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Build your own squat rack
I have a barbell and 100lbs of weight. As of now it is loaded with 44lbs, which isn't a big deal for me to lift over my head and do squats with. I do not want to try this with the full 100lbs, though, since I can squat 90 but can only overhead press about 60. I remember seeing a post or blog about how someone built their…
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Sarah gets smaller
8 weeks from today is Oct 30, just after my 27th birthday. Yesterday I took photos and measurements: weight 157.2 neck 12.25 shoulder to shoulder 19.5 l bicep 12 r bicep 12 l forearm 10 r forearm 10 chest 35.5 bra 35.5 upper waist 30 natural waist 29 belly pooch 36 hip 41.5 l thigh 26 r thigh 27 l calf 17 r calf 17 l ankle…
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It is September!
What are your goals, hopes, plans for this month of Autumn's beginning?
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How to learn to love (healthy) food
So I might be an exception to the norm here, but the only reason I gain weight, in the various times in my life where I have been on the top side of my normal range, is because I eat candy. The reason I lose weight, is because I eat nothing. It is so sad and not healthy, but I do not enjoy, like, yearn for, or any other…
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High Sodium suggestions
This is backwards from what most people ask about sodium but.... As per Doctor's orders; I need to eat MORE of it. 2,500mg is my minimum per day and I am having trouble reaching it with a low calorie limit. Beef jerky is fantastic, because it is low cal and high protein AND high sodium but I just don't have the money to be…
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July!
It is July. What are your plans for this month? I want to maintain a decent amount of exercise. Continue trying to eat well on both calories and macros. Take better care of myself (mental stuff) Hopefully see my body fat % shrink!
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Searching for bread: Dense, fiber, protein...Does it exist?
Like the title mentions, I'm searching for recipes to bake a dense bread. I have baked Spelt and it was delicious and exactly the density I was hoping for. Are there any breads that exist with a bit of fiber and protein in them as compared to all carbs and sugar? I have found recipes on allrecipes.com but I cannot tell…
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Pokemon Conquest
Kotarō and his dark pokemon are proving to be a PITA. Anyone played this? What group set up did you bring? Maybe I just need to level up. His guys are all 200 range. 15 hours in and I'm still trying to reach that amount of hp for my team. I will admit I am not a very good player, but since I enjoy it I keep trying! Also…
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Food Allergy
Hello, My boyfriend seems to have some sort of food allergy. His abdomen poofs up and there is serious discomfort. He was tested over and over again for kidney issues, colon screenings, and about 6 months of testing for IBS and he was cleared of all things. He is running low on funds for his insurance this year so we can't…
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Happy June!
June is here! June brings the official first day of summer (20th) as well as Hurricane Season for the Atlantic Coast (be careful if you are in that area :noway: ) World Environment Day! (what the heck? the 5th) Philippines Independence Day (11th) Flag Day (14th) National Flag week sometimes observed 14th through 20th…
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What tricks should I teach my puppy?
Our puppy is 13 weeks old and learning really well. He knows: Come Stay Sit Shake Lay Down Get it (fetch) and we are working on Speak I am thinking about Roll over or Play dead, but there has to be more! He really seems like he wants to learn. He loves all rewards, treats or pettings or applause, anything I offer him. What…
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Nutritional Yeast - What to eat it with?
I have tried nutritional yeast on eggs, it was great but a lot of yeast to a little bit of egg. Have you tried it with cottage cheese? Does it mix into drinks or is it better as a food? It seems almost chewy, is it best to mix with similarly chewy foods? I've heard it is great on popcorn but I haven't gotten any of that…
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Happy May Day!
Just wanted to remind all that May 1st is May Day. :) gather some flowers, do a happy dance, set some new goals,refresh your body and spirit with the renewal of Earth that is Spring! Today is not widely celebrated where I live do I am hoping to spread some happiness and joy for today in any way I can. :D
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Healthy, Tasty, Macro-licious!
I wanted to share my awesome brunch. I have been trying hard to eat more fresh foods (not prepared, boxed, so on). I've also been trying hard to get in healthy fats, and keep my protein HIGH! So yeah. I slept in a bit so had to combine breakfast and lunch. Combined into this delicious looking 700 calorie awesomeness! Fits…
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Flower in my picture?
Can anyone tell me what the flower is in my photo? I live in southern Arizona,and I have been seeing them lately on the sides of the road. I would love to grow something like it in my yard. It is a great color! From my google search I seem to only be matching up with Mexican sage. But the mexican sage seems to grow in a…
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Chemistry Cat
Just had to share my love for the nerd jokes. :heart: They really aren't that funny. But most days I just laugh for the heck of it.
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What foods should I eat? Confused? Look here!
A friend showed me a fantastic site. It is easy to use. Fill out the checklist with foods you enjoy, or foods you have on hand. Tell it how many calories you want to eat, and in how many meals. Hit Generate! It gives you a list of foods from your choices to add up to your calories! How fantastic. You can see my first list…
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A non-mom no more!
If any of you recall our lovely non-mom EricaRoo (now known as Epa422) she had her son last night, and is no longer a non-mom! Roo, you are always welcome back here as our honorary 'non'-mom anytime you'd like. :) Congrats to Roo and her husband on their 3 week early incredibly healthy young man!
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Xenoblade Chronicles
So I watched my boyfriend play through this game. I admit I missed some parts because he would play all hours of the night and I decided to sleep, and now I have the option of playing his man through a second run, with high level and great gear to go through the game. I think this is awesome, because I saw him fight the…
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Dip Station at the Gym
Is there a sub for a dip station at the gym? I like to follow bodyrock routines, but have not once been able to include the ones with a dip station in them. I read someone else bought a walker for 10 bucks and uses that. That is awesome! I will keep an eye out for one of those for sure. But for now, since I am spending $$…
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Creating a routine
Just tossing this out here. I am trying to create a routine for myself. I'd like to lose weight, get smaller, or stay the same. Whatever happens, as long as I don't expand again, right? I have a goal but I'm starting to see that losing inches is happening far easier than losing pounds and I'm starting to accept that. I…
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Scheduling program
Hi I'm looking for some software or maybe (hopefully) a free program that I can enter in some info and it will tell me if the times clash. I have a TON (close to 100) of different classes I would like to enter in and compare with each other. Looking at them all laid out is not helping me visualize the best way to arrange…
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Meeting with Trainer: Goals?
I have a meeting with a trainer tomorrow morning at my gym. I was told to bring questions about equipment, exercises, and nutrition. I can think up a few questions but the real issue I wanted to bring up is this. The trainer wants to help me build a general plan on how to achieve my goal. What the heck is my goal? I still…
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Cooler-less on Campus
Hi guys, I am looking for some ideas of what I can pack and prepare to eat on school days. I attend college two days a week and I am wandering around campus or sitting in class from 6am until 5pm those days. I do have a cooler but it is large and too hefty to bring with me all day. I cannot get to my car between classes,…
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Walnuts, Shelled, in shell, what?
I have some walnuts. They are in their shell. I would like to log them as in their shell, because it is unlikely that I can un-shell them and weight them before I eat them all up. I am confused because shelled is a word that means both 'residing in a shell' and 'having been removed from the shell' ... to me, at least.…
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"Healthy" and losing motivation
So my goal is still a few lbs away, 12 or 14 or something like that. It is a truly frivolous goal, just a weight in the center area of my 'healthy' BMI. But it is a goal none-the-less and I feel the desire to reach it. I also feel the extreme lack of motivation since I am no longer 'overweight'. I feel like I can tell…
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Star Wars: The Old Republic
Collectors Edition released for pre-order this morning and already sold out. Who is excited about this game? I have no idea what class to play. I'm a huge star wars fan :)
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Food photos!
I can't find the thread where folks were posting images of what they ate that day. I really wanted to add onto it. I'd like to mention my blog for tonight, it includes all my food for today! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/sarah44254/view/photo-food-diary-july-6-122079
