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Football Predictions ****MEN ONLY***
Just because there are always women only posts... I figured the guys need one too....
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Wheres the period??? Not what you think.....
I have a female co-woker that does not know how to finish a conversation that drives me nuts!!! She ends every sentence with, and....um..... or like....... so technically, it never ends! She will just prattle on for minutes about every detail in her life and its just one story after another without a break. Its like she…
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HRM all day?
For those of you that use HRM's, do you wear them all day or just working out? I'm looking at the polar FT7 and was just curious if it was comfortable enought to wear all day sitting in a cube farm.
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Whats the WORST concert you've ever been to?
I saw RATT in the 80's on their debut tour here in western South Dakota. They SUCKED!!!!! Boring, they just stood there and played, no moving around...nothing. Stephen Pearcy in the middle of the show said this place sucks and walked off stage. He eventually returned and finished the show but they got boo'd off the stage…
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Whats the Best Concert You've Ever Seen?
1 - John Cougar Mellencamp in 1989 in Mt. View California 2 - Prince at the Oakland Coliseum in 1988 3 - Nickelback at Sturgis a couple years ago
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How many calories in nuts/almods?
My bag of almonds says a tbls of almonds is 160 calories. Well I can only get about 4 almonds on a table spoon so I'm thinking I'm powering 160 calories for 4 almonds.... knew that couldnt be right. This has been driving me mad!!! So this is what I found out: Almonds 20 - 24 = 160 Brazil nuts 6 - 8 = 190 Cashews 16 - 18 =…
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HRM aahhhhaaaa!!!!!! Moment
So, i went to the gym last night after work with my brand new Polar FT7 HRM to try it out. Just did a light work out, 30 minutes on the treadmill with a variable incline and 3.0 mph pace. The machine said I burned 295 calories.... MFP database said 237 Polar FT7 HRM said.......... 195 Calories!!!! No WONDER I've been on a…
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Protien Intake Calculations/needs
Currently I'm 315 lbs. MFP has my protien requirements set at 71/day but online sources say I should be getting 258/day using this calculation How to Calculate Your Protein Needs: 1. Weight in pounds divided by 2.2 = weight in kg 2. Weight in kg x 0.8-1.8 gm/kg = protein gm. Use a lower number if you are in good health and…
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Is expired Protien Powder still usable??
I have a tub of whey protien that expired in 2010, it has never been opened and I'm wondering if it is still usable or does it break down leaving only emty calories?
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friggin golden arches
<<<<< Bangs head on desk.........why cant I go to Mcdonalds and order a salad instead of a burger fries like everyone else????
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Ever faked it???
Ever faked a cell phone call to get out of a situation? I did at Sturgis last year. Was in a restaraunt on main st. and the guy behind the counter tells you the menu choices (5). I'm first in line and after he gets done with the menu reading to the group in line. He then proceeds to take the order of the guy behind me. I'm…
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What didnt you get for Christmas that you bought for yoursel
I didnt get my polar HRM.... so I ordered it today, Polar FT7 for 76.00 with free shipping.
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Eating back calories, am I doing this right?
I'm (ashamedly) 318 lbs. Based on that and my excercise goals, I'm allowed 1880 calories/day. My plan I set up has me working out 6 times/week. I'm starting P90X which I'm guessing on average will gain me 300-600 calories/day. I have a polar HRM on order to help me make sure I'm getting my calorie burn correct. Plus, I…
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Whats on your Christmas List??
Polar FT7 HMR!!!!!
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Are you working today??
I'm at work but just coasting through the day. I'm a civilian on a military base and all the military got the day off so there are just a few of us here. Think I'm just going to cruise the boards all day and then 9 days off starting tomorrow!!!
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Winter Solstice starts the zombie apocalypse
So, Thursday is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Then the earth's northern hemisphere is supposed to start tilting back towards the sun and the days start getting longer.... unless the Mayans were right. Then I predict that the earth will continue rotate away from the sun, eventually reversing its axis…
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Planters Wart Removal
Anybody ever had a planters wart surgically removed from their foot? whats the recover time?
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TOM time again!!!!
I just read the adventures of Tom Sawyer again. about once a month i read that. Good read... What did YOU think i was talking about????
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MW3
MW3 comes out tomorrow.. thats going to take a bite out of my workout time for a couple of days...then its back to it!!!
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Walking Dead Season 2
Season 2 premiers Sunday night.. .SO excited!!!! Let the zombie slaughter begin!!!!!
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Ever sprained a knee?
My knee popped a couple weeks ago on the treadmill and its been really sore off and on since then. Hurts to walk and it feels hyperextended and unstable. I dont think i tore an mcl/acl ect as no bruising and only mild swelling so I think its just sprained. Anyone ever done this and how long does it take to heal?
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When did you start Oral?
My littlest one has a fever and i hate using a rectal thermometer...at what age is it appropriate to start using an oral one? He's 4 and no, I dont have a digital $$$$$$ and for those of you that looked because of the title.... gotcha!!!!!
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Is it Columbus day or Native American Day?
My calendar still says Columbus day so thats what I'm sticking with....
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Fell off the MFP wagon
Not only did I fall off the MFP wagon, it backed up and ran me over....TWICE!!!!! Eaten out fast food the last three days, haven't been to the gym in a week, deleted all my MFP friends in self disgust... somebody get me an icepick.....
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Whats your biggest turnoff??
For me, its those ear lobe plugs... I'm a biker and been to lots of rally's and seen lots of wierd things.. but man those things are hideous....
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Eating Muffins
How do you eat your muffins? Top to bottom? Inside out? I usually unwrap mine slowly and nibble for a while before i consume it.
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Best Mcdonalds Salad??
Hitting the arches for lunch and hope to have the will power to get a salad vice burger and fries. Whats the best salad there?
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Wierd NSV
My wife and I and our 2 teenagers all commute together everymorning so its really hectic getting everybody out the door on time. Today my wife said I can tell your getting more fit, your not all sweaty and huffing and puffing when we leave the house. Never really noticed that, but she was right. I used to be out of breath…
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Think I'm about done with Facebook
Really enjoy the friends, banter and support and information found here on MFP, I may hit FB once a day is all but that is slowly dwindling....
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almond serving size
got some whole almonds yesterday and serving size = 3 tbls/160 calories. Seriously, how many almonds can you get on a tablespoon? 3-4? Not real clear how many make up those 160 calories. Any ideas?
