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Welcome
Thanks for joining the group! Take a minute and tell us a little about yourself, goals, experience in strength training. Hello all my name is Jake, I started this group because I was unable to find a group that was just about strength training. I have been hitting the cardio, but realized that strength training was…
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Jock Itch
Ok so the woman post about TOM every two days, so I figured Jock Itch would come up once and a while but I have never seen it (guys just don't talk about it or I am alone). So I have been fighting jock itch since I started working out. It just won't go away. I shower at the gym right after my workout, and daily when I…
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? Yoga ? Help!
Ok I am almost 40 male not in great shape but tired of waking up stiff and sore. I have been told by my chiropractor and others that I should take up Yoga or Palates. Which I have dismissed for years as I don't get where to start or how to get into these types of exercise. I don't want to go join a class.... I would like…
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upset stomach
OK I will spare you the gory details but when you have the stomach bug what do you eat? Before LC I would do crackers rice pasta be case they are so easy to digest.
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Injured groin,how long for healing
I ended up straining my groin and its now feeling good (no pain). It was minor, if I stayed off it it was fine all week. However I am a carpenter and it flared up occasionally throughout the work week. I rested Saturday (yesterday). Now I feel like hitting the gym, but not sure If shouldn't let it rest a bit. Soo.... My…
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Fiber
What do you regarding fiber? It seems the more I lower the carbs the less fiber I am getting. Fiber keeps things moving so..... How much fiber do you consume a day? How do you keep things moving? I am eating only like 12g of fiber a day, is that enough?
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Extreamly Different Daily Activity
Hello, the long story short is I am a Carpenter on my feet 8-12 hours lifting, climbing, ect through the day, the next day I am a College Student on my butt drinking coffee and water and doing home work. I do try to sneak in 2 walks (30 minutes a day 2x day) plus exercise which I log. My question is how much should I…
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Fermented Veggies
Hi guys, while this isn't a primal or paleo questions I have gotten to know some of you and trust your advice. Plus your recipes would match my food choices. So do you ferment your own or buy them? Is this something everyone should do? It seems to make logical sense from what i have read to be healthy. My other thoughts…
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Loss per Week
Hi guys, I know every one is different and that losses will come and go depending on a variety of reasons. What I am curious about is what is the expected loss rate? I have done a ton of hunting looking for a rough guess, like 4 pounds per week, or 2 per week for a month. 10 pounds in one week, but average of 3 over a 3…
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oily, greasy, fatty hard to explain feeling
I noticed yesterday this odd feeling/coating in my mouth its like a oily, greasy, fatty feeling in my mouth. Is this a side affect of the high fat diet? and How do you get rid of it? I don't oil pull just eat foods with oil in them/ on them. I have tried to rinse it away, drink plenty of water tried hot and cold, brushed…
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spaghetti
A house hold favorite is spaghetti for sure. So tonight we are making spaghetti squash for a noodle substitute. But the squash just doesn't say how many servings it has on it.. So can you help? How much squash do you eat when you make it as noodles 2 cups (200) grams is about all the carbs I want but unsure how to tell how…
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RAGE!!!
While at first I thought ok, I am having a bad day ect... or every one around me is acting stupider then normal... but wait I am the only one who is seemingly affected if I am honest with myself. I am full of rage, and hyper focused right now and I think if I spent an hour I could come up with a balanced budget for…
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Farm Direct
Hello fellow Cheese Heads, I am wondering, if anyone is aware of farm direct eggs (that are not sold out more then in stock), and produce located in Southeastern Wisconsin? I am located in Waukesha County, and willing to drive a bit. I am not in the market for a cow yet but planing for a fall purchase.
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Ballance/Parenting Qustion with a bit of a Rant....
I am a little more then a month into making shifts to eating paleo/primal (still not sure where I will fall). I didn't mind learning as I went and making errors along the way as my diet (what I eat not for weight loss) is better than it was, or at least I think it is. I got a bit more serious a week ago and started logging…
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I am new to this style of eating and need HELP/Mentors
Hello, I have been dealing with obisty and the health issues that come with it way to long. In the past have lost weight by cutting calories which worked well when i logged and counted every day. That is not me nor do I want to live like that. Anyway I have heard about this lifestyle of eating and have limited knowledge on…
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<3 Alcohol
So do you think my love of booze screws up weight loss?
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New Rules of Lifting (Book)
This is a great book for a beginner such as my self. It is full of basic information and from what I can tell should provide at least a years worth the workouts. I am about 1/2 way through the book and I have only had it for 2 days.
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what are your favorite dvd workouts
So for those who chose to work out at home what are your favorite DVD work outs and what type of equipment do you need for it?
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What you eat
I have Fibromyalgia and have found that my diet has a big part of whether or not I have a flair up. For instance I had a cheat meal yesterday and wow I am in pain today. I had a fish fry at a local bar didn't even think it could cause a flair up. Anyone else notice diet has a effect on your condition?
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lunch to go
Hello all, I am a carpenter and need to eat lunch out on the job site. Often no power, table ect.... I have been packing sandwiches but hate to get up and make them at 4 am before the gym (ok my awesome wife gets up and makes them). But would like to have some things that could be prepped before bed so I could just grab…
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New Rules to Lifting
I have just picked up the book the new rules to lifting by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgroove. I am really enjoying reading it. Has anyone else read it? Put the workouts into practice? Results?
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***New*** Recent Forum Feed
So do you like the new feed or not? I am mixed I like it as I can keep up on the older posts easier but I wish the list was longer or divided into two sections... New posts Popular posts My reason is I love to sit and cruise MFP is addicting but sometimes its the same posts over and over and over and over and over.... It…
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New Recent Forum Feed
So do you like the new feed or not? I am mixed I like it as I can keep up on the older posts easier but I wish the list was longer or divided into two sections... New posts Popular posts My reason is I love to sit and cruise MFP is addicting but sometimes its the same posts over and over and over and over and over.... It…
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Finding myself in a funk
He friends, I have lately been finding myself in a funk. I just don't seem to care about much of anything lately. I force my self to eat. All I want to do is sleep. I know its depression, which causes my body to just hurt, of course that doesn't help the situation at all. I remember when I was alive, in side and out. I…
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whats with all the teens lately
I have noticed a huge numbers of teen on lately and even odder they are posting in the forms. Admiting their age. It is a clear violation of the terms of service to be under 18. I wish they could be here but the reallity is they are not allowed. Today I saw a teen girl who was clearly under wait, I discovered this by…
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Sodium
Ok so sodium seems to be set at 2500mg for every one, its hard for me to stay under and hit hit my cal goals, as well as my protein. So my question is does it mater? I drink a bunch of water so my understanding is it just flushes right through my system, it may hold on to a bit of water for a day or two.
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Carbs Protien Fat
I have decided that MFP give me way to little protien and way to many carbs so I am customizing my goals manualy. I am a fairly active person who works out Cardio 4 times a week ifting heavy weight 3 times a week, my main goals are weight loss and muscle defintion at this time. After I lose some more weight I plan on…
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when you lift
So when you lift do you leave the gym exausted? I am on my third time lifting, I have been tracking how I feel when I get there and when I leave. I don't feel all that worn out. Am I not pushing my self hard enough? During some of the sets I come out dizzy and slightly naushish. I think I am lifting my max for the number…
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Parental NSV
just a few minutes ago my son 12 and over weight just got up and took the dog for a walk, with out being asked. Last night we talked about the importance of getting up and moving rather then siting all day. So proud.
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New Diet Pill and its Cheap
1) Go to the local store every one has these. 2) You can buy as much or as little as you need 3) You need to eat right and exercise for maximum effect. 4) Keep using my fitness pal and eating with in your calories Results may vary Using these pill may be come habit forming Pills are extremely effective for woman at there…
