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Making eggs at work
Hi all, I need to get more lean protein into my diet, and as I'm mostly veggie I'm thinking of using egg whites to help with this. And I'm hoping it'll give me some variey to meal times mostly breakfast and lunch. I can take eggs into work, we have a microwave but no oven or hob. Could anyone provide some ideas of what I…
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how long to reduce body fat%
Hi all, According to the calculation on a height/weight/body fat machine I am 28% body fat. I'd like to be around 20-21% and to achieve the reduction over the next 2-3 months or sooner Can anyone tell me if this is a realistic expectation please? As I've no idea how long it could take to change body composition. Of course…
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starting out
Hello all, I've only just discovered the programmes and functionality of bodybuilding.com, I've been strength training for a while now but without a real formal programme approach. I like the look of Jamie Eason's plan, it seems self explanatory and varied to keep it interesting so I'm really looking forward to getting…
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what's your preference? solo spin or class
Hi all, Just out of interest for those who enjoy a good spin session, do you prefer to do it by yourself or to join the gym class? I've always enjoyed cycling outdors and but have rarely done indoor cycling. However I've had a shin injury for two months which has meant I can't do my usual treadmill session for cardio, so…
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Cardio help for hols
Hi all, Could someone give me some advice on cardio please? I'm currently recovering from an overuse running injury and after 3 weeks rest I've now been told I probably need to have another 4 weeks off from running. During this time off I've been using the spin bike for cardio and doing daily 45-60mins sessions including…
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lesson learnt - importance of fuel
Thought I'd share my experience this morning, so yesterday I had a rest day and didn't reach my 1200 calorie limit (set by MFP). I was actually quite under having netted around 811 calories, and did not hydrate properly. I have no excuses just took my eye off the ball. Most morning's I'm in the gym for 6am and generally…
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How do you identify a increased metabolic rate?
Hi all, I've recently started more strength training, along with cardio (HIIT and LISS) and reducing the amount of carbs/fat in my diet. I'm hoping my efforts will help get increase my metabolism, but I'm not sure how I'll be able to tell if/when this happens I apprreciate everyone is different, but wondering how you know…
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protein shake on rest days
Hi all, Can anyone advice me please on when to have protein shakes please? I've started adding protein shakes into my diet this week, and have had one after my gym sessions when I've been lifting. Today I'm having a rest day from weights, but have done a 5k run, and I'm not intending to anything else very strenuous today.…
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you know those days....
when you have an amazing workout and feel great afterwards, and ready for the day ahead. Well this morning was not one of those day! I felt very weak this morning, and struggled through my sets. Also (and no doubt it'll be a sympton of how my workout was going) but every other woman in the gym today was definitely leaner,…
