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vitamins and protein powder
I am starting to research again some vitamins and protein powder for post workout options. I want quality, fast absorption and one that is geared to both men and women (can be separate but would like one that is meant for women as well as something for my husband). I have a friend that I have known since I was 9 years old…
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best vitamins and protein powder companies?
I am not looking for meal replacements, not looking for this for weight loss. I just want quality vitamins and powders for my own health. I eat very healthy, lots of veggies, lean proteins I just want that extra vitamins for optimal long term health.
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gaining a bit after starting a new routine
I have started a new strength training routine, still tracking my food closely and staying in all my macros and assuring I have the right level of protein to do the program, lots of water…. blah blah blah…. But I went on the scale for the first time in about 2 weeks and I am up a couple lbs. I know it is an adjustment…
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what was your BMI when you moved to maintain
I have been stuck at the same weight since May, I did my BMI out of curiosity this morning and I am at 21, went from 32 where I was 18 months ago. Seeing this made me obsess less about the fact that the scale is not moving anymore, I am the lightest and healthiest I have been since high school and all health issues that…
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what do you net in calories a day?
Just curious where people are sitting at.
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how do you log cross fit?
I cannot find it in the database, how do you log it? I found a couple mini sessions online that I would like to add to my run days and don't know how to log it (I don't have a HRM)
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what do you have your macros set at?
and why? I do a combo of distance running and strength training. Just curious what people have their macro set at and the reason behind your % break down.
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Non grain carbs??
So I have taken up distance running training to train for a 1/2 marathon down the road. I have told that I need my carbs up for this training. I am celiac and find now being off all gluten that most grains if I have them too often are causing severe bloating and pain. So the question is what are the best sources of carbs…
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training for 5K then 1/2 marathon
I have decided once and for all to scratch one big thing off my bucket list. Run a 1/2 marathon. I have started running again but this is my first attempt at real long distances. I have given myself until September to run my first 5K in the city and hoping to run a 1/2 marathon in the spring for the big city road race. I…
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when did you know you were moving to maintenance?
I am the lowest weight of my adult life, at 40 I am lighter than I was when I got married 14 years ago by over 15lbs, I feel I am about 5lbs from my ideal goal, I have a fair bit of toning to still do, mainly my legs. I have been sitting the same weight for almost 2 months, when do you know you are in maintenance? Maybe my…
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when is your body done loosing weight?
I am sitting still at the same weight for a month, before then I was steadily loosing weight at a rate of averaging 1-2 a week. Right now my current weight is lower now than it has ever been in my adult life. But I feel I need to loose about 5-8lbs more to be at my true ideal weight and for what I want to look like. I…
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what is your favourite carbs?
and no not pasta, bread or grain since I am celiac I have a hard time hitting my carb level on workout days, looking for healthy carb options. spam away.....
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OMG people I am not starving myself....
.... this is a message to the 100th person who said wow you have lost weight you must be starving yourself..... jebus if you saw what I ate for food today people you would know you could eat a lot, make healthy choices and not starve yourself to loose some weight. Bangs head!
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my NSV
I was talking to my DH last night on our way out for dinner with friends and he was updating on a friend of his that he plays hockey with. Out of the blue his friend asked if he and I were still married. My DH looked at him puzzled and said yes of course, happily. Apparently my DHs pictures that he posted from our recent…
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anyone ever heard of these? detox/firming wraps
I am an insane skeptic, a good friend of mine is recently a rep for this program. Anyone heard of it, know about it, and can figure out how it works. Looks like witch doctor stuff to me but I don't want to say that to my sweet friend who has the biggest heart and has had positive results from it. She wants to know if I am…
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negative comments about weight loss
We were at my inlaws for easter and I could not get over all the comments from two members of the family about how I have lost too much, that I must not eat enough, am I doing this a healthy way. Well the rest of the family is VERY overweight, most have terrible eating habits and few do any sort of physical activity. My DH…
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working out with a broken foot
OK need ideas, I broke my foot, I cannot put on shoes (other than flip flops) right now so I cannot go to the gym. I am REALLY missing working out. Any ideas of how to get some sort of home workout at home, I only have one set 5lbs weights for equipment. Did I mention, I miss my workouts!
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body simulator
has anyone tried this??? www.modelmydiet.com I tried it at my start weight and now my current weight and it was amazingly bang on as to what I looked like before and what I look like now (less the stretch marks).... Pretty cool and motivating.
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how do you calculate your % of body fat
I looked online and found one that allowed me to put measurements in, but it had nothing about my height which I found strange. Yes a certain LBS for a 5'1" is very different than the same LBS for someone who is 5'11". I entered the info and I was in 'normal' range but barely. Which was surprising to me since I am getting…
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fave post workout smoothies?
I need to get my calories up, I need strong proteins for my post-workout.... So I am going to go the smoothie route because I can put a lot in there and hopefully get my calories up AND my protein for after workouts. Can people share their fave post-workout smoothies and if you have weblinks that would be awesome so I can…
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fave avocado chocolate pudding recipe
can you post yours? I need to change up my post workout snack and I wanted to make some.... what are people's fave recipes?
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Favourite exercise for toning legs/buns
My cruise is soon and I am trying to tone as much as possible. What is your fave exercise for toning legs. I do strength training. Recently added in the 30 day shred as well. Any tips?
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does putting on smaller clothes feel strange to you?
I know strange question. I delayed for months and months buying new clothes. My old clothes were literly falling off me. So last weekend I went out to get clothes for our upcoming trip which felt amazing. But now when I put things on and they fit tighter I panic for a second and then realize that they are 1/2 the size I…
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Can people share their strength training routines?
I just finished the new rules for lifting for women. I am building my own program to help continue loosing and toning. I have already started building my plan but would love to hear what other women do. Anyone?
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Can someone who is on my friends list
Look at my food log. Or add me so you can. I get almost daily notices I am not taking in enough calories. I eat three lean meals with a protein at every meal (I strength train) and I am celiac so no gluten. I am loosing weight and I am not going hungry because of the protein but I don't want to do damage to my body. Any…
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best workout for toning
I have lost a ton of inches, lots of weight but I want to move to definition. I have been doing New Rules for Training for Women and the results have been amazing but I want to define my arms and work on my core. What do people do?
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exercises I can do with a back injury
I typically go to the gym 5x a week and I have not been able to go since Friday because Saturday I threw my back out. I am going to my chiro tomorrow to get adjusted. Is there anything safe to do while having a pinched nerve in the lower back? I am being very careful with my food logging so the weight is coming off still I…
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help with app/database for weight training
I am not sure if I am searching things incorrectly on here but I do a lot of strength training and it does not seem to ever have my exercises or take in account weight training for calories and protein in my food intake. I am always under on everything typically for my food other than protein which is important for weight…
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how much protein for strength training?
I am a wee bit frustrated with this site because I cannot seem to add my weight training to get a real tracking for my training. Any tips? Anyway, I am a 40 year old woman who 5x a week does 20 minutes of cardio daily (run) and 40 minutes of weight training. When I enter my food I am typically over on my proteins and under…
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Hi from Canada
Hi thanks to a good friend of mine I found this site. I have struggled with my weight and health issues all of my life. I was recently diagnosed by accident with celiac so that changed my life and diet over night. I am a 40 year old WAHM with a 6 year old girl. I started my life changing journey just over a year ago. Since…
