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Rise of the Machines 8/8
Get on a hamster wheel today. Get you some cardio in. If you want to do it outside on a bike, or use your own hamster wheels (feet) that's cool too. But really, try something you don't normally do. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT! Here's a list of options that your particular gym may or may not have: Elliptical Stair Stepper…
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If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. 8/3
We all have goals we intend to reach. Mine is to get down to 180. Every day I plan and replan how I'm going to get there. I'm making strides towards that goal, but the moment I stop planning for it things go off the rails. You can't succeed unless you have a plan of how to get there and make adjustments along the way.…
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Habits of Highly Ineffective People 7/30
Today's challenge comes to us directly because of some of the folks right here in this "A Challenge A Day" community. A few of us, and I won't name drop, have a problem with emotional eating. Others have adherence problems. We all have our issues. Mine tends to be bad math while tracking. All of these things cause you to…
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General Service Announcement - Bacon
If you have a Farm Fresh (or several) in your area, all 1 pound packs of Smithfield bacon are on sale for $1.99 for today, Saturday and Sunday. Limit 1...I have already bought five packs...
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Oh no! I have to read today! 7/26
Here's a recent interview of Kurtis Frank and Sol Orwell on StrongLifts that Medhi seems to be pushing. I don't know the two involved, but the advice appears to at least pass my limited smell test. Keep in mind that the only way to really do things properly by eating the right kinds of foods and exercising appropriately.…
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A review of 12 strength training supplements
Here's a recent interview of Kurtis Frank and Sol Orwell on StrongLifts that Medhi seems to be pushing. I don't know the two involved, but the advice appears to at least pass my limited smell test. Keep in mind that the only way to really do things properly by eating the right kinds of foods and exercising appropriately.…
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Don't hurt yourself! 7/24
Ever seen one of these guys and just waited for them to break their neck? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6b2ooaxyyc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFP_nvsIv_4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXmp5sAhBkY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUm6pCCi9Jw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzrKVPhgfXs So yeah, some of that is pretty…
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Just don't set off the fire alarm! 7/15
So there's this super awesome recipe calculator that the whole world should know about. It may have been mentioned here before, but there are new people chiming in and it really hasn't had it's own challenge. Ever hunt through the garbage recipes on MFP looking for the one that was somewhat close to what you just ate? Have…
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Rule #1 7/16
CARDIO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4smD0xy6w08 GO jog, ride a bike, do some rowing, swim, get chased by zombies, just go out and do some cardio today.
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I'll send an S.O.S. to the World (SOS Sunday!) 7/14
I'm down to 221lbs. I'm on track for 52lbs. for the year if I can lose another 8 pounds by August 30th. There's my shout out. What's yours?
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Weigh a Minute! 7/12
Ever been on what you think is a good calorie plan that can help you to lose weight, but the pounds just don't seem to come off? You're probably eating more than you think. Level 1: Read this article: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think Level 2: Weigh your food. Measure…
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Finding Pearls of Wisdom in Piles of Garbage 7/10
So this sattelite radio host, Jason Ellis, has one of his folks doing this "Primal Challenge" thing from a company called Onnit. There may be a couple supplements in their list of garbage products that might be decent, but I wouldn't bet onnit. However, the physical program the guy is doing isn't that bad. The exercises…
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The Big Four 7/7
No, we're not talking NCAA basketball! Put the giant foam finger away! We're talking about the big four muscle building movements. There are entire workout programs that do nothing but these four barbell lifting movements. They also have a very high potential for injury if you don't do them properly. Today's challenge has…
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Protein overload may help prevent type 2 diabetes?
Looking through studies I came across one talking about how nutrient overload leads to obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. However, it goes on to further explain that because of a protein called S6 kinase 1, protein overloading may actually help prevent insulin resistance, ergo type 2 diabetes.…
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BOOOOORRRIIIIINNNGGG!
Nevermind. It wasn't my day. Do the other one for today. :smile:
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Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves.
Lose belly fat NOW! with this one weird secret! Xenedrine! Raspberry Ketones! The Thighmaster! Shakeology! Magic Diet Beans! Today's challenge, should you chose to accept it, is to find a random product with wild claims, do a little research, come back and explain exactly why the people selling the product are completely…
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You know you've been working out hard when...
The three steps up to your house are too much, so you just sit down on them instead. You start stirring your greek yogurt and start counting reps as the spoon goes around...then realize you don't have the strength to finish the second set. You need a spotter to pour the milk into your cereal. Just the thought of shaking…
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Taco Bell Experiments With Protein-Packed Menu
The gist of the article is they're increasing the meat content of cantina bowls and switching around some of their already existing ingredients. The new bowls would have less than 450 calories and more than 20g of protein. The nutrient density on that is still not the best at 22.5 calories per gram of protein. Their…
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Row, Row, Row your Boat! 6/19
Today is the day to work muscles you can't see without mirrors. People have all walks of life have been working these muscles since big, ugly, sweaty men were beating on drums, making slaves in chains row galleys into war. We've been doing them for a long time. So maybe we should too. Weather you want to do it heavy or as…
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Free Day!
Do something fitness related that costs you absolutely no money. Go run. Go ride a bike. Take a walk in a city park. Do a free Youtube video. Do something that costs no money to perform. You shouldn't have to pay for your health.
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Zen and The Art of Bicycle Maintenance
So my bike is old and in need of some TLC. I'm absolutely clueless about what I need to do and would love a good resource for what needs to be done to properly tune up a bike. I don't see any rust or anything, but it clicks and squeaks pretty good. It feels a bit like its dragging and hopefully I could get a few more MPH…
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Fiber helps you poop. 6/7
Yep, there you go. I couldn't figure out a delicate way to say it. Today's challenge is to try and hit your fiber goals. A regular gastrointestinal system has fewer issues with the colon and various other parts. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fiber/NU00033 Suggested daily intake: [n]Under 50[/b] Men - 38 grams Women - 25…
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Beef is fine. Processed meat is not.
I found another excellent link on the forums today. In short: Beef is not associated with coronary heart disease, stroke or diabetes millitus with 95% confidence. Processed meat IS associated with a 42% higher risk of CHD and 19% higher risk of diabetes mellitus with 95% confidence. Neither beef or processed meat are…
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Starvation Mode: Overused Excuse
Someone posted the text of this article today. As far as I can see it's accurate: http://voices.yahoo.com/starvation-mode-dispelling-myths-2900886.html Full Text Starvation Mode: Dispelling the Myths Camira Bailey - http://contributor.yahoo.com/user/319503/camira_bailey.html Mar 25, 2009 If you've been on a diet, you've…
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Debunked Declarations - Dr. Mercola and Dr. Oz
Something to note when people make statements and provide links to "evidence". Not everything put on the internet is true. Some of it is outright falsification, while others are biased and unscientific. I came across this hilarious piece today and thought it might show an example of what is NOT a legitimate claim: I…
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Quick Link Repository
This thread is intended for the purpose of quickly linking previously researched topics in various other MFP groups. If they were created here please link them instead of recreating them in this group. If something in a link does not appear to be 100% accurate please make note of what you believe to be inaccurate and do…
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Frequently Asked Questions
In order to collect data and put it in an efficient format we need to determine what topics are frequently being discussed, but rarely being answered. What better way to do that than with some brainstorming? Please add to this list of topics so we can cover as much as possible. Something always seems to get overlooked. -…
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Become a Pro with Protein! 5/10/2013
Fact: Increasing your protein while maintaining a caloric deficit increases fat loss while reducing muscle loss. Today's challenge is to go through the following thread and eat greater than your particular recommended daily allowance (RDA). Also, read the evidence if you don't believe me:…
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C-C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER!
Alright stop what you're doing, cuz I'm about to ruin the image and the style that you're used to. Whatever you were going to do today for exercise, yeah, don't do that. Do something else. On a schedule of aerobics and cardio machines? Hit the weights, work on your chest and back. Are you a gym rat who picks up heavy…
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Light Indulgence
Wonder Woman appears to be trapped in someone's evil lair, so I'll save the day and post one up: Ever get those cravings for something disgustingly delicious, then you go out without thinking and enjoy the heck out of it? It's fun while it lasts, but then you check out how many calories you just ate and cry silently in…