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Dating Question (to stir the pot)
Its getting about that time toward the end of the work day when we are all trying to kill time until the clock strikes 4pm and we can go home. So here is my question to stir the pot... What do guys look for on a first date..Is it already premeditated before you arrive whether a date will be a ONS or a long term…
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Am I progressing?
for about three weeks, maybe longer, I have seen no drop on the scale and no inches lost. Yet I'm eatting at a deficit and I'm working out 5x a week cardio and weight.... So is my body still changing even though pounds haven't been lost and inches haven't changed? It seems like I am fitter, I'm lifting heavier and running…
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Has anyone had Lasek Stretch Mark Removal?
When you reached your goal weight did your stretch marks lighten, or did you get lasek stretch mark removal? If you did was it successful? I try those creams but non of them seem to work
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Increasing Weight
is it ok to do 5 sets of 1 rep if you are trying to increase your weight when lifting?
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Bench Press (Trying to increase weight)
I have been trying to increase the weight I use on the bench press gradually. I started with just the bar 5x5 and for the past few weeks I have made it up to 10lbs on each side 5x5. I cant seem to push beyond that though, I cant do 12lbs for 5x5 or even 1x5. How should I move forward, stick with 10lbs or should I do like 5…
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Kidney Stones
Has anyone had kidney stones since upping their diet to a higher protein lower carb diet?
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Wings...
Who would of thought the two combined would taste so good. Just had them at a restaurant and they were delicious. They took Chicken wings and coated them in a peanut butter sauce, and then melted down some strawberry jam for dipping sauce.
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Confused?
Conflicting articles confuse me. I read that a women can only gain up to a pound and a half of muscle per month, yet I read "In a study of females who completed an eight-week swimming program, there was a 23.8% increase in the triceps muscle." That sounds like more than 1 1/2lbs. Based on weight lifting and swimming it…
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PB2 or Peanut Butter???
A guy at work was telling me about PB2, have you ever tried it? Peanut butter helps me scarf down my protein shakes but it is high in calories and carbs. Does it taste pretty similar, if so what do you mix it with?
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Google makes the best Salad!!!
Im telling you they make dieting easy, I go there every day for lunch because they are right next door and they make the best salad I have ever had. They have a bar full of veggies and meets, and you tell them what to use, then they use this device that looks like two pizza cutters put together and they dice all the…
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Im not in pain today, did I not work hard enough?
I lifted yesterday and although I do feel a tiny burn in my abs my legs feel nothing, does that mean I should have lifted heavier or done more reps?
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Why weight lift???
every time I read something new it leaves me with more questions. I read that females only develop about 1-1 1/2 lbs of muscle a month from weight lifting. So what is your body doing the rest of the time? How is it going to help me achieve my weight loss goals at 1 1/2 lbs a month? What about the fat??? I'm eating at a…
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Low Carb & Weight Lifting
Some one in the forums told me that you cant lift weights and be on low carb, because to lift weights your body needs carbs to preserve muscle and when there are none the body eats muscle. But im assuming this guy doesnt understand Ketosis either. What do you think, truth or BS? Keep in mind im not trying to get bulky just…
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How long does it take to see results Weight Lifting?
Im only two weeks in and I have already increase my strength quite a bit. Yesterday was the first day I was able to lift 100lbs with my legs, I started at 45lbs. Other than noticing the improvement in your workout how long did it take you to see results in the mirror?
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DeadLift/Squat Before & After???
I have been doing a lot of reading and would like to incorporate these into my weight lifting routine. I would love to see Before and After photos of people who DeadLift/Squat for motivation!
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Trying to stay motivated: Scale wont move
Its been at least 3 months since I started eating healthy and working out. I eat 1200-1400 cals a day high protein/fat low carb. Cardio & weightlifting. I have lost some weight but lately the scale just wont budge and I am trying to keep myself motivated because I have noticed things like looser clothes and lifting weight…
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How do you make someone notice you?
How do you make someone notice you (without your *kitten* & Boobs hanging out)? Just curious
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Stress Fracture
Can you ever go back to being a good runner after a stress fracture in your foot or is it one of those things that will just keep coming back forever?
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Inner thighs?
what are some good excersises to build muscle in my inner thighs? I'm already doing squats, deadlifts, leg extensions, and leg curls for strength training and walking uphill for cardio. My putter thighs look good but my inner thighs need a lot of work.
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ISO 100 Cake Batter
Is it any good? I usually do Iso Pure Vanilla but i thought i would try this...Does any one else like or use this brand
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Yo-Yos Are killing me!
For 4 weeks I have been on my low carb lifestyle change...Since then my energy is up, I feel alot better and alot less bloated. I started working out and monitoring things much more carefully. That being said these Yo-Yo cycles are killing me, its like im down 3 up 2, down 2 up 4, down 3 up 1. My food is consistent why…
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Does any one else use this swim stroke?
So when I swim laps I typically use the backstroke and the freestyle stroke. Occasionally I will get in the position of a backstroke but instead of using my arms I kick my legs like a bicycle situp from one end to the other, while keeping my core tight. This has helped me alot with strengthening my core. And it gives my…
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Which exercise is better for shrinking the thighs and butt
i have been weightlifting doing the SL 5x5 plan. In between my lifting days I try to get in some cardio, since I swim a lot I got my arms covered but what about my problem area which is my thighs and butt. Is it better to walk up hill at an incline of 10% or run on a treadmill for a duration of 30-60min. I assume they both…
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New to 5x5 (Show me your results!)
I just started the SL 5x5 program. I would love to see everyone's results from this program, how long did it take for you to see changes? It seems hard to believe that doing 3 exercises 3 days a week could result in such a drastic change?
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What changes have you noticed since Low Carb
Carbs do so much more to the body behind the scenes than I imagined...I used to be a bottomless pit for food. Two weeks into low carb high protein/fat im never hungry, I basically have to force my self to be like hey its lunch I have to put something in my stomach even though I dont want to. Also I noticed that my constant…
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Keto ???
Do you have to be under 50g of carbs to be in Keto? Like I normally average around 57 or less..I am still loosing weight rapidly just not sure if i am in Keto or not
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Diary Macros
I set my diary macros to less than 50g of carbs it ends up being 20% carbs, 40% Protein and 40% Fat. Is this ok, or is that too much fat and protein?
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Hello
I wish I knew this group was here along time ago, I thought I was the only swimmer haha. Feel free to add me :) Does any one else use an underwater ipod for their workouts? It reall helped to intensify my swimming routines, that and my Tom Tom swim watch
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My body doesnt want to do a squat
Does anyone else have this problem. I was watching videos on it yesterday trying to improve my form...Girls made it look so easy and you could see every muscle in their legs during the movement. But when I tried my knees kept going forward, my but wouldn't go down....Do you have to do bad squats until your legs are strong…
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Squats
Can you see a difference with just body weight squats, if you've never done squats before until you can work up to the bar and increasing weight. Is the 30day squat challenge a good place to start?
