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TBI/RHI and Dietary Choices
I've come across some scholarly articles related to dietary choices and how certain diets (primarily low-carb of some variation) have been/are used to help with a variety of neurological issues and recovery. A ketogenic diet has been used for epilepsy for some time now, but I'm finding more research saying that similar low…
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Friend making unwise choices
One of my best friends is working to lose some weight (she's done it many years ago, so not her first go-around), and I'm really struggling to keep my mouth shut and be supportive when I know the choices she's making are a) unsafe/unhealthy, b) not sustainable, and c) things I know she won't stick with. I really want to be…
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The Moody Day Venting Thread
I know we all have "those" days sometimes - where we're just moody. There may be reasons for it, but chances are they aren't new. So, here's a place for us to vent and express what we are feeling so we can turn around and do what we need to do to stay on track rather than eating away our feelings!
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Just need to vent
My life is finally calming down and I'm feeling a bit more determined to start losing my extra weight that I've been slowly chipping away at, but not too dedicated to getting rid of it. I have a couple friends (one male, one female) who are also wanting to lose and increase their fitness, and of course discussions around…
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Wanting to lose a little faster
Just feeling the need to share my feelings somewhere - I really am wanting to lose faster than I have been. I discovered over a year ago that a slow loss was far more sustainable (with fewer/smaller rebounds), but I'm really tired of still working on that last 20 pounds. I know what I need to do - eat less, move more -…
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Dumbbell/BW only Split Workout Ideas
I've done the Google search and found a few, but figured perhaps people here had or knew of some good 5 day dumbbell/BW only split workout plans. I have free access to 2 fitness centers now that I've moved, but both have limited weights options, and dumbbells are the one thing I should be able to access no matter what.…
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Anyone else used Freshly (or similar)?
While I've been doing well on a general, very slow loss, and I'm okay with it being slow, I'd prefer a bit more "steady" loss (over the last year I'd lose a couple pounds, back up 1 or so, then eventually up another half, then drop a couple more - so on and so forth). I've found some ways of eating that work well with my…
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"Motivation" is fleeting....do it anyways
This morning was just "one of those days." I had ZERO desire to get out of bed. I did NOT want to workout. I knew it was going to suck and I didn't want to do it. So, I rolled over - and out of bed, put on my clothes and started working out. It sucked the entire time! Now, usually once I get going it's not too bad - today…
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Calculating abnormal "exercise" or calorie burn
Okay, I realize that a day here and there won't make a massive difference overall, but was curious what other people's methods are for dealing with abnormal "exercise" or activities. For example, this past weekend I spent 16 hours working on my motorcycle. I didn't get that many steps per day, but it was physical. Bending,…
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HB's Weekly Weigh Ins
Okay, going to start one of these for myself since this seems to be where I've settled. Stats: F, 40, 5' 7" Heaviest weight: ~163 (didn't weigh in at this point) Goal weight: 128-138ish (this depends heavily on how I look when I get closer - historically, 128 was a good weight for me, but I'm fairly certain I'm carrying…
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Hit my end of year goal!!
Well, I know this morning's weigh in was a "light" day, BUT, my goal for the end of the year was to be back into the 140's (even if it was 149.8) and this morning I came in at 148 even! On January 8, 2018 I was 10 pounds heavier (with less muscle). Yes, it's a sloooooow loss, but the good thing is I also know what it's…
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Steps Vs Exercise - Which is Better?
Okay, I'm doing some research on my own as well, but would be interested to see if anyone here has some links to actual studies on this or has researched it themselves. Basically, I'm wondering if you take 2 people, who, all other things being the same (job type, eating habits/calorie deficit, weight, stats, lifestyle,…
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What is YOUR workout schedule/plan?
So for awhile now I've been a pretty steady "morning" workout person - not because I like mornings (hate them actually), but because that's when I'll actually get it done. I typically do some kind of lifting/ST rotation and some kind of HIIT style cardio/muscle endurance sessions. Very little steady state cardio. Usually…
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Recommended "smoothing" on trend app(s)?
How many days do you use for "smoothing" on your trend app? I'm personally using Libra. Just seeing how others set it up to get the most accurate trend that also is UTD.
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What "Diet" plan works for you?
I would like to hear your stories on what "diet" or plans you have found that work for YOU. I'll start by sharing my current story: So, for the past few years I've struggled with my weight. In 2014/2015 it creeped up to an all-time high, and I cracked down on my eating. At the time my life was pretty stable, not a lot of…
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Those who 'only' had up to 25 lbs to lose - please share your successes!
Looking to collect some success stories from those who weren't too terribly far from their goal, probably were considered "healthy" and relatively fit, but had to work hard to get rid of the extra. While longer journeys are amazing, I'd like to keep this thread to those who only had ~25 pounds to lose to begin with. Please…
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New to the Group
Hi everyone, just figured I'd post up a quick introduction! I'm a 39 (almost 40 :s ), 5'7", currently around 153 on morning weigh ins. Definitely have some excess body fat, but have also put on muscle. Thinking I'd like to get down to 140 and reassess my body composition at that weight before I decide to lose anymore.…
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Any other martial artists?
Couldn't find any recent threads - just wondering if there's anyone else who's actively training in a martial art of some variety, and how you fit that into your overall fitness plan? Found out recently that "my" martial art has expanded their long distance training program (been waiting years to resume training!) and I've…
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Returning to training, new to this MFP group
I found out a few weeks ago that my martial art has expanded their long distance training to include the "regular" art (Hwa Rang Do) and not just their "beginner" program (Tae Soo Do). I got my TSD BB over 10 years ago, but then moved, and eventually my training got halted due to no instructors in even a remote area, and…
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Thinking about starting a "cut" - any pro tips?
I realize this sub forum is about gaining weight, but figured I'd get the most experienced responses here. Since returning to workouts back in November, I've basically been recomping, and fairly successfully in that my weight didn't vary much (slight downward trend, but very slight), strength was rapidly increasing, and…
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Alternatives to running
So, it's seeming that I may never be able to run (as in go for a run) again due to limited ROM in my ankle - I can hobble jog, but it's off balanced and I don't want to mess up other areas due to the jilted gait. I use the elliptical and bicycle, but historically they never seemed to be anywhere near as hard of a workout…
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A Fitness, not weight loss, success story (still in the making)...
So this is a long(ish) tale, but if you're bored, read on: After finally moving on to the professional desk job around 2009, I started to put on weight, something I had never had issues with in my life. As time wore on, and I didn't change my habits (I typically ate "healthy" so what was there to be concerned about?) the…
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Do you ever "not worry about it?"
Most of the time in my day-to-day life, I keep a relatively close eye on what I'm eating and burning through exercise. Things seem to be pretty accurate, and I've steadily progressed in the way I've been wanting to over the winter. Spring is here, however, and race season has kicked off. Historically during races I didn't…
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Deload - Do you? What is your strategy?
As part of my most recent workout plan, I included a week of "deload" as I knew I would need it - physically, maybe; mentally, definitely. My current plan is pretty intense - a good 90-120 minutes of hard work as I try to get back to race fit and keep increasing it so my body can keep up once my speed increases. I know…
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How often do you recalculate + determine calories?
Preface: I do NOT use the MFP food or exercise tracking. I like to eat about the same amount every day (just easier for me), plus my activity really varies from weekdays to weekends, so I use other calculators and go through a bit of a process to determine my goals. That being said, how often do you review your calorie…
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Loss rate while increasing workouts?
Just picking brains here for those who've had a bit more experience in this area. Fitness is my top priority, but I'm overweight as well and tired of it. Have about 25 pounds I could stand to lose. I've got my numbers figured out, have my workout plans, basically just looking for what you would consider a good weight loss…
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Effects (weight gain) from extended antibiotics?
I've done a fair bit of research and study on it myself, but other than the fact that antibiotics mess with our systems, there seems to be hit and miss opinions on whether extended antibiotics can affect our weight. Over the past 12 months, I was on antibiotics for a total of approximately 180 days due to surgeries (4) and…
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Rebuilding Atrophied Muscles plus Losing Weight?
I think this is a bit of a unique situation. A year ago I had a pretty badly broken leg (pilon fracture). Four surgeries and a year later I'm finally to a point where I can manage "regular" gym workouts again (with some limitations, but that's not important to this discussion). Before I broke my leg I was actually getting…
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Sickness and Food
Quick search didn't turn anything up, but I'm curious what your regime is when you're sick, specifically to calories and exercise. I am at the tail end of a minor head cold, nothing major but enough to keep me out of the gym (partially because of the sickness, partially to avoid sharing). I'm one to let my body do the…
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Finally able to workout again!
Hello MFP! So I'm finally able to workout again, and I'm stoked - just over a year ago, I ended up with a bad "pilon fracture" on my tib/fib from a dirt bike incident where another rider hit me. Over the course of the year there have been four surgeries, IV antibiotics, regular antibiotics, an external fixator, 2 plates,…
