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Extra Life
For the second year in a row I'm participating in Extra Life, and fundraising event for hospitals in the Children's Miracle Network. The marathon this year is the same day as my actual half marathon so I'll be doing it on a different day, but I am trying to stream at least once each week. Come check me out if you get a…
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Beyond the 750lb club
So I made it to the 750 club at the beginning of the month, and I'm pretty excited. You can watch me do it here. Now I'm working towards the 1000 club, and was wondering if anyone on here has made that journey? Is just consistently lifting the best way to work towards that goal? I'm just wondering if I should be doing…
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First obstacle race
I'm running my first obstacle race this Saturday, and I'm looking for tips from others who have done them. I'm doing the Mud Crusade 5k in Atlanta.
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My progress so far
I've been holding off on posting any progress pictures as I wanted to be closer to my goal, but then I thought to myself "screw it, let's post it!" I started my journey on July 4th 2012 at 275lbs. At first I was just doing SL5x5 and not really much else. I was still eating the same crap, and didn't make any other changes…
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OHP Form Check
Wanted to get a form check video up while the weight was still light; http://youtu.be/r0suQUEslmw While watching it I noticed my upper body bobbing more than I'd like. I move my head forward to ensure I lock the weights at the top, but I need to be more mindful of my torso.
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Top 50 Beers in the US
I just got a list of the top 50 beers in the US for 2011 or 2012 (not sure which). I can say I've had four of them, and I know I've had at least a few more just don't remember what I thought. Anyhoo...I'm going to start going down this list, and my goal this year is to finish it!
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The Color Run 5k - Atlanta, GA
I just signed up for the 0900 start. Anyone else doing this?
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Joggers around Smyrna, GA
Any joggers here around Smyrna, GA? I'm only in Week 5 of C25K, but I'd like to get a sense of the community and start worming my way in. Right now I stick to my apt complex, but I'd like to start looking into trails (Silver Comet, Cumberland Connector, etc...).
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BSN products on sale at GNC
The BSN products at my local GNC in Smyrna, GA are on sale as "Hot Picks". I picked up a 5lb tub of Syntha-6 for $50, and the 2 or 2.5 (the smaller tub) was $30. There were some other BSN products on sale, but I only use Syntha-6 so I can't tell you exactly what was there. I'm also not sure if the "Hot Pick" sales are…
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C25K Question
I seem to be stuck in Week 3. Been there for at least 2-3 months now. Every time I try to do Week 4 I just can't seem to jog the entire time, and it's getting old. I think the biggest problem is that my apt complex is like a crater with all roads leading to a single spot in the middle, so everywhere I jog is uphill. My…
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Aliens: Colonial Marines
Not sure who's been keeping an eye on this, but I now officially know what I'll be doing in February. I've always avoided the Alien games because I'm such an Alien fan/nerd, and the games always go so far into left field it isn't funny...or they are just broken games. Either way it usually ends in disappointment; however,…
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Jogging in the Snow
So, I live in GA where it doesn't get very cold (30's at the lowest most times); however, I'm currently visiting family in PA for the holidays. I always try to get in my jogs no matter where I am, and regardless of the weather. I don't think I was prepared for the cold though...
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Geeky Holiday Decorations
So I didn't see any topics about this, but if there is one...sorry :) Who has geeky holiday decorations they want to show off? I don't have much, but this is my display: Note: I can't access photobucket at work, so if it's too big I'll fix it when I get home tonight Edit: Definitely too big...completely cut off half the…
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Quantifying results without the aid of a scale
So I've been here for a little over four months now. Throughout that time I've had a couple lapses (drinking, overindulging in pizza, etc...), but for the most part I stuck to it. I haven't seen the scale move much, though I've lost quite a few inches in various places, including my gut and waist. Here lately I've been in…
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Parallel squat form check
Hey everyone. I don't have any mirrors around my workout rig, and no one to come over to do a form check that is knowledgeable on the topic. With that in mind I did a video on my phone to do a form check video. I think I could have done better placement of the camera, but I wanted to lift :D The weight isn't anything to…
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Jog 5 days a week?
So I'm wanting to increase my jogging, but not to the point that I injure myself. I know a lot of it is going to be between me and my body, but I wanted some input from others as well. Quick background: I'm 255 as of my last weigh in, 5'7" on the dot, and I don't have a lot of endurance yet. I started C25K a while back and…
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Personal Deadlifting Question - For the Guys
Alright, so as my weight gets heavier and heavier I've come to notice a problem. I have very big thighs, and while some of it is fat most of it is solid so I'm not sure this problem will ever go away. When I get to the full upright position of my lift, the bar is basically on my two best buds. At first it wasn't that big…
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BF% and Muscle Mass Scale
I haven't personally owned a scale in...well, I've never owned a scale. However, I've been seeing a lot of people talking about seeing their BF% and muscle mass on their scale. Does anyone have a recommended scale for this?
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Traveling out of the country
Work is sending me to France next month for a couple of weeks. I'm not really sure how I'm going to track my meals when I can't spell, much less pronounce, half of the things I'll be eating. Does anyone have any tips for tracking that many meals you're completely unfamiliar with?
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New to MFP
Hey everyone. I just joined MFP last week and started trying to keep track of my daily intake, as well as exercises. I'm not new to working out, but I only recently started back up. I found that when I lived with people and had to answer to someone for my choices in food, exercise, etc... I was in the best shape of my…
