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Thoughts / experience with PHAT routine?
I've been doing a PPL routine for the past 12 weeks, and I'm looking to change things up (It's been great, I just need to change things up every so often or else I get bored and become stagnant). I'd like to do a more hypertrophy-focused routine for a few months before rebooting Stronglifts or some other strength-focused…
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The Difference 3lbs Can Make (w/ before & after pics)
[Disclaimer: this is my first time posting photos, so if I don't do it correctly, I apologize! Still a n00b over here] I'm a bit nervous about sharing pictures of myself in a bikini with total strangers, but I feel like I have a message worth sharing. I still have a ways to go from my final goal, but I wanted to share my…
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Bruises from working out?
Has anyone had any problem with bruising on their legs from working out? Whenever I first started to get back into shape, I started getting a lot of bruising around my knee caps and a little bit along the side of my legs. I still have problems with it, and it seems to get the worst when I am running on a regular basis. I…
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Advice for hitting a plateau?
When I first started watching my intake with MFP and working out regularly, I was having great success. I wasn't losing a ton of weight, but I don't have a ton to lose... so my rate of 1/2 pound to 1 pound a week was perfect! I went down a pant size, then it just stopped. I feel like nothing I am trying is getting me off…
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Body Fat Percentage Factors
I posted this in the general weight loss forum, but I am thinking it might be a better fit for this section: I've been trying to figure out a good body fat percentage goal for myself, and I'm having trouble figuring out what would be a good goal for myself. First of all, my current body fat percentage is a lot higher than…
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Body Fat Percentage Factors
I've been trying to figure out a good body fat percentage goal for myself, and I'm having trouble figuring out what would be a good goal for myself. First of all, my current body fat percentage is a lot higher than I expected. I'm definitely far from a fitness model, but I have been working out regularly (both heavy weight…
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Workouts outside of the gym
Unfortunately, I don't have room in my current budget for a gym membership, and I'm curious how many other people out there are exercising outside of the gym / fitness classes. I'd love to hear people's favorite workouts and get ideas of new things to try so I don't fall into a rut! So, what are your favorite workouts?…
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Overnight Pumpkin Oats – like pumpkin pie for breakfast!
This my favorite fall breakfast! Super filling and wonderful for a busy schedule, since you make it the night before :) Be forewarned, it's cold oatmeal, but it's still 100 degrees here in Texas, so I'm just fine with that! 1/2 cup of Quaker Oats (Old Fashioned... don't use quick oats or instant oatmeal! Steel-cut oats…
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Workout Jams
What do you listening to when you run or workout? I know I always need a good beat to motivate me (hello, guilty pleasure pop songs!)... I'd love to find out some other songs to add to my playlist. Here's what is on my current run mix: "Otis" Jay Z & Kanye "Bass Down Low" DEV "Boyz" MIA "Work Hard, Play Hard" Tiesto "I…
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First 10k – Recommendations needed!
I'm planning to run my first 10k at the end of November, and I'm looking for training suggestions. Does anyone have a good novice program they recommend? I've looked at plans from Hal Higdon, running planet, Cool Running, & Runner's World... but I wanted to see if there's a plan anyone has used that they really liked. I…
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"French Toast"
I don't know about y'all, but I'm a big fan of weekend brunch! I've started making "french toast" that's actually pretty good for you, and it satisfies my craving for a big Saturday morning breakfast. (Makes 4 slices) 3/4 cup egg whites 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 4 slices of high fiber, low calorie bread (I use…
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New to the site
Hi! I've been using the mobile app on and off for awhile now, but this is my first time using the actual website. I figured I could use a little extra support to knock off the final 13lbs that have been hanging on. I don't really have any friends who are trying to lose weight, so I decided to turn to the internet for some…
