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wonderful NSV today!
i thought i would post this for all my friends and everyone to see... 'cuz i'm just so proud! in june, i was tested at the gym for weight, body fat, and general strength. at the time (keep in mind i'm about 5'8"), i weighed 135lbs and my body fat was 21%. my general strength was considered "average". (urgh, i hate that…
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starting 5x5 next week, and...
...i discovered that my gym only has a rack for smith squats, not traditional ones. now, until i get the money together to buy a rack myself, would smith squats be okay to work into the program?! any suggestions or advice, ladies?
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My HRM is broken! What should I do?!
Well, aside from the obvious "buy a new one" :P I have no extra money for at least the next half year, since my fiance and I are preparing to move into a new home... But anyway, here's my dilemma: I am currently in phase 1 of a P90X/Insanity hybrid. I was relying on my HRM for calorie counts, and ate my exercise calories…
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trying to decide when to STOP...
okay guys and gals, i am really close to my goal weight of 120lbs. i have been getting a lot of comments like "you should probably stop losing weight” and "gee you're pretty slim already" ... but i don't feel that way. i still feel like i have a big tummy and hips, and huge thighs. sooooo that's where you honest and…
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investing in an HRM, and...
...i just wanna know what brands people recommend. as well, does your HRM ask for your weight info? it should, right? i am in china and i can order practically anything through taobao (our "e-bay" here), i only want brand names to look for so i can pick out some decent ones. i am afraid to order HRMs that only cost 58rmb…
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how much oil do you usually cook with?
when i was a kid and my mom was teaching me how to cook, she always used oil sparingly, and that oil was typically olive. when she made chicken, she'd strip off the skin after roasting. when she made soups, she would stick them in the freezer for a while so the fat would solidify, rise to the top, and she could skim it…
