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Anyone keep a weight bench outdoors?
I'd like to expand my home gym options, and I'm seeing some great deals on weight benches on Craigslist, but the only place in the house I could set up a weight bench would be either in the garage (ew) or outdoors. I live in Florida, so an outdoor workout space is something I could reasonably use year-round. I have a space…
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Having trouble sleeping?
This is my first post here -- I just came out as pregnant on MFP yesterday. :wink: I'm 15w pregnant, due in early September. This pregnancy was a big surprise... I'm 40, and hadn't been able to conceive after having my son, who is now 12. Anyway.... Is anyone else having trouble sleeping? I'm spending several hours awake…
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Weightlifting to Improve Dance Skills
I'm a hoop dancer, and my most important training goal is to continue to improve my dance. In addition to my dance practice, stretching, and yoga, I'd also like my weightlifting to contribute to making me a better dancer. I'd like to hear from other dancers who lift. Please tell me... ...what type(s) of dance do you do,…
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Just one personal trainer session - can I...?
I lift weights at home using a NROL plan, and I've never had any personal training. I recently spent $10 on a Groupon for a 3 month gym membership that comes with one personal training session, just so I could get the training session. Can I specifically ask that my training session just focus on checking and correcting my…
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30/30 Hoop Challenge
I know that Kayemme and I have been doing Hooping.org's 30/30 Hoop Challenge (hoop at least 30 minutes a day for 30 days straight; I started January 1.) Today's day 23 for me, and although I've had a couple of days that I didn't hoop for the full 30 minutes, I have practiced every day. I've never had a streak this long of…
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Double Chocolate Protein Pancakes
I've been experimenting with protein pancakes recently, and this morning's edition was so delicious, I had to share! Ingredients: 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I used Optimum Nutrition Soy) 2 tbs egg white (I used the kind from a carton, "Real Egg" from Costco) 4-6 tbs water 30 semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions:…
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Adjustable dumbbells - do plates need to be balanced?
I have a set of "old fashioned" adjustable dumbbells that use Olympic plates and screw-on clips. I wanted this style so I'd have the flexibility to buy more plates as I build strength and go up in weight, but right now I only have the plates that came with the set. If I make sure the dumbbells have the same plates on each…
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Vietnamese Tapioca Strip Noodles (20 cal) - any ideas?
I went to the Vietnamese market yesterday to look for Shirataki noodles (which I did find, in the refrigerated section), but I also found tapioca strip noodles in the dried noodle aisle. These noodles are imported from Vietnam, and say they have 20 cal per serving. They are made out of tapioca starch only; they also had…
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Have you gained muscle after menopause?
My mother, who is 68, has had great success with weight loss, but now that she's thin she's quite frail and needs to rebuild her strength. However, a friend of hers told her that is IMPOSSIBLE to gain muscle mass after menopause unless you are on hormone replacement therapy. My mom believes her, because this friend is a…
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Calcium-rich dairy-free snacks?
I'm lucky enough to be both severely lactose-intolerant AND the poster child for future osteoporosis (white, small-framed, family history of it), so I'm concerned about getting enough calcium in my diet. However, I also hate taking supplements -- I'd much rather get my nutrients from my food! I already consume 4-8oz of…
