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Using Food as a Reward
I've spent the past couple of months reflecting and trying to be self aware about my eating habits and I realized that I use food as a reward. For example, I was working on the set of a community theater musical I'm in and someone brought donuts for everyone and I ate one because a little voice in my head said, "go ahead,…
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365 days on MFP (w/pics!)
A close friend of mine found success using My Fitness Pal to count calories. “Eat whatever you want! Just stay within you calorie goal.” She said. I thought, “what the hell” and decided to give it a try. I had zero expectations. I didn't think there was a problem with my weight or eating habits, even though a typical lunch…
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Looking for Program Modification Suggestions
Hey guys! I've been doing Stronglifts for almost 2 months now and I've been experiencing pain in my right hip when squatting (usually on the way up from the bottom). At first I thought my hip flexors were just tight, but upon doing some research, my pain sounds like it's trochanteric hip bursitis. So far, it just hurts…
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Squat Form Check
Alright, pick away! I've been dissecting my form for the past 2 weeks just based on how my squat felt. I need feedback. Thanks! http://youtu.be/7PfeAXMbaj4
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ATG vs. Parallel Squats
So, I just finished my second week and I've been having a really hard time nailing down my squat form. I got up to 75 pounds squatting like I thought I should, then I started reading Starting Strength and about going parallel which I was not doing. So, Tuesday I tried squatting parallel with 75 pounds and I would get to…
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OHP/Gym Etiquette Question...
Hey everyone! I'm new here and so glad that I found this group! Lots of amazing info here. Anyway, I've just ended my first week of SL and I love it! On my OHP I used a 40 pound fixed barbell and was able to do the 5x5 fairly easily. I want to use the barbell next time, but there's not really a place for me in the gym to…
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Reassessing My Direction...
Hi there! I've been working with a trainer lifting weights for a little over 3 months. She's a body builder and competes in bikini competitions, so we do a lot of isolation exercises, which is nice - I feel like I really know my way around the gym and have LOTS of variety, but I'm really itching to start Stronglifts. I…
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Best/most effective exercises using dubbells?
So, I've been lifting for about 2 weeks (newbie!) and have been using mostly the machines thus far. Well, I've been slowly incorporating dumbbells into my upper body workouts and want to eventually not use machines for upper body. The problem is I don't know the best and/or most effect workouts using dumbbells. Today I did…
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Strength Training and Recovery from Cardio Exrercises
Hey everyone! So, I've been wanting to start strength training, but I'm having a hard time on figuring out when during the week to do it. I dance ballet and modern on Tuesday's and Thursdays and usually those classes leave me sore for about 2-3 days. I also take Pilates from time to time and Spinning which also leave me…
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Back Flexibility
Does anyone have any tips or stretches to gain more flexibility in the back? I feel like whenever we do a cambre back in class, I can't go very far. This one girl in there (granted, she 14, I'm 25) pretty much bends so far back her body is level with the barre. It looks so beautiful! I want to do that! I also notice it…
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Looking for like-minded friends who enjoy food!
Hey! I would like some more MFP buddies! I started my journey at 169 and I'm currently 147 with a goal weight of 130. I eat 1,600 calories a day and work out 3-5 times a week. I run, zumba and do ballet and modern dance. Anyway, I *love* food. I eat what I want in moderation if I can afford it. This is a lifestyle change -…
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New here... This is my first week!
Hi everyone! This is my first week on MFP and I'm already addicted! I'm 25 and wanting to lose 20 pounds (possibly more!). Right now, I'm around 165 pounds and 5'2. I want to get back to the size I was in college when I felt better about myself. Feel free to add me... I need some friends on here.
