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Looking for Friends for Support
Hola All, I have been trying to eat more for a few months now. I am a graduate student who lives a little less than one 1/2 mile from campus so I walk a lot. In addition, I do 4 days of cardio (30-45 minutes) and 2 days of strength training (30-60 minutes). I currently eat 2000 calories per day and am trying to figure out…
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Having Doubts: Need Help
I'm having doubts about eating more. I calculated my TDEE and it's 2660. 80% of that comes out to about 2160 calories--that still seems like a lot. I work out 6 days per week, and as a graduate student I'm always walking to, from, and around campus. Still, should I be eating that much? I don't know if it's the mental block…
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Metabolism Reset
What is that exactly and what does it mean? I went on the EM2WL website, but I still don't understand it. Any help would be super appreciated--thanks!
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Need Eating Advice!
I am SO confused! I run 3 days per week (usually 35 mins), lift 2 days per week (one hour with personal trainer), do yoga one day, and then give myself a rest day. I would say my lifestyle is at least moderately active because besides the workouts, I walk to/from/around my campus daily. The walk to the gym alone is 4…
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Rockin' Body
Anyone tried this program yet? It looks fun, like something to do on a weekend or when you're feeling like death. Thoughts or opinions wanted! :smile:
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Insanity Question
Hi, I've done a few beachbody programs before, but now I'm thinking about Insanity. I was hoping I could get some insight from people who have done it. It looks REALLY scary, but kinda fun. If you could give me your opinion, I would appreciate it! :flowerforyou:
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Eating on a budget
I REALLY need help with eating on a budget. I am a graduate student with limited income. I live by myself so it's hard to grocery shop. I HATE buying good food and not finishing it before it goes bad. I workout 5-6 days per week with 2 one hour strength training sessions so right now my diet is 35% protein 35% fat 30%…
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Carb Help
I keep going over on carbs and I don't know how to stop it. Almost all of my "protein packed" foods contain a decent amount of carbs. How do I avoid this? I've been trying to do 30% carbs, 35% fats, 35% protein. Any words of wisdom? Thank you!
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New to the Group
Hola, Everybody! I am new to the group. I workout 6 days per week, 3 days of cardio, 2 days of hour long lifting sessions, one day of yoga, and a rest day. I am on the border of moderately to very active--I'm a grad student so I am constantly walking around campus carrying my endless array of textbooks. The walk to the…
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Need Eating Advice
HELP! I am SO confused! I run 3 days per week (usually 35 mins), lift 2 days per week (one hour with personal trainer), do yoga one day, and then give myself a rest day. I would say my lifestyle is at least moderately active because besides the workouts, I walk to/from/around campus daily. The walk to the gym alone is 4…
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Running: Changes in your body
I was wondering what changes everyone else sees since starting to run. I notice my leg muscles are more sculpted, as well as less fat on my arms. I feel like my core has gotten stronger, but I still have that stubborn layer of fat on my middle/lower abs that refuses to go away. What changes have you noticed? I added…
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5k fears
I'm starting to worry about my 5k. It's only a few weeks away! C25K is only getting harder. What if I can't pull this off? I'm afraid of running for that long in front of oodles of people. I'm super scared of not making my goal of 30 minutes. AHHH! Any advice?
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Training Alteration--Need Advice
So normally my workout schedule is as follows: Mon/Wed Strength Training, Tues/Thurs/Sat C25K, Friday Rest Day, Sunday 60 min Power Walk. Next week I have to go to Vegas for a wedding; I leave on Friday and get back on Monday. As you all can imagine, it's going to be a busy weekend. I've been making great progress and…
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Running in Public
Does anyone else have issues with this? Thanks to the heatwave that's been sweeping through the country, it was too hot to run outside today. This has occurred before, so I run around the ground floor of my house and I run up and down the stairs to keep my heart rate up. I still sweat as much as I did on Tuesday (I'm on…
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"A-ha!" Moment
Today I realized how powerful Jillian Michaels' workouts are. I've been feeling a little under the weather so I went back to some of my favorite, past workouts from JMBR. I did workout 3 today and yeah I added weight and made it harder but I was still really sweating! (I'm on phase 3 weeks 9 & 10 ). My recovery was faster…
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After C25K?
Is there another training app for after C25K? I don't want to make all this progress just to slide back. For those of you who have finished the program, did you keep up with running? What did you do to keep your progress going? What types of plans did you follow? I'm only about halfway through the program, but I've NEVER…
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Training Help
Running friends--just realized that my training plan won't be finished before the actual 5k race. I've been doing couch to 5k but I signed up for my run at the end of June and it's at the end of August. Should I try to speed through the program, or get to where I get to and see what happens? I just finished week 3 and I…
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Hello!
Hi, everyone! I'm new to the group; I'm starting my third week of Couch to 5k tomorrow. So far, it's been going pretty well. Swimming was always my sport so running has never been my forte. However, I decided to sign up for a 5k that's taking place in August as a "kick it into gear" approach. Any running tips are welcome!…
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Week 3 Day 1
So just did my week 3 day 1 workout; OUCH! If running for 3 minutes straight is hard, I'm scared for the actual 5k race. Really looking forward to seeing the progress I make with C25K!
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New to the group!
Hello! I am 22, 5'5 and 155 pounds. I'm not fat, but I need to tone up! I joined MFP about 2 months ago, and I really find it helpful. Up until about 3 weeks ago, I was doing Jillian Michaels Body Revolution. Now, I'm training for a 5k; I HATE running so that was my way of forcing myself into doing it anyways. Currently, I…
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Any runners out there? Beginner seeking advice
I am planning on running my first 5K in August. Any tips on how to train for it? Also, what are some good foods to eat during the process? I watch what I eat but I wasn't sure if there is anything I should put in or take out. Thank you for the help!
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Seeking Running Advice
I am planning on running my first 5K in August. Any tips on how to train for it? Also, what are some good foods to eat during the process? I watch what I eat but I wasn't sure if there is anything I should put in or take out. Thank you for the help!
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Any runners doing JMBR? Beginning runner seeking advice
I know this group is made for people doing JMBR, but I've noticed a decent amount of people swap the cardio for running so I thought there'd be some good advice givers in here. I am planning on running my first 5K in August. Any tips on how to train for it? Also, what are some good foods to eat during the process? I watch…
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Need some advice about running
I am planning on running my first 5K in August. Any tips on how to train for it? Also, what are some good foods to eat during the process? I watch what I eat but I wasn't sure if there is anything I should put in or take out. Thank you for the help!
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workout 9
Jillian Michaels has lost her friggen' mind with this one! I cannot do those rock and roll squats. I also have to modify the jump push ups and the plank ups. Pretty sure I don't look graceful at all doing that down dog leg series either. I can't believe this is only 2/3 of the way through the program; don't wanna know what…
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resistance band
Does anyone hate that thing as much as I do? It is not user friendly. I have the green one because the black one was out of stock. It takes me forever to get it on and sometimes it doesn't stay on, like today while I was doing the bicycles in workout 8. Any suggestions on how to wrap it or other sound pieces of advice?…
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Post JMBR: Workouts & Worries
I still have another 3 weeks of JMBR, but I am trying to think ahead. I don't know where to go from here. I'm slightly disappointed in my results so far, and I guess I was hoping to be further along than what I am. I feel good and I've toned up a bit, but I don't think I'm making as much progress as others. It's hard…
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workout 5
How does everyone do with the yoga warm up? I never feel like I'm doing it right and I think I look everything but graceful. Also, does/did anyone else have trouble with the super sets? In the second circuit where you go from the tricep dips to the chest flys it kills me. On the second go around of that circuit I can't get…
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Workout 6
How many calories on average are other people burning in this workout? I feel like something is wrong with me because I don't burn nearly as much with this one as I do with workout 5. I admit that workout 5 uses more muscle groups that I never used to work out as much. Plus, the supersets are challenging! Workout 6 is…
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Cardio 2 & Workout 5
Wow that is a difficult one! Huge David made me feel like a failure for not jumping as high as him. Other than that though I really liked it. I like it better than Cardio 1---really didn't like the suicides or the running man. What do other people think of this one? Also, Workout 5 killed me! The combination of the…
