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Carb-cycling
Who has tried it and was it successful? What do you do for each day of your cycle? Asking because I consume a lot of carbs and am trying to revamp how many carbs I eat. Usually the carbs that I do eat are complex, but wanted to know if this style of diet is successful and something that is manageable as a change to how I…
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Strength Training
After much thought... I'm considering giving up my running regimen for a couple of months as I've been having issues with my IT band again as I've increased my mileage; plus, I think I'm officially burned out from running. What my usual routine is: 2-3 days of boot camp (class at local Y) and 3 days running. I am thinking…
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runners: foot strike and shoes
I'm currently working through a bout of IT band syndrome from overuse- namely from my foot strike pattern as my chiropractor has informed me. I was told to not stop running altogether because I need to strengthen the IT band, but need to change my gait while working through lower mileage runs. My old chiropractor (as I've…
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IUD vs. the Pill
Hey you ladies out there, just curious if any of you have any experience of switching from the pill to the Mirena IUD? I read that some people have crazy weight gain or acne, then there are tons that have managed to lose more weight with an IUD and didn't have any side effects. What are your experiences? I am supposed to…
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Minimalistic Running Shoes?
What are some good brands of minimal running shoes? I'm not interested in the Five Fingers, but want something more enclosing of my foot. I'm wanting something close to zero drop or possibly zero drop altogether. I'm thinking about training for a half marathon (currently recovering from IT band issues- on the uphill…
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peanut butter, chocolate, banana protein shake
So I came up with this concoction a few days ago trying to find good ways to add protein and chocolate into my daily diet to help kill the chocolate cravings I have occasionally. 1 cup skim or unsweetened almond milk 1 banana 2 tbsp peanut butter of choice 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 scoop protein powder (chocolate- or I use…
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Need some comedic relief friends
Okay, weird, I know, but I like to have friends that have a sense of humor :laugh: , but also have some weight-loss and/or fitness goals they are working toward. I can't stand people who are on here just for the social aspect, but also don't much enjoy anti-social "friends" either :yawn: . Anywho, feel free to friend me,…
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Who eats 2000 calories and loses still?
Just curious if anyone has had success eating 2000 calories a day and still loses? Even if it's like a .25 to .5 lbs a week? What about inches lost? I work out 5-6 days a week, getting in 500-800 caloric burns each time and am eating at 1800 calories. I've been wondering if I've been eating enough? I know my TDEE mine 20%…
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Favorite Smoothies!
Hey all, I'm wanting to utilize smoothies more often for healthier (cost friendly) snacks/breakfast options. I usually add in some unflavored protein powder too and it seems to go well with a milk base. SO... what are your favorite smoothies? :smile:
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Depression and weightloss issues
Hi all, I'll be short and to the point. Do any of you have depression and struggled to lose weight before you were put on medicine? Did it hinder your weightloss once you started taking it? I'll explain my situation a bit, I have been diagnosed with depression and have been struggling to maintain my weight, and at that,…
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Healthy on the go snacks for work
I like getting new ideas from what my norms are at work. In the past, I've had rice cakes, dark cocoa almonds, fruit of various kinds, beef jerky (that gets expensive REALLY quick...), greek yogurt, baby carrots (not a personal favorite), etc... What are some favorite options you've had as snacks while you're at work?…
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Protein powders...
Obviously I know that meat and nuts are a great source of protein; however, I often find myself so busy that I can't prepare three meals that have protein in it. Especially breakfast, also because I just can't eat that much in the morning. What I'm looking for is a protein powder that I can add in with my food to help…
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What's your favorite healthy breakfast choice?
I'm trying to get out of my box of multi-grain Cherrios and milk or chocolate protein powder mixed with oatmeal (the latter is VERY tasty- I just ate it too frequently so I'm getting tired of it...). I want to add more protein, but don't like to eat much meat in the morning. I'm a fruit, yogurt, or complex carb kinda gal.…
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Strength Training Exercises! I want your workout!
Hi everyone, I'm currently training for a half marathon, but do strength training twice a week and I'm getting bored of my normal regimen. What is your workout? I don't care if you're a guy or a girl, please let me know what you do at the gym and how many sets and how many times. Looking to continue creating lean muscle…
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Food vs. Weight with Puberty!
I have a problem and I need your advice. My niece is 10 years old (she lives with me) and gaining weight at a relatively quick rate. She is about to hit puberty (she's 5'1" already!!!), already developing on top, and we now have to make sure she wears deodorant all the time. She eats healthily at home and snacks are…
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Carb Cycling... how to do it and does it work?
After coming back from my achilles tendon sprain (I had gained 6lbs back during the time that I couldn't do much- shoulda been lifting weights while waiting for it to heal, but at that point I was CARDIO, CARDIO, CARDIO)... I've now lost 4lbs of my weight gain from my gain while healing... but it's been two months the…
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Energy source for long runs
What do you use before and/or during your long runs to keep your energy from tanking? I get to mile 4 and my energy just plummets and I'm training for a half marathon that is in two months so I need to be able to get these big runs in once a week to strengthen my endurance. Last week to get me through my 6 miles I used the…
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Help! I can't do even ONE PULL UP :/
This is embarrassing for me... but I can't do a single pull up... and realized this problem at the Tough Mudder this last weekend after I watched my male teammates badass their way up the hard upper body obstacles and I felt pathetic because I needed help. All my life I've prided myself on my upper body strength and…
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Moderate low carb 5/7 days?
So I am curious about this idea. If I moderate low carb 120-150 grams roughly 5 out of 7 days and then eat at my typical carb level (200-250- yeah... I like my carbs...) two days, would I destroy the effort I'm putting in to get my body to burn the fat instead of carbs on those 5 days? I just worry because I really would…
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Anyone else GAIN A TON during before TOM?
This just boggles me, last week my weight was at 143lbs and I jumped on the scale this week and it says I am 151lbs!!! HOLY *$&%. That's a lot of weight gain, so I did measurements and my measurements are the same, so why am I holding so much more weight before TOM? I can't imagine it's all water, but wth? I ran Tough…
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Dr. Oz... is a joke
The only downside to going to the gym around 4:30 is I have endure Dr. Oz and his "fad" show before the news comes on while I am running. Anybody else want to punch him? Pretty sure next week his NEW MIRACLE DIET PILL will be cow manure or something that ridiculous and then people will go running off to go buy cow manure…
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Color Run 2013 in Des Moines!!
I had many friends ask me to post pictures of my most recent color run. It was a blast and encourage everyone to try it! Especially those doing their first 5k because this one takes all the terror out and replaces it with fun :) My friend Katherine ran her first 5k with me this weekend in this Color Run and she ran the…
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Tough Mudder on Sat & donating blood?
Okay, so I am running my first ever Tough Mudder this Saturday.... The local blood bank is also in town TOMORROW and I always go and donate.... can I be able to run well and strong on Saturday if I donate blood tomorrow? Thanks!
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Nonsugary post workout electrolyte drink
Here's my dilemma, I love Gatorade and Powerade... but they are full of sugar and contain a ton of sodium. I am looking for a better alternative that will sate my thirst, replace electrolytes, and help re-energize me post workout. I currently already drink a ton of water and drink a protein drink within 10-15 mins after my…
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Electrolyte Drink for post workout!!
Here's my dilemma, I love Gatorade and Powerade... but they are full of sugar and contain a ton of sodium. I am looking for a better alternative that will sate my thirst, replace electrolytes, and help re-energize me post workout. I currently already drink a ton of water and drink a protein drink within 10-15 mins after my…
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How do you survive sugar cravings?
How do you all survive sugar cravings? You know, the ones that suddenly come on and all you can do is think about chocolate (mainly chocolate for me) or other sugary items? When does it typically like to strike? Also, how did you break your sugar addiction? I don't typically have massive sugar cravings, but it certainly…
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How many calories you should eat & MFP... A mild rant
All right, I think we've all been there... we sign up for MFP and put down on your goal "Lose 2lbs per week"... Because EVERYONE wants to get rid of that fat and extra junk ASAP. I hate to break it to you all... but it takes time, effort, and (get ready...) CALORIES in MODERATION to lose that weight. Now MFP tells you that…
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How did YOU get to your goal weight?
Question for all of you out there... how did you achieve your goal weight? Purely curious and I want to analyze what I am doing to get to mine!
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Competitive Swimming Needs
My niece is 9 (going on ten years old) and wants to join the local YMCA swim team (we don't have one at our school). She is progressing well in swim stroke classes and now I need to get her stuff to set her up for swim team. What are some good (but not terribly expensive) brands and items I need for her to do swim team?…
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How many calories to eat while doing Insanity...
I am just finishing my first week of Insanity and I am wondering how many calories you eat a day to help aide in toning and weight loss. I am currently using TDEE and have set my calories at 1750 and don't eat back my calories and I am working on losing my last 10-15 lbs, but I am more concerned about losing body fat-…
