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Meet 1912's Perfect Woman - 5'7" and 171 lbs
http://jezebel.com/5970466/meet-1912s-perfect-women-pear+shaped-171-lbs-doesnt-know-fear 100 years ago the New York Times declared this woman to be the "most nearly perfect speciman of womanhood". After comparing hundreds of bodies, she was found to most closely resemble the Venus de Milo. What do you think? What is your…
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Protein in one sitting
So I just ate 50g of protein for breakfast and it has caused me to wonder what people have heard about the theory that anything more than 30g of protein in one sitting is a waste. Seeing as how there are far more educated and intelligent people around here, I pose this to you - oh brilliant minds of MFP. Am I just going to…
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Celebrity Workout Video - Some inspiration for us all
My personal favourite is the Marky Mark POW! http://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/12-ridiculous-celebrity-workout-videos-you-probably-didnt-kn
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Maximizing calorie burn during cardio
Hi friends, I do cardio classes at my gym a couple days a week like spin, a kick boxing type class or step. The classes generally run around 55 mins and my HRM always indicates around 560-580 calories burned. Whether I am taking it easy, or really pushing hard, I never seem to be able to increase that number (since losing…
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High schooler benches 700 lbs
Seeing as how my last post generated so much talk about power lifting form, here is the male version. http://mashable.com/2013/03/27/high-schooler-bench-press/ According to the YouTube video above and news reports from earlier this week, you're looking at Matt Poursoltani, a senior at Pilot Point High in Texas. He's a high…
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13 year old girl benches 240 lbs
Have you seen this? http://jezebel.com/5991969/watch-a-kickass-13+year+old-girl-bench-press-240-lbs-and-grin-about-it Russian 13 year old Maryana Naumova benches 242lbs at the Arnold Classic. She is freaking amazing. Discuss.
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YouTube workouts
Does anyone have any good links to cardio workouts online? Youtube or otherwise? Please share :)
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Below calorie treat
I was way under calories today so I accidentally went out and got drunk. What is your under calorie treat?
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Fun food Side effects (other than making us fat)
I just ate a whole lot of asparagus. It was delicious but.... You know. Do you have any foods that make your body respond fun/positive/negative/embarrassing?
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Post workout eating - late at night
Hi everyone, thanks in advance for your thoughts.... 3 days a week I spent about 80 minutes paddling on the river, doing different workouts with my team. Generally I would classify the training as heavy and hard, some days more painful than others. Love the training, but the workouts usually keep me out until after 9pm. I…
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Robin Lawley as the body of Boux Lingerie
Saw these gorgeous shots of (plus sized) model Robyn Lawley in her new campaign for Boux Lingerie. She is a UK size 16 (USA size 12) and I think she looks super hot. What do you think? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2203130/Plus-size-Vogue-cover-girl-Robyn-Lawley-models-Boux-Avenues-latest-range.html
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Potassium
I am new to MFP and was quite happy to see that my nutrient levels were generally all pretty even on suggested levels - except potassium! I am nowhere even close to getting the RDA. Should I be concerned? I can't stand bananas, what other foods have significant amounts of potassium?
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Friends!
Hi everyone, I'm just getting started and would love to have some motivation friends. I have always been athletic but finally decided to get my diet sorted out as I train for international competitions in the next three years. Moving into the golden age of my athletic career hahaa Feel free to add me!
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Afternoon snack ideas
I have run out of food at the office and am in desperate need of a snack. The only stores within easy distance are donut shops. I have drank enough water to float away already and need to make it through the next two hours. Anyone have any suggestions?
