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Need heavy lifting warm up help
I've never really done warm up sets, but I've also never really lifted heavy. However, I've recently started an upper/ lower body split with mainly compound moves and a few isolated ones. I realized (through another posting on here) that I really need to add warm up sets and take longer resting breaks between my sets (I…
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What lifting routine is better?
Would it be better to lift upper body/ lower body split 4 times a week for about 45 minutes each time, or full body lifting 3 times a week for about 1.5 hours? If I'm going to be doing the same exercises & the same amount of sets & reps, then does it matter? Just wondering. Thanks!
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What to do with peanut butter protein powder?
I bought peanut butter whey protein powder from truenutrition.com and the taste is pretty good, but I find it a little overpowering on it's own (just mixed with water or milk). Any ideas of what to do with it? I made a peanut butter honey and banana smoothie that was pretty good, just wondering if anyone has any other…
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Davinci Sugar Free Syrups
I just bought a few sugar free syrups (chocolate chip cookie dough, creme de menthe, and caramel). My plan is to use them in protein shakes/ smoothies, maybe try mixing in plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, and using the caramel and mint ones in my morning coffee with some milk. Anyone else use any of these syrups or have any…
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Jamie Eason LiveFit Trainer?
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-introduction.html Has anyone completed the 12 week program? What did you like/ dislike about it? I'm not new to lifting, but I've never really followed a set program. Any other thoughts? I'm pretty close to my goal weight (10-15 pounds away) and mainly want to lower my…
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Thought on eating less than TDEE-20% for a few weeks?
I'm currently 159.8, 5'9", & 24. My ultimate goal weight is between 135-140. I lift moderately heavy (3 sets of 10-12 at a weight where the last couple of reps are a bit challenging), full body routine, 2-3 times a week, take a kickboxing bootcamp for 90 minutes 3 times a week on non-lifting days, then I run a couple of…
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Kickboxing Bootcamp NSV
4 weeks ago I started a 90 minute 3/week kickboxing bootcamp class. I've lost 4.2 pounds since it started, which is great, but even better is that I've lost tons of inches! Also, according to my scale (I know, not the most accurate, but it is consistent), my body fat % has dropped too! Starting - 4 weeks in Weight: 162.4-…
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Is my TDEE really that high???
I'm 5'9, 158 pounds and do about 9-10 hours of exercise a week (90 minute kickboxing bootcamp 3 times, weight lifting about 75 minutes 3 times, then a little bit of cardio- usually jogging or some sprints a few times for 20-30 minutes). I've been eating around 1600 and losing pretty steadily, but I think I'd like to…
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Leangains?
I recently stumbled upon leangains.com (& http://www.theiflife.com/intermittent-fasting-101-how-to-start-part-i/) and am thinking of starting IF next week after I get back from a little trip. Based on what I read under the pros section of the 2nd website, I feel like this would be a pretty good fit for me. Right now my…
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Would I look good in these workout capris or not?
I think these are really cute, but I'm wanting some honest answers because I'm not sure if I can pull them off or not lol. http://www.zappos.com/nike-twisty-printed-crop-neutral-grey-black (but in the blue/ green color) I'm 5'9, 160 and around 25% body fat. I have a couple full body shots on my profile :) Thanks! BTW I've…
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Truenutrition.com custom protein flavors?
I'm thinking of ordering some protein from here. I like the macros and that you can customize flavors and add ins, plus it's pretty cheap. I'm not sure what flavor to try though (so many flavors and a lot of them look good: chocolate chip cookie dough, cinnabun, java mocha, key lime pie, strawberry cheesecake, vanilla…
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Luna bars...good or bad?
I recently have fallen in love with luna bars! They were on sale at Dillons, so I decided to grab a few to try out. I haven't had all the flavors yet, but I love the texture. Anyways, I was just wondering on what everyone's thoughts were on them? They really seem to help with my sugar cravings too, since they're kind of…
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Question about reps and sets...
I'm currently doing an upper/ lower body split (Sun, Wed- lower, Mon, Thu- upper). I wanted to do the Stronglifts 5x5 program, but I'm stuck at Planet Fitness until mid Dec. (I'm moving then, so switching gyms right now would be a stupid move financially). Anywho, I've been lifting on and off for years, but recently have…
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Stronglifts 5x5 questions...
I really want to start this program, but I workout at Planet Fitness...sigh. I'm moving in a few months, so switching to a real gym isn't really an option right now. I'm not new to weight lifting, but in the past I've generally lifted 8-15 reps at a moderately difficult weight. I've basically decided that I want to really…
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New Balance Calorie Monitor- Good or Bad?
I've been contemplating getting a heart rate monitor/ calorie burn calculator thingy for a while, but haven't because it seems the good ones are pretty expensive. For me, having a HRM would be nice, but it isn't worth the $50+ (for me personally). However, I just bought a New Balance Fitness Series one from Target because…
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Help me with my weight lifting routine, please
I've been lifting for about 10 months now, but I've never really had a set routine until recently. This is what I've been doing: Sit ups on a decline bench Bench press on a smith machine Squats (all my gym has is a freaking Smith machine though) Assisted pull ups Assisted dips Leg press & calf raises on hip sled Push ups…
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question about number of reps & sets for heavy lifting
I've been lifting heavy for about 6 months, mainly lifting 3 sets of 8, with a weight that makes it difficult to complete my sets. I would still like to lose another 15-20 pounds, so my main focus right now is on losing fat. Should I keep up the 3x8, make the weight a little heavier & do 4x6, decrease the weight a little &…
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Calories burned running
2 questions: 1. Should I eat a little bit more on days I do longer runs? 2. Is 630 calories burned a pretty close estimation for my run today? Right now I'm not eating my exercise calories back; I'm just eating 1,550 calories a day. I ran 5.15 miles today (yay me!) and I'm thinking that on days I run more I should probably…
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Freeze dried fruit!
I'm addicted to freeze dried fruit! I especially love the jivealime flavor of funky monkey, but the packs are not cheap! I bought a small bag of freeze dried kiwi slices the other day from Green Acres, and it was $5.50 for 2.5 servings! Does anybody know where I could find them cheaper? I've tried looking online, but it's…
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Protein powder mini confetti cupcakes!
I've been experimenting with different flavors of protein powders in hopes of finding more fun ways to use up some protein powder. (Shakes are getting a little old lol). Anyways, after a really bad first try, the second batch came out delightful! Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Dry ingredients: 1/2 scoop cake batter protein,…
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Just bought a new bikini! What's your swim suit look like?
I bought it online because I couldn't find a bright patterned one I liked (and was within my budget) in a store :) I haven't bought a new swim suit in years, and I've never had a string bikini before, but I'm really close to my goal and hoping that hanging this on my wall will help motivate me :) I'm going to the lake with…
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My chocolatey Greek yogurt "blizzard"
I was really craving a triple chocolate blizzard from Dairy Queen, but I definitely didn't want to use up that many calories for nothing, so I dug around my kitchen and came up with this :smile: 1 cup plain non fat Chobani Greek yogurt 1/2 scoop Six Star Pro Nutrition triple chocolate whey protein 2 T sugar free chocolate…
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Any experienced lifters want to critique my workout?
I'm not completely new to lifting, but it's been about a year since I've done it regularly. They just opened a new Planet Fitness by my house and I've been twice already and love it! This is what I lifted today: hip sled machine- 90 lbs calf raises (on hip sled)- 90 lbs leg/ knee extension- 40 lbs seated hammer curl- 60…
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Question for those who eat more
I weighed in this morning for the first time since mid-March and I weighed the same...168.2. (I'm 5'9 if that matters.) Granted I haven't been super consistent eating well and exercising, but for the last 2 weeks (except for last Fri-Sun for my birthday- way too much bad food and way too much alcohol) I've been eating at…
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Does this calorie burn seem accurate?
I use my ipod nano's fitness app thingy for when I go jogging. I go on a nature trail that's somewhat hilly too. I'm also not jogging the entire time, but walking for a bit, then jogging as long as I can, walking, and so on. Anyways, today I went 3.46 miles in 65 minutes and according to my ipod I burned 369 calories. Oh,…
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New to running...have some questions
Ok, so I've been walking and jogging for a few days now and I really enjoy it, but right now I can't jog for very long. I usually go 45-60 minutes on a nature trail by where I live. I'll walk for a little bit to warm up, then jog for as long as I can (not very long/ far right now), then walk a bit and repeat. I want to…
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Finally starting to dress "semi-cute" :D
I've always been more of a tomboy and have had issues wearing form fitting clothing for just about as long as I remember, even when I was at a normal weight in HS. Anywho, I cut my hair really short last week and since then it's like all the confidence I've been struggling with and faking for forever is not that hard to…
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Jamie Eason's LiveFit Trainer- Anyone tried it?
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-phase-1.html I just joined Planet Fitness and they're set to open next Monday, so I'm looking for a weight routine. I have the New Rules of Lifting for Women, but I haven't lifted seriously in years, so I don't really want to jump straight to that. Jamie's program looks…
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What do you think of these longer purse straps for this bag?
So, this is the bag I'm planning on getting But, the strap isn't long enough to be crossbody like I really want and I don't like the shorter handles on the slightly larger crossbody bag like this one. So, since the strap is removable I thought I'd just buy another strap. These are 2 that I found on Etsy.com and they're…
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Should I cut my hair like this?
My hair is pretty much like my profile, but with shorter side swept bangs, but I'm thinking of changing it up a little bit. I'd like to be able to wear it messy as well as straight. Thoughts?
