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Group for P90X, Insanity, T25, P90X3, or just working out!
Hi all! Me and a group of friends kick started a free, fun support group on Facebook that has been super successful! The point is to check in every day, do a 25 minute workout of your choice, encourage other group members, and stick with your fitness goals :) There are also challenges that are designed to make you be a…
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P90X and Insanity toned me up!!
FYI...I'm super nervous about doing this. But here goes... Before I started my fitness journey I looked like this (~148 pounds): I decided to make a change and started to exercise a bit more. Lots of going to the gym and being more active...but I still ate ice cream every night. I dropped about 16 pounds just exercising…
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Lifting heavy...hmmm
Hey guys, So I've had enough of minimal results... I need to start lifting heavy. But I feel like a dummy - where do I begin? I need some kind of structure - which is why I like beachbody's DVD series like P90X...is there anything you recommend for someone who is in great shape and strong but just getting started with a…
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Ammonia Smell
Hey guys, Lately I've been eating between 1600-1800 calories a day (according to my BMF I'm between a 300-500 calorie deficit) while doing P90X2 and supplemental cardio. I'm following the macros 25% carbs, 50% protein, and 25% fat, as suggested by the P90X2 diet guide. This allows me to hit the minimum fat and protein…
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Question about days with large calorie burns
Hello! So, I'm a pretty avid snowboarder and hiker - I go every weekend and spend two full days a week where I snowboard and/or hike pretty hard (moguls or glades all day, some backcountry hiking to ride down) so on my 1500-1700 calories a day regimen (slowly increasing this over the next several weeks) - I am just flat…
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Intake for my fiancé
My fiance wanted to know: What is the best way to go from 165 pounds at 20% body fat to 165 pounds and 12-15% body fat. Does it make sense for him to lose body fat before starting a bulking cycle to gain more LBM? Or to start a bulking cycle now to put on the muscle he wants before cutting. He tried to do a bulking phase…
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Measuring protein powder
So the nutrition label on my protein powder says "1 scoop (~33 g)" Approximately? What does that even mean?! I find that one scoop definitely does not come close to 33 g. I know that weighing is always the most accurate - which is what I do for everything else. But that little approximation sign makes me wonder if they did…
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ROAR! I'm HANGRY.
1) What's your current intake of calories, on average? 1500 2) What's your current average intake of protein, carbs, and fats, in grams? protein = about 160 g, carbs = about 140 g, fats = about 42 g 3) Do you use a food scale and measure everything? Absolutely 4) Do you track all of your intake, daily? (Everything?)…
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Whey or casein?
I did a very brief glance over the forum topics and didn't see this one - but I apologize if I'm repeating questions! So what's the difference between whey and casein protein powders? I have heard that casein is metabolized more slowly - but what does this mean for me? Is it ever beneficial to have one over the other? Does…
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P90X2 - How to know when I'm ready...
I've just acquired P90X2 and I was curious as to how I know if I'm ready or not... I'm about to be a repeat P90X grad (I've already added insanity in place of plyometrics and kenpo which certainly kicks it up a notch) and although the workouts are still challenging because I keep upping my weights - I'm excited to see what…
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Best blenders for protein shakes
So, when I was making my daily protein shake today, my blender started smoking and then blew a fuse in my apartment. I think I need a new blender that is buff enough to handle my beefy protein shake needs :P Any recommendations? Mine was a cheap-o black-and-decker that I got at macy's for 30-40 bucks. I don't want to pay a…
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Baked Beans
So I used to really love eating canned baked beans - but now that I'm going lower carb and lower sodium, they're just not practical anymore. Does anyone have any good recipes for baked beans whether it be crock pot or stove top that can give me the delicious-ness of canned baked beans without the obscene amount of sugar…
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Be my friend? - P90X fans encouraged but not necessary! :)
Hi Everyone!! I've been on MFP since the beginning of the summer and I absolutely love it! I log every day as I am trying to shed those last few stubborn pounds before my wedding next year. When I started off on MFP I had a fantastic HUGE group of super supportive friends...but a lot of them seemed to go away :( I still…
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Low Carb Protein Pancakes!!
I made these this morning and they were really great: http://heathereatsalmondbutter.com/recipes/protein-pancakes/ This is a really great site too if you're interested in other recipes - particular gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options. Ingredients: 6 egg whites or 3/4 cup carton egg whites 1/4 tsp cream of tarter 2…
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Sick of eggs low carb-ers? Breakfast salmon cakes :D
I woke up this morning and the last thing I wanted to do was eat my same old egg white omelet so I decided to try something new. This recipe was modified from http://heathereatsalmondbutter.com/2011/02/24/leftover-chips/ Ingredients: - One packet of chicken of the sea pink salmon (5 oz) - 1/4 cup yellow onion - 1/4 cup red…
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Pumpkin PIe Protein Shake
This was so unbelievably delicious that I just have to share it with everyone! Ingredients: - 1/4 cup Whole foods organic nonfat vanilla yogurt - 1/4 cup skim milk - 1/4 cup Libby's 100% pure pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie mix - the 100% pure pumpkin!!) - 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract - 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice - one or two…
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Macronutrient Ratios for Strenuous Hiking
I'm just now rounding off the last few weeks of P90x - and I've recently adapted the fat shredder diet (30% carbs / 50% protein / 20% fat). For most of the program I've been eating 60% carbs, 25% protein, 15% fat - but the weight was coming off very slowly (although measurements were decreasing) so I decided to switch it…
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I need some friends! P90x or not :)
Hey Everyone! I've been on my fitnesspal for about a week now and I LOVE it!! Now I want some friends :) Anyone and everyone are welcome! I just finished up my 6th week of p90x and I've certainly gained some definition - but I bit the bullet and decided to change my nutrition for better results and energy. If you're doing…
