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Kale Stir Fry (Kale, Carrot, Onion) with 10g of fat per 100g?
Surely this food label is wrong or am I missing something?? http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=283439929
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P90X/ResistanceTraining pre breakfast?
I asked this on the Fitness Forum but thought this might be a better place... I'm starting P90X tomorrow and trying to change from being a cardio junkie! I've completed a couple of the sessions this week (Legs & Back/Shoulders & Arms) and find them challenging but manageable... So my normal exercise regime is steady cardio…
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P90X/Resistance Training pre breakfast?
I'm starting P90X tomorrow and trying to change from being a cardio junkie! I've completed a couple of the sessions this week (Legs & Back/Shoulders & Arms) and find them challenging but manageable... So my normal exercise regime is steady cardio on rising (45-60) minutes and my main cardio is performed early evening…
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What happened to The Gaining Weight Section?!
So this has become my favourite place to lurk around here. I'm not looking to gain weight but love the idea that one day I might. There's no reason for me not to try a genuine bulk other than fear of getting fat and years of calorie counting etc to lose/maintain... So I loved to read of those bulking or cutting (especially…
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IIFYM - Set my own goals on MFP but not getting the maths?!
So. Calories at 1600 and the grams of Carb, Protein and Fat I set all add up to 1600 (x4, x4, x9). What I don't understand is how I am showing green numbers for the macros yet my calories are all used up :# Any idea what I'm missing??
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Lifting "heavy" with dumbbells only?
Ok so since being on here I've read more about the benefits of lifting heavy...always knew resistance training was where it's at BUT am a cardio junkie and always struggled to push myself when it comes to resistance stuff. The time has come to try and commit to it. Hit the ripe old age of 50 today (how the heck did that…
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Fruit eating cyclist...
I lurk and read way more than I post and used to enjoy the debate with the fruit eating cyclist guy - where's he gone?! Read numerous posts today where I thought he was bound to respond but nothing...boo!
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Chia Seeds - what, when and why??
What are they? When would I use them and why? I have read some stuff and assume lowish carbs, highish protein but is that it? Recipes include a pudding which kinda sounds ok but what is the texture? Like rice pudding? Any recommendations (or otherwise) gatefully received as they're not cheap! Oh - also is it the whole seed…
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Mindset change thanks to MFP members :-)
I've learnt heaps of good stuff since being on the forum. I've asked questions and had good, constructive advice and been pointed towards further reading material etc etc. Today it dawned on me that the cumulative effect of that is a very postive mindset change which can only benefit me in the long run. What I did before:…
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Macros - 40/40/20 - as good a place as any?
So. Have decided to get a bit more precise about my macros. Generally I have been trying to eat more protein, less carbs (less than 100g per day) and not worried about the fat! It works ok for me but I think I can do better if I'm more precise, reduce fats and up carbs a little. Working on TDEE- 5 to 10% and the 40/40/20…
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Bodyweight training - press ups plus what else?!
I know I know I know I should do more resistance training BUT also know I've known that for years and, despite usually being very disciplined, I find it hard to motivate myself to do it as I'm a bit of a cardio addict! I finished Insanity and have noticed big changes in my shoulders, arms, abs and butt (all in a good way)…
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Warm Up, Stretch, Workout Session - Insanity Style...
So I finished Insanity a couple of weeks ago and completed 4 sessions last week and 2 this (Month 2). Halfway through month 2 I noticed my hams and glutes were getting tighter and stretching was becoming more difficult - never mind feeling sore at my other main activity which is golf (right ham/glute especially). I kept…
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Foam Rolling
Hiya. I finished Insanity last week and overall got through it without injury although the Max Plyo really feels like it shreds my hams and glutes. Never quite get recovered and had a session with my osteopath this week which helped a bit. Just finished the Max Plyo (addicted or insane or both!!) and again they're pretty…
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Insanity Completed :-)
Today was post Insanity Day 1 or Insanity Day 64 (!!) and by choice I did Max Circuits and pushed harder than ever for the 60 minutes of insane-ness! Final fit test was yesterday and the results are VERY motivating as the improvement is huge and I felt I was already pretty fit starting out. I am weirdly fascinated by the…
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Question about TDEE
According to the online calculators my TDEE is in the range of 2000-2200 calories per day. I'm kind of happy with my size (are we ever totally happy?!) so, mainly, eating at a slight deficit keeps me comfortable and not stressing about weight gain. Today I've eaten 2000 calories but have burnt 1400+...45 mins turbo spin,…
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What benefits to lifting without a calorie surplus??
Since being on MFP I have read much about lifting/heavy lifting for women and the benefits. I also read about the need to be in a calorie surplus in order to bulk and (I assume) deficit to cut. I like muscles and am intrigued my doing more resistance training as my exercise is/has always been VERY cardio dominated. I've…
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Insanity when insanely tired - any gains to be had??
Today is day 52 and I'm feeling pretty beaten up as hard sessions the past 3 days together with playing golf - wet courses, carrying clubs! Last night I was feeling the same but started the plyo session and surprised myself how hard I managed to work. Today was cardio and cardio abs and 25 minutes into cardio and I was…
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Working harder, heart rate and calorie burn lower?
So today is Insanity Day 44 Max Interval Circuit. An hour of madness and almost managed the whole session without any (and I mean any apart from the 30 secs water breaks) breathers. Last set of burpees had me on my knees though! I know I worked harder than ever and yet my heart rate refused to go above 160 (seldom got…
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My first post - go easy on me - define "heavy lifting"!
So, have been lurking on here for a while now logging calories and exercise. Partly to stop gaining a pound here and there - or at least a bumpy bit on my body here and there I disliked. I'm not overweight and have always been pretty fit cardio wise - marathons, triathlons etc. Injury curtailed those sports and I took up…
