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Does oatmeal bloat anyone else?
I have been doing eggs & rye toast for the past few days & my stomach was flat as a board. Today I had oatmeal & now I look 3 months pregnant. Does this happen to anyone else?
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Does anyone else watch Hardcore Pawn on TruTV?!
It's the season premiere tonight!!!! I Actually visited the store when I was in MI over the Summer. I saw Seth & Les. I was too shy to say hello though, I think Seth is hot. Don't judge me!
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Why discourage people? Because YOU are scared?
It really disgusts me when someone is saying that they want to start working out, going to the gym, getting in shape etc. And someone is so quick to say "Oh you don't need to do that" "You don't need to lose any weight" First off health & fitness is all about being skinny. It's for overall health. Why would you try to…
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I want to prove to the trainers at my gym I can do it myself!
A lot of the trainers at my gym are always pushing their programs on me & acting as if I can't possibly get the results I want without their help. I'm not saying that they aren't great at what they do, because I'm sure they are! But I'm just not going to hire them because they pressure me or try to make me feel bad about…
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I have to vent about "That friend" who wants to work out with you...
I am not a fan of working out with people because I like to do my own thing & I hate to be slowed down. But, if someone wants to work out with me I will never tell them no because if I can help someone into a healthy lifestyle change then I'm all for that & l'll support them 100%. I'm not a trainer by any means, but I am…
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How do you stay focused?
I feel like I've just been in a bit of a funk lately. I haven't been really focused, my workouts have been okay, but not amazing & I certainly have not been accurately logging, if at all. How do you guys stay inspired & on track? I need some inspiration! :'(
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My God those stairs!!!!
We just got stair climbers at my gym. I normally do an elliptical type machine. But this week I've been doing the stairs. I am more dripping wet with sweat after 15 mins on the stairs at level 8, vs doing 30 mins on the elliptical. Even through the machine on the stairs says I burned about half of what I normally do on the…
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Protein Pancakes reheating?
I've been loving protein pancakes lately. Does anyone know if they reheat well? Like if I were to make a few ahead of time to bring to work with me & warm up in the microwave for an afternoon snack.
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A couple questions about HIIT
Is it more effective if you do it on an empty stomach or is it fine to eat before? And does it matter if you just stand still during rest periods or is it more effective to walk/jog? I plan on using the treadmill for this. Thanks!
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Can I pick right back up where I left off?
I will be havibg surgery soon & I won't be able to work out for probably a month maybe a little longer. My question is should I be able to pick up where I left off with the weight I was lifting? Or will I almost have to start all over again with lighter weights? I'm worried about losing all the strength I have built up…
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My body is broken......
I went really hard in the gym this week to try & make up for not being in the gym regularly because I had back to back vacations. I even upped my weight on some machines. Now I am paying for it. My entire body feel like a giant bruise. Any suggestions on how to soothe the pain? Do those muscle recovery teas help at all? I…
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Fasted cardio Vs. HIIT?
Yes I lift as well. But as far as cardio goes which is better for fat loss? Fasted steady state such as the elliptical or HIIT running sprints on the treadmill? Fat loss is my main focus above everything else. I'm really trying to lean out & get my body fat down to around 16%, right now it's around 20% unacceptable.
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Great video about the diet style debates
Came across this video & I immediately thought about all the arguing about diet methods that goes on within these forums. Everyone pointing fingers & saying "You're wrong!" It's so ridiculous. The guy in the video is pretty annoying, but his message is good.…
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How do you season your fish/chicken?
Tired of the same stuff I always use! How do you season up your meat/fish & make it tasty WITHOUT adding any extra calories? :happy:
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Fast burners yay or nay?
Do they really help you get through your workouts? If so, what brands do you like?
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Anyone follow Mankofit on IG?
If you don't follow her, you should. She has the baddest body, posts great meal ideas & workouts. She is my biggest inspiration, if I can look half as good as her one day then I will feel I've been successful :happy:
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Hi I'm new to this :-)
I wanted to start doing lower carb & I guess my biggest question is. If I am keeping my calories around 1300 a day, what should I set my macros to in order to be low carb? Thanks & It's nice to meet you all :flowerforyou:
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Great article on cardio....
I have been pretty frustrated lately because I am watching what I eat & doing cardio on my elliptical every morning. Then heading to the gym to lift weights. Yet my weight is just at a standstill. I also have developed this bloat in my lower abdomen that I never had before. Well, I came across this article & I think this…
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Teavana anyone?
I just purchased the Teavana perfect tea maker. But, I'm not sure what my first tea should be to purchase. What are everyone's favorites from there?
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Favorite Greek yogurt?
Mine is Fage, but of course that's the most expensive one! I bought Oikos this week because it was on sale, but it's just not the same. Fage is so good that I can eat it just plain with nothing added.
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Zucchini anyone? How do you prepcare it?
This will be my second time making it. I just want to use it as a simple side dish, no added ingredients aside from Olive Oil & seasoning. But how do I cook it so it's tender, but not a watery mess? I need advice on how to slice & cook it. Last time I tried it came out all mushy & gross :sad: Thanks!
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I'm feeling really guilty :*-(
I haven't been very good with my diet the past few days & today I went to a working meeting where they served us lunch & I really overdid it & continued on when I got home as well. I can't imagine how many calories I consumed today. I want to reach my goal weight of 120 by the middle of Sept. when I go to my best friend's…
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What are your favorite mottos for keeping motivated?
Right now mine are....... What's more important: The way that cookie tastes or the way I look naked? Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret, it's your choice.... Happy Monday!
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Don't get too muscular! Ugh!
What is with some Women that they assume that muscles are unattractive not & feminine? I'm so sick of people telling me not to get too big or too muscular or that they are worried about working out because they don't want to get *manly* looking. I was expressing to a coworker the other day that I have gained some weight &…
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Lifting really is the answer.....
For me anyway. I couldn't lift for a few weeks because of a surgery that I had. So I did really low carb & 2 a day cardio sessions thinking I would get off some extra fat & look amazing. Well, wrong. I lost maybe 3 pounds & I actually have less definition in my body now, than when I was lifting heavy 5 days a week. I just…
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Eating clean & low carb?
I had surgery this week & knew I wouldn't be able to work out for at least a week. So I really cut down on my carbs & limited them to just vegetables pretty much. My body actually is responding well to this, my stomach is flatter & I'm not crashing half way through the day. I am going to try low carb for the next month or…
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Found a bug in my spinach :-/
So yeah I just emptied a bag of spinach out to make a salad & there was a big fat dead bug in it! I'm just glad I noticed it before I ate it :sick: :sick: :sick:
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Gym confessions...
Here's mine...........I wear an ipod every day even though it has been dead for months because I never charge it up. I don't care about music when I work out, I just wear it so nobody will talk to me lol!
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Does sugar free interfere with weight loss?
There is so much different information out there. I have been reading a lot that artificial sugars & diet products are bad for your health. But how does it effect weight loss? For example if I eat all natural plain yogurt Vs. one that has artificial flavors & sweeteners but they are very close in calories. Will the plain…
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HIIT Vs Steady State???
Yes I know there are studies upon studies out there based on this topic. But, I want to know from you personally. For those of you who have done both, which was more effective in shedding that extra fat?
