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BCAA Help & Advice Please
I was just wondering does anyone use BCAA? How do you know if you should be using it? How do you know when to take it? Is there anything wrong with walmart brands like muscletech? And just any other advice you may have to someone looking into it. Thanks
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Is it normal to loose 7lbs in a week?
So I am just starting my 9th week at the gym. For the first 9weeks I lose inches but no weight. The scale never budged. All of a sudden this week I am down 7lbs. Is that normal or something I should be worried about?
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How Long Until You Noticed A Change?
So I lot some weight and maintained it for a while. I joined the gym about two months ago. Some people are starting to compliment that they can notice a change. I haven't really lost any weight since joining the gym but I have lost some inches. How long did it take for you guys to notice a change in your looks? I find I…
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At The Gym, Scale Isn't Moving
So I am just finishing up week 7 at the gym. I got 5 to 6 days a week but the scale has not moved. Let me give you some background info. I am obese. Currently I am a student, just finishing up the 2nd yr of a 2yr program. So I spend 7hrs a day in a class room not moving and the other time is spent at a computer doing…
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How Good Is My Workout?
Hey guys, I recently started a workout program. Someone gave it to me and I was just wondering how good the program is? I thought I would give you guys a little background info. I am obese and new to fitness. I find it difficult to remember a bunch of different routines starting off. My goal isn't to body build; it is to…
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Running Clothes Suggestions
So the weather is starting to change. Soon we will be into the cooler weather of fall and winter. I notice the stores are already changing their clothing line for the winter. I was wondering what people wear for fall and winter running outdoors. My concerns are warmth and safety running on winter roads. Any suggestion…
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Overpronation/Planter Fasciitias Running Shoe Suggestions
I am just wondering if anyone could suggest running shoes for people who over pronate and have planter fasciitias problems? I have been looking at a few shoes that I like the look of but not sure if they are good for over pronation. Can anyone tell me if any of them would work or tell me one that would? adidas climacool…
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Preparing for 5k - Advice/Help Needed.
Let me start off with a little background info. I started my weight loss journey at 257lbs and 214lbs. I started off with walking and working out to bachbody dvds. Along the way I decided to give C25K a try because I always wanted to run. The plan was just to build my endurance up and loose weight. I had no plans on doing…
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Anyone from Nova Scotia/Cape Breton Area
I have made a lot of online friends but I am just wondering if there is anyone else from the Nova Scotia/Cape Breton area?
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Video Workout Suggestions Please
I am just looking for some workout video suggestions. Just to give everyone and idea of my level I have done some of the 10 minute trainer, Jillian Micheal's 30 Day Shred and I only have a few days left of 21 Day Fix. I am looking to find a new video for when I am done of 21 Day Fix. I should mention that I did have to…
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What Have You Learned From Your Journey?
I'm just curious what people have learned about them self during their weight loss journey? What advice would you give to your younger self if you could? What do you wish you had of learned years before now? I have a few things I wish I had of know years before now: 1)Life gets better if you put the effort into making it…
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Sore Heal Problem
I seem to be having problem with my right heal. I get pain in my right heal and up the side when I put pressure on it. I bought a new pair of shoes thinking that maybe the issue even though they didn't look warn out. It isn't bad if I am just light walking normal with my shoes on. The problem happens when I try to work out…
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Barbell Suggestions - Help
So I have been working out with fitness dvds such as Jilian Micheals. I have been using a set of 3lbs, 5lbs, 10lbs free weights that have been kicking around the house. I have been starting to notice that these weights size are starting to be come a little too light for some exercises. I think it is time I start investing…
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Where are you from?
I have chatted with a lot of people on mfp. I've made a lot of new friends. I was just wondering where everyone was from and if there was anyone from Nova Scotia on here?
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Weights or Ristance Band Better?
I am just wondering if it is better to use hand weights or a resistance band while doing workout dvds? Particularly 21 Day Fix. Just wondering which way is better? My over all goal is to loose body fat and build strength and endurance. I don't want bulky muscles that do nothing.
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10 Minute Trainner -Opinions? Anyone Seen Results?
I was just wondering if anyone has done it and seen results? Of course I know 10mins isn't going to cause any miracles and that in reality you need to do all 3 workouts to get the best results. Even then it probably isn't going to give you great amazing results. I'm just looking for ways to build up my fitness so I can do…
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C25K & Skin Irritation Help
So I started the c25k program. Since starting I am developing skin irritation problems. I think it is a combination from sweating and then my clothes rubbing against my skin; something i'm not really use to. I normally do my challenge in my shorts that go to my knees and a tshirt. Up until now I was walking at an inside…
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What Goals Did You Set?
So I have been trying to think of different goals that I want to achieve. Of course there is the obvious goal weight but I was thinking of other ones I might want to achieve along the way. I have been doing the 30day shred and started the c25k program. Finishing both these programs are now goals I want to achieve. So I was…
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What are you doing? T25, P90X, Intensity.....?
There are lots of different workout programs on the market such as T25, P90X, Intensity, Jillian Micheals and so many more. I'm just wondering what video everyone is fallowing and what one everyone would suggest for a beginner?
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Sore Muscles Help
I'm just wondering if anyone had any tips and suggestions on how to deal with sore muscles? I have been doing 30day shred and c25k program. I'm experiencing sore muscles in my shoulder and back area. I do have a bit of a history of tense muscles through my shoulders and neck but it seems to become worse with the dvd. Yes I…
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Does Protein Powder Expire?
I was wondering if anyone can tell me if protein power expire and how affect it would be if it does? I have a bottle but I can't seem to find an expire date on it. How long should I keep it before I throw it out?
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Has Anyone Done 6Week Power Ab Workout
Has anyone tried the 6 Week Power Ab Workout? It is posted on the muscle and fitness website. I was wondering if it worked and what kind of results could someone get from it? I'll post the link to the program http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/abs-exercises/power-abs?page=2
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Did you set milestones?
I'm just wondering did anyone set milestones and what were they? More importantly what did you do to celebrate when you finally achieved each milestone?
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HIIT Suggestions
I was wondering if anyone has any HIIT video suggestion for beginners?
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High Weights VS High Reps
I'm just wondering is it better to do high weights + low reps or low weights + high reps? I'm wondering particularly when it comes to abs. My over all goal is to lose fat, build muscle endurance and have muscle definition not necessarily bruit force or big muscles that are weak if that makes any sense.
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30Day Shred VS 6W6P - Advice/Opinion
I'm just wondering if anyone had any advice on 30Day Shred VS 6W6P. I'm just about to start day 11 of 30 day shred when I found 6 week 6 pack. I have a lot of fat to loose and it is all in my belly. I was wondering should I continued with 30DS and then start 6W6P once I am finished with the first video, should I stop 30DS…
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How Do I Start Lifting Weights?
Someone has given me access to the equipment listed below. I was wondering if anyone could help me with a weekly beginner routine using all or some of the equipment? I'm new to lifting weights and I want to build strength. I want to loose the large amount of fat and inches I have. I also want to build muscle definition and…
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Should I workout with Tension Pain? Help
I'm just wondering what everyone's opinions and thoughts on working out while I am experiencing tension pain in my shoulders. I know you shouldn't work the same muscle every day but what if the pain is from tension. Should I continue and go forward with my workout or avoid my workout until the pain is gone? Sometimes the…
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Shoulder & Leg Pain
I was just wondering if anyone could help me with pain problems. I am experiencing two problems. The first one is when I started trying to add a short light jog in my walking routine a few weeks ago. I started doing a light jog around the short length of the walking track. Sometimes I experience pain in my ankles or along…
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Home Gym Routine Help Please
Someone has given me access to the equipment listed below. I was wondering if anyone could help me with a weekly beginner routine using all or some of the equipment? I'm new to lifting weights and building strength. I am on day 8 of 30day shred. I am looking for something to build on to the fitness I gain from the dvd or…
