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Returning to MFP - what would you do?
Hi all! I'm curious what you would do. I have gained back a lot of my weight due to many reasons that aren't important now. I am ready to get back to it, but seeing this old account and the progress I destroyed really bothers me. Would you suck it up or start a new account? Happy Holidays!
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Backpack gym bag with shoe pocket - does it exist?
Hey all, I'm looking for a backpack style gym bag that has a separate shoe pocket - can anyone recommend one? I'm a member at Lifetime and that is the only one I've seen and its $80. As a teacher, that's a bit pricey. Anyone know of one?
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Bodymedia Fit locked up?
Hi all! I'm just wondering if anyone who has a BMF has ever had it lock up? It's locked on double green lights. I Googled it and only found one post - they said they had to let the battery die and then they don't sync with their phone. If that is the case, I will be furious!! I have wanted one of these for YEARS! And yes,…
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Women who lift heavy - program or self design?
Hey all! For the ladies who lift heavy, do you do a specific program or design your own? I completed New Rules for Women last year and I loved the results I got, but didn't like all the exercises in the program. I did stronglifts for a while and loved the strength gains and simplicity, but not the lack of definition. So…
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Is good enough good enough for you?
Hey all! I'm just curious...I've hit my goal weight and I'm pretty happy with where I'm at. When I go to the gym, I want to be a badass - you know, the envy of others and such. When I'm away, I'm relatively pleased with my progress. Thanks to the myriad of health issues I have, I'll never have a flat tummy, and the droopy…
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What's your NSV for the day? Please share...
Hey all, So often we focus on what our bodies aren't doing - take a second to focus on what is better since you started your journey. Here's mine for today: ~ Hit triple digits for my squats and deadlifts. ~ Maintaining a size 6/8 and eating between 1800-2200 cals a day. ~ Getting better at regular push ups What is your…
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Once you finish, anyone do it again?
I am in Stage 6 and despite how I felt before, am happy with my progress. In fact, I'm thinking I might cycle through the program again. Here's my question - does anyone do this and if so, do you do the whole thing over? I refuse to stage 1 again and would like to make some modifications, but keep the basic program the…
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Will you ever stop logging/tracking?
Hey all, I'm curious. Do you guys ever think you will get to a point where you don't have to log EVERYTHING? If so, how will you know you are at that point? I'm getting to the point where I am just fine tuning things and realized that it doesn't really matter how many calories I burn. I know I'm working hard - why keep…
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Looking for bfast ideas - w/ food allergies
Hey all! I'm looking for some creativity here. I have food allergies and eat the same thing pretty much every day for breakfast. I decided today that I need to mix it up. I can't have ANY dairy, wheat, yeast, lettuce, spinach, almonds. So, no Greek yogurt, no cottage cheese, etc. Here's what I eat: 1/2 c oatmeal 2 tsp…
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How many of you skipped Stage 6?
And if you did do it, can you now do (or almost do) pull ups? I really, really want to be able to do them and am doing the program for strength so I am planning to do it, but I'm curious what the veterans think. :)
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Crossfit - anyone do it on their own?
Hey all! I am interested in trying to add Crossfit into my workouts, but don't want to join a specific Crossfit gym. Does anyone do it on their own at their regular gym or at home? TIA!
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Anyone use a BMF and a HRM?
If so, do you ever check your numbers to see if they are similar for your workouts? I just did and they don't seem to match...shouldn't they be close?
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How to cook chicken breast so it doesn't dry out
Are there any tricks to making chicken breasts that don't dry out? I want to try snacking on them, but when we cook them, they get so dry that I can't swallow them. I was going to try crock pot, but I was concerned about them sitting in their own juices - will that make the fat content higher? TIA!
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A sort of advanced MFPer needs your help! Please?
Hey all, I am in need of MFP advice. I have hit my monthly low spot and need help. I feel like I'm running a race and just can't get to the finish line. In a nutshell: I've lost 62#, I'm 37 and I work my *kitten* off, yet it isn't going anywhere. I only want to lose about 7# more. I lift heavy 3x a week (New Rules for…
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Muddy Buddy vs. Warrior Dash - what's your pick?
Hey all! I was planning to do the Warrior Dash, but my husband really wants to do Muddy Buddy. They are only a week apart, so I'm not sure if it's realistic to do both. What are your thoughts if you've done both? TIA!
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Do you do a bulk/cut cycle?
Hi all! I'm wondering if you do a bulk cut cycle with NR? I'm trying to think ahead and since I haven't been able to eat at maintenance, was thinking it might make more sense to eat close to TDEE and lift heavy to cut fat, then worry about adding more muscle. I have a BodyMedia Fit now and am burning between 22-2400 cals a…
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Trying to build muscle mass - too high of a deficit?
Hi all! Last week I was at my lowest weight (again) after beginning this eating more to weigh less journey. I have been trying to eat my TDEE - 15% and while I don't often get there, I have been eating more, which has really helped out with my blood sugar (I am severely hypoglycemic). I thought "See? This proves I am on…
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SO mad! Feedback please? Ranting ahead
Hi all! I've been eating more for the past approx 2.5 months now and I am beyond frustrated!!! Last week I was at my lowest weight (again) after beginning this eating more journey. I thought "See? This proves I am on the right track!" Then I measured myself this morning. <sigh> I am up almost an inch in my waist and gained…
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Stages 1 & 2 = 5 inches lost!
Hey all! I just thought I would post a brief update. I am just starting Stage 3 and did my end of the month measurements. Since starting this program, I have lost 5 inches total!! During this time, I have hovered between the same 2-3# weight. Here's to hoping that this continues!~!
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Does anyone want to do a challenge/experiment with me?
Hey all! I am nearing the end of Phase 1 and was thinking of doing a challenge (an experiment might be more appropriate). I have a ton of trouble eating enough (terrified of eating more), but have read too many success stories to refute the idea. I am planning to do the following over the next 8 weeks: - decrease cardio to…
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Protein snacks w/ food allergies, etc
Hi all! I'm looking for protein snack ideas. What makes it difficult is the fact that I have food allergies - I'm allergic to wheat, dairy, yeast, lettuce/spinach and other leafy greens. That difficult enough? Lol I was eating soy yogurt, but it's high in sugar so I gave it up. I already started eating eggs at bfast and…
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Which calorie range do you use - TDEE or NRWL4W?
Hi guys! I am in the middle of yet another moral debate about calories, so I'm wondering what calorie range you use. Do you use TDEE - 15% or do you use the range given in the book? I just realized that I miscalculated my calories according to the book and according to it, I am eating too much. However, I am well within my…
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TDEE multiplier question
I'm trying to get my MFP set up properly and wanted a quick opinion on the TDEE activity multiplier - I don't want to set my cals too high. I'm a middle school teacher, so I am on my feet most of the day, running around the school and walking my classroom (I also do calf raises during class - my students think it's funny).…
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Does anyone want to do a challenge/experiment with me?
Hey all! I am nearing the end of Phase 1 and was thinking of doing a challenge (an experiment might be more appropriate). I have a ton of trouble eating enough (terrified of eating more), but have read too many success stories to refute the idea. I am planning to do the following over the next 8 weeks: - decrease cardio to…
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Does anyone want to do a challenge/experiment with me? Wt li
Hey all! I am nearing the end of Phase 1 of the New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women and was thinking of doing a challenge (an experiment might be more appropriate). I have a ton of trouble eating enough (terrified of eating more), but have read too many success stories to refute the idea. I am planning to do the…
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Any other shorties? :) And feedback please?
Hey all! Just wondering if there are any other shorties on here that this is working for. I am having a heck of a time eating more and every time I do, I hear that little voice that says "you're short and don't need that many cals!" :) If it helps, I'm a teacher and work out 5-6 days a week. I feel like I work out hard -…
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What's your positive for the day? Please share...
I am feeling really negative today, so I am choosing to focus on the positive (and fake it till I make it!). My positive thought about all this weight loss/fitness hoopla - I pushed my body hard this month and put up the amount of running miles I was aiming for. I couldn't have done this a year ago. How about you???
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What are your macros?
Hey guys! I'm just wondering if you all follow the 40/30/30 for your macro nutrients or something else. I'm a runner as well, so I want to make sure my muscles have enough fuel. I eat a ton of fruit and am having a hard time feeling really bad about it. Any input appreciated! Thanks!!
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Progress pics - complete with stretch marks :)
Well, I'm finally going to take the plunge and post some pics! Even though I feel like I have a LONG way to go, I also like seeing my progress. I have a myriad of health problems, including: TMJ severe scoliosis - hoping to avoid surgery food allergies depression/anxiety - no meds in almost a year! asthma - I will have run…
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Running too ?
Hi all! My apologies in advance if this has already been asked, but I'm curious about your schedule if you are also a runner. Run after lifting? Run on non lift days? What works for you? I'm not a high mileage runner, but plan to keep training while trying this lifting program. Thanks in advance!!
