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Smaller belt = NSV!
My mom passed in October so I had to get together something to wear. I'm not the dressing up type very often so I had to buy most things so I expected to go shopping. What really compounded my sadness was that in addition to buying clothes for my mom's funeral I also had to BUY A BIGGER BELT. This was the largest belt I…
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Is there an added benefit to sweating more?
Specifically, I am deciding on where to put my freeweights at home. My options are in my "office" where I have plenty of space or in the screen room. Obviously one has A/C and the other does not. My question is then is there any additional benefit to working out in a hotter environment. If so, does it outweigh the benefits…
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Anyone familiar with Hoist Fitness weight machines?
I workout with a friend sometimes and in his workout room there are several Hoist brand machines. They work great. My question is on the machine it gives a different weight corresponding to the number plate selected and it's different for each exercise. I have uploaded a photo to better explain what I mean. I was doing…
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Body for Life
Does anyone know of the Body for Life plan? I am interested to see what your opinions are of it.
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NSV - I hate to sound conceded...
...but I was looking in the mirror tonight after a shower and said "what the hell?" and flexed where I imagine a bicep should be. I have done this a few times, always hoping to see some semblance of a muscle and always feeling like I'm not doing enough. Tonight, however, I saw one. I have an honest-to-God bicep. It's not…
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Adjustable dumbells
I am curious what the community thinks of the adjustable weight dumbells. You know the ones that you can select 5lb - 25lb. It seems for someone who has a crazy schedule and can't afford a gym membership to be a good alternative.
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How the hell did that happen?
I weighed in this morning like every Saturday. My first mini-goal is to be down 25lbs. Last week I was down 24. I thought for sure I had this week in the bag. I have been just under on calories all week. I have maintained the same level of exercise (if not more) this week. How the hell did I gain 4lbs in a week? I…
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Opinions on Gold's Gym
I have a workout schedule in place with a friend of mine at his apartment's workout room. So far the availability has been less than consistent and with my busy schedule I need a bit more flexibility in when I go. That being said, I have started looking into gyms in the area. So far I have only looked into YMCA and Gold's…
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C25K
In May I made a goal to be able to jog a 5k by May 2012. Now that I can walk normally (no limp or "stroke leg" nerve damage pains) I am seriously considering starting the C25K training plan. Has anyone else done/doing it?
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Eggs and cholesterol
I love eggs. I have been eating them my whole life. That being said I am mildly concerned (but concerned enough to ask on here) about the cholesterol levels for eggs. According to MFP my cholesterol intake should be right around 300. I noticed today, after eating two eggs for breakfast, that those two eggs make up over 480…
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Learning to ride a bike... again.
When I was younger I could ride a bike like a fish swims in water. When I was 18 I was riding about 6 miles every day and I would go everywhere. Fast forward a decade - I am now almost 29 and I can't ride a bike. At 27, I suffered a major stroke (I'm not looking for sympathy, I'm just explaining) and it affected my left…
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Need some help with tofu
From what I understand tofu is supposed to be pretty good for you. I have done a lot of reading and it seems that it would make a great replacement for the meat that I dearly love. I am pretty handy in the kitchen (cooking for 18 years now) but I am not terribly familiar with tofu. I am looking for some ideas/recipes that…
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Join me on Fitocracy
If you have a Fitocracy account join me at http://www.fitocracy.com/profile/arronlock/ If you aren't in Fitocracy yet but would like to be I will be offering invites later tonight.
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Still sore
I recently started weight training again this week. I worked out on Wednesday and took Thursday off to let my muscles repair and let the soreness fade. It didn't - it still hurt on Friday so I skipped the weights again. I am ready to hit it again today but I'm still sore. I understood that I shouldn't lift if I am sore as…
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so full with 800+ calorie deficiency
I know I am supposed to eat my exercise calories and I understand the principle behind it. A couple times this week I haven't had time to grab anything for breakfast (usually 250-300 cal) and since I have been eating healthier my overall cal intake is less. On a regular basis (even when I have a solid breakfast) I have a…
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I Need Help Lighting a Fire
I have been on MFP for nearly a month. Things have been good. My weight loss is on par with my "scheduled goal" MFP set -2lb/week. I try to walk at least twice a week - averaging 2mi each time. I am severely overweight - 5'9'' and currently 323lbs. I have a history of high BP and some coordination issues from a stroke in…
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Before or after dinner?
I have been walking about 2 miles every night after dinner. My question is this: is it more effective (or just better in general) to exercise before or after dinner. I do wait about an hour after I eat. I have heard arguments for both sides but I wanted to get the MFP community's opinion on it as well. Or maybe it doesn't…
