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Men - how many calories?
How many calories are you eating guys? I'm 6'1 and 205 lbs. I was eating 1960 based off of MFP's suggestion, but recently switched to 2300 based off TDEE methods I have seen on here. I have steadily gained since doing (bout a week and a half ago, but my routine has been thrown off the last 2 weekends with parties and…
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First Time Failing
I had my first failure yesterday. It came on shoulder press (i predicted this would be the first one i maxed out on form the very beginning) It was at 80 lbs, I got 2 complete sets in, but was unable to complete that last 3 a bit of a bummer, but i realize it comes with the territory. My question is how do i proceed from…
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Homemade Protein Bar Recipe?
My girlfriend and I are big fans of quest bars, but at $25 a box they are really expensive. Does anyone hav ea good recipe that matches up with quest bars calories and macro totals? Calories - 170 +/- Protein - 20 +/- Carbs - 24 +/- Fat - 6 +/- Sugar - 1 +/- Sodium - 300 +/- Thanks!
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Men 6'1 and 200lbs...
How many calories are you eating guys? I was eating 1960 based off of MFP's suggestion, but recently switched to 2300 based off TDEE methods I have seen on here. I have steadily gained since doing (bout a week and a half ago, but my routine has been thrown off the last 2 weekends with parties and vacation) I know I'm…
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Upping my Cals?
Question: Im a 29 year old 6'1 male, who currently weighs 202lbs I work out doing weights 3 days a week, 40 mins of cardio 3 days a week, and then one day of rest (work a best job 8-5/ m-f) My calories are currently set at 1930. I have been exploring TDEE and have gotten some advice that i should really up my cals (all the…
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Upping My Calories?
Question: Im a 29 year old 6'1 male, who currently weighs 202lbs I work out doing weights 3 days a week, 40 mins of cardio 3 days a week, and then one day of rest (work a best job 8-5/ m-f) My calories are currently set at 1930. I have been exploring TDEE and have gotten some advice that i should really up my cals (all the…
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Teach me about TDEE
I am interested in this approach, but am having a very hard time calculating my information. I just did it and it said my daily calorie requirement is 3640. If this is true I'm eating WAY below that when i use the MFP settings (currently eating 1930). Can someone please help me with the calculations? And also school me on…
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Low Cal Shrimp Scampi Recipe?
I'm looking for a healthy low calorie shrimp scampi recipe. Who's got one?
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Hi
Hello Beer lovers! Thanks for the add. Nice to see some fellow brew lovers (especially ones that are losing/ maintaining a healthy weight). I went to college in Chico, and it was there that my pallet developed from pounding Coors lights to loving Sierra Nevada. That brewery was really my intro to craft beer, and will…
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Rice Cookers
I have never used one but am eating more and more brown rice. How long do they take to cook rice? Do all rice cookers work well for both brown and white rice? Any other tips, hints, product suggestions? Thanks!
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6'1 Males - Final Weight? (with Pics?)
Any 6'1 men who have reached their final goal? I'd love to see pictures! I'm having a hard time visualizing my final goal. I have been aiming for 185 (about 20lbs away)
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Sauce for Pork Chops
I'm looking for a healthy sauce to top some pork chops with (I'd like to branch out from apple sauce or BBQ sauce). Any suggestions?
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Starting Today
After reading up on the program and seeing some people's results here I have decided to give up on my random use of machines at the gym and start the 5x5 program. Today will be my first day. I'm gonna be working out with a friend of mine who's a physical therapist and in much better shape than I am. I think it will be good…
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Lower Carb Side Dish?
What are some of your favorite lower carb side dishes? Thanks!
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Printable Beginer Workout Plan
Hi all, Im looking for a good site with a printable beginners strength training plan. I know this topic exists (many times) but im having trouble finding anything with the search feature. Thanks!
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Black Bean Nutritional Info
I have been buying Safeway brand low sodium black beans for a while now. The package lists a serving size as 1/2 cup or 130 grams for 120 calories. I use my scale and measure out 130 grams, but i feel that is much more than if i measured out a half a cup. In fact 130 grams seems like a very large portion of beans to only…
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Healthy Hangover Food?
I need to get out of the habit of eating big greasy burritos or hamburgers when I'm hungover. What are your healthy hangover meals? (and yes obviously not drinking would be the best fix, but im not doing that, I'm gonna have my fun every now and then) Thanks!
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10-12 Hour Crock Pot Recipes?
I leave for work just before 7:00 am and don't return until 6:00 pm. Does anyone have any good crock pot recipes that will work with a 10-12 hour cook time? Thanks!
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Something we can appreciate
I think this video is something people here can appreciate (sorry if it's already been posted) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448
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Not There Yet, But Happy
A year ago tomorrow I was 260 lbs, had a dead end job a sandwich shop, no love life, and often times feeling bummed out by all these things. On 4/20/2011 i found this site and signed up. I don't even remember how I found it or what my initial reason was for trying to get healthier, but I did. And my life couldn't be…
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Not There Yet, But Happy
how do i delete a thread?
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Canned Black Beans Recipe
Hello Friends, I'm new to black beans (except when they are stuffed in my burritto). How do you prepare yours? I'll be using canned tonight. Thanks!
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Struggling and Poor
Hi everyone, I have been doing pretty good with the big changes I have made to my eating lifestyle. i love the healthy foods and dont have much of a problem in that regard. The problem I am having is financial. I have cut all my bills as much I can and am still struggling to get by. I dont go out, I dont buy anything…
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Erasing Avatars?
Is there a way to make it so avatars dont show in the forums? I visit while at work and dont really need half dressed people all over my screen. Thanks!
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Couples Exercises?
My girlfriend and live pretty far apart from eachother and only get to see eachother ocassionally. We are both good about eating right while we're away from eachother. But when we see eachother we love to go out and eat and drink. This time when she's here for 2 weeks were gonna work on eating at home with our normal…
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Exercises for couples? (not the obvious one)
My girlfriend and live pretty far apart from eachother and only get to see eachother ocassionally. We are both good about eating right while we're away from eachother. But when we see eachother we love to go out and eat and drink. This time when she's here for 2 weeks were gonna work on eating at home with our normal…
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Protein - NO meat, nuts, cheese?
Anyone have any good protein sources that are not meat nuts or dairy?....im looking at you vegans Thanks!
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Work Out Buddy or Solo?
When you go to the gym do you work out by yourself or with a friend? When i was in school i used to always go with my best friend, and we were pretty good at motivating each other to go. Now i always work out alone. I enjoy exercising alone as well, it's a good chance for me to just listen to music and kinda space out. How…
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On The Go Breakfast Ideas?
I used to start my day with a plate of eggs and it was great. Tasty and kept me full. But I have started a new job and im having to get up to early to really cook anything. i have been having PB & J sandwiches, but im looking for something better. Preferably something high protein and that i can take on my hour commute and…
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Suites
Hello friends, I have lost almost 50lbs so far through this website. When I was at my largest I bought a suite for job interviews, weddings, etc. It's the only one I own as I don't need to wear one often. I now how a wedding coming up and need a suite for it. Will a tailor be able to tailor this suite down to fit me? It's…
