sugar goal so low. I went back and started checking my history and quickly realized that I was over my goal for sodium and sugar for most days. Do…
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To Carb or Not To Carb
Sitting around the fire last night with a power lifter, body builder and a couple general fitness folks, the conversation inevitably ended up with what to eat and what not to eat. Half the crowd was pushing no carbs and high protien (power lifter and body builder) and the other half was saying balanced carbs and protein.…
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1895 8TH GRADE EDUCATION
(Copied off email) Things sure have changed ! Remember when grandparents and great-grandparents stated that they only had an 8th grade education? Well, check this out. Could any of us have passed the 8th grade in 1895? This is the eighth-grade final exam from 1895 in Salina , Kansas , USA . It was taken from the original…
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Workout Variety
right now I am focusing on cardio stuff between running and biking, mostly biking. I used to try and throw some weights in there every week also but haven't done that in a couple weeks. But I am working the cardio more per week. I hit a small plateau and it seems to be about when I increased my cardio and cut back my…
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Ideal Body Weight......
This is probably more of a guys problem, but... I hate looking at those standard charts that tell me what my ideal body weight should be. I am 6' tall and most charts say my ideal weight is around 170#. To me that is just plain nuts. When I was skin and bones in high school I was 180#. I know everyone's body's are…
