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Amino acid and creatine supplements while on a diet
I'm currently eating a calorie deficit and heavy lifting 5 days a week for weight loss. I'm curious if anyone has any experience using Amino acid supplements and creatine to help retain muscle. I know that creatine will add water weight but the extra push from the energy supposedly helps with calorie burn. I understand…
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Questions about Heart Rate Monitors.
I just purchased a Polar FT7 HRM and was curious about the accuracy of the calorie counting feature. I used it for the first time tonight during strength training and was shocked at the amount of calories this thing is claiming I used. If it is correct then it would certainly explain the 3 week long plateau I've been…
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Diet Dew
Out of all the lifestyle changes I've made since March, I just cant stop my 1 diet dew in the morning. Its my coffee equivalent. I know diet sodas are not good for you, but I somehow rationalize that its ok because its one a day. Well, mornings over ....Bring on the water!!!
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Fear of squats
i'm obese and doing a calorie deficit for weight loss. I do strength training 3 days a week and 30 mins cardio 6 days. I've been in the gym consistently since the first of March and am now getting comfortable enough to try different exercises. The more I research the more I learn of the importance of squats and other lower…
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I'm so confused.
I officially started dieting March 3rd of this year. I went to a doctor who examined me and set a calorie goal, then a nutritionist who spoke with me about my dietary needs. I am obese, I strength/resistance train 3 times a week for an hour and a half and do at least 30 mins of cardio six times a week(recumbent bike,…
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Worried about strength training and low calories.
Hiya I've been going to the gym now for about 3 months for 3 times a week. At first it was slow going process, I would lift for about 30 mins then do 30 mins of cardio all while keeping a 1600 calorie diet. I am now spending about an hour and a half on strength training 3 days a week and 30 mins of cardio 6 times a week.…
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Weight lifting supplements and dieting questions.
Hello everyone. I've been on this diet since the first of March and so far so good. I do 30 mins of cardio 6 days a week and lift weights every other day. I was told by the doctor to be careful when using weights as to much would stimulate my appetite. My question is does anyone use supplements primarily for weight…
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Looking for inspiration
Hiya My name is Kevin. I've been on a diet and using MFP since the first of March. My wife has for a bit longer with tremendous results. She mentioned checking the forums for inspirations and ideas so I figured I would introduce myself. So far our dieting plan has worked wonderfully, that combined with cardio, weight…
