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Body fat percentage vs. Weighing?
So, I was thinking about the whole obsession with body fat percentage and how it's a more accurate depiction of how healthy/fit you are and I got to wondering this: why do doctors' offices still utilize scales? When you go to get a regular checkup, wouldn't it make more sense to calculate the patient's body fat %?
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Protein/Carb/Fat ratio suggestions?
Hi, I've read a few articles on high vs. low carb diets, but I figured I'd ask for some personal testimonies. What has been your experience? Also, if you wouldn't mind giving me a tip... here are my stats: 5'6" 140lbs I'm either hourglass or pear shaped (not really sure, I just know my hips are ridiculously huge) Exercise…
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What are YOUR goals?
So, what are everyone's short-term, mid-term, & long term goals? 5'6" Short-term: Hit under 140 by the time I see my boyfriend (April 6th) = ~1lb away Mid-term: Hit 120 by the time I go to LA = August 20th Long-term: Have a nicely toned body with defined abs I think that sometimes verbalizing our goals can make it so much…
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No fruit after 2pm?
Alright, so, I was just reading that because of the sugars in fruit, it's better to not have fruit after 2pm. Thoughts on this?
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Ab exercises when overweight = bad idea?!
So, I recently overheard some people at the gym suggesting that doing excessive ab workouts when you're overweight can be frustrating. Their reasoning is as follows: people will gain muscle in their stomach, pushing their fat out even farther, making it look like they're bigger; this would be discouraging to someone trying…
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The most depressing part about losing weight...
is watching those bras get too big! Dang! Just trying to remind myself that those 34C's are not worth as much as a flat belly. How many bra sizes did everyone change in their weightless journey? Hoping I'm not going to end up in the A's...
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Deficit recommendation?
Hey all, I would love some recommendations. I'm 19, 5'7" and weigh 144 pounds. I'd like to get down to 120 (obviously as soon as possible). Because of heart and lung conditions, I am unable to do HIIT/extreme cardio, so I do strength training on a low intensity. I also am a student, so most of my time is spent (ugh)…
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Thoughts on LionsGate BeFit programs?
Has anyone tried the 30 day Butt LIft, 30 Day 6 Pack Abs, 30 Day Fat Burning, or BeFit in 90 days? How did you feel they compared to the 30DS? Were you happy with their results?
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4 weeks of running and NO results?!
Hey all! I've done a bit of research, but I can't seem to find a solid answer to my question. You guys are the experienced ones, so I thought I'd bring it to the boards :) So, I've been running (er, attempting!) 5 days a week for the past month and I've seen NO results (well, physically speaking). I started out only being…
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How low can you go?
I've found a few sites that offer suggestions for good weight for your age / height, but none of them seem to agree. I don't want go go under my my weight limit, but I'd like to be decently close. I'm 18, 5ft 6.5inches. I've heard anywhere from 108 should be the lowest to 124 and the highest ranging from 154-168. Thoughts?…
