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Improving heart health
Looking for some ways to improve my heart health. Never really worried much about it before, but my uncle just found out he had 90% blockage in three of his main valves in his heart. He just had bypass surgery done the other day. He's lucky to be alive. My Dad has had stints put in, my mom died of a heart attack, it's not…
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Dads staying in shape
Any other dads out there trying to lose weight, stay in shape, etc? I've been working out since my early 20's. After I got married my wife and I would go to the gym a lot and work out together. Once we had kids it became a struggle to maintain a healthy weight and stay motivated to go to the gym. My kids are 10 and 12…
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Remaining consistent after weight loss
Getting back on track again after several months of eating poorly and missing the gym. I lost 32lbs last year and gained back about 18lbs. I find I have issues with staying consistent after losing weight. Losing weight isn't all that difficult for me. It seems after a while I lose interest in staying in shape, I go back to…
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Battling weight gain from depression after mother died
Just wanted to share my story in case anyone else out there is going through something similar. A little over three years ago I had a lot thrown at me. My family and I were moving to a new home. I recently started a new job. My best friend turned out to be a real Ahole. And out of nowhere, my mother died. All of these…
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Squat rack/cage & bench press under 80" for basement?
Anyone know of a squat rack/cage that also does bench press with safety bars that would clear a 80-82" ceiling in the basement? Not planning on getting anything soon, but maybe later in the winter or next spring. Most power racks/cages seem to be around 82" or so which would just touch my ceiling, would like to get…
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Exercise doesn't help you lose weight...say what?
Got into a discussion with some friends the other day regarding diet and exercise and losing weight, etc. One of my friends said that exercise does not help you lose weight, it's 100% diet. I disagreed and said that whether you take in less calories (diet) or burn more calories (exercise), if you're in a deficit you'll…
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Starting Strength on calorie deficit?
Looking to start the Starting Strength program within the next week or two, but wondering what I should expect or change (if anything) regarding my calorie intake. I'm currently eating at a calorie deficit (500 cal below maintenance) while lifting weight at home (dumbbells, push-ups, etc) and walking every night. I haven't…
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Starting Strength - How far did it take your lifts?
Just starting doing Starting Strength a couple weeks ago. Really liking the routine so far. I started off pretty low with my lifts, but already progressing nicely. Had a few questions for those who have done this program before: 1.) How far did your lifts progress while on this program? 2.) How many months were you able to…
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Stronglifts 5x5?
Has anyone on here done the Stronglifts 5x5 program? Thinking of picking up some additional weight equipment for my home gym and starting this program this summer. Currently I just use dumbbells and an adjustable bench now (press, flys, front raise, lateral raise, preacher curl, tricep extension, row, ab crunches, etc).…
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Back on track again
Got a little lazy over the winter and packed on a little weight. Been eating better and exercising regularly again for the past few weeks. Pants are fitting better, shirts aren't as tight, and I feel a lot better already. Going to start back with my boxing class in a couple weeks too, just talked to my old trainer. I've…
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Fitness friends w/ kids
34 yr old dad here with two little girls (3 & 5) trying to avoid becoming a flabby daddy. Any other parents out there trying to maintain their health while juggling work/kids/family time feel free to add me.
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Anyone else taking boxing lessons on here?
Just wondering if anyone else has started taking boxing lessons on here? I just started about a month ago and totally love it! Learning a lot and getting in great shape at the same time. Just wanted to see if anyone else on here is doing something similar and what your experience has been.
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Staying in shape with kids - what do you do?
Just wondering how many on here are busy working parents and how you manage to maintain a fitness routine with everything else going on in life. I've found it difficult to remain consistent over the years since we had kids. So far it seems like working out on my lunch break and taking walks at night with my wife and kids…
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Pre-cooked meal ideas - Help I suck at cooking!
Starting to realize that I need to start pre-cooking some meals for myself if I want to start eating better at home. I really have no idea where to start or what to do though. I've had a few threads on here where people mention pre-cooking their meals in advance for a few days. What exactly do you guys/gals do and what has…
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Looking for MFP friends with kids who still workout
Wondering if there are any other parents out there who have struggled with staying fit after having kids? My wife and I used to go to the gym together all the time, 3-5 times a week, but since having kids our routine was changed up big time. We have two little girls, one is 3.5 yrs old and the other 1.5 yr old. Now my wife…
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Tanning before vacation?
Wondering if any of you hit the tanning bed before you go on vacation? I'm currently white as a ghost since its winter here in Michigan, but I'll be heading to Florida for a week in February and thought it might be a good idea to get some sort of color on me before I hit the pool down there. Does it help with avoiding…
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What does your family say when you lose weight?
Just curious as to what some of your family members say when you start to lose weight. Personally, my wife is very supportive, but my in-laws and my parents both worry about me and say I'm losing too much weight and will look sickly if I don't stop soon. Mind you, I'm 5'11" and probably 20% bodyfat at 198 lbs. My goal is…
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Homemade Protein Bar Recipe
Thought I'd share my homemade protein bar recipe. I got the idea from scoobysworkshop.com and just modified it slightly. The following makes 5 bars with approximately 225 calories and 30g protein in each bar. 1.) Rolled Oats - 1 cup (1 serving) 2.) Protein Powder - 5 scoops (I use ON 100% Whey Natural Chocolate) 3.) Honey…
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Awesome book - Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Just picked up a copy of Total Recall: My Unbelievable True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger from the local library. Just finished Chapter 4 which basically covers his childhood, time in the Austrian military, his early success in bodybuilding competitions, and then coming over to America under the wing of Joe Weider.…
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Anyone workout at the gym on work lunch break?
Does anyone else here work out at a gym on their lunch break from work? If so, how do you like it? Do you feel rushed, does it get tiring after a while, or is it fun and refreshing? What about after doing this for several months, still fun or does it get old? I recently set up a home gym area in my basement with some…
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Dad's - gained weight w/ kids and got back into shape?
How many dad's are out there on MFP that gained some "sympathy" weight along with their wife when they had kids and then got back into shape? I know there was a time when my own personal health was on the back burner after having kids and I let myself go and put on about 30-35 lbs. I've lost and gained it a couple times…
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Farmers Walk and Squats
Started working out recently in my basement and decided to add some other exercises other than the usual upper body ones I've been doing for years. I did a few sets of farmers walks and then a few sets of squats just using dumbbells. Holy crap! My legs are killing me now! No wonder farmers are so strong, haha! Anyone know…
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Junk food at the grocery store!!!
Went to the grocery store today with my wife and kids and as I walked down the snack aisle I thought man I sure miss all of that fun junk food I used to eat! I used to eat as much as I want, whenever I wanted, never counted calories or measured out portion sizes, it was great! Of course that's how I gained weight over the…
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treadmill vs exercise bike for home gym
Just wondering what some of you use or prefer for your home gym...treadmill or exercise bike? Elliptical machine is out of the question since I only have 83" of clearance in my basement. Just wondering what the pros and cons are to each and why you prefer what you have at home. Thank you!
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Dumbbell exercises for back
Recently set up a small home gym in my basement with a nice adjustable bench and set of hex dumbbells. I have a decent workout for my chest, triceps, biceps, and shoulders, but dont know many exercises for my back. I've been doing the dumbbell row but would like to add one or two more exercises to that for my back. Any…
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Setting up a home gym
I decided to redo the one side of my basement and create a small home gym for myself since our community center gym is starting to go downhill. I used to workout at Ballys years ago, but now with kids when I get home from work, I like to just stay home, not drive out to a gym and be gone for 1-1.5 hr. I've almost completed…
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Horse Stall Mats for free weight area?
Just wondering if anyone is using horse stall mats for their free weight area for their home gym. I ordered some mats from ****s Sporting Goods but once I put them in the basement I can tell they really wont cut it. They'll do for now, but I think they're more for going under cardio equipment. I looked up some 4x6 ft horse…
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hi! newbie here!
Hi, my name is Carl, just recently joined this site. I've always been good about going to the gym on a regular basis up until we had kids a couple years ago. Now over the past 3 years my weight has fluctuated from 185-230 lbs. I have lost over 20 lbs twice already in 3 years and then ended up gaining it back. Hoping to get…
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Hi, newbie here with weight maintenance issues.
Hi everyone, my name is Carl and I just recently joined the site here. I’ve been going to the gym on a regular basis since I was 21 but have recently found it increasingly difficult to stay motivated and maintain a healthy weight. I have never had problems losing weight, it has always been a lack of motivation once I…
