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Vegan Meal Ideas - High Protein, Low Carb
Last week I decided to start a 90% vegan diet. I’m completely vegan at home, but will occasionally eat cheese/egg when dining out (although I do try to choose vegan options at restaurants when possible). Even though it’s only been a week, I feel great! I’m eating the same amount of calories, but I actually feel satisfied,…
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Cut or maintain calories for sculpting?
I'm trying to get in better shape for an upcoming trip in 4 weeks. For the last month I've just been focusing on cutting calories (500 cal deficit) and I've been doing Jillian Michaels ripped in 30 workout 4 days/week. I started at 137 and I'm down to 134 now (my goal is 130 & I'm 5'6" btw) but I'm also interested on…
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Low Calorie, High Protein Meal & Snack Ideas?
Hi Everyone! Although I’m not "fat" (5’6 and 130lbs) I have quite a bit of fat around my belly, and almost no muscle anymore. I want to lose fat and gain muscle, so I am planning on decreasing my calorie intake, but increasing my protein, and of course I will be incorporating strength & cardio workouts a few times/week.…
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Eating Healthy on Vacation
Hi Guys! In a few weeks I will be driving to Tennessee from Wisconsin (~8hr drive) with a couple friends and we will be staying for 4 days. We have a gym at our hotel, so working out shouldn’t be an issue, but I wanted to get some tips/advice on eating healthy while on vacation (I will be allowing myself to indulge a…
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Zero to Half Marathon in 32 weeks
My Sister and I will be running in the Avengers Super Hero Half Marathon this upcoming November at Disneyland in California. Neither of have much of a base to start with- I did run/walk a half marathon last June, but I did not train nearly long/well enough, and ended up hurting my knee, and limping to the finish line. I…
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Zero to Half Marathon in 32 weeks
(FYI - I originally posted this earlier today under Getting Started, but it was recommended that I post it under Fitness instead.) My Sister and I will be running in the Avengers Super Hero Half Marathon this upcoming November at Disneyland in California. Neither of have much of a base to start with- I did run/walk a half…
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Easing back into working out
I work a desk job and haven’t been regularly working out for a long time, or actually ever- unless you count gym class in high school, which was more than 6 years ago (I was never even involved in team sports.) Also I’ve discovered I have a problem with trying to do too much too fast, then hurting myself and giving up. For…
