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NEED to share this yummy simple sweet (low cal) recipe!
I just made them..and I might be obsessed. Found it on pinterest! (Obviously). Super super simple. Get a big bowl. Two over ripe bananas One cup of oats. Mix them together well (I used my hands..lol) Add some chocolate chips or coconut or whatever you want! Bake at 350 for 16 minutes. DING DING DING! When I added them to…
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My heart rate and insanity..is this good?
Hello! I'm probably going to sound stupid asking this, but I just don't personally know. I am on week four of insanity, and noticed that my heart rate (on my hrm) is not getting as high as it was getting when I first started. I don't know if I am somehow not working as hard or if its a good thing that my heart rate is not…
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Gained a few pounds, need some encouragement..
I have gained a few pounds over the last two weeks. But I just started insanity two weeks ago, and I see little changes in my body, but no such luck on the scale. I know it could be water weight from starting a new intense workout. But I also changed my calorie intake according to my TDEE (20%) this week, so I feel like…
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Shin splints during insanity..
I've been getting shin splints during insanity the last few days. I just got done with the third week and its the first time they have been acting up. I usually go without shoes, because I am on carpet. i tried shoes today to see if it would work better and they got worse so I took my shoes off. Is there any way to prevent…
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Before & Current Pics! Can you tell a difference yet??
I never got a before picture of my body, before I started. But I think I can tell a little difference in my face? I am on week three of insanity, and DID take before pictures for that, so in a little more than a month I'll be able to post more! (Hopefully with more progress too!!)
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HOW do I get enough protein??? (vegetarian)
My protein goal is at 120/day. Its near impossible for me to get this, even with protein shakes and bars. I don't eat meat or fish (please don't give me an answer, about starting to eat meat/fish). I just need help and advice, i know everyone says you can't lose weight unless you have enough protein. Thanks in advance for…
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So what is all of this TDEE stuff??
I am 21, my calorie intake is set at 1440 (by mpf) and i keep hearing people saying they find better results when they do something with their tdee? I typed in google a TDEE calculator, it asked my my height, weight, age, gender and how many times a week I exercise and it says my TDEE is 2873. So now what am I suppose to…
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Cardio Recovery--> Can I work out again after this?
I know some people say if you're doing insanity, just do insanity. But I just did Cardio Recovery today and feel like tonight if would feel good to maybe go on the elliptical too for a while. If that going to be good for my muscles or bad? (I am really sore!!)
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Starting Insanity..tomorrow! Advice??
So I am starting tomorrow! (Reason why its not today is my HRM should be in by tomorrow and I still want to be able to log correctly on MPF) I am excited, but I really am so nervous! I feel like I am going to die! Any advice for a newbie?? Thanks in advance :)
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Favorite Herbalife shake recipe??
Trying to find some new ones! :)
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Which HRM (Polar) should I order??
I am stuck between the FT4 and FT7 Polar HRM. I have never had one before, so this will be my first. What experience do you have with them? Which one do you recommend?
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I love supportive friends!!
Hey! My name is Samantha, I am 21 years old and on my weight loss journey. I am currently 185 (on my home scale). I would LOVE to lose 6-12 pounds by Easter! I have lost 13 so far (yesterday was day 60 for me) but in the last 30 days I have only lost about 3, so I need motivation and advice!! Thanks in advance for your…
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Cheat days= good or bad??
Thinking normally, cheat days seem like they would be bad. But many people say a cheat day every once in a while, within a healthy diet is good for weight loss because it helps your metabolism? Which is it? Do you have a cheat day? I just want a good answer to help benefit myself! Thanks :)
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Flaxseed..... ??
I have some (I bought to make energy balls for a snack) and I heard of someone putting it in their yogurt. Do you use flaxseed in foods? What foods do you put it in and why? What are the benefits? Thanks!
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Do you have a reward for making it to your goal??
Obviously the biggest and best reward will be feeling fit and great! But I have heard of some people having rewards for themselves. I thought of saving until then and then going and buying new fun clothes to fit when I reach my goal! But then I thought about short term goals and rewards, do you have short term rewards for…
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Underarm fat..
You know what I'm talking about. Flexing, having muscle definition on the top..but can't seem to get that flab away. HOW CAN I?? What are some things that can help? I want nice arms (all of my arms, not just the top and middle, underneath too!) I heard arm circles help, I've done these a lot, is this true?
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Trouble working out some days but not others??
For example, last week I got a side cramp on the elliptical after 5 minutes, I usually go for a half an hour to an hour with no cramps at all? What are side cramps caused from?? Or today, after about 15 minutes on the elliptical I felt like my lungs were collapsing every time I took a breath in, I've never had trouble…
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Why does MPF recommend to lose 1ib/week...
Why does it highly recommend one instead of 1 1/2 or 2 when choosing your diet plan? Just a random question, so I can decide what is best for me. Thanks!
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Worried about the summer when I won't be able to use MPF...
I work at a camp all summer. I might be able to log in to MPF once or twice a week but definitely not everyday like I have been doing. I am just worried I will lose my progress. We have big breakfasts, lunches and suppers. But it is also a very active camp. Everyday we have worship (very active- jumping dancing type) 3…
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Why do people type "bump" on certain posts?
I just have no idea what it means, and would like to! :)
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When do you eat most of your calories?
I have noticed most of the time by 6:30 I still have over 900 calories to eat. (I have breakfast, work out, go to school, have something small on the way to work then work until 6:30) My calorie goal each day is 1230 I beleive, not adding in the calories I earn from working out. Is it still heathy to eat this many calories…
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Weights vs. Cardio for fat loss...
So I have a simple question, in your experience, which works better? Cardio, weight training, or something else? Just tell me your experience :) That would be wonderful! Thanks in advance!
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Need some encouragement and cheering up. :/
So I have been using a scale at my moms when I visit. From looking at that one I have seen a lot of progress! I just bought a scale for myself, and it says I am 7 pounds MORE than the scale I started using. :( Bummer mood. I thought I was doing so well! (To put a cherry on top, its that time of the month, which brings my…
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Overweight, but when I do the body fat tester...
I know I am overweight. I am 21, 5'7 and about 190 pounds. I am proportionate though, I have pretty large boobs and a butt. But when I did the body fat tester (the one that you take a pinch of your skin and fat above your hip, then pinch it and see which number its at) says I am about 20. Which on the interpretation chart,…
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What should I put for my workout if I did insanity?
I just got insanity, and it doesn't give any estimate about how many calories you will burn. What should I put to log it?? When I checked, insanity is not already listed.
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New, love advice :)
Hi! My name is Samantha, I am 21 and started this last week at the highest weight I've been at in my life. I have been working out everyday for a least 30 minutes since I started and staying under my calorie goal. Any advice would be wonderful :)
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Girls, exercising- time of the month..
So if any of you are busty, like I am, you most likely have a hard time finding a good sports bra that doesn't cut out finances for a week of food. The week before my period my boobs hurt, BAD. So trying to run is an absolutely not. I do other things, but it doesn't burn as many calories. What do you do the week before (if…
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Calorie intake, being under, over..bad??
My goal is 1230 a day, I work out about 6 times a week for at least a half hour. I am new to this, but really trying to get more healthy. Almost everyday I am under my calorie intake, somewhere between 200 or less (under). There has been two days I have been a little over, like 100 over, and I feel like I need to stop what…
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Want to start lifting...BUT....
I have a exercise room at my apartment and it has a weight machine that I do use, but I know it is better to do free weights. I want to start lifting as my main work out but don't know where to start. I need to find a gym and will most likely go with a cheaper one because I'm a poor college student, but I know I'm going to…