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Welcome and Intros!
Hi All! Let's start by introducing ourselves with whatever information we feel comforable with! Name: Kate Height: 5'5.5" Weight: 142 as of this morning Body Fat: 23-24% right now (based on handheld) Dietary Restrictions: none really Goals: 18-19% body fat, do 1 unassisted chin up (and eventually more), feel GREAT in a…
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Missed period due to "excessive exercise"???
Hi All! How much exercise does it take to prevent periods? All the websites say things like "excessive" and "rigorous" but don't clarify or offer further guidance that I can see. Background: I am 23 and currently on the pill. I have been for about 5 years and have been very regular. I started MFP on January 31st and have…
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Thermometer Jeans Challenge?
http://www.rachelcosgrove.com/2010/10/the-final-nail-in-the-coffin-of-the-scale/ I love this idea! I don't know if I can drop two sizes but I like the idea of using to tell your progress, scale be damned! Anyone want to do it?
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Convince me (or not) that Paleo makes sense
Hi All, I have never really understood the 'paleo' basics. Besides the fact that semantically the diet makes little sense I want the reason why things like legumes, peanut butter, potatoes, dairy are off limits. I can go with the idea that gains aren't the purest form of what we should be eating (even if I don't adhere and…
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Naggin Question: how much do I eat? how do I log ___?
I, and a lot of other people, have struggled to figure out what they should be eating. More, less? How much? How do I log things? After doing a lot of reading and being on here about a year and half here are my reflections which *could* be useful to others. Keep in mind I am relatively fit young female trying to lose the…
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AMRAP workouts at end of stages
I don't like them! I just finished my stage 2 sets of them. I'm not sure if its a mental thing or what but I would sort of like to skip them from here on out. Thoughts on this? I hesitate to deviate from the plan as prescribed but I find myself just thinking, eh, get in 20/30 reps and call it good. I imagine if I had a…
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Progress
Hi Ladies! I am only in my second week for NROL (total at the beginning) but I was wondering when some of you felt you noticed a difference in your bodies on the program. I know it varies for everyone but just curious! Any before/after stories too?
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Leangains/IF - input, guidance, resources
Hi all! I think I want to try some form of intermittent fasting because I've heard its great for getting lean. I have a few questions: 1. I've heard of leangains the most - is it the best? Do you need to buy the book? What other options are there and how do they differ? 2. What if I don't workout at the same time everyday…
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End of Stage 1
Finals weights: Workout A: Squats - 130 lbs Seated Row - 140 lbs Push Up - regular (on floor, no added weight or anything) Step Up - 15 lbs dumbbels Prone JK - no weights Workout b: Deadlift - 125 lbs DB Shoulder Press - 25 lbs dumbbells Lat Pull - 90 lbs Lunge - 25 lbs dumbbells SB Crunch - 3kg medicine ball overhead
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Hi All!
I'm almost done with Stage 2 and JUST found this group. When I started I searched for a New Rules group and I was puzzled when I couldn't find one! I think it was yet another MFP glitch because here it is! I've been lifting heavy for just under a year and have loved my results. My main goal at the moment to lose body fat…
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Bigger group!
I knew something was off when I didn't find it originally. MFP is notoriously glitchy so I assume that was it. Join here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
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Help me wih my TDEE
So I am planning on readjusting calories next week and I am overwhelmed by the number of ways I've been told to do this, the various formulas and methods. My main goal right now is to lose fat. I am also working on developing strength but am not trying to gain muscle. I realize I need my TDEE minus a relatively small…
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Stay away from smith machines!
I just posted this on a group page but wanted to add it here for others. This article says it all. I just thought I would post it since I see a lot of people mistakenly using them (I definitely used to!) http://stronglifts.com/smith-machine-squats-power-rack-free-weights/ (there are plenty more resources echoing the same…
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Stay away from smith machines!
This article says it all. I just thought I would post it since I see a lot of people mistakenly using them (I definitely used to!) http://stronglifts.com/smith-machine-squats-power-rack-free-weights/ If you gym only has smith machine squat racks then do what I do: take an olympic bar from another part of the gym ( the…
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New Rules of Lifting for Women
Just started a group for anyone interested...search for it/PM me/whatever! I know there a lot of women here who have done/are interested so I thought I would make a group! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/2553-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women Everyone welcome :)
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Thanksgiving Strategies!
Hi all! Shander had a great idea and on her profile posted her Thanksgiving strategy. What's yours?? Mine: Wake up and go for a run to get me feeling healthy. Eat light, healthy breakfast and limit pre-meal snacking. Envision my plate prior to helping myself with proper portion sizes with an extra half portion Thanksgiving…
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Getting to goal Body Fat - HELP Experts!
Hi Friends! So I need some suggestions from the fitness gurus out there. I have been on MFP for about 8 months and lost around 16 lbs. I have seen huge changes in body and dropped several sizes. I have been tracking body fat on a Omron Handheld since mid-February have gone from 26.2% to 22% (as of this morning...it…
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Protein Shakes? If so, which one?
Hi All! I have really been trying to up my protein lately and I'm making progress but not quite getting to where I need to be. I know the body absorbs things better when consumed as a whole food but while I work to get to my nutrition goals with food I was considering adding a protein shake. What do you all think? And if…
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Plateaus and what to do
Okay, I lied. I don't know what to do. But I do have something to tell you about them. I'll start with a little about me. On April 19th I weighed in at 142. I was super happy and well on my way to achieving my goal of 134 by July. But then something happened, I stopped losing. My body fat percentage stopped going down, I…
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NSV skirt
Today, as I was getting ready for work I slipped on a skirt that I bought last October. It's a simple skirt and hit just below my waist and above my hips last year. It didn't fit. In fact, I didn't even need to unzip it...its just slid right off. I knew I had lost but it really reminded me about my size change. Thanks, 28…
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Help! Need food that is fast idea
Hi all...Friday I have to leave town to drive to an our of town wedding. We will be leaving midday right after work and I'll need to get lunch. What are some ideas for quick food that aren't terrible for you? Making food isn't really practical. Oh, to make it harder I am not eating bread products or dairy this week. Thank…
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Just need to vent
So today is casual Friday at work. We have no dress code. Literally, our handbook says that. The standard dress is business casual (or a little less). Friday are casual. That usually means jeans, etc. I generally try to dress a step above what is necessary during the week and still look put together on Fridays. Today, I am…
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Serious Plateau
This is my 7th week of plateau. I am super frustrated. I have been fluctuating within a 4 pound range. I changed to 40/30/30 (protein, carbs, fat) about a month ago. No difference. I upped my calories a few weeks ago and set my weight loss to .5 lbs 2 weeks ago. No change. I've changed my work outs, doing different a…
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4 things your girlfriend should know
Love this article: http://figureathlete.t-nation.com/free_online_article/training/4_things_your_girlfriend_should_know Just last night my BF said to me after discussing various lifting routines, "I never thought I would have this conversation with a girlfriend." Well, he did because I realized that treadmill did not equal…
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Log as Strength or Circuit?
Hi Friends! Need advice. I followed this new strength routine today: A1) Barbell split squat A2) Close-grip pulldown B1) Good morning B2) Bent-over reverse fly C1) Bulgarian split squat C2) Push-up D1) Squat jump D2) Plank I went A1, A2 for 3 sets 15 reps per set with 30 seconds approximately between sets (for single leg…
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Convince me to up my cals...
Hi All! I need some convincing. I am in the last 10 lbs, want 19% BF (currently 22.2% according to handheld). People have told me I should let the weight loss goal to .5 lbs a week increase calorie intake to further cut fat (I have been consistently strength training and trying to incorporate HIIT). I've thought about it a…
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Lacking motivation...try a dressing room!
Hi All! So I have been struggling the last week or so. My weight loss has stalled and I think my inches and fat loss too. I decided to take the week off working off because I was getting definite signals my body needed it. Which makes eating a little harder too. Basically, I'm a little down and thinking about all the hard…
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Taking a break/cutting back
Hi MFPers! So I have been working out pretty consistently since I started MFP in January. I almost always work out 5 times a week, once a month that is four times and sometimes includes a long walk but usually involves something more difficult. Basically, I have been considering a cut back week or time off completely. My…
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Miracle Noodles...have you tried them?
Curious! They seem like they could be great for dieting! To clarify they are zero calorie, zero carbs...
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Calorie Deficit + Weigh lifting?
Hi All! So I have started to shift my focus to weight training and HIIT (with some yoga thrown in good measures, balance, flexability, etc). I am starting to try to incorporate more protein (30%) because I know I need more. I would like to see more weight loss (Currently at 142, at almost 5'6" would like to be 134)) but…
