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Post Weight Loss Goals
Just surveys what others form their goals around after reaching their weight loss goals. Having lost my 72 pounds, I am now focused on recomposition for which Body Fat%, resting heart rate and key muscle measurements, e.g. biceps, chest, waist etc. is what I am measuring. How about you?
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MFP Miscalculating Total Calories?
Unable to fully substantiate what MFP is calculating as my total calories. Using my planned food diary for today, the following is what I come up with: Carbs = 269 x 4 calories per gram of carb = 1076 Protein = 167 x 4 calories per gram of protein = 668 Fat = 75 x 9 calories per gram of fat = 675 Total = 2419 MFP…
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Strength vs. Mass building
An observation at the gym lately that mass and strength may not be co-related at all. There are some small and relatively skinny guys I have seen lift much more than me and also have seen much bigger guys (usually just large not necessarily muscular) lift much less than me. So, the observation begs the question whether…
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Maintenance & Strength Building Focused Friends Welcomed!!
Having lost 70 lbs in about 6 months, I have been now focused on building strength and body recomposition. Along my journey, I have learned a ton and made some good friends whose support I still continue to enjoy. I would though like to continue to welcome more friends focused on maintenance or building strength that are…
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Recomp vs. bulking/cutting
Recomposition and bulking/cutting are stated in a few places as two different approaches. I am confused. Isn't bulking/cutting a means to the end being recomposition vs. these two being two different method? Again, past my 70 lbs of weight loss, trying to perfect my approach to continue to build muscle while gradually…
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Ideas for bulking/cutting cycles
I am past my 70 pounds of weight loss, down to 19% body fat and now focused on lifting heavier while pushing BF% down to 15%. Of course, as you all know, you can't cut without muscle loss and can't gain without fat gain, so I am wondering about what strategies have worked the best for people who have done this successfully…
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maintenance & Strength Building Focused Friends Welcomed!!
Having lost 70 lbs in about 6 months, I have been now focused on building strength and body recomposition. Along my journey, I have learned a ton and made some good friends whose support I still continue to enjoy. I would though like to continue to welcome more friends focused on maintenance or building strength that are…
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maintenance & Strength Building Focused Friends Welcomed!!
Having lost 70 lbs in about 6 months, I have been now focused on building strength and body recomposition. Along my journey, I have learned a ton and made some good friends whose support I still continue to enjoy. I would though like to continue to welcome more friends focused on maintenance or building strength that are…
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Building lean body mass/strength..join me!
Continuing to look for friends focused on staying lean or building mass, having lost almost all if not all of their goal weight. I lost my 70 lbs in about 7 months and now focused on recomposition, building strength and cardio health! If you have similar goals and would like to share experiences and knowledge, connect as…
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PARENTS ONLY: keeping family & kids healthy & well
I think, its not only important for us to keep ourselves as healthy and well as possible for ourselves but also for our family. But, I also think with all the knowledge, experience and successes we acquire during our lifespan, we ought to create a life long gift of health and wellness as part of our family and especially…
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practical Weight Loss, Health & Wellness Tips
See my blog for details: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/kapoorpk
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Practical Weight Loss, Health & Wellness Tips
See it on my blog at: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/kapoorpk Good luck to all!
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Practical Weight Loss, Health & Wellness Tips
See it described at my blog: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/kapoorpk Good luck to all!
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Loss of 52 Pounds - Phase I Complete!!!
In about 3 1/2 months, I have managed to reduce my weight by 52 pounds, reduce my body fat percentage by 9% and increase muscle percentage by ~7% points. I've lost 6 inches off my waist and improved my resting heart rate from 80 bpm to 57 bpm. My process included the following key points: Exercise: 7 days a week; 5 days of…
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Using Blogs on MFP - How?
How does one connect their blog to their profile so the viewer of one's profile can be re-directed to one's blog? Any direction here would be appreciated. Just post the blog URL in my profile or is there another way I can't see to uncover. Thanks
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Weight Training Routine - Which one is most effective?
Background I am on the verge of completing phase I of my plan that focused on losing weight while doing moderate lifting. I have lost about 48 pounds so far with a couple more to go. In Phase II of my plan, I intend to increase focus on weight lifting and further refine body fat and muscle ratios. So, my GOAL is to weight…
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Expanding Friends Circle in Chicago Suburbs
Hello, I would continue to enjoy and appreciate expanding my friends circle that are seriously and actively pursuing their fitness goals and are willing to share their experiences, knowledge and achievements. I certainly have learned quite a bit along my journey that I continue to share with my friends. If interested, feel…
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Post work out meal composition
After an intense weight training session, aside from a whey protein shake for an immediate muscle recovery, what are those that much further along in their lean body development consume? Especially, when supplementing weight training with some cardio, there is a bit of a loss of glycogen reserves and I wonder thoughts…
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40 something ...on route to reclaim my fitness..any others?
Hi...at age 41 trying to reclaim my health and fitness I had until until family life with kids got a bit too busy. Trying to lose 52 pounds...only 20 more to go!! Diligently managing my meals with high intensity cardio and weight training 7 days a week. Shedding pounds of fat and gaining lean muscle. Trying to bring about…
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PB2 - reduced calorie peanut butter
From those who have tried PB2, I wonder how you found it to be. Did you like it?
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Most effective belly trimming workouts?
In addition to my high intensity cardio training and weight training 7 days a week, I am considering fine tuning my workout to further shape the belly. Outside of sit ups, any other suggestions that others may have to fine tune the relatively greater fat layers around the belly? May I just need to give it more time, in any…
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Eating out - remains a challenge..any suggestions!!!
Eating out continues to be my biggest challenge. I try to review the menu and the related nutritional information prior to going out, so I can stay on track with my food plan. In spite of all that work and picking the right meals that fit my plan, my fat burn tends to go down after eating out. Do these restaurants have…
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Eating Out - Best Healthy Restaurants/Foods
Wonder if some can share the best healthy eating sit down restaurants or foods people have found, allowing to enjoy a nice family dinner without throwing off the healthy meal balance. Let me know of any ideas. As always, friend requests are welcome sharing useful experiences. Thanks
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BMI - What it is and what its not!!
Reading through several posts, there seem to be a bit of misconception about BMI. I hope to offer some clarification below: BMI is useful as a general tool to predict health risks. For example, a BMI of greater than 30 is labeled as obese and carries a high risk of heart desease, diabetes etc. However, it does not…
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Quotes of the day...
The body does not want you to do this. As you run, it tells you to stop but the mind must be strong. You always go too far for your body. You must handle the pain with strategy...It is not age; it is not diet. It is the will to succeed. -- Jacqueline Gareau, 1980 Boston Marathon champ Health & happiness is the best gift…
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Any Chicago Suburbanites Interesting In Connecting?
41 year old dad of two, in a relentless pursuit of reclaiming my fitness. After 2 months of disciplined diet and exercise regiment, lost 31 pounds with 20 more left to go. Welcoming any local Chicago suburbanites to connect and share experiences.
