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Looking for MA workout buddy :)
Hey all, the weather is getting gorgeous and I'd love someone to walk or jog with, or maybe hit the gym with sometimes so I could get a spot when I want to lift heavy/needs a spot. I also want to try new workouts, too. I mainly crossfit but want to supplement that. North of Boston is ideal. Thanks!
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HRM help?
I really want the new polar a300, but I may just need a polar ft4. Anyone have the a300 or has done research on this? Thanks.
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Polar Loop vs Garmin Vivofit?
I'm looking into an activity tracker, and I've narrowed it to the polar loop or garmin vivofit, since they are the only ones out there with HRM strap options. It seems that they're both great, and the major takeaway differences are as follows: loop- needs to be charged every 4 days, backlit screen vivo- 1 year of battery…
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First hand rip
Dear god, I hate TTB. Anyway, what can I do to speed the healing of or protect from infection the giant gash on my hand where I cut away the flap of skin (so it didn't catch on anything?)
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Ladies- shorts?
Hey ladies in this group, what shorts are the best for crossfit in your experience? I mean like won't ride up during running or lunging but also won't show the birth canal during squats and handstands? Thanks.
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Boxes to drop into in Chicago?
Hey brilliant fellow crossfit people, I'm going to be in Chicago in a few weeks, and wanted to do a few drop in classes (and email them soon!). Can anyone recommend boxes they've been to in the lakeview/ lincoln park/ wrigleyville area? There seems to be a bunch and I'm not sure how to choose. Thanks!
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Whole 30 and Crossfit
Hey guys I'm thinking of starting a Whole30 challenge. Big deal for me. Have any carb withdrawal stages or anything hurt crossfit performance? What do you guys eat before/after crossfit that's compliant/doesn't need a microwave? Anyone found this to be not as big of a deal as I think it's going to be?
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Make my roommate get a life!
Hey this is totally not weight loss or fitness related. I'm 24 and lived away at college and had an apartment prior to this one. My roommate just moved out of his parent's house and commuted to college. He doesn't have many friends, and almost no hobbies. How can I nicely tell him to get a life so I can have the living…
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National Donut Day
Anyone indulge?
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What do you tell yourself to push through?
Hey guys, I was just wondering what you think mid wod to push yourself to finish it. I keep telling myself I can do anything 10 times. Or I break up the counts and say I can get through 4... 3 times...this round.
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What's your FAVE/LEAST FAVE body part?
I'm fond of my legs and (newly built from muscle) butt, and haaaate my stomach. To no end. What about everyone else?
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Kitchenaid Stand Mixer
Hey everyone, does anyone have a kitchenaid stand mixer and use it for healthy things? I am probably going to be buying one pretty cheap from a friend, and what can I do with it that's healthy besides shredding chicken?
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Wearing HRM and a watch, style question
I'm thinking of either buying the polar loop or garmin vivofit (leaning towards the vivofit), and what's stopping me is a style question. I work in a professional environment and every day I wear a watch. A pretty nice watch to look at. I'm concerned about wearing something else, and more casual (vivofit) on that wrist as…
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Double Under Rope
Should have reached out on here, but just ordered an RX rope. What kind of jump ropes do you guys use and do you like them?
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Tight Back
So, the more I exercise, no matter what lifts I'm doing, my back keeps feeling tighter and more inflexible. It doesn't hurt, I'm not pulling anything, but I'm noticing decreased flexibility and standing straight after sitting is hard sometimes. I hate foam rolling, but I'm willing to try it if it will really help, but what…
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Struggle city this week
I've been starving all week and eating so much. Not even bad food, just SO much. My smallest work pants that were comfortable are now tight. Any get back on track tips?
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Warrior Dash Boston (May 31)
Hey, my friend and I are doing the warrior dash in Boston this year (it's actually like Bridgewater or something). Anyone else doing it?
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OA but not religious?
Hey everyone, After some serious soul searching, and courage seeking, I decided I really need help with a lot of the things that seem to relate to a real problem with food. I won't go too into details, but food and I have a complex psychological relationship. I was thinking of going to an Overeaters Anonymous meeting, but…
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What's your next piercing or tattoo?
Just wondering. I want my snug pierced and a literary quote tattoo.
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Foam Rolling?
Okay guys. I foam roll sometimes and feel nothing, no differences, no muscle stretching pain, NOTHING. Yesterday in our warm up we snagged lacrosse balls and put them under our backs on the side and flexed our hamstrings. I felt no stretch in my hamstrings and when I stood up my back hurt. No matter how many spots on my…
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Stupid "friend" rant.
Posted a fb status this morning "Up at 5:30, the things I do for a bikini body!" and tagged myself at my box. A bodybuilder friend commented, called it a dangeous waste of money, and when I explained what's right for him isn't right for everyone else he called me ignorant. Pardon my language, but sorry his previous steroid…
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advocare and herbalife and all that?
Hey, I don't think I want to invest in any of these pyramid money making things, but I just don't understand what they are? Like are they supplements or meals or meal replacements? I feel like everyone on my fb newsfeed keeps losing crazy weight doing these, but I just don't understand. Thanks
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Spicing up my chicken and veggies
I eat a lot of chicken and vegetables (primarily broccoli, asparagus, peppers and onions) and I always just throw seasoning on top. No matter how many seasonings I own, I'm kind of sick of them. Are there any good sauces that aren't too too bad for me in terms of sodium and calories and fat but are delicious? I'm all about…
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Spartan Sprint N00b
Hey everyone, A bunch of my coworkers are signing up for the spartan sprint in August, and while I'm already signed up for a few mud/obstacle runs, they were the low pressure kind. I saw this article http://www.tripfitness.com/beginners-guide-spartan-race-sprint/ It seemed very informative, but is it true? Does anyone have…
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HRM market- what do I need?
Hey all, I just lost the transmitter to my Polar FT4 this weekend hiking, and I want a new HRM as I like to track calories when I do cardio. I do mainly crossfit and running for exercise, sometimes elliptical and zumba. I don't need a GPS on it, and I prefer a chest strap for accuracy reasons. Should I get another FT4, or…
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Scraped my skin... will running prevent healing?
Hey everyone. Got my shin pretty good the other day doing box jumps. I want to get my cardio on tonight, but I want to know this will prevent the cut from healing due to the constant point and flex nature of the workout. Anyone have any knowledge about or experience with this? Thanks.
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Healthy Food Porn?
I'm craving fatty food and hoping people want to post pics of healthy food they've cooked or eaten, not offline but real life food porn. Help a girl out!
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Favorite WOD?
Sorry if it's been done, but what's your favorite WOD? Could be either benchmarks or one you just happened to do the other day? I like any wod with situps, box jumps, and back squats, myself.
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Tips for a new runner?
So I've ALWAYS hated running. I mean skipped during youth soccer and refused to play hide and seek hate running. I want to start, I somehow signed up for all these 5ks this spring. Any beginner tips?
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Food Scale?
Hey there! A food scale was strongly suggested to me. Does anyone have any good recommendations? Also, say I want to eat peanut butter, not on anything, do I just plop it on the scale to weight it? Like how does that work? Thanks.
