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Superhero Workout
I'm such a sucker for this company's products! I downloaded the Superhero Workout last night and did the core workout this morning. I didn't start with story mode because today was strength day already. Tomorrow though. So far it seems to be counting my reps pretty accurately. Anyone else jump right in without even waiting…
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Favorite unflavored protein powders?
It's going to be smoothie season for me again soon, and I like the idea of adding some extra protein with a scoop of protein powder. Problem is, I really like the flavor of the smoothies I make with nothing but frozen fruit, almond milk, and juice. Does anyone have a favorite unflavored protein powder, as in one that won't…
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Body By You week 3
So I posted a thread a few weeks back about the YAYOG program, but before i could start I decided to switch to the BBY program. I really only wanted to do strength 3 times a week. I was also intent on using strength training to supplement my running program but I injured my knee and have been doing 45 minutes of walking on…
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Someone pls bump the Friday gif thread?
I did a search and it tells me I don't have permission to access it. Looks like it's in a "mods only" area? Anyway, I need some cheering up and would love to see some Halloween gifs today...
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OVERcomplimenting feels aggressive?
Do you have someone in your life who just can't stop talking about your weight loss, to the point where it feels a little passive aggressive? I have two, both in my family. One is a person who has always been the smallest adult in every family gathering, and still is because I'm kind of Amazonian even after the weight…
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Need help with Pull Me Ups
I'm on Week 7 of Body by You, which doesn't have you start out with the Pull Me Ups but does a Let Me In progression first. I went straight from 2-handed Let Me Ins with 2 second pauses to the Pull Me Ups, and I've been stuck there for probably 3 weeks. I can barely make it through the 3rd set of 10. I have to stop…
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For bodyweight strength people - help please?
I posted the message below in the "You Are Your Own Gym" forum but it's pretty quiet over there. I figure anyone who does progressive strength training, bodyweight or otherwise, might have some advice for me. I'll preface by saying that "Let Me Ins" in the Body By You book are when you open a door, wrap a towel around both…
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Pls help tweak TDEE and calorie goals
So here's me: 5'10", 45yo, 167-ish lbs, with a (new) goal of 159. I only work out at home. Just switched from circuit training which included *some* weights and running to a progressive bodyweight strength program (Body By You) with additional 3mph walks at least four days a week for 30-45 minutes. MFP gives me a base…
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Beginner: fitting in cardio?
I just finished reading the YAYOG book and I purchased the app. I plan to begin at the very beginning on Monday. My history: I've been running about 12 miles a week for about 2 years now (winters off) and doing Fitness Blender strength and cardio videos in between runs and all winter long. So I have a good weight loss and…
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Working cardio into YAYOG
I'm 45, about 165, 5'10", and I've lost about 45 pounds this year doing a combination of running and Fitness Blender cardio & strength videos, plus a calorie deficit of course. I'd like to focus on body composition for a while and based on my own research and goals I'm going with You Are Your Own Gym bodyweight training.…
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Am I Zen or just lazy?
As I close in on my goal weight I feel I've become very comfortable with the process of losing weight and getting fit. In fact, I'm so comfortable that I kind of feel like I don't have the kind of drive for "more" that I used to have. I'm becoming complacent...or is it satisfied? For example, I'm not bothered if I go over…
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Cooking for ONE! Yay!
The kids have gone to sleepaway camp, and the husband won't be home for dinner, so I get to cook for myself today for the first time in...EVER? It feels that way. So I have a chicken breast and want to make a delicious and healthy dinner for one. I'm hoping to get some suggestions and links for recipes I can try. I'm not…
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New study: steady state better than HIIT for overweight?
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/inner-west/aerobic-exercise-better-for-weight-loss-than-high-intensity-interval-training-research-from-the-charles-perkins-centre-finds/story-fngr8h4f-1226916104243 For those that can't/don't wanna click through, new study seems to find that the fat-burning effects of HIIT…
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"Off day" workouts
Hi everyone, This winter I've gotten into the habit of 6 day a week workouts using FitnessBlender videos. I'm looking forward to warmer, less icy weather so I can get back to outdoor running, but I want to incorporate strength training on my off days to help with body comp and injury prevention. If you do this as well, can…
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Update downloading issues
I can see how to purchase season 3 in the app, and I can see how to purchase the interval mode in the app, but I can't figure out how to access the special pricing for buying both together. Can anyone help?
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BodyMedia Fit questions
I just got a BodyMedia Fit Link armband and started using it yesterday, and their online help is...well, not so helpful. I'm trying to figure out how to make sure I'm not double-dipping with my exercise calories. I work out with Fitness Blender videos and previously I've been logging them as one calorie because I was using…
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Anyone trying "The Walk"?
Looks like a walking app that rivals Zombies Run, by the same company. Just wondering if you have to have your device on you all day to track your total steps per day, or if it's more of a "turn it on when you go out for exercise" kind of thing. Love to hear any reviews before I buy!
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Super hungry after HIIT?
I'm doing the Fitness Blender 8 Week program for "busy people" (who isn't?) with all workouts coming in at about 30 minutes. This is the first time I've been exposed to HIIT, and I find on those days I am SUPER hungry even at my generous calorie allotment of 2100. Is this normal? Usually I come in at or slightly under my…
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Hip pain
Now that I'm exercising regularly, it has come to my attention that I may have a bit of an issue with my right hip. I've never been able to stretch it down to the floor as far as the left one when sitting cross-legged. And now that I'm doing more lower body work I find it's really very inflexible and I sometimes experience…
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Recipes for after-hospital recovery
Hi everyone, my mother in law is going home from the hospital this week after back surgery and will have limited movement abilities. She will have a nurse and a home health aide for part of each day, but for some meals she'll have to get up and do a little work on her own. We live an hour away and will be going up to visit…
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Clumsy
I always thought that if I fell while exercising, it would be by tripping over something on a run. But I've taken the winter off from running and I've been doing exercise videos in my nice, safe, carpeted family room. Sure enough, today I fell. I was doing a kickboxing video on the On Demand channel "Sportskool." I had…
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Cross/Strength training
OK, so I love running but I realize it's in my own best interest to shake it up now and then. I hate strength training, but I just purchased the 30 Day Shred video to do twice a week. What other (preferably cheap) strength activities do you do to enhance your running?
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Smoothies without protein powder
Someone mentioned in the earlier thread they wanted smoothie recipes without protein powder...me too! Here is what I make on my "running" mornings based on the recipe from Alton Brown in his weight loss episode. 1 cup dark juice 1 cup soy or almond milk About 2 cups of frozen fruit My recommendations? I use Northland…
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Too much sugar?
How much attention do you pay to the nutrient breakdowns from MFP? I find that I go over my sugar recommendation by a LOT every day, but many times that's due to the amount of fruit I eat. I make fruit smoothies in the morning about every other day, and because of the fruit and juice in them (I use Northland dark juices…
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RunKeeper Run for Fat Loss plan beginning Sept 2
I'm looking for a support/accountability team for when this new Run for Fat Loss program begins on September 2 through RunKeeper. Would anyone else like to join me? I will caution that they recommend you have some running experience before beginning the plan...the first week's runs are 30 minutes each and they build from…
