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Knee pain and cracking sound
I have had this annoying knee pain for the last year which comes and goes. It's not too bad just a niggle more that anything and it makes this weird cracking noise when I walk too. The last couple of days though it seems to be getting worse but still not bad enough to make me want to stop exercising. I do boot camp style…
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5 weeks, not much change
Feeling frustrated as the scale doesn't seem to be moving! I did MFP combined with exercise last year and lost about 8 lbs. Managed to keep it off for 6 months but then gained it back around Christmas. I started exercising 3-4 times a week (bootcamp classes) in January. End of March I started logging again as I wasn't…
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Running question
I started running a couple of weeks ago for the first time. I didn't know what c25k was so just ran/walked when needed. 2 weeks later I can run most the time for 6k. Should I have done it with timed intervals instead? I have also been running every day and I see most program's are 3 times a week. Do I keep going or should…
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Defined abs?
I feel a bit stuck. I have been exercising and lifting since the beginning of the year. I only had about 6 lbs to lose but really needed to tone up!! I am generally happy with the results but would like my abs to be a little more defined!! Body Fat is around 20% and I seem to be stuck there. When I wake up in the morning…
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Pre cooking meat on the weekend?
I love chicken grilled on the bbq, would it work to cook it all on a Sunday and then divide it up and eat it for lunch every day for the next 4 days or so? Do you lose any nutrients by pre cooking? Thanks!
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Just finished Stage 1 - Results
Really enjoyed it! I had already reached my goal weight when I started but I am much more toned now and my butt doesn't wobble like it use to! Progress pic in my profile pic on the left. I used to do cardio every day and now I am just doing lifting every other day with the odd walk or zumba class here and there. Gains:…
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Dropping cardio?
I used to do some form of cardio every day. Then I started lifting and strength training a about 6 weeks ago and gradually dropped the cardio and just do about 45min- 1 hour lifting every other day with the odd walk or Zumba class here and there. My heart rate stays pretty high when I am doing strength training. Is there…
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Do you cut out 'bad' foods completely?
So I have reached my goal weight and now just focusing on toning. I exercise almost every day, a mix of cardio and strength training. I was just wondering if there is room in your diet for treats? I have 3 kids and we love to bake, this is always my weakness! It's homemade but obviously still high in sugar. I always go way…
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Petite girls under 5,2 weights ?
I just started this programme a couple I weeks ago but the weights I lift are so pathetic! I am 5,2 and 103.5 lbs. I can barely lift the Olympic bar! Here are my weights. Squat: 40lbs Deadllift:50lbs Lunge: 20lbs Stepups: 20lbs. I can't imagine ever lifting more! Even at these weights I usually struggle at the 10th rep and…
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Cream of wheat?
I am always low on my iron intake, so I was intrigued when I saw this on the store shelf. I tried it, with a bit of honey and cinnamon and really liked it! Quite filling too. Does anyone else eat this? How does it compare to oats? Thanks! http://www2.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11185053&whse=BD_823&Ne=5000001…
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Hi!
This group looks like a good fit for me. I am 5,2 and 108 lbs. I joined mfp with a goal of losing about 6lbs(3 kilos) and just toning up! I look ok in clothes but I have the usual muffin top and love handles, almost happened overnight as soon as I hit 30 a couple of months ago lol! The first 3 lbs dropped off very easily…
