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How to calculate calorie goals according to NROLFW
New Rules of Lifting for Women suggests using these guidelines for calculating how many calories to eat each day: Step 1: Find your weight in Kilograms Take your weight and divide it by 2.2 = your weight in kilograms. For example, I weigh 131 lbs, so in kilograms I weigh 59.55 kg Step 2: Calculate your Resting Metabolic…
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An Update on A LADY WHO LIFTS! 2 Years down!
Per suggestion, I'm updating everyone on my progress in the past year. Last year's post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/935378-a-lady-who-lifts-1-year-of-progress-pics For anyone wondering how things have been going for me in the past year since this post was originally posted... In the past year I've continued…
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Protein "Ice Cream"
This recipe is from @fitfreakgeek / @spicyysweet on instagram, just posting for others to try because it's delicious! PROTEIN ICE CREAM: (Base - 1 serving) 1/2 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt, 2 tbsp cottage cheese, 1/2 scoop sunwarrior vanilla protein powder (or another powder), sweetener to taste (I used 1T maple syrup and…
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A LADY WHO LIFTS - 1 year of progress! (pics)
You read that right, I'm one of those ladies, the kind that lifts all the heavy things and EATS all the things (especially the protein)! I have been on MFP since Jan 2012, love logging and love all my frands :) I started lifting 03/21/12 so now it's been a year!! I took some progress pics this morning, although I don't…
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Squat bar is starting to bruise/hurt my shoulders - tips?
Hey all -- So I've been lifting a little over a year now (nrolfw then sl5x5 starting in october) and I've recently started plateauing on my squats because my shoulders can't seem to handle the bar weight. I know the rest of my form is right. For a little while I was putting my elbows under the bar causing the weight to…
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BEST new workout gear for women!
I just HAVE to share news about this workout gear brand because I LOVE it so much!! Ellie is a brand new workout gear company, just launched in February! It had a little bit of a rough beginning, dealing with so many new customers joining at once, but now they have all the kinks worked out and great customer service on…
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Nike Pro Shorts - Where do you buy them?
Ok so I got my first pair of nike pros for valentines day (thanks to my man <3 ) and I'm obsessed. They're so comfy and perfect for lifting (well and for life, too bad my career doesn't involve wearing spandex shorts daily). I've seen so many colors and patterns in pictures online but the only place I can find a source of…
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New to livefit but not to lifting heavy :)
Hey everyone! I'm considering doing livefit so I wanted to join the group and see how people are liking it. I did nrolfw last year and then in October started stronglifts 5x5. I'm worried that with a split routine like this one I will miss my big compound lifts. I may just follow the diet plan. How is everyone liking it?
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Maintaining muscle mass vs building muscle mass
Is it easier to maintain muscle mass than it is to build it? It really seems to actually gain lean body mass you don't have much choice but to bulk (at surplus) then cut. Maybe repeat some. Bulking and cutting doesn't sound super appealing to me so I was wondering. Do you have to do it forever? Or can you just eat…
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Skiers in Boston area for Ride-share?
Any chance there's anyone in the Boston area who skis and would want to share their ride? I don't have a car but my bf and I love to ski and would love to have rides to some mountains. We can help pay for gas and you don't have to hang out with us when we get there. I'm a novice/intermediate skier and my bf is I guess an…
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I squatted my body weight!!!
FINALLY :D 130lbs 5x5 !!!! SO excited. It's been my goal since I first started heavy lifting with NROLFW in March (I started squatting 30lbs!!! hah) and now I finally hit my first goal!!! Next goal is 135 lbs so I can put the two "big girl" plates onto the bar... 45+45+45!!!!! After that... idk, 200 lbs? YAY
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NSV - start of my lady V :D
I am SO SO excited to say that I finally can see a little hint of my V coming in :D I'm ready for my abs to be more visible and they're finally getting there. I haven't posted a success update in a while, I've been posting on my blog instead of the public forums, but this was so exciting I had to share! Little about me...…
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Any other women working on a PhD in science on here?
I have one friend on here who is working on hers as well and I realized it's nice to have a friend who is going through similar stresses and time commitments as I am. Sooo I thought I'd see if there are any others who might want to be friends :) A little about me... I'm a first year PhD student in Bioinformatics, 22,…
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"During" Pics! 12 weeks TurboFire done, now ready for some l
I am excited to say that I have lost a total of 19.2 lbs since I started my weight loss journey, as well as a total of 2 inches in both my waist and also in my hips!! My goal weight was 128 lbs, but really it's between 125 and 130. So I basically got there from TF, so now I just want to concentrate on getting some…
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Caffeine and Exercising
The interesting part for me was that it seems that caffeine before working out makes you burn fat before you burn carbs... interesting idea.
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Stuffed Pepper Soup
Had this tonight, it was amazing! 237 calories 2 g fat 22 g protein 35 g carbs Adapted From: http://www.dainty-chef.com/2012/03/stuffed-pepper-soup.html Stuffed Pepper Soup 6 Servings Ingredients: 1 pound ground lean turkey 2 green bell pepper, chopped 1 cup finely diced onion (I used 1.5 c) 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes…
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A great HIIT for the Elliptical!
Courtesy of the Fitnessista: Time (In min) Crossramp Resistance 0:00-5:00 5 5 5:00-7:00 (Slow your pace) 7 10 7:00-8:00 SPRINT (as fast as you can go with the heavy resistance) 7 10 8:00-9:00 5 5 9:00-10:00 SPRINT (as fast as you can) 5 7 10:00-12:00 (slow your pace) 8 11 12:00-15:00 (increase speed) 5 7 *repeat minutes…
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NSV - Jeans are too big! (pics)
Down to 132.7 now, these are size 28 jeans (inches), I guess I'm smaller now! Some info: I'm 5'8, I started MFP January 9th at 140 lbs, 5.7 lbs to go! YAY!
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OMG SO GOOD - Apple glazed Vegetable and Edamame Stir Fry
http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2011/05/apple-glazed-vegetable-edamame-stir-fry.html I just made this for dinner and it is AMAZING. One of the best stir fry's I have ever had. I subbed stevia for brown sugar and used natural unsweetened applesauce. I used butternut squash, sugar snap peas, green pepper, baby carrots and…
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Any advice? Gained a lb this week :(
I don't know how it happened, but I gained a lb this week.. I'm 5'8" ... My journey has gone like this so far: Jan 1 - 140.0 lbs Jan 9 - 136.9 Jan 16 - 135.5 Jan 19 - 135.5 Jan 23 - 136.4 Jan 31 - 135.2 Feb 8 - 136.5 I seem to just be yo-yo-ing around 135-136!! I've exercised 26 out of the past 39 days, and 5 of the days…
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4 weeks into TF, progress? (pics)
The before shot is actually from August, but I looked basically the same at the beginning of January. Same weight (140) and I hadn't worked out since October, so I'm pretty sure it was all fluff and no muscle! 4 weeks into TF now, not exactly following schedule but working out 6-7 times a week none the less. Can anyone…
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1 month in: Turbo Fire + MFP = 5 lbs down (pics)
Not sure that there is progress but I think I see some? Pics are from August but I was the same weight and hadn't exercised in 3 months on January 1st, so I think I looked exactly the same. 5-10 lbs to go!!!!! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods
