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Couple of questions for those of you doing IF
I have been toying with the idea of doing IF. I would probably do the 16:8 to start, and my window would be 10-6. I have a tendency to graze at night, which often puts me over my calorie goal, so I think committing to this would help with that respect. Also, I've been on a 6-month pleateau (probably for the reason I just…
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Question about deadlifts
So I'm just getting back into Wendler, and I had a question about my deadlift. Because I'm not yet at the point of putting 45lb plates on the bar, when the bar is on the ground it's obviously too low. I've been using the safety rails at their lowest point and lifting from there. It brings the bar just below my knee instead…
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Please explain lactic acid
I did a google search, and it is quite technical. I need it explained in lamens terms. Here's my story... I have been using MFP for years and years. I understand how it works (CiCo). I've lost weight and was at goal for a year. Suddenly the scale is climbing and climbing...I'm very close to seeing a number that I NEVER…
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Will I still see progress?
Hey everyone... I did Wendler for about a year about a year and a half ago. I saw some really nice progress. I became stronger quickly, and I had some nice definition on my arms and especially my legs. I loved it!!! Then my life took a crazy turn, and I stopped doing it. I've put on a bit of weight and lost most of my…
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Fitbit Charge 2 strapped to your ankle???
Anyone else ever strap their fitbit to their ankle when spinning? What sort of results are you seeing? I wish I could add spinning as an activity on it, but from everything I've read, it's not possible. But wearing it on my wrist gives me very low calorie and step counts. Just trying to find some accuracy in all of this...
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Is stronglifts 5x5 only for beginners?
I have posted in the past that last year I did Wendler 5/3/1 had great success with it. Because of schedules and new changes in my life, I've decided to go with Stronglifts this year. I like that it's fast and intense. But I'm told it's more for beginners, and apparently I'm not a beginner (I'm not expert, I only started…
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Stronglift 5x5 Android App
This has probably been posted before. I don't get on here very often...But I am in love with this app! I was debating which weight lifting program I was going to start this September (I did Wendler last fall and winter) and I came across this app. I did my first workout yesterday. I didn't find it very strenuous (which is…
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suggestions for a good lifting program...
So last fall I started my very first weight lifting program. I followed Wendler 5/3/1. I actually loved it, and saw some serious changes in body composition. I was losing weight at the same time, so I was still eating in a deficit. I also became fairly strong, fairly quickly. Fast forward a little bit, I took the summer…
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Any c-section bellies our there?
So, I had 2 emergency c-sections, my last one almost 5 years ago. I have done amazing at weight loss, and am down almost 20lbs since I started. I believe that I am at my goal weight. My problem is this little ponch that hangs over my scar. Ok, it's a little bigger than "little". But it looks like sagging skin that I have…
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Weight training while training for a race...
I hope this topic hasn't been talked about to death...I'm very sorry if it has... At the end of August I will be competing in a duathlon. I do it every year. Living in Canada I don't often start training for it outside until the nice weather hits. Well, it's finally starting to get nice out. My question is, what kind of…
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Question for those doing 5/3/1
Ok, so I have been doing 5/3/1 since September (when I was a true noobie to lifting weights). I'm in cycle 5 (week 21) and I think I need a bit of a revamp. Those of you that are following the program I have a question on your assisted lifts. So on the day when you do squats for example, do all of your assisted lifts…
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Step aerobics - any instructors?
I have been teaching step aerobics for about 15 years now. I know it's not as popular as it was back then, but living in a small town and working at a small gym, it is still the most popular class on the schedule. Especially my Saturday morning class. Does anyone know where to get free routines online?? I used to go to…
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Question about weighing food
I have FINALLY bought myself a food scale. I am not new to logging (been doing it for forever and a day), but have NEVER weighed ANYTHING. My question is do you weigh your meat raw, or cooked? Or if I have a piece of frozen salmon, that I am cooking from the frozen state, do I weigh it while it's still frozen, or weigh it…
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Body media linked to my fitness pal help!!
So I just got my new body media device. Picked it up yesterday, and I love it!!! I have linked it to my fitness pal and my calories burned from Body Media is coming over into MFP, but I can't figure out how to get my food diary from MFP over to BM!! It's driving me crazy. It just has a note that says "Your meal data comes…
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HRM vs MFP Accuracy question...
I see a lot people saying that MFP can over exaggerate calories burned during a workout. I use a HRM when I work out, and my calories burned are always way more than what MFP shows. For example, I spin for about 50 minutes twice a week. My HRM last Tuesday said I burned 575 calories, but when I input it into MFP for 60…
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Question about my 5 year old son, and protein
Ok, so my son is 5 (as stated in the title...lol). I have a major issue with his nutrition. He is a very picky eater and doesn't eat meat. I hide veggies in his food and he eats a lot of fruit. What he is lacking is protein. Last night when I got home from the gym, I made myself a protein shake and he asked if he could…
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Want to help my teenage niece...
I have always been, and always will be conscious of my weight/health. I am a fitness instructor, and I count calories daily and am still struggling to lose the last 5lbs that I need. That said, I have a beautiful niece. She is beautiful on the inside and out, but she is extremely overweight. She is 17, and both of her…
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Jelly Belly frustrated RANT....
Ok, I know that everyone is tired of people saying "why isn't this working" and "I'm not losing weight" and "What am I doing wrong" posts...BUT this is my very first post and it's legit!! I had huge success with MFP after giving birth to my second child. I lost 22lbs, and got to my goal. Fast forward 3 years later I've put…
