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Super charged protein shake
How did I not think of this before? I mixed my powder (30 grams per scoop) with an Atkins chocolate shake (15grams) so I got 45 grams of protein in an 11 oz drink. And it's delicious!
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My squats fail
I've been working with a trainer for nearly a year, mostly using the smith machine for squats, but not always. I just switched locations and trainers and asked the new trainer to focus on my form since the old trainer never commented on form, ever. Apparently, I lean too far forward, knees way over toes, and any attempt to…
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Do I have to warm up before I lift?
I just always have, but I see a lot of not so sweaty people lifting. Am I doing it for nothing? I only do between 5-10 minutes of cardio, but I really hate it.
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Egg salad plus protein
I found a way to bump up the protein in my egg salad today. I put a scoop of cottage cheese in it. It didn't affect the taste or consistency. Anyone else have ideas for add ins?
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Workout suffer when cutting?
I've cut back from maintenance - 2000 cal. per day, to 1600 per day. It's been a week and today I could do noticeably less than the same routine last week. Is this to be expected?
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How much can I really deadlifting?
I usually do 3 sets of 8 each of regular dead lifts, Romanian, and sumo squats. I start with the regular and do a set of 75 then 85 then 95 lbs. then do the other ones with around 75 lbs. If I wasn't doing 3 sets of eight, I'm sure I could lift more, since I'm not to failure as it is. Is there any value in going heavier…
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Maintenance to cutting
I've been eating at maintenance and succeeding in body recomposition. But, I am going on vacation in a month and would like my abs to show a little more. I'm thinking dropping from my normal 2000 a day to 1500 or 1600. Does that sound appropriate?
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Over calories way low on protein
Do I have a protein shake before bed or not?
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Exercise makes you smarter!
http://www.businessinsider.com/easy-way-to-make-yourself-smarter-2014-4
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Tried running, it hurts
I tried something new for cardio this week. It was supposed to be intervals of 1 minute each walking, jogging, and sprinting on the treadmill. Until now, which has been 6 months, I've only used the arc trainer or walked briskly on an incline on the treadmill. I only do 10-20 min cardio then do my lifting. I only got to the…
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Breathe through your nose!
I posted this link on another thread, but I though it deserved its own thread. Everyone hears "breathe in through your nose", but I'd never heard why. There are actually a lot of reasons health send fitness wise. http://www.normalbreathing.com/index-nasal.php
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Macros question
Everyday I fall just under my calories, but go over on my fats send protein. Usually under on carbs. Will this mess it up bad or do I just need to get close on the macro percentages? I am making a lot of dietary changes to get it where it needs to be. I'll be eating my full calorie allotment soon.
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Deadlifting 101
As I am new to exercise and fitness, I had no idea what all the different deadlifts were. I did some research and found this article to be the most helpful overall. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson101.htm Veterans let me know if you have comments. Beginners, you're welcome :)
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Best heart rate for burning fat
http://www.livestrong.com/article/282747-aerobic-anaerobic-heart-rate-zones/ According to this the best heart rate to burn fat is 60-70% of your max heart rate. After that you actually use less fat! I was busting my butt getting as high as I could thinking I was doing more good and I was really sabotaging the efforts. It…
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Ladies what do you wear under your spandex pants?
I wear regular undies because that's all I have. But I think I'm the only one with panty lines like that. What is everyone else doing?
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Increase calories ASAP or gradually?
I ate a low carb near starvation level diet for years. I have started eating breakfast and carbs, for a couple months now. MFP put me at a 1200 calorie per day diet. I've been doing that for a week and a half to two weeks. I feel stuffed most of the time. I should be eating around 2000 per day. Is there any advantage to…
