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Stronglift 5x5: Feel like I need more variety
So I have been working through the program for a few months but I started to notice some imbalances. My quads have gotten really strong but my hamstrings haven't. I was noticing a few issues from this and have cut back on the program to a certain extent. I am stalling out my squats by not adding anymore weight, lowering my…
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So, Why are we fat?
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/09/opinion/sunday/why-nutrition-is-so-confusing.html?_r=2
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Maintaining Through Winter because I'm not masochistic
I am not a winter weight loser. I have no desire to reduce calories and workout hard in the winter. I am cold, and slow, and lethargic.... I want to eat warm soups and stews, all the carbs, and wear my flannel PJs...... The days we have glorious weather... I get it done. I wear tiny workout clothes and run around for hours…
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How do you know when to go into Maintenance?
Here I am. I am over a year into the active part of my journey. I wasn't able to really lose weight until my daughter was weaned in October of 2012. My stats at 5'10 Pre-pregnancy weight/size: 175 / 12 Highest Pregnancy Weight: 275 Post pregnancy weight/size: 215/18 Current: 160/ 6/8 <--- I am a lot smaller size wise due…
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Polygamy: Looking for Three Husbands
So TLC is coming out with a third polygamy show centering around a man with his multiple wives. I think, in the interest of equality, it is necessary to show this from the other perspective. As such, I am willing to take on three men for "Husband" material. I think this will be a good social experiment and am currently…
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Electric Run FRIDAYYYYYYYY!!!
I picked up my packet and am READY to go!!!!!
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I am soooooo in for this experiment...
Here's something that'll get you in the mood: Research has shown that having a healthy sex life can make you look five to seven years younger. According to Dr. David Weeks, former head of old age psychology at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, UK, the endorphins released during sex have a number of health benefits and can…
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Help me choose...... Vote Please
Which is better: A fit, lean body with NO boobs (talking maybe an A cup, small B is lucky) A fit, not so lean body with a B/C cup
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What are you people up to?????
This has to be the quietest board known to man... No one in Charlotte doing anything fun????
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The Moving Target.....
When do you know when you are at your goal? Mine changes... and has different parts. Do you go by weight? Body Fat %? Size clothing? How you look? How you feel? Pre-Babies (I have had two since 2010), I was a healthy, fit, active, attractive 175lb, 5'10 size 12. Had two babies in two years (highest weight 275ish), and…
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Disliking your body....
I'll admit it, I hate my body. Even though it's getting closer to what I wanted... I hate my "shape"... I have no *kitten*.. slim through the hips... insanely broad shoulders and rib cage... with prominent ribs which make me look like I have an extra set of boobs.. and will only get more prominent as I lose more weight. I…
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More... NEED MORE
What I am.... kinda nutty, entertaining... SAUCY.... not much of a filter... supportive, logs on every day... doesn't log my food (because I have an anal compulsive issue and eat the same crap over and over and over and over... so I don't have to worry about food anymore)... I WORKOUT... almost every day, running and…
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I'm way too entertaining not to share....
Things I do: Log in every day Comment on tons of posts with support, the funnies, and just general BS-atude. Overshare way too much information about my personal life as it relates to re-entering the dating world Comment on my exercise choices (mostly rocking on.. some complaining) Things I don't do: Open my Diary (cause I…
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Working out in an Apartment?
I just moved into an apartment (3rd Floor). I have never lived in an apartment and am nervous about working out (Insanity). Will my neighbors think they live under an elephant? Do you work out in your apartment? Thoughts? Opinions?
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Going out on a limb, Charlotte NC
I am just throwing this out there. Anyone work near uptown and use the Dowd YMCA during the day. I am bored out of my mind lifting alone and would love a partner.
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Good Sports Bras for the abundantly endowed
From what I can see, sports bra manufacturers don't believe that women with larger bra sizes work out (hence why they have larger bra sizes?). I am currently doing Insanity with all of that jumping around. The XXL Target sports bra is just not cutting it with support but nothing else would even fit. Any advice?
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Seriously, around 3000 calories????
I did the math: My BMR according to the Harris Benedict is 1703 and from the Katch McArdle is 1597. I am exclusively breastfeeding to the tune of 30 ounces a day which is another 500 calories. I try to work out 6 days a week for an average of 700 calories-HRM. This means I should be eating 2800-2900 calories a day. This…
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How much muscle mass can I expect to gain?
I am just starting a heavy lifting program and had a physical accessment. In order to get to the weight I want with the appropriate body fat percentage (which is comfortable to maintain and I look great at) I would need to gain 15lbs of muscle. I do tend to be able to gain muscle easily but this just seems like a lot. I…
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Max Heart Rate
From everything I have seen.... Max Heart Rate should be 220-Age (so in my case that would be 187). I have a HRM and I NEVER get even close. I have never broken 160 even running flat out till I couldn't catch a breath... busting my ovaries doing Insanity. As a result, it seems like I never burn as many calories as you…
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Dailymile.com
Thoughts????
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Best YouTube Workout for a Traveler????
I am leaving on a business trip and was wondering are there any good fitness videos on YouTube. I am in moderate shape (I am working my way through Insanity these days). It would have to be something that doesn't require equipment. I am curious as to what is out there? I may try to hit the gym at the hotel, but, I…
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Personal Trainer Questions?
I am looking into getting a trainer at my local YMCA. I want to start a heavy lfting program and think having a professional tailor one to me and teach/ensure proper form is the best way to go. What questions would you ask to make sure you are getting a good trainer and a match?
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Looking for Tall Friends to travel with me through this jour
I am an open book (literally... my journal is open). I would love to have more people to cheer on and more people to cheer me on! Lately I have been struggling to get enough calories. I am off most dairy and between eating mostly whole foods, exercising intensely with Insanity, and Breastfeeding, (my four month old) I am…
