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Obesity isn't just about eating habits
Or , at least it might not be. the jury of scientists is still out on the matter. Check this out. http://www.aeonmagazine.com/being-human/david-berreby-obesity-era/ The long story short is, humans are not the only ones getting bigger. So are household pets, feral cats and rats. Even lab animals, whose diet is strictly…
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Those Days When You Just Don't Want To
Holidays always throw me off. Due to commitments and chores that absolutely had to be done, I haven't put in a decent work out since last Friday. I am running a 5K this Saturday and really want to run a 5K when I get off of work tonight. I know I should. I know I will be happy with myself if I do. I even know I will feel…
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Anyone else have trouble with Cardio Recovery
Honestly, I'd rather do Pure Cardio every day for a week than do Cardio Recovery once. I feel like such a failure when I put on the video (but, for the record, I still do it and give my best effort). This is my first time through Insanity and I am currently in week two. My core is so weak, but I feel it getting stronger…
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Fat Day
I wanted to post this here because I am small. When I tell most people that I feel fat, they scoff or even get angry. So, let me start this by saying that I know I am not fat. That, and it is vastly important to love yourself no matter what your size because that attitude will say with you no matter what you weight unless…
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For those using TDEE
I've seen similar threads asking people what their age, height and goals are and since I see a lot of people asking about TDEE, I thought I'd start one for that. I think it's a great way to compare and see the experience other people have. So, here we go. What is your gender, height, goal and average calorie intake for the…
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Insanity and Female Hormones
I've heard stories of women who start insanity and experience a delayed period or other symptoms such as mood swings. I did a little bit of internet research which basically said when you start working your body at a higher intensity than it is used to, it can off set your hormones until your body adjusts. I'm curious if…
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Maintaing and TDEE
I see stuff about TDEE all over this site and, to be honest, it scare me. I am small at 5'2 and have been trying to maintain. Eating a net of 1200 a day helped me lose the original 10 pounds I wanted and here I am maintaining, but having trouble finding a balance. I've been thinking about upping my calories in the hopes…
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On days where you know you're going to go over calories
One of the things that works well for me in keeping my weight down is eating often. Aside from the three main meals of the day, I usually have a small snack in the morning and the afternoon (current in the form of a kashi granola bar, but sometimes it's nuts or fruit). But, let's say you're going out with friends in the…
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What Happens after Insanity
I will be starting this workout soon and I am curious what people do after month 2. Do you just keep repeating the months over and over? Maybe you just keep going on Month 2? Or do you just stop insanity together and move on to something else. I've tried a number of fitness activities in the past and I find that what works…
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Weight Machine Advice Needed
When I use weight machines, I sometimes feel like I am favoring one side over the other. It is usually my right side, which makes sense because I am right handed. Is this normal? How long will it take me to feel like I am using my arms or legs (depending on the machine) equally? Am I really using my right side more or is…
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Could use some words of support...
I hate it when people older than me tell me "just wait, once you get old you won't be able to do anything about gaining weight" or, even worse "I can't wait to see you 10 or 20 years from now." That last is usually the response when I say healthy eating habits and a good fitness routine will easily keep me within a healthy…
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Logging CrossFit exercises
I just joined CrossFit a couple weeks ago and I love it! It's especially helpful for me because I have no experience lifting weights. I was wondering how you guys log crossfit exercises. Do you use something to measure calories burned or do you think MFP is accurate when you log for 'weight training'? Also, how many…
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Any Richelle Mead fans here?
I've read the Gerogina Kincaid series (Which brought so many tears to my eyes) and her YA novels, Vampire Academy and Bloodlines. Whose with me?
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Questions about Measurments
I don't have any weight to lose, but I am not fit. That's why I've recently joined a gym and am sticking to a great routine. I know the number of the scale may rise due to the growth of muscle and I am fine with that. At least, that's what I tell myself. I've decided to keep measures of my neck, waist and hips (default on…
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Newbie Concerns about gaining weight.
I am 5'2" and weight about 110ibs (depending on the day, I range from 110 - 115). In the past, I have fenced and for the past few months I have been rock climbing. Other than that, I have no athletic experience. So, I'm curious... when weight lifting, should I expect to see my weight rise or fall over a year? Either is…
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Newbie Nutrition Questions
I'm working my way through this book slowly and re-reading some sections to ensure I completely understand what I am reading. To that end, I have some questions about the nutrition section I am hoping some here can clear up for me. First of all, I am nervous about upping my maintenance calorie intake from 1500 to 1800 but…
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Dirty Tricks
For a long while, I've known that food companies often add things to otherwise healthy food that negate their value. They try and tell you it’s healthy while conveniently leaving out the various reasons why it is not. Among the biggest culprits I've found is cereal and varies nut mixes. What are the things you look out for…
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What to do when you eat out a lot?
I am in a unique position, which most would find fantastic. Fresh out of college, I have a great new job which actually buys me lunch every day. Sometimes we order pizza, Portillo's, Chinese or - if I'm lucky - Jimmy Johns. While this saves me money and is a wonderful benefit to working here, it has been difficult to…
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I'm Afraid of Weightlifting.
Looking for advice and encouragement. For starters, I am a small young woman. I am 5'2" and am maintaining at 110. The only athletic things I have done are three years of fencing in college and my recent venture into rock climbing. I have attempted to weight-lift at gyms - usually carrying a print out of a workout and…
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Anyone Here Have Experience Maintaining Weight?
I didn't have a lot to lose when I first joined MFP. I was mostly looking for a way to track my health and help me figure out the calorie intake I need to work out and be healthy. I am happy to say that I am at the point where all I want to do is maintain my current weight. To that end, I have a few questions. In your…
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How MFP defines sugar
I recently read an article about sneaky sugars which had this interesting tid-bit of information "Nutritionally speaking, there’s not a huge difference between different types of sneaky sugars so knowing the pseudonyms is half the battle. While there are more than 50 names for the sweet stuff, common tricky ones include…
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Does Anyone Have Experience With Protein Powder?
I've been toying with the idea of buying a flavoured protein powder to mix with water and drink after a work out. I am more concerned with gaining definition and strength than I am losing weight, although I would like to maintain my weight. MyFitnessPal list the amount of protein is suggest in a diet and I am sure having a…
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Curious about Insanity
Ever since I saw it on TV, I've wanted to try this workout. While I am skinny, I don't think I would call myself fit. My research on Insanity has told me that you should already be in shape to compete these workouts. Is that true? How would you define a person who is "fit enough" to start insanity? Do you have any advice…
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Dealing with discouraging comments
I just joined and, in a group of similar people, was wondering if any of you shared an issue of mine and how you dealt with it. Having just joined this group, it is safe to assume I am skinny but not yet fit. I don't eat as healthy as I should and don't work out at all (but I am hoping tonight is the night where that will…
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Looking For Friends and Support
I'll try and keep this brief. I've been on MFP for a little while but haven't really taken it seriously. I am hoping to change that and find support here. I want to be motivated to eat healthy and work out. In the past, I have friends who think I am crazy. They tell me I should be happy I am so skinny. My size isn't really…
