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Late 20s, looking for friends!
I took a MFP hiatus, but I'm back on and looking for friends to motivate me with "likes" and maybe a kick in the pants if I don't log. I don't have much to lose, but I'm all about encouraging people who do!
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How many calories are in sweet and sour shrimp IF...
you pick off most, but not all of the deep-fried goodness? Do the calories change if you eat it standing up, for breakfast?
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How to talk to little girls
A wonderful blog post. We could all take a lesson. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-bloom/how-to-talk-to-little-gir_b_882510.html
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What do you WANT to hear?
I've read a few threads about weird "compliments" that people have gotten from friends and family who've noticed they've lost weight. Things like "a gust of wind could blow you away!" and "where'd the rest of you go?" -- things like that. My question is, what do you WANT people to say when they notice you've lost weight?…
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Paleo -- ur doin it wrong.
I'm interested in picking a (friendly) fight about the premise of the Paleo diet/lifestyle. Basically, I have trouble buying the basic premise of the Paleo diet. As far as I understand, Paleo folks argue that our ancestors mostly ate meat and vegetables, and ate very little grain or dairy. Therefore, we evolved to eat this…
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Is protein powder enough?
Hypothetically, could a person get all the protein they needed from protein powder (as in, 3 shakes a day or so)? I'm *not* actually trying this (so don't worry!). What I *am* trying to figure out is whether I need to stuff myself with protein from "real" food on days when I'm already getting a decent amount from my…
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Advice - am I building muscle if I'm not gaining weight?
Hi friends! I've been on a quest to build my lean muscle mass, but I'm having some difficulty figuring out whether I'm eating enough to maximize muscle gain while not putting on a whole bunch of fat. I've been lifting heavy (squats, deads, etc., recently doing StrongLifts 5x5) for about two months. Right now I'm eating…
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Creatine -- okay, now what?
I'm considering starting to use creatine, but there are way too many options and way not enough good, useful information. I'm overwhelmed. Are certain types better than others for specific goals? Are tablets better/worse/the same as powders? Which brands are the best quality? Are there ones that are better to use or avoid…
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Heavy lifting - when do I start to see results?
This is a really basic question, but how long should it take for me to see/feel a difference from heavy lifting? I'm a lady, and I've been lifting heavy regularly (3x/week) for about a month. I've been doing mostly compound moves, starting with NROL4W and now mostly doing Strong Lifts. I'm definitely getting stronger, but…
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Your go-to portable protein snacks
What are your favorite inexpensive, grab-and-go protein sources? I'm trying to find more ways to increase my protein without having to do a lot of extra cooking or prep. Right now I'm eating a lot of nuts. I love jerky but it's too expensive, and I've kind of burned out on string cheese and greek yogurt. Help a girl out!
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Trying to build muscle, but still losing weight
A question for the trainer/muscle-savvy members out there: For the last 3 or 4 weeks, I've been doing a lot of strength training (New Rules of Lifting for Women) and eating above what MFP says is maintenance or higher calories, plus exercise cals. (I weigh 121 and I'm eating around 1900 calories per day, +150 extra…
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Results from 30 Day Shred and a month of MFP
Hi all, I’m really excited to share my success so far. My victories are small scale compared to those of a lot of folks, but it feels like a pretty big transformation for me. I wasn't overweight when I started MFP, but I was definitely unhealthy (from eating too much crap and never exercising) and uncomfortable. So a few…
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Starting Strength or NROL4W
Hey MFP friends, I'm trying to decide on a strength program to start building my lady-muscles. What do you recommend, Starting Strength, New Rules of Lifting for Women, something else...? I'm not on a caloric deficit (I'm basically at goal weight) and am not new to fitness, but am fairly new to heavy weights, fewer reps.…
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DOMS or strain?
I started a new lifting program yesterday (go me!) and today I'm sore all over, as would be expected. But one part of my back (in between my right shoulder blade and my spine) is *really* sore. Like, having trouble lifting my arm all the way, woke me up in the night sore. How can I tell if this is just severe DOMS (in…
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Do I need a personal trainer?
I wanna start lifting heavy. Yay me! :drinker: The problem is, I have no idea what I'm doing. At all. I don't know what a "squat cage" is, let alone how to use one, and I don't want to hurt myself or (worse!) use bad form. Will NROL4W give me enough information to get me started on my own, or would it be better to get a…
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Ankle tendonitis
I have a history of ankle tendonitis, and I'm getting some vague inklings that it's starting up again (some very mild tenderness and stiffness). Nothing too bad so far, but I've been doing the 30 Day Shred and it has a LOT of jumping around. I'm starting to get a little nervous that it will get worse. I've also started…
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Tendonitis
I have a history of ankle tendonitis, and I'm getting some vague inklings that it's starting up again (some very mild tenderness and stiffness). Nothing too bad so far, but Level 2 has a LOT of jumping around, and I'm starting to get a little nervous that it will get worse. I've also started running again and am quite…
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What should my activity level be?
Hi everyone, I'm struggling to figure out where I should "set" my activity level and would love your help. I walk to and from work each day, which is about a mile each way. I don't count it as exercise because I've always done it. I have a desk job, but I am up, down, and going from office to office a fair amount.…
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Whey protein and lactose intolerance
Hi all, writing this on the premise that there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers. :wink: I am in the market for a protein powder, but am mildly lactose intolerant. I can have a little milk and cheese and be fine, but too much and things get... unpleasant. Does this mean that I need to avoid protein powders that…
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My pushup resolution
Just finished Day 5 and it's definitely getting easier -- but I still can't make it through doing the "real" pushups. So here's my resolution: every day, do one more pushup than the day before. Today I did 6 pushups before fatigue set in and I had to switch to the modified version. Tomorrow I will do 7, the next day I will…
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Wedding shredding
Hi there! Anyone else getting married soon and trying to get sculpted? My wedding is in July. I figure I have a few months to get into shape, and then I'll hold steady at maintenance after fittings have started. Feel free to add me if you're doing something similar!
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5lb weights?
Hey everyone, just finished day 3! I've been using 5lb weights because they're the only ones I have at home, but so far I've had to put them down toward the end of a couple of the exercises because they're just too heavy. Do you think I should invest in some lighter weights? Or will I just get stronger if I stick with the…
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O HAI! (In ur MFP, cheerin ur ackomplishmints!)
Just kidding, I'm not actually a cat with bad grammar. As far as you know. :bigsmile: In any case, I'm looking for a few more friends who are active on MFP for support and general cheering-on-ness. I'm 26, close to my goal weight and mostly looking to tone/lose body fat. I used to be active and eat well, but I slacked off…
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Long-time lurker, first time poster
Hi everyone, I've used MFP on and off to track calories in the past, but this time I'm getting serious about getting in shape. I'm not overweight, but I'd like to drop 10lbs to get back to where I was in my profile picture (BMI around 20.6). Long hours at work mean my eating and gym-going has taken a hit, but I'm feeling…
