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Smith Machine vs. squat rack?
Part 1: In your opinion, which is better for squats- Smith or squat rack? And why? Part 2: What is the comparison as far as weight goes- (i/e If I can do 3x8 with 60lbs on Smith, how much should I try on the rack? more or less to start?) Don't want to embarass myself with muscle failure on the first set. I kind of already…
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Help, I'm stuck!
Hi there, I have been on MFP since January 2013. I have lost about 28 lbs. to date. I got down to 126.6 on 3/4/14 but have been between 127 and 129 ever since. I have lost quite a few inches and my clothes fit better than ever but I can't seem to shake the last bit of pudge/body fat especially in my lower stomach area. i'm…
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Petite women- How much do you eat??
I have been toying with my daily calorie goal for a few months now and can't seem to break this stall. I am 29 y/o, a little under 5'2", and currently 137 lbs (down from 154 in Jan.). I haven't lost any weight since the beginning of April. I have lost a couple of inches since then but nothing too drastic. I work a pretty…
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Rasberry Ketones for appetite suppression?
Has anyone tried Rasberry Ketones for appetite suppression? It seems very natural but I'm just not sure how effective. Has anyone had good or bad experiences with it? Thanks!
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Cut The Fat & Keep The Muscle!
I thought this was helpful, good information. Enjoy! Article by Lauren Jacobsen via Fitness Rx for Women Tuesday. 12 November 2013 I don’t know too many fitness women who don’t want to be lean, tight and muscular. Building a muscle is often associated with bulking diets or bloated off-season regimens that put cardio to the…
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This is why I MFP...
Hi there! Sorry for the redundancy of this type of post but I need to share my progress so here goes! It all started with a picture of me taken in December 2012 and with that picture, I realized I was the biggest I had ever been and it was time to change. I am 5'2 (barely) and I topped out at 154 lbs. My clothes were…
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Exercise causing stall? I have a sneaking suspicion...
I have been using MFP for 115 days now and I have seen great results so far. I have been trying to "master my metabolism" and figure out where I need to be with my daily calorie goal. I have fluctuated my calories from 15% below TDEE, less, more- I bounce between 1200 and 1400 calories. Since January, I have lost almost 18…
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Stretching
Does anyone else get bruises from stretching? I notice some wicked bruises on my thighs and knees from stretching (runner's lunges, knee-down lunges, v-sit, pike stretches,etc.). They don't show up every time but when they do, they are pretty nasty looking- dark blue and greenish. Am I doing something wrong or is this…
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Tofu and Veggie Frittata
I just made a yummy frittata/souffle that is low in calories and very tasty. No oil, no butter, no cheese- just good stuff! 1 tbsp chopped fresh green bell pepper 1 tbsp chopped fresh red pepper 1 tbsp chopped red onion 1.5 oz extra firm tofu, cut into small cubes 1/4 cup egg substitute carton (or egg whites in a carton) 1…
