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Calories or protein?
I questioned which forum to put this, I decided that it may receive less derp in here. Simple question; its late in the day and you are short on protein but also short on calories. Do you get the protein and go over, or short your protein for the day? I know, I know, just don't let it happen......... I know, but what if?…
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Legs dont seem to recover....
I am not looking for specific advice, just general conversation.... 49yo male, 5'11" 180lbs. I am midway through Stronglifts and I am also running, probably 20 miles per week. I average @ 100g protein per day and I am netting @ 2100 calories per day. In the last couple of weeks, my legs just don't seem to recovery. I…
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Transition to maintenance, running and resistance training
A general question for the group. I am about two pounds from my goal weight. I'm 5'11" and will be 160. I am about 15-16% body fat based on skin fold/caliper test. I am going to transition to maintenance/recomp soon. I have been lifting for about a year while I have been dieting. I have made great strength gains but,…
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who would have thunk it?
You mean these don't work? http://www.wsfa.com/story/24394936/feds-crack-down-on-4-bogus-weight-loss-aids?utm_content=bufferecd5c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
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BCS Championship Game
Big game is tonight, who ya got? As you can see by my pic and ticker, I got Auburn, in a very close game.
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A note to resolutioners........
I joined MFP 365 days ago. That's right, i was a resolutioner too. Statistics say that most will stop by January 15th. For you folks who may read this, I offer you encouragement to stick with it, it's worth the effort. I'll stay away from offering advice and instead give a brief overview of what I did. I started by just…
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Half marathon training plans?
I will be trying a half in March of 2014. Some of you have done this, can you recommend a good training plan?
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Eating more on lift days?
I am getting pretty close to the weight I want to be but I still have bf% of about 19.5. I am considering eating at maintenance on lifting days at my current deficit on off days. I don't have a problem with it taking a little longer to get rid of the spare tire. Any reason to not do this, or any different ideas.
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Noob gains
Ok, I gotta say I am pretty stoked. After reading and research I started lifting about 4 months ago. I had my BF% checked by skinfold calipers at the gym on 4/17 and then again yesterday, 7/17. After doing some calculations, over the last three months I have lost 9.6 lbs. but I have GAINED .5 (half pound) of lean mass!!! I…
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Lifting heavy works
Ok, I gotta say I am pretty stoked. After reading and research I started lifting about 4 months ago. I had my BF% checked by skinfold calipers at the gym on 4/17 and then again yesterday, 7/17. After doing some calculations, over the last three months I have lost 9.6 lbs. but I have GAINED .5 (half pound) of lean mass!!! I…
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Confession time
I decided that I didnt want to be a fat azz anymore January 2. I discovered MFP the same day and started. I was the typical noob asking all the noob questions, I am sure I sparked a few facepalms along the way. I settled on a method that worked of calories first, exercise second, and macros last. I didnt eliminate any…
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Stronglifts routine
I posted this on the Stronglifts page also, so if you are seeing it twice, I apologize. But here is my question. I am doing Stronglifts during my lunch break. I get an hour and up until now I have had plenty of time. However, as the weight gets heavier I need a little more time between sets and I am soon to be at a point…
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Split into 3?
I am doing Stronglifts during my lunch break. I get an hour and up until now I have had plenty of time. However, as the weight gets heavier I need a little more time between sets and I am soon to be at a point where I cant finish. My question is, Could I split this further? Say, Squat/bench, Squat/press, squat/dead,…
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squat form?
I am doing stronglifts and I k ow my form isn't correct. So I bought Starting Strengh and have been reading it. So to reinforce whY I have been reading I have been watching Rippitoe's videos. Well, I came across this and was wondering what the group opinion is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GynDZgEB1U0
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General question re. weight loss/bulking
General info, I'm 47, male and 6'0" 185lbs. Body fat is @ 20%. I don't have a goal weight in mind, but more so a goal body. I am not in a particular hurry because this truly is a lifestyle change. My BMI is just in the healthy range, but I still have a fair amount of fat. I am currently doing stronglifts and also doing…
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I have to postpone lifting,
or any other exercise for that matter. It seems I have bone spurs in my neck pressing on nerves making my left arm numb. I will be having treatment and physical therapy for the next 3 or 4 weeks and have been advised to take it easy during that time. I would have started week 4 of stronglifts today. My question is this;…
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calories for the oil?
For things you pan fry at home. For instance, I am frying hamburger steak in olive oil, how much oil do I use for logging purposes?
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Stronglifts 5X5/sore/workout anyway?
I started Stronglifts 5X5 yesterday and being the marshmallow that I am, my legs are pretty sore today. I was gonna do a cardio workout today. Go ahead? What about tomorrow, do I squat again tomorrow if I am still sore. I am a marshmallow, but I am not a sissy, I CAN do it...but should I?
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Thoughts on prepackaged protein shakes?
I am just beginning to lift and I always struggle to get enough protein. They sell a canned protein shake at the gym I joined that has 50g........yes/no......doesn't matter?
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Confused about lifting and weight loss
Somebody help me out. You cant build muscle without eating at a surplus and you cant lose weight without eating at a deficit. I understand both of these. So what is the physiology of lifting while losing weight. If I am not building muscle, whats the point? I know there is one, I just don't understand.
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Question for the lifters
I have pretty limited time for working out. I have been walking during my lunch hour and I enjoy that, but its time to kick it up a notch. I get an hour for lunch and the gym is 10 minutes away, So, I will have @ 40 minutes to work out. Can you give me some ideas about building a workout routine. I would also like to keep…
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Progress
61 days, 21 pounds, less than 200 for the first time in years. I net 2000-2100 calories per day and I don't get hungry. I try to walk everyday for about 30 minutes...about a mile and a half. I tried to do Insanity but my knees wouldn't take it yet, I hope to try again in about 10 more pounds. I eat what I want, however I…
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Walk-Eat/Eat-Walk
I have an hour for lunch, I can eat in 20 minutes. Should I eat and walk afterwards or walk and then eat?
