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Looking for friends who are experts and new to lifting! :)
I'm just starting and I'd love to be mfp friends with long-time lifters for motivation/inspiration and beginners like me for support! :)
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Complete beginner to lifting, question about fat loss and eating at a deficit
Hey guys! I do only cardio at the moment but I'm realizing after following peoples' progress on tumblr and Instagram that lifting is what I really need for reaching my bodyfat percentage goals! I'm 5'10 and 151 lbs currently at 23% bf. I'll post my "before photo". I have no idea what my weight goal is but I want my bf%…
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My Fitbit says I "burned" 1400 calories the first time I put it on. How does this work?
i just got a Fitbit charge HR and I'm confused about how the calories are working! It already said I burned a little over 1400 calories the very first time I put it on about an hour ago. I went for a run and now it says I've burned 1800 but it also says I'm "over" 480. I ate 1600 today and I weigh 155 and my goal is 140.…
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Amazing Grass Green Super Food opinions?
Picked up a one serving trial packet of "Amazing Grass Green Super Food" powder at the grand opening of a new Whole Foods location in my city. Put it in my smoothie (banana, strawberries, peaches, 4 oz natural apple juice, spinach, hemp protein, cinnamon), and I can't taste it at all, which is great. Is this stuff any…
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ALWAYS dehydrated, why?
So I realize this might be a question I should just ask my doctor, but just in case this is a common issue I'd love to know if anyone else has experienced this. I'm 23, 5'10" 146 lbs, female. I hate all sweet drinks, and I've almost completely cut out alcohol. The only things I drink are water and about 1 cup of black…
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How to avoid knee injuries when running?
I was a swimmer my whole life but now I'm trying to get into running. I was going about 4x a week, very short distances (3-4 miles). I only go outside, usually around my neighborhood or trails around my city. Generally I'd go on a paved trail, but sometimes on a dirt/unpaved trail. I try to stretch a bit before, and then…
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Fruit smoothie in the freezer for 3-4 hours, will it go bad?
Jamba Juice having buy one get one free... and I want to drink both myself haha, but not at the same time! If I get one of the "fruit and vegetable" smoothies can I keep it in the freezer for a while (3-4 hours?) Thanks! (I know Jamba Juice isn't 100% the best option ever but still wondering??)
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Recovering from being sick, how long until I can work out?
I started being sniffly last Wednesday, had a fever and slept most of the day Thursday, rested but was feeling a bit better Friday, and Today I feel much better except for a huge amount of mucus that is making it hard to breathe (and eat, because it is so disgusting). I feel a lot better, but even if I feel better, can…
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Can sugar in fruit prevent weight loss?
So according to MFP, I'm going about 50 grams over my recommended amount of sugar, but like 95% of my sugar is from fruit. I'm eating a fruit smoothie for dinner, (1 banana, 2/3 c strawberries, 1 c peaches, 4 oz 100% natural apple juice - but also including 1 c spinach, hemp protein, and cinnamon). My diary is also public…
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Mid-day alcohol recovery?
Hey everybody! I have a question about general midday alcohol recovery. I'm a recent grad, and I think most of my alcohol use for life is over. However, I'm used to only drinking at night. I just started my first full time job, and a lot of my coworkers drink midday on Friday (or today, which is New Year's Eve and we have…
