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Hubby Meal Plan
Hubby wants to lose weight so I'm all in to help him. I am the cook in the house so I realize that I play a huge role in the success or failure. Hubby is 6'2" tall and weighs about 265# currently. He is built with really broad shoulders and a big barrel shaped chest so he's never going to have a runners build. He likes…
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Going on a cruise
I'm looking for info from vegetarians on Carnival's vegetarian options. We are going on a cruise in the next month and the only info I can find is "Yes, they will cater to special diets". Well what I want to know is if I'm going to be eating the same food every single night or if they actually have a good variety of decent…
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Heavy Lifting & Flexibility
So the local PD has a weight room that the officers and SO deputies can use. Being a spouse, I just found out I can use it as well. So I've decided I'm going to start SL5x5 since I've been interested in lifting for a while but have never used free weights. I figure it's a good place to start. Anyway... for you women who…
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Protein...
Okay I try to protein load my meals but I'm seriously lacking at the end of the day. I'm a meat-atarian so finding other sources of protein isn't something I've ever had to do. I really don't want to buy protein powder so any suggestions on how to get more protein in my diet? I've previously been a carb-aholic so even as…
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Lose 10% Body Fat, 1 year
Is it possible to without killing myself? I'm willing to work hard but I can't spend all day, every day at the gym. I'd actually prefer to be able to work at home (budget wise). I do have a bowflex at home and am a pole enthusiast. I also can't spend a bunch of money on protein powder and things like that. I'm watching my…
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Want to start Lifting Heavy
Okay ladies, I need help from those that are Heavy Lifters. I am really into pole right now and want to get stronger so I can do more tricks. I would like to get into heavy lifting but have no idea where to start. The last thing I want to do is jump in not knowing a thing and end up hurting myself. So how to get started?…
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So Many Eggs!
Post you egg creations here for me. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks. If it uses lots of eggs I want to know about it. My chickens are in overdrive and my fridge is filling up. I can't sell them fast enough!
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Ab workout for back support
So I've just started doing inversions and forearm stands in my pole class and I find that I am killing my lower back. My abs are weak and it's causing me to use my low back for all my support. What are some entry level ways to start strengthening my abs so I don't end up with a back injury?
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Stupid Sugar
I've been on a sugar kick lately so now it's time to kick the sugar. Today I feel like $h*t. Also tried to up protein and down carbs and all that combined has me feeling drained. I'm not hungry just feel like sleeping for a week. Thank goodness for a 3yo to keep me going. How long does this last? I guess it can't be long…
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pole/vertical fitness
How many pole fit women do we have on here? I found pole fitness a year ago and haven't looked back. I am in the middle of a master bedroom remodel and it's coming complete with a new pole. I have vaulted ceilings so I'm super excited. I can't believe how much stronger and more flexible I am now than when I started! Come…
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The fat you don't want to lose (women)
I'm really happy with the weight I've lost but what I'm not happy with is going from a 34DD to a 34C (some bras a B) . This may be a volatile subject but anyone else have the same issue and did you "fix" it with surgery after you lost the weight? I've always told hubby that I want a "lift kit" when I turn 40. I don't care…
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lowering Body Fat %
Okay so I'm within 5lb of my goal weight and I'd like to shift my focus from loosing weight to lowering my body fat %. What do I need to do. I kind of need a mentor here because this is all new to me. Heck before I started MFP I didn't know I was supposed to be eating back my workout calories.... The world of fitness is…
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Protein Powder or not?
I'm having a hard time getting all my calories several days a week and NEVER meet my protein goals. Costco has a coupon out for $12 off the protein they carry and after looking it up it seems like a pretty good one. 140 cal, 30g protein, and under 10g carbs. I usually have a green smoothie in the morning and could just add…
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Stuck at 130....
I've been loosing weight steadily until I hit 130lbs. Now I seem to be stuck there. I upped my calories from 1200 to 1300 about a month ago... should I up to 1400? I'm still doing a workout video at least 4 days a week and I mix it up between 5 different ones so I'm not always doing the same one. Take a look at my diary…
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Gym a Joke
So a while back I posted wondering if a gym membership was worth it. We only have one in town and it is privately owned. I've been a few times back when hubby was doing PT for a knee injury and it's a pretty nice Gym. So I decided that it would prob be worth it since they have child care and I have a toddler. They also…
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Need more veggies
I've never been much of a veggie eater. I really need to get more into my diet. Ideas? I love anything spicy. How do you guys get lots of veggies into your diet without getting burnt out or bored?
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New HRM
Just got my polar FT4 today and found it really easy to use. Bought it off amazon for about 1/2 the price of sports stores so it didn't surprise me when the manual was in korean. Easy enough to fix... hello google :) My HRM was my gift to myself for sticking with the program for the first month and losing 8 lbs. Did 30DS…
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After 30DS *pics*
I started the 30DS on 11/1 weighing 144lb at 5'6" tall. Here's my before pic. And here is the after pic on 12/6 weighing 135.5lb. I'm on my way. This month is random workout videos and soccer at the rec center with my son.
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Join a gym...not join??
I'm trying to decide if I should join a gym. Okay join THE gym is more like it. We only have one here in town. It's a privately owned gym so the price is a little higher but it is really nice, offers lots of classes, and has a really nice child care area (which I would need). I have been working out at home for a month but…
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XBox Kinect
Wondering how to log it. I'm visiting some family so my normal workout (DVDs at home) got changed up a bit. I've been playing the adventures game on XBox Kincet with everyone in the evenings. It gets your heart pumping for sure! We've also been doing the dance game. Should I just log it all as dance and maybe cut the time…
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Heart Rate Monitor input
I'd like to get a simple, easy to use heart rate monitor. I don't want anything fancy or expensive I just want a reliable one that works well. Any suggestions? I've been looking at Polar brand on Amazon. It seems in my price range and fairly easy to operate. Anyone have experience with this brand good or bad?
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Calorie intake question
After signing up and putting in all my info I got a target calorie intake of 1200. But after 2 days of doing this I am feeling weak and run down. Should I boost myself up to 1400? I think I'm eating pretty healthy foods but I've cut my carbs way down I'm sure. I'm used to having carbs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Now…
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Getting into shape for the big 3-0
Turning 30 in January (sigh) and decided (a little late I know) that it'll be easier to turn 30 if I'm in shape. I want to loose about 20 lbs but mostly just want to get back to regular exercise and eating better. Cooking better meals for my family too. I'm also hoping that by seeing me get fit DH will want to join in. A…
