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Anyone else struggle with business trips?
Hi everyone, Wanted to reach out and see if anyone else has trouble staying on track when traveling for business. I travel a couple times a month for 2-3 days each. I'm pretty good about still exercising because I'm a Classpass member, and they are in all major cities. What I have a hard time with is watching what I…
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How to accuractely measure shrimp
Hi everyone, I buy my shrimp with the shell on and sautee as is. I peel after I have cooked it. I'm guessing the nutrition information on MFP is without the shell, and I am measuring on a scale with the shell on prior to cooking. How can I figure out the accurate measurement of shrimp I am consuming?
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Any West LA ClassPass-ers?
Hi! I live in West LA and *love* classpass. I just wish I had someone to go to classes with me! Anybody out there..?
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Most and least favorite 5x5 exercises?
I dread the overhead press.. mostly because it is the most difficult for me to master. I know this means I need to keep at it ;) My most favorite is probably the squat
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Water retention caused by DOMS
Hey everyone, If I am still sore from working out two days ago, am I still retaining water? Does the water retention last until the soreness that is DOMS goes away completely? It looks like I am retaining much less water than yesterday, but I'm wondering if it's still there as I'm still experiencing some soreness
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How many calories are you eating per day?
Are you gaining, losing, or maintaining? Do you follow TDEE or eat back your exercise calories? I recently switched to TDEE, I'm eating 1900, and I'm lost 1.5 in my first week doing TDEE. I also do other exercises such as spinning, yoga, rowing, and other random classes. I do also take full rest days (such as today) I'm…
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Balance Ball Chairs?
Has anyone tried these? Does it really work your core that much just sitting in them while at work? Do you get sick of sitting in it after a few months? lol I was checking out these.. http://www.gaiam.com/custom-fit-balance-ball-chair/05-57904.html?start=2&cgid=9010001…
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PB&J that does not need to be refrigerated?
Hello, Does anyone know of any PB&J brands that do not need to be refrigerated? I'm going to Burning Man in a few weeks, and I need to make a meal plan that is vegan, doesn't 'need to be refrigerated, doesn't take up much space, and creates minimal waste lol. I was thinking non stop PB&J's.I usually eat all organic, but…
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But what if I want to do all 5 exercises 3x a week?
I feel like only doing some exercises once a week, and the others only twice a week isn't enough. Does anyone do all 5 exercises 3x a week? Or is this too much stress on the muscles?
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Weight goal for the taller ladies? 5'9" here
My first goal is 130 lbs, and I'm currently at 146.5. However, I was 126 before, and I liked how I looked then. So, I might shoot for 125. I'll see based on how I look at 130. From there I plan to do a bulking cycle which will obviously add more weight :) Just curious what other tall ladies have for goals.
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Really torn with my normal routine and possible trying TDEE
Hey all, I've been playing with the idea of trying TDEE, but my normal routine has been working for me pretty well so far. I really like using food as a reward for exercising and being able to eat more by working out more! I did a few calculations, and my average daily caloric intake while losing weight and working out…
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Should I be paying attention to my heart rate zones?
I work out a lot, eat at a deficit, and I'm steadily losing weight.. I work out up to 5 hours a day sometimes.. But generally probably around 3. I do cardio as well as lift. For cardio, should I be paying attention to and familiarizing myself with my heart rate zones and aiming at being a certain percentage of my MHR?
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Top 5-8 body weight exercises to do while traveling
Hey everyone! I'm going to be traveling to Greece and Turkey in a few weeks, and I need some simple and quick exercises to do in my hotel room to ensure I don't lose any strength progress I have made. Obviously push ups/burpees, squats, sit ups, planks.. Any other ideas for essential body weight exercises?
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Any tips for still logging in a foreign country?
Hey everyone, In a few weeks I am traveling to Greece and Turkey. I'm concerned about how I can still track my calories to make sure in not going over board. I'm guessing there won't be free wifi everywhere, so the actual logging part will be difficult.. Plus, how will I even know what I'm eating and will I be able to find…
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How to cook without oil... Also, what's the healthiest oil?
Hey everyone, I hate cooking with oil! It ups my calories so much and adds a lot of fat. What are some alternatives? What about in a recipe that calls for oil such as hummus? How do you work around oil?
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Trying to find the right balance
Hey everyone! I've been working out for about 3 months now. I've lost some inches, pounds, and body fat percentage. Now that I'm pretty stable in my routine, I'm trying to work on improving my nutrition. My goal is to eat more protein and lower my carbs, but I just can't seem to do it! My diary is open, so please feel free…
