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HELP! - Protein Powder and Travel
OK, this may be the stupidest question, but I need input from those that use protein powder and travel (fly) for business. I've decided to start increasing my protein intake through weigh protein shakes right after my workout. Knowing NOTHING about protein powders (except for the suggestions I've read on these threads and…
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NSV - Goal Reached (PICS!)
I was overweight as a kid, as a teen and through all of my adult life, until now, at 33, where I’m in the best shape of my life. I always said that once I’d reach my BF% goal of 18.5%, I’d post pictures. Since getting an accurate reading is more complicated than I ever imagined (gym device 17.1%, Bod Pod 11%-talk about…
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HELP Please!! BF% Calculation Accuracy
In January, I started weight training and decided I was going to rely on BF% and not my weight as a goal. My target was 18.5%BF. I initially used my gym's device (you enter weight, height, gender and hold the sensors with your arms stretched out), and it showed 22.6% (Jan). In May, using the same method I was at 19.2% and…
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Small NSV - She shouted and made me feel like a rock star!
It was a nice evening, so after a weight training session at the gym, I got home and decided to go for a quick run. After 5Km, on my way back home, I pass a woman on the sidewalk and smile at her to thank her for giving me some space to pass. She then proceeds to cheer loudly: "Go sweetie! Go! You're a motivation!" I…
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NSV - I did it!!!
I tried in January...could not even get my toes off the floor. Today, for the first time since that failed attempt, my trainer guided me to the bar and said "I'm sure you can do it now. I don't want you to try, I want you to know you can and just do it." I was scared to fail (which is ridiculous, I know), but I did it!!!!…
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Can't you see I'm running???
I was at the gym today and after my fitness assessment, I did some cardio on the treadmill. I was doing intervals where I'd run at 6mph for 5min and rest at 4.2mph for 2min. My gym is pretty quiet on Sunday afternoons and I was the only one in a row of 8 treadmills. While in the middle of my workout, a guy goes to the…
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I am EXCELLENT !!! - NSV
Hi. I'm not used to telling anyone but my trainer about my fitness accomplishments, as for the most part, my loved ones simply don't get it. But I'm SO excited, that I have to tell someone...so MFP population: I'm talking to you! Today was my fitness evaluation, something I've been doing roughly every 1 or 2 months since…
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Local Support - Brampton/GTA or close to
Hi, I've been on MFP for a month and although the friends I have here are great, it would be nice to have some "local" support. A little about me: I'm 33, just shy of 5'10, single, no kids and living in Brampton, ON (originally from Montréal, QC). After losing 30lbs+, my ultimate fitness goal is to reduce body fat % (I'm…
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Clean that machine! - Mini Rant
When did common sense become not so common? I have a HUGE pet peeve: people at the gym that use a machine and then just go on their merry way. I counted: there are 8 "cleaning" stations at my gym that have paper towels and disinfecting spray you can use to wipe the machine down when you are done using it. You can't miss…
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Music - What Was Your First...
In an effort to distract myself (I can't sleep) but also in the hopes that this will remind me of music I love but forgot about (and thus fill the remaining memory on my iPod), I would love to know your first: - Song download: - CD: - Tape: - Vinyl: - 8Track: - Concert (thanks for the idea juliecat1): If you are in your…
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Looking to lose last 10 pounds - MFP friends wanted
Hi, my name is Esther, I'm 33 and I'm new to MFP (3days in). I am 5'10 and was 195lbs at my heaviest in December 2009 and I'm now down to 160lbs. As additional information, I'm currently single, no kids and work in an office but I also have to travel as part of my job. In January of this year, I started working out with a…
