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300# Deadlift
This is not your normal success story, yeah I lost a crap load of weight, blah, blah, blah, but after months of frustration and dealing with injuries, I finally pulled a 300lb deadlift. This may not seem like a big deal to some, but as a 49 year old woman who got into powerlifting less than a year ago, this is a HUUUUUUGE…
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Squatting Everyday
So I was listening to a couple of Barbell Shrugged podcasts today and they discussed this. I was under the belief that you don't work the same body part everyday, but the guys on the podcast, including a couple of trainers (guests), touted it as a great way to build strength. These are not bodyweight squats, but weighted…
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Too heavy too soon?
Hi all, Been lifting at home seriously for about a year, but wanted to start lifting heavier and was restricted, so I recently joined a powerlifting gym near my house. Last night was my first workout and was pleasantly surprise at how heavy I was able to lift. But now I'm thinking I'm might have gone too heavy. My home…
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Insanity Max: 30
A couple of these workouts are on YouTube if anyone is interested in trying them before they buy them. https://youtube.com/channel/UC71xjsb5z2K5UbRbUVyVx5Q I did the Friday Night Fight tonight. Though there are still ads.
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This girl can
Just wanted to see what others thought of this takepart.com/video/2015/01/18/this-girl-can?cmpid=tp-ptnr-upworthy&utm_content=bufferfe16e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=bufferhttp:// Though I liked the message, I didn't like the fact that it did not show one woman lifting weights. Cuz that's what…
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Watch John Oliver absolutely destroy Dr. Oz
Be warned this is 16 minutes long, but its very good. http://www.vox.com/2014/6/23/5834160/watch-john-oliver-pull-back-the-curtain-on-dr-oz-and-the-fda?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_name=staff&utm_campaign=ezraklein&utm_content=monday
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Wow...just wow
Decided to clean out the attic today and found the plastic bin I had put my fat clothes in. Pulling them out I was just astounded that I had allowed myself to get so big, in fact it was hard for me to believe that I was THAT big. Below is a comparison: The bottom pair of jeans are size 20, the ones on top are size 8.
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Does Spot Reduction Really Work?
From Get-Fit Guy: This week, a new study entitled "Regional Fat Changes Induced by Localized Muscle Endurance Resistance Training" shed new light on the idea of spot reducing. The study looked into whether working one muscle group over and over again would actually cause the fat in that muscle group to go away faster than…
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Squats and Deadlifts for flat abs?????
Just listened to the Get Fit Guy's recent podcast and he claims that the 2 best exercises for flat abs are not planks and crunches, but squats and deadlifts. He does give his reasons and discusses a study, so he wasn't pulling this out of his butt or anything Here is a link to the transcript--->…
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Does Extreme Makeover Weightloss make anyone else crazy?
I don't know why I continue to watch this 2 hour long Walmart commercial, but I do. Though I actually did like last night contestant, but all the crying was starting to piss me off. My biggest issue is the skin removal surgery. I whole heartedly believe that these people should not get such drastic surgery until they can…
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What to get at Whole Foods
This Saturday I will be coordinating an adoption event at a Whole Foods (I volunteer with a local animal rescue org) and I thought afterwards I'd do a little shopping. What are some your favorite things to get at Whole Foods?
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Awesome NSV!
Even though I've lost quite a bit of weight I've been a little self concious about wearing form fitting clothes or anything sleeveless. People tell me I'm "skinny", but I'm thinking they're delusional, I'm still 176lbs (between 12-14), but last night while wearing my Turbo Fire tank (yeah, that's right I finished Turbo…
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Saving Workout Videos from YouTube
Found this on CNET this morning: http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57405342-285/how-to-download-videos-from-youtube-vimeo-and-more/. Wanted to know if anyone has tried this. I would love to be able to save my workouts from Youtube onto my computer, I would especially love to cut out the commercials and come up with my…
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Can someone please 'splain?
Ok, so over the last 4 months, I've dropped 22lbs, 2 pants sizes (US womens), yay for me, but my hips/waist/thigh measurements have not changed. I get that things are shifting, my butt is sitting a bit higher, but I still do not understand how I am smaller without my measurements changing. I went through a 2+ month plateau…
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Camp Do More - Vegas
Has anyone else gotten this email from Beachbody? I'm actually thinking of going. I was anticipating going to the Dominican Republic in the fall, but the trip was put off until next year and now I'm looking for something else to do. What could be better (well not better than Punta Cana) than hanging with Chalene doing…
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Black Women at 70
Thought this might give us some inspiration.
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Dear Prudie
I read this question in the Dear Prudie online chat and wondered what my fellow MFPers thought of this. At first I was ready to think that the letter writer is just bitter that her co-worker lost weight while she is unable (or unwilling) to. I also love to bake and bring in goodies to the office, but I do not force my…
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Over on Protein and Fiber
Should I re-adjust my "diet" to balance things out? I'm under on overall calories, fat and carbs. I eat mostly whole foods, very little processed, no red meat, mostly chicken breast and fish, eggs and greek yogurt are a staple and of course fruits and veggies. I try to eat around 1,500 calories a day. I've hit a very…
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100 Cleanest Packaged Food Awards 2013
I know clean eating can sometimes be a little confusing, epecially with packaged foods. I got this from Prevention.com today and passing along as general information, so please don't beat me up if you disagree with some of the selections. Below are the guidelines of how these products were chosen: Must not contain GMO…
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Weekly Chat Thread- Mon 4/1 -Sun 4/7
Good Morning, Ladies. Today starts week 16! Can't believe I've made it this far. Even though the scale nor my measuring tape seem to be moving, I am noticing a definite change in my body. Small NSV: my size large Turbo Fire tank top is too big. 189lbs and a large tank top is too big? Go figure. Have a great week and…
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Should I buy P90X?
Someone at my office is selling a mostly unused P90x package, there is a TF/P90x hybrid calendar and I'm looking to step up my workout when I'm done with 20 weeks of TF (I'm on week 14). Has anyone tried this hybrid? Should I buy the package? Right now she wants $80, but I'm cheap, I'd like to get her down to $60.
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Eggshell Membrane
I was watching Steven and Chris the other day and they discussed Eggshell Membrane as a joint health supplement. The woman on the show claimed it helped her in as little as 5 days, so I did a little research and saw that it did have some successes in small studies. Just wanted to know if anyone else has tried this and had…
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May need an intervention
So I decided to watch 45EZ class since I'm starting week 8 tomorrow and haven't done this class since week 3, with no sound on. And with the sound off I was able to get though the warm up and then started doing the work out. Mind you I already did my workout today, including Hiit 15. I need help! BTW has anyone else…
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Headed to Costco tomorrow...
What should I add to my list?
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Lane Bryant can suck it!
Just a small NSV, today I got a $25 off coupon in the mail for Lane Bryant. Hah! I am no longer in plus size, so off to the recycle bin with the coupon. Suck it, Lane Bryant!!!!
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Turbo Fire and HRM
so I just got an HRM and wanted to know how those of you that have one use it. Tonight is HIIT and strength training, do you track calories for both workouts together or one for HIIT and one for strength? Thanks.
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old clothes nsv
While putting some things up in the attic, I came across a plastic bin I forgotten about, when I looked inside I found pants that I had "outgrown" years ago. I guess I decided to put them away in case I lost enough weight to wear them again... so when I tried them on, they were all too big! Off to the goodwill with them.
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"Fat Chance: Beating The Odds...
Just finished listening to NPR's Diane Rehm show podcast from yesterday, this Dr. Robert Lustig has some very interesting ideas on diet, sugar, processed foods and fats. You can also find the podcast in iTunes. For those thinking calories in/calories out is the way to go, you may think differently after listening.…
