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Help: Herniated disk! Has anyone else had one?
Here's what happened... I started doin Jillian Michaels Body Revolution a few weeks into it while doin the cardio move runner's man I ended up landing on my left leg the wrong way... I thought I had hurt my hip... I paused for a few and finished my workout... Yada yada yada, a few weeks later the pain extended from my…
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Leaning out questions:
Okay I hate posting under the forums because people on here can be extremely agnorant but I am desperate for a few answers! Here's my situation I am 5'7" CW 145 I don't need to lose anymore weight however I do need to drop body fat and increase muscle mass. I've kept 85lbs off for over 3 years. I still have fat. I admit…
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Question stage1:
I am looking for some answers and hope someone can explain it to me. Question: Stage one workout A: Squat what does it mean workouts 1,2....3,4...... and so forth? From what I could understand is that I will be doin the same squat so am I gonna be doin 2 consucevitve sets of squats then rest then do another two consucevite…
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the new rules of lifting. Need help.. Confused!
Okay so after reading it I am a lil confused @ how the workouts are set up. Do I pick 2 different squats for example and stick to them thru out the entire 8 workouts for exercise A? I want to start the workout plan on Monday bc i am getting bored with my workout @ the gym and can't seem to stick to the p90x bc I'd rather…
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Water vs. Coke
Seen this posted @ the gym and found it really interesting. Just thought I would share. Never knew they used coca-cola for so many different things! WATER 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (This likely applies to half the world population. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%. One…
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Night shift (need advice)
So I've never done night shift before and well I signed up for a 10pm to 6am shift and it's full time. from what I understand I got the position. Awsome bc then I will have bout a $250 dollar pay increase bc currently with workin 2nd shift I am only part time and when you work 3rd shift you get a 50 cent pay raise plus…
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found this and had to share (for loose skin)
Loose Skin is a very common trend to individuals who drastically lose weight, such as yourself or individuals who have lost weight that were over-weight for a latter part of there life. The common thing to realize is that loose-skin in TIME will eventually regain it's elasticity. Depending on the condition of your…
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Question: Excess Skin
After keeping 85lbs off for the past 3 years is it a loss cause to tighten up my skin or should I keep tryin? I have loose skin around my waist and inner thighs. It's not like stretchy skin more like damaged skin and it's not like loose lookin unless I am layin flat. When standin it just looks like fat. The loose skin is…
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Help: addicted to vitamin pills
Is it okay to take: Calcium, magnesium & zinc, cinnamon, fish oil, cayenne fruit, one a day women's active metabolism, b complex with vitamin c, b with 12 complex drops, chromax plus, green tea plus hoodia and an iron supplement daily??? I think I have a problem. Is that too many to be taking?
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help please (stressed)
Sorry, I just really need to get some things off my chest. I work as a CNA in a nursing facilty which is a very stressful job to begin with. But since we are short handed it only makes it worse. So I am completly wore out from working with 14 residents a night. I am only part time but since they are short handed I've…
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Haters gonna hate!
Okay, so I said I'd never post a topic on here again. But you know what I thought this would be a great video to share. For all those who take the HCG diet this is put out to you all! I know how hard it can be to lose weight but seriously, 500 calories a day? No body can live on that type of diet for the rest of their…
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Homemade protein bars
Ingredients: Protein Powder ~ 400 grams (14oz.) Rolled Oats ~ 200 grams (7oz.) 100% Peanut Butter ~ 100 grams (3oz.) Honey ~ 90 grams (3oz.) Cocoa Powder ~ 30 grams (1 oz.) 1 Cup Non Fat Milk Flax Seed Notes: I use dark chocolate cocoa powder. I was able to make 10 bars. Btw I got this recipe from scoobysworkshop.com. You…
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Here are the 7 weight loss blocking foods:
1) Cereal I am so sorry to be the one and burst the bubble, but cereal is deceiving too many people. While there are several types of cereals and nutritional values for each, the majority of them are fairly high in sugars and sodium. 2) Canned Foods While this may be a surprise to many, canned foods are deceptive and…
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Nutty Maple Banana Baked Oamteal
Found this recipe thru Recipes for Gals in Figure and Bodybuilding on facebook. Had to share!!! Makes 1 serving Ingredients: ■1/3 cup Old Fashioned Oats ■1/3 (30g) sliced Banana ■1 tbs (10g) California Golden Raisins ■1 tbs (10g) chopped Walnuts ■1/2 cup Plain Non-fat Greek Yogurt ■1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk ■dash…
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Just a lil fact about Splenda:
I don't use splenda but I've heard of alot of people who do. I prefer to use real cane sugar, but I figure post this so it gets the word out for those who are unaware of the facts behind splenda. Splenda is a natural sugar because its made from sugar, right? Wrong! Splenda, also known as sucralose is indeed made from…
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It's as easy as that :)
Reducing body fat requires a calorie restricted diet mixed in with exercise to build muscle. 1 There is no way to pick what part of your body you want the fat to come off of. Whether you have excess body fat in your midsection, thighs or arms, the procedure is exactly the same. 2 Eating foods that have fat in them will not…
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Why ppl gain when they workout
hope this helps! http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=why_the_scale_goes_up_when_you_start_a_new_workout_plan
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Got a question so I need some advice:
A lil bit bout me I've lost 75lbs and have had no problems with keepin it off for over 2.5 years. I love working out :) I do all the right exercises. My question is: I have "loose" skin if I lose more weight would it tighten up or become more saggy???? I am already @ a healthy goal weight (145) I am 5'7" I've just been…
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Worry bout it or forget bout it????
I've kept 75lbs off for over 2.5 years. I try to workout 7 days a week but usually only end up goin to the gym 6 days a week. I am pretty much always over my calorie goals. I don't gain any weight other than just a lb or 2 that comes right back off again. Well my question is: If I am not gainin on the scale is it still…
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Unusal bloating
For the past 3 maybe 4 days I have been so bloated and my period is not due the beginning of March so I know that it's not from that. I am really upset over it. I don't understand what could be causing it. Please if anyone has any idea please help!!! I've been drinkin my water and not eatin different then what I am use to.…
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Tonalin CLA
Quick question has anyone every tried it. And if so does it really work? I've read that it helps to build muscle while burning fat. It was suggested to me @ Sweet Annie's Herbs which is a local all natural store. I would love to tone up and I believe that I still have some fat under my loose skin. If I could only tone up…
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Exercise potato!
(I found this on Discovery Health and wanted to share this with everyone.... I see alot of this, I am a regular gym goer and see people there every day that haven't had a success) Are you an Exercise Potato? Recently, while we were speaking at a fitness conference (ACE Fitness Symposium), my friend Chris McGrath and I were…
