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PB2
Why does everyone get so moist over this stuff? It tastes like a goat's hoof.
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Best way to work up to bench press?
So, I'm doing Stronglifts 5x5, and I'm having some trouble with the bench press. I can push the women's bar just fine, but I'm not able to add weight to it because the plate holding bits have to sit in on the pegs on the rack. I have tried to move up to the men's bar, but I can only crank out my first set, then a couple of…
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When to switch to maintenance/recomp?
I'm 5' 2" and weigh 107 pounds, which puts me at a BMI of 19.6 (but on a small frame). I do some cardio (running) and am about to start learning to lift in the next two weeks. My initial plan was to continue at a deficit until I was about 102 (low end of a healthy BMI at 18.5) and then start eating at a small surplus as I…
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You know you spend too much time on MFP when...
Things I have caught myself doing this week: Trying to scan a disposable coffee cup into my diary under Breakfast Weighing the dog's dry food (I only caught myself when I was like "wait, how much does 3/4 cup weigh again?")
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It's Friday...
Is a Belligerent Teatoxer/Adamant Anti-Toxiner/Know-It-All Supplementer thread really too much to ask for? I have work I'm trying to procrastinate from!
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Filling, shelf-stable snacks that aren't that appealing?
I pack my lunch for work every day, and I've been tossing a Clif bar in my backpack as an optional snack in case I get really hungry before it's time to go home. Trouble is, I always want the Clif bar. Even when I'm not really hungry enough to justify eating it. So I end up eating it at 250 calories, and then I have to…
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How do I know if it's time for new running shoes?
So, I'm getting back into running by doing Couch to 5k again. My heart and lungs are super stoked and all "oh yeah we remember how to do this, let's go!" My legs and feet are all "are you kidding me with this *kitten*?" I didn't have this problem the last time around... Two years ago. I was fitted at Fleet Feet and came…
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Coworker's "weight loss" journey gone too far (aka "Don't force your lifestyle change on others")
This dude? Has been driving me nuts. I'm all about somebody trying to get healthy. I am. If you tell me you want to eat right and exercise more, I will be the first one to cheer you on. For real. But when you come in to work every day with a 1lb can of honey roasted peanuts which you proceed to eat for breakfast (by…
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NROLFW vs Stronglifts vs Starting Strength vs Strong Curves
I just talked to my husband, and he said he would be happy to teach me proper lifting form when he comes home on leave next month! I'm really excited, but now I need to choose a program and I'm overwhelmed! Pros and cons of each? I like the look of Strong Curves because I'm afraid of losing my booty as I drop these last 5…
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How Much of a Deficit Can I Get Away With
I've been away from MFP for a while and I'm so mad at myself that I didn't carefully record everything I was doing for future reference. Now I'm re-learning and slowly remembering what worked for me in the past. I'm tracking my TDEE with a BodyMedia Fit, which was incredibly accurate for me in the past. I remember that I…
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Strength Training Progression for Wimpy Kids?
Hey everyone, I'm hoping you can help me out I did some searching, but I got overwhelmed by all the different information and trying to figure out what would apply to me. I'm getting close to my goal weight, and I know I want to add some strength training into the mix, with the end goal being learning to lift heavy. I am…
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Just Finished Lunch - And I'm Already Hungry
Oh, and I've already eaten the snacks I packed for this afternoon. I know it's only a short matter of time before I'm at the vending machine, buying junk to stop my stomach from growling. I've already eaten more than 1,000 calories today, but it's not enough. I need some ideas on what foods I can pack for breakfast or…
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Groceries Are Killing Me
I spent $600 on groceries last month. For one person. Admittedly, it's not like I've eaten everything I bought - there's still some salmon in the freezer and pantry staples that will last me a few months. But holy hell. I probably ate $50 worth of Greek Yogurt alone this month. Seriously, I can't afford to spend this much…
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Girlfriends - I Have To Rant Here
Sorry, I just need to rant. This is ridiculous. I have a work friend who is recently divorced with three kids. She married young and never got a lot of time to have fun before she started having kids. Her husband was unstable, so she was never able to leave the kids with him and just get out of the house. She has a family…
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Oh, Crap
I'm signed up to do my first 5k this Saturday, and I'm pretty confident that I am trained for it - I've only made it to W8D2, but I'm hitting 3.5 miles including the warm up and cool down walks, so I'm not too concerned. However, I just checked the forecast for Saturday. A high of 103 degrees (F) with "Blazing Sunshine."…
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Early AM Runners - Hydration Question
I guess this is really for anyone who works out early in the morning, but I find it only causes a problem on my running days. I work out as soon as I wake up, but I always wake up feeling terribly thirsty and dehydrated. I'm on a medication that causes serious night sweats, so that might be part of the reason. When I'm…
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How Can I Know My True BMR
So, here's a (possibly stupid) question. Before I joined this group, I had used the Fat2Fit calculator to calculate my BMR and TDEE. I came up with 1230 for a BMR and 1730 for a TDEE. Eventually, I got frustrated with using estimated numbers (I'm a statistician/engineer) and bought a Bodymedia Fit to get real numbers. It…
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Need a sanity check!
I wanted to introduce myself and ask if I'm in the right place here! My name is Jessica and I started here on MFP in the beginning of April. Of course, I started out at the MFP one size fits all 1200 calores, and was starving to death all the time. I posted on the forums, and on the advice of several people, upped my…
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BodyMedia Freak Out - Could mine me broken?
So, I ordered a BodyMedia Fit and it arrived yesterday afternoon. I charged that baby up and strapped it on around 9pm last night. I just synced it up, and it says my TDEE for the day is 1916... and it's only 5:45 PM here. I've been estimating my TDEE at around 1700. So now, I'm starting to think maybe I got an inaccurate…
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Chicken Salad With Apple & Basil - 269 Calories
I got this recipe from Real Simple Magazine years ago and it's one of my favorites. 269 Calories for a whole chicken breast's worth of chicken salad. I love to load it up onto a big bed of greens. Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 20m | Total Time: 35m Ingredients 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts kosher salt and black…
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Apricot-Basil Chicken Salad
I'm in a chicken salad-y mood I guess. This one's from Martha Stewart. Great in a pita or on top of a giant plate of spinach. Ingredients • 1/3 cup mayonnaise • 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1/2 teaspoon paprika • 5 teaspoons champagne or white-wine vinegar • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken • 1/4…
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I Need A Stern Talking-To
Yesterday morning was Week 6, Day 1. I got to the 5 minute run and was totally discouraged when the App told me I was halfway through the five minutes because I thought I was almost done. Just then, a truck nearly ran me and the dog over. I got pissed off, frustrated, and headed home. I went at it again this morning. When…
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How Active Am I?
I'm trying to calculate my calories using the Fat2Fit Radio tools, but I get stuck at the Activity Level bit. 5'2" 31 Years Old 116 lbs My BMR is 1234. Sedentary: 1508 Lightly Active: 1728 Moderately Active: 1948 I'm really not sure where to eat. I work out to burn about 150 calories per day. But I also am on my feet a lot…
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Supposed to Take Dessert to a Friend's - HELP!!!
So, I'm headed over to a friend's house this evening to help her with a DIY project, and she's cooking dinner. I offered to bring something, and she requested dessert. I was totally going to make those Hummus Blondie Bars, but I was wiped last night after work and literally slept from 6pm until 5am. So.... now I need a…
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Could I Get A Diary Check Please?
I'm hungry and people are telling me my calories are too high. I'm eating tons of protein and fiber - I think. So if I'm eating too much, why is my stomach always growling?
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I'm Kinda Scared to try Crossfit
So, there's a killer groupon in my area for classes at the local Crossfit. $29 for 10 classes, or $59 for 20 classes plus one personal training session. I'm debating about buying it - it seems like a great opportunity, but I'm scared I can't hack it!
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Do I Need Stability Shoes for Everyday Walking?
I'm hoping someone here can offer some knowledgeable advice on this. I'm an overpronator, and I recently re-started running. At first I was wearing old shoes, but after much knee pain, went back and got re-fitted and the pain is significantly reduced. During the run, I'm in very little pain, and as long as I ice…
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The Scale Is Depressing
I'm trying to lose somewhere around ten pounds, and I find that with so little to lose, the scale is nothing but depressing. I weighed in on Thursday at 115.2 my plan was to weigh in weekly, but I was feeling like I was doing great, so for a little motivation boost I thought I'd hop on the scale and see if I was down to…
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Things I Learned from C25K
- Icy Hot is a magic potion - It doesn't matter if your shoes only have 15 miles on them, if they're 6 years old they need to be replaced. Immediately. - Don't take your knees for granted when you're young And I'm only on Week 3!
