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Zombies, Run! app
Some time ago I heard about an app where zombies growl at you if you aren't running fast enough.I'm not sure if it's the same app or not. Now though, it's turned into a game. I downloaded the 5k trainer version since even though I've been at it for a while, I'm still pretty bad at running (asthma mostly to blame). Each…
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What's so great about coconut oil?
It seems like it's the big thing right now to use for everything. I'm not sure I get it for cooking though- it has a lot of saturated fat, so how is it better than butter, let alone olive oil which is unsaturated?
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Stronglifts and lower back pain
Bear in mind I frequently have back problems anyway, but they're definitely correlated with lifting. A day or two after I lift I tend to get spasms in my lower back. Like over my hip. I'm pretty sure it's in my hip flexors. I THINK it's the squats because this seems to happen with every workout and not just a or b,…
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Wanting to get in EXTRA good shape in 8 mos, WWYD?
In exactly 8 months, I'm getting married. Like most people, obviously I want to look really good for my wedding. I've been a member of mfp for a couple years and am pretty familiar with getting healthier in general. I used to be almost 40 lbs heavier than I am now so I've been somewhat successful but am still a long way…
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HRMs, BMR and eating back calories
I just bought a Polar HRM. It's one that has a chest strap and watch and tracks HR along with calories burnt. I am a little confused about how I should take that info, though. I just did a workout where it told me that I burn 342 cals. Does that mean I burnt 342 cals MORE than what I would have burnt sitting around and…
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Starting Strength Kindle Edition?
It's a lot cheaper than the actual book but I was wondering if anyone's gotten it and found the kindle version to be lacking in any way? I'd guess this book has a lot of diagrams in it.
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Grocery bill is way higher than I'd like
Spent about $400 this month on two people last moth. Not sure of exact amount since I went by my debit deductions to Walmart and Target and some of that includes toiletries and stuff, but it's in that ballpark. I cook from scratch a LOT. Pretty much all the ready to go items I buy is bread, pasta, and the occasional ice…
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The flip side: if guys and girls swapped places in the gym
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=X0tv6mid3GU You know it's true. DONT BE SUCH A LITTLE PENIS
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What's your trouble zone?
For me it's definitely my midsection. From the time I was a little kid I hated how big my belly was. I just fixate on it. They say that abs are made in the kitchen but damn it, I eat healthier than most of the population and I also have a flabbier tummy than many. I can deal with my thick ish butt, hips and thighs; I even…
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Carrot cake protein bars (more like bread)
These seriously taste like something you get at the cafe in the morning that is NOT healthy. I used whole wheat flour instead of oat since I don't know what the heck that is or where to find it, but otherwise I made it exactly as directed. It was easy, anyone can make. A lot of recipes out there need a food processor or…
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How to look especially good before a big event?
I'm not talking crazy lose 10 lbs in 10 days juice fasts or anything like that. But we all have days where we look a little better than others for whatever reason so what are some ways to insure that you'll look your best for a fast approaching event? Say, a vacation or a high school reunion or a wedding? I'm going to a…
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OT: Anniversary ideas
1st anniversary is coming up and I'd love to do something fun on the 1st weekend of October but am not coming up with any ideas. We live in Bemidji and I work in Brainerd so we're down there a lot too. Not finding anything on groupon or livingsocial that's too exciting. We've been pretty much everywhere in Walker and we've…
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Constantly around sweets. Advice for just saying no.
I just don't keep that crap in my house, therefore it's not a problem when I'm home. I have some frozen yogurt that I sometimes indulge in- a couple bites and I'm done. However, I work out of town and stay a couple nights per week with my boss and my god, does she have a sweet tooth. At any given time there are m&ms AND…
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Good online weight training programs?
I remember finding a really good site with some starter weight training programs that varied depending on goals, fitness level, etc but now I can't find it. Any ideas?
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Implanon, anyone?
Just wondering if anyone has any personal experiences with it? I think it's getting a new brand name but can't remember. It's the birth control implant that goes into your arm. Sounds appealing since it's longer term and more goof proof than the pill but not as terrifying sounding as an IUD haha.
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A little piece of motivation for you all this morning... pic
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Chit chat
How's it treating ya? I started today. It was a bit easier than I thought it would be (30ds prepped me well for this) but it was still a struggle to walk back up the stairs to the safety of my bed. If I'm not totally dead tomorrow I think I'll use 5 lb weights instead of 3. I'm planning on doing this 2 days on, 1 day off…
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BMR for cold vs warm weather?
The temperature has taken a serious decline and it started to make me wonder. I was outside all day today in <20 degree weather, single digits with wind chill. Of course I'm not going to assume I can now eat whatever I want, but I am curious for the sake of science. How many extra calories does one burn in extremely cold…
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Pet names as in honey, babe, etc
Thoughts? I always thought they were freaking weird. My skin's always kind of crawled when I heard someone call their SO something like that and I never did it myself. Now I'm seeing someone newish and I get called baby and I have mixed feelings on the matter lol. Just my random musing for the night. What do you say?
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Got any pics of those last 10 lbs or so?
I see a lot of posts from people sharing their success of losing 50, even 100+ lbs which is GREAT but doesn't really pertain to my goals. I suppose you could say I want to go from average to amazing and would like to be inspired by others that did the same. I would like to see some amazing progress from people going from…
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So my butt is MIA...
So are the other lady lumps but I know there isn't a whole lot I can do about those. I had a butt. I lost weight. Now I do not. I thought it was pretty muscular but I guess it had a higher fat content than I thought haha. I've been doing the 30DS which involves a lot of jumping and squatting and lunging so I kind of…
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Hi from Minnesota!
Hello! I've had the phone app for a while and I thought I'd finally come onto the site. Keeping my weight down's always been a bit of a struggle but I've been newly motivated so here I am.
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So hungry =(
My biggest challenge lately to losing weight is that I'm just so darn hungry! I am careful to snack frequently and I eat a lot of protein and whole grains, could probably stand more fiber but I do get a good bit and I know those three things are important for being satiated. I drink LOTS of water, 4+ bottles a day so it's…
