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What's in your supplements?
Probably not what you think! A recent study of supplements found that many contain NONE of the supposed active ingredient. Others are mixed with various other filler plants which may be harmful. Full article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/05/science/herbal-supplements-are-often-not-what-they-seem.html?_r=0 And, of…
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Protecting my garage floor
I lift in my garage and, as of now, have just a plain concrete floor. I felt my grip slipping on my deadlift (245 lb) last night, and had visions of my weights falling and totally cracking the concrete. I was thinking of getting some puzzle mats to put down, but I'm unsure if they would really save the floor.…
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Can I repair a barbell?
I purchased a barbell and squat rack through Craigslist. When I got it home, I found that the collar piece that is supposed to hold the weights on has a stripped thread and will not tighten. It is supposed to look like this: But when it comes loose, it looks like this: I'm afraid that if I load it up, this piece will come…
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What are you brewing now?
I have an English mild going right now. Brewed on Sunday, and it has to be ready to drink on Saturday, so I called it 4 Minute Mild (with a hat tip to Roger Bannister). Will be kegging it tonight. What y'all got going?
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My 13 yo son wants to start weight training
My not-very-active 13 year old boy wants to start doing something to lose a little bit of weight and get more active. He plays baseball in the summer, but that hardly counts as a sport, and has no interest in soccer or football. But he did say tonight he'd like to start doing some weights (he has seen what it has done for…
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A small NSV, and a question
I've just completed Cycle 1 of the Simple Beginners Routine*, and I am now stronger than I was before I started! I re-tested my 10 rep max** after this cycle, and compared the numbers to before I started. I know the weights themselves aren't great, but you have to start somewhere! And the improvement seems real! I've put…
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Help me re-evaluate my goals please!
I started losing weight at the beginning of this year by diet changes and mainly cardio (elliptical machine). I lost 40 lb (down to 165 from over 200 @ 5"11"). As I starting losing weight, I started replacing some of the cardio with weights, and am currently working on my first cycle of the Simple Beginners Routine (Mon,…
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High calorie diabetic diet?
I am prediabetic (diagnosed a few months ago), but at about my desired body weight (166 lb @ 5'11"). I'm trying to up my exercise, so I need 2,200 calories per day plus eating back whatever I burn (maybe 6-700 calories if I have a run). I have trouble most days getting enough as it is, so I've been adding protein bars and…
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Looking to maintain, not lose!
Hi! I'm new to MFP - been using the app and website now for a few weeks, but just decided to jump into the forums today, so thought I should introduce myself. I started watching my food about a year ago, and then, when a gym opened at work, got serious into losing some weight. I was over 200 lb, and 5'11". I'm still 5'11",…
