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Muscle gain with Calorie deficit...???
Hi. Question for the experts here. Over the past couple of years, I've lost quite a bit of weight, and I'm pretty pleased with that... however, my weight loss has pretty much stopped, for nearly a year now - even though I eat at a deficit. Something needs to change, but I'm not sure what it is. My bmi ranges between 22.7…
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My pants size is 29", but my waist measures 31"... ??
When I measure my waist it's 31 inches, but pants that are 28" or 29" fit. Pants that are 31" fall off. Any one else have a similar experience?
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A potentially life saving NSV...
Last week, while riding my bike late at night, a guy jumped me! He was gonna mug me... he wrapped his arms around my shoulders and waist, to do a takedown... I got ready to fight, and the guy just said, half under his breath "eh, you're in pretty good shape... " and then just disappeared off into the darkness. I'm not in…
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Ladies: Define "Player" please.
Is a man a "player" by simply seeing more than one woman romantically, or is there a certain measure of deceit involved? In other words: If you're seeing a guy non-exclusively - and this is clear... is he, in your opinion, a "player"? What if you're just dating, and exclusivity hasn't been discussed, so it's still…
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Advice: Is it time to let myself gain some weight?
I can't seem to lose any more weight... My bmi fluctuates between 22.9 and 23.6, and body fat between 14 and 16%, and it's been going on for many months (perhaps 6 or 7). I'm always on track for net calories, when set to lose 0.5 lbs/week (well, over on some days, but always under for the week). (BTW: I'm male, 51 yrs,…
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Q for the women: Shirtless pic: OK, or tacky?
So, is it OK for a guy to post a shirtless pic on an on line dating site? Or is this just too tacky? Various on-line dating "experts" disagree, so it's time for some real world data. Cast your vote: "OK" or "Tacky". (Or whatever else you'd like to say)
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NSV for MFP
MFP is starting to seep into pop culture. Last night, I went to an "underground" comedy show in (very hip and trendy) Venice Beach. Two different comedians made offhand references to MFP in their routines, and everyone in the audience knew exactly what the letters "MFP" stood for. Do I smell IPO?
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I mix my protein powder with...
I don't really like my protein shakes, so I've tried mixing them with different things. Some of them have been good, and some, well, not so good. So, help me out, and tell me what you mix your protein powder with! Here are my favorite two things: Chocolate protein powder and Coffee Chocolate protein powder and oatmeal.…
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Are "men afraid of commitment"? Not that simple.
Men are often broadly accused of being "afraid of commitment" - to the point that it is a cultural stereotype. I think that men frequently don't desire commitment. This is not the same as being "afraid" of commitment. I don't "desire" a shirt that doesn't fit in lieu of another, but I'm not "afraid" of it. I don't "desire"…
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At what blood sugar level do you feel uncomfortable?
Hi all. Recently, I had a classic hypoglycemia incident - sweaty palms, shaky, clouded thinking - cured quickly with some food. I had the presence of mind to test just before eating, BS level was low 80's - which is the lowest reading I've seen for myself, though it's considered in the "normal" range. Wondering - at what…
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Your preference: Cholula or Tapatio?
I'm for Tapatio.
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At what blood sugar level do you feel uncomfortable?
I don't know if this is the right forum for this question... but anyway... Recently, I had a classic bout of hypoglycemia - sweats, shaky, cloudy thinking... quickly remedied with some food. I had the presence of mind to test my blood sugar first, and it was in the low 80's, which is - for me, very low - but considered…
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"Creeper" and "looks-ism"...
I just saw another post about a "creeper" - a middle aged man taking pictures of a younger man who was jogging. ( original post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/443509-what-a-creep) It's an interesting thread... it made me think of something that happened to me a while ago... A couple of years ago, I was picking up…
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Is it time to start trying to gain muscle? Or too soon?
Hello, all. I seek the wisdom of the crowd here. Is it time to up my calories, to change my body composition? In this past year, I've lost a bunch of weight, and my bmi is now at a pleasant 23. (5'7", 147 lbs, male) I've been well trained by MFP to keep my net cals at about 1400, and I'm comfortable with that, as I…
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NSV - slightly odd one...
Haha! You know how there's that little indicator in the MFP weight loss ticker? You know, the pointer that shows how many lbs you've lost? I made mine disappear!
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Goal weights - what's the "right" number?
Hiya. Whadda ya think... as "normal" bmi range is from 18.5 to 25, should one's goal be 21.5, which is smack in the middle?
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p90x online tracking - any suggestions?
Hi. Just started p90x, on day 6 ( still quite sore, but less than I was on day 3). Anyone know of a good on-line tracking system? I found this one: www.90daybuddy.com Thanks!
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p90x: what percent could you do on day 1? (I'm new)
Hi. I've had p90x for several months, but I haven't tried it - until today. I thought I was in pretty good shape, but alas, I guess I'm not. I could only do about half (a little less) of -what the folks on the DVD did, and only about 20% of the pull ups... less on the third and fourth set. Any other folks out there who've…
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My best NSV yet...
Today was my annual physical . In years past, it was filled with stern discussions of elevated lipids, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, elevated heart rate, sleep apnea and high blood pressure. Last year, the pre-diabetes was replaced with real type-2 diabetes. BMI was north of 35 - obese. Today, the dialog was quite…
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A slightly sad NSV
Well, in the grocery store with my daughter mid week, I ran across a neighbor of about 20 years, who lives down the block from me. I don't see him very often, just every now and then. When I said "hello", and started chatting him up, he was strangely distant and cold. Both my daughter and I were puzzled... Yesterday, while…
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An perfectly good NSV - RUINED!
Well, I bought me some "skinny jeans" a few months ago - they were on the clearance rack at Old Navy - only 5 bucks. They were significantly too small for me, but I thought "what the heck" at that price, it will be a good motivator. Well, guess what? I fit in 'em now! You'd think that's a good thing, but... A 50 year old…
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Bowflex select tech dumbbells - worth the $$??
I've outgrown my powerblock "sport" dumbbells, which have served me quite well. They go up to 24 lbs each, and I now need heavier ones. I'm thinking about the bowflex select tech 55 lbs dumbbells - but they're pretty pricey. If you own them, what do you think of 'em? Or, do you have a different set of adjustable dumbbells…
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Sweatbands - any suggestions?
Hiya. I sweat a lot (A LOT) when I play racquetball (I weigh up to 5 lbs less after playing)... need an industrial strength headband. Any recommendations? Thx!
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A simple NSV...
She said I was sexy. Never heard that word used in reference to myself before. 'Nuff said.
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Goal met, just in time for my 50th birthday!
So, today is my 50th birthday, and it is with great satisfaction that I'm able to share with you all that this morning mister scale says I'm at 157.5 lbs (down from 224), and this has been my morning weight (+- about 1 lb) for the past week, which translates to a BMI of 24.7, down from 35.1. I feel comfortable saying that…
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"Traditional" exercise vs P90x, insanity etc (minus the hype
I have been doing a "traditional" exercise routine for a while - including elliptical, some sports (racquetball for me) some treadmill, and body weight exercises (pull ups, planks, push ups, etc with a little bit of dumbbells to boot). My regimen is pretty regular - aerobic exercise 4 to 6x / week, and resistance 3x /…
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Quitting Sit-ups... should I?
Hiya. I added a small amount of strength training to my regimen a month or so ago (maybe two months now). I do pull-ups, push ups, sit-ups, hammer curls and bent-over-rows. I use an android app that is based on the 100 sit-ups site to track all of the exercises (if you're curious, the app is called "multi-reps", and…
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Plateau, BMI near 25 - anyone with similar experience?
If you've had an experience like what I'm about to describe, and worked through it, I'd really like to hear how you did it - I'm quite frustrated, and I would appreciate some guidance! I've been on a plateau for waaay too long now, about 90 days - and I'm looking for help. I've tried lots of the usual plateau busters -…
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NSV - 38 inch waist down to.....
When I started dieting, I was wearing a 38" waist, and just like another poster, I too went to Old Navy this weekend. I've already had to get smaller pants a couple of times - last time I was down to a 32" waist, but they too were getting kinda loose. So, I tried on a pair that was on sale - 29" - and it fit! (And it was…
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Can you pass the Army Physical Fitness Test?
Earlier today, I saw someone post regarding passing the Army fitness test, and I was curious to what that entailed. Here is what I found: http://www.howtopasstheapft.com/the-us-army-physical-fitness-table.html A passing score is over 60 percent in each of 3 exercises: Pushups, Situps and a 2 mile run. The scores are…
