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Nervous..small school gym
This semester, I will be going to the gym at my school since it is free and I'll already be on campus, so why not? I never went last year so I do not know much about when the gym is busy. The thing is, the gym is incredibly small and of course, athletics uses it as well so I have to try to dodge when they all practice,…
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Gone over fats macros
Hi all! I've gone over my fats for the day however it was healthy fats,salmon. Do you guys make a big deal going over fats if it was healthy?
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Best tasting quest bar?
In your opinion, what is the best tasting Quest bar?
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What batteries do I need for my Polar watch?
My batteries went out on my polar FT4 watch, what batteries do I need for it and is it easy to change myself?
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Starting training on Sunday
I'm curious, does anyone start their training week on a Sunday rather than Monday?
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"Cheat" meal...probably a dumb question
So basically, I'm eating at a calorie deficit to lose weight and lower my body fat. I'm on a nutrition plan from my trainer and basically eat chicken and stuff. Anyway, I am allowed 2 "cheat" meals a week. Earlier this week I had chips and cheese from Taco Bell and a fresco chicken soft taco. It made me go over my fat…
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When will I lose inches?
I have been eating at a deficit for three weeks straight (more or less) I have lose weight however I have not lost inches. I also do cardio and strength training 5 days a week. How long would it take before I start to lose inches and my body fat % lowering?
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Went over fat macros..?
Will I gain weight or have an issue lowering my body fat % if I ate over my fat macros? I ate about 15g over my fats twice this week, though I was under my carbs and cals for the day. Will it make much difference?
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Protein powder that tastes good?
Hi everyone! So I have the hardest time finding a protein powder that actually tastes good. I've tried most from Whole Foods and they all taste like crap. Maybe I should try to stop finding the healthiest and just go for something at GNC or the vitamin shop. What is your favorite?
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Foods with no fat or carbs?
So I count macros and I figured after dinner, I'll have 260 cals left with 0 fat and 0 carbs left. What can I eat to get my calories that doesn't have fat or carbs?
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Critique my form? (again...)
Hello all! I'm back again to get my form critiqued on these exercises , I'm sure that there is a lot to be fixed lol. I'm posting them in gif format so I hope that is alright. Looking back I probably should have worn a tighter top. Bent over barbell Row http://i42.tinypic.com/214z0j.gif Deadlift (I'm sure that one was…
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Pre/Post workout breakfast foods when cutting ..
So I'm currently cutting to you know lower body fat and jazz..Anyway I'm working out early in the morning and I can't really do it completely fasted. Could I have a banana and coffee in the morning for my pre-workout and post workout can I eat eggs and a protein shake with fruit? Is that alright for cutting?
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How soon does your BMI go down?
I am eating at a deficit and I weight train 3x a week with cardio once or twice a week. If I continue to eat well and continue going to the gym, how soon would I see my body fat % go down?
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Macros question
So at the moment I am eating at a deficit because I am trying to lose weight/lower my body fat. I track my macros regularly and I usually have an easy time staying within. Actually I can never find a way to eat enough Protein but that is another story. I am usually on the go and sometimes I get fast food for one meal of…
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Advice/help please?
So, when I do chest and back workouts. i never feel anything! I have done dumbbell flyes (10 lbs is what I use as 15 is too heavy) and lat pulldowns yet I felt nothing in those areas. Any advice for chest/back workouts that I can do ad actually feel? Also what are some ab workouts that noobs like me can do? I can't really…
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Clear up this macros question for me?
I track my macros and I eat pretty well but could I eat fast food as long as it fits in my macros for the day?
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Ab exercises
What are some good an exercises that aren't things like sit ups,Russian twists. My core is so weak I can't even do those things
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Good things to eat for lunch?
I have breakfast and dinner down but for lunch, I have no clue what to eat!I don't have any good ideas and tuna gets old after awhile! Do you guys have any ideas on what to eat for lunch? This may be a really dumb question but lunch always gets me. Also, I am cutting at the moment to lose weight
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where am I supposed to feel this exercise?
Yesterday I did ball leg curls and felt nothing! What am I supposed to feel? Maybe I was doing it wrong
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Quick question about weight training!
So I have a 4 week workout plan. 1 arm day, leg day, blah blah the usual stuff. What I'm here to ask is, each week the workout is different. Because they're all different could I start the routine over for a second month ad still see results?
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Been feeling down in the dumps...
So I'm a college student and the past two weeks has been crazy! I haven't been to the gym because of things due and now I am sick so more time off from the gym! Yesterday was thanksgiving and everyone made a point to point out how much weight I have gained =[ I have a workout plan and nutrition plan but I feel like no…
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Lower bf with just cardio?
I've put off weights for a little while (hurt my arm) can I still lose weight and drop body fat by just doing cardio?
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Seeking a fitness buddy!
So I am seeking a fitness buddy of sorts. Someone to help with motivation and support and vice versa. I'm a 20 y.o. Female trying to lower my body fat and hopefully gain lean muscle. I just got into lifting weights and I love it so far. So I am just seeking for maybe people with the same goals as me. Male or female, it…
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Critique my squatting form?
I have just started doing squats with the dumbbell which took a lot of courage because I was nervous. The barbell is a little heavy but not extremely. I asked my mom to video me squatting because I wanted to ask you guys if I am doing proper form.She only took it from the side, not the back but I had my feet a little wider…
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Losing my motivation
I am falling off of the wagon. I usually do cardio and lift weights after. I haven't lifted weights since last Thursday and then I could do 15 lb dumb bells. Today when I tried I couldn't do 15 and went back to 10 :( . I also get so tired after cardio that I don't do as well when I lift my weights. I'm thinking of doing…
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Hewbie here!
Hello everyone! My name is Lauren, I am 20 years old and I am just now getting into working out and losing some weight. I love forums so I figured, why not? I like to lurk but I do have a few questions to ask as time goes by. I've got the motivation (after 4 failed attempts) and I'd like to make new friends along the way =]
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Asking for help
Hi all! So pretty much I have a workout routine and it calls for parallel squats, something I have never done before. I'm sure I'll be fine with the squats but the thing is, I'm not too sure how to lower the bar to get it to the appropriate height. Like, the peg thingys that hold the bar up if you know what I mean. I'm…
