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So, I hurt myself..
At my WOD on Friday, I knew I pulled something in my leg/groin area.. as moving my leg certain ways (common ways) has caused me to wince all weekend. Not CRAZY pain, but it hurts. I'm annoyed, because I wanted to workout tonight.. Has this happened to anyone else? How long will this stop me from working out? I attempted…
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I've never been thin!
Has anyone else here never really ever been thin? I have never reached obese status, but I've generally always been in the overweight category. I'm doing great so far with my weight loss.. but I wish I had a "high school weight" or some kind of perspective to see myself as a slimmer me.. but it's hard to see because I've…
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Just to clarify!
For those who are knowledgeable in this area.. Per the IIFYM calculator: My BMR is 1412. My TDEE is 1941. For weight loss I should eat 1552. (20% less of TDEE, correct?) Or for aggressive weight loss I should eat 1455. (25% less of TDEE) Is it normal for people to have their TDEE - 20% or 25% so close to their BMR? And in…
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Only 45 grams of protein?
My MFP diary claims I should only eat 45 grams of protein per day.. that seems low compared to the recommended amount from any other source. I've only had a scoop of protein powder this morning and a turkey sandwich for lunch and I'm at my limit. Is this a normal recommendation on here?
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Question about glutamine.
Hey guys, So, people at my box have suggested me to get a glutamine supplement. Do you guys take this? Can you explain the benefits, and/or why you take it yourself? All input is appreciated! :) *Edited to say that I know what it is/does.. but an employee at GNC claimed I don't need it at this point.
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Glutamine.
Hey guys, So, people at my crossfit box have suggested me to get a glutamine supplement. Do any of you guys take this? Can you explain the benefits, and/or why you take it yourself? All input is appreciated! :) I know what it is/does.. but an employee at GNC claimed I don't need it at this point. Anyone care to elaborate…
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Bench Press Newbies - Females
Hey gals! I was just wondering what you guys started out with when you FIRST started bench pressing. I did it for the first time last week, and I was wondering where I fall into the spectrum. All input appreciated! :)
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Crystal Light..
Hello! Well, I've managed to wean myself off of diet soda for the most part. Yay for me! I will only indulge during a meal on the weekends (if I even need it then..) Most days I'm drinking at least 60+oz of water a day. But my real question is this, although most of my water intake is plain old water, during lunch I do…
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My boyfriend comes home in 3 days!
Just wanted to share my excitement! It's the first time I've dealt with a deployment in the two years we've been together. He's been gone for a month. I can't wait to have him back home! Neither can our two cats and dog! Mind you, I know this is nothing compared to those who are deployed for many months or years at a…
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Conflicting Information
So, I just wanted to ask a simple question.. I've seen info on the BMR and TDEE style of eating all over the forum, BUT, it seems people are saying different/conflicting things.. I've witnessed people saying eat slightly under your BMR, and then people who say eat 20% under your TDEE. Which is it? For those that say eat…
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BMR on MFP is 1420. What should I aim for?
If MFP says my BMR is 1420, how many calories should I shoot for each day for weight loss?
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I was wayyyyyyy off! LoL.
Hey guys! So, I've been crossfitting for a few months now. Since you cannot really track calories in a crossfit workout, I would always estimate around 400 to be safe and not overestimate.. WELL, I finally got to use my new Polar FT40 heart rate monitor during my workout last night. I started it during the warm up and left…
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Zone Diet Questions
Hey everyone! I have questions! Some good friends of mine swear by the zone diet. Have lost weight, gained muscle, and LOVE it. I'm interested in trying it for myself, but it just seems so complicated to have everything you need on hand. Who here does this? When you start this, do you completely disregard calorie counting…
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6 lbs in 21 days - Question
Hey guys! So, I've been following my 1200/cal day requirement, eating back workout calories, and crossfitting 3x a week. I've lost 6 lbs in 21 days. In your opinion, is this good progress? I was trying to lose 8-10 by the 31st. Seems reasonable at 2 lbs per week. It can't be water weight as I see some of the water weight…
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TDEE and BMR Questions - Help!
Hey guys! Well, I've recently been reading all about the TDEE deficit and losing weight, etc etc. Well, I've used the calculator.. Apparently my TDEE is 1967, and my BMR is 1430. What's confusing me is that I rarely ate more than the 1900 even when not dieting. This confuses the crap out of me. LoL. I've always been one to…
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Finally paid off my car! :)
Bought my car brand new 66 months (5.5 yrs) ago, and finally paid it off! One month before my 30th birthday also! Yay! It's a great feeling! I feel accomplished. :)
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Greek Yogurt
So, my mother recently introduced me to these Mullers "Corners" Greek Yogurts. They are absolutely amazing. (Although, I try not to eat all of the fruit in the corner because it can be higher in sugar.) But, they are really good, and this is coming from someone who really never liked yogurt. I find it fascinating. I use…
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Do you have a cheat day?
Hey guys! So, I followed my 1200 calorie limit all week perfectly, even under in some cases after working out (but still eating back some of the ones I worked off). But this Saturday was my cheat day. I don't mean cheat day by eating everything in sight, but mainly going out to dinner and not being crazy restrictive like…
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B/f deployed for a month! Discussion. :)
Hey all! So, as the title states, my boyfriend (who's in the Coast Guard) has been recently deployed for a month. We've been together for two years and this is the first time it's happened. But strange enough, I'm handling it better than I thought I would. Anyway, my plan for years has always been to get in shape. I'm not…
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5th week of Crossfit - Any other newbies?
Hey everyone! I have been a member here for quite awhile. I ended up straying, but not gaining, as I was at the weight my body generally stayed at, but recently I've taken up Crossfit. I have a couple friends who live by it, and that was a big motivator for me. Having them be in classes with me is great. Also, the people…
