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Protein Sparing Modified Fast
yes or no. why or why not. :) Oh, i suppose i'll add what it is so those who are unaware can chime in- Complete fasting produces the largest possible calorie deficit of any diet. Long-term fasting, however, introduces multiple health risks which can lead to death. Even if major health problems are avoided, a complete fast…
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Lifting Program using LOWER/UPPER split?
Hello! Anyone doing an upper/lower split, what is your routine like? By upper/lower split i mean something along the lines of- Mon- Upper Tues-Lower Wed- Rest Thurs- Upper Fri- Lower
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Protein Powder recipe?
Hey guys, I am sick and tired of drinking whey with water at work and want to try the 4 5lb tubs of whey i have in some other recipes. If anyone has a Protein bar/ball/mold recipe that would be awesome! Preferabbly something I can bring to work without having to prepare it on the spot. :) Also, preferrably something not…
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My Version of Proats- :) Dessert style
Hello! I've had a few people ask me for this recipe... it is dangerously addictive. I could and do eat it for dessert. ;) This will turn out somewhere between one of those "no-bake chocolate oatmeal" cookies and Oatmeal. Ingredients! (Makes 6 servings) 2 cups rolled oats (uncooked!) 6 scoops CHOCOLATE protein powder 2…
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Greenling/local food delivery service?
Has anyone used a product like greenling? They have been pumping out commercials on the radio like crazy. They are a food delivery service that delivers groceries to your house. All products are either local (produce, meats, dairy), organic, or vegan. We don't have any awesome farmers markets as I live in a large urban…
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Would you be Offended if...?
Your girlfriend/boyfriend got you personal training sessions for Valentines day? Why or Why not? (MFP if probably a biased place to ask!)
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Preworkout w/o creatine?
Any suggestions for a good preworkout WITHOUT creatine? I'm taking a medicine currently that can cause dehydration and have many ill effects when mixed with creatine. I have 1MR, N O Explode, and realized for the time being I can't even use them. :( Any suggestions greatly appreciated! (Oh and I should mention I have…
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Boob Jobs-
Give me your opinions, before/afters, why you would/wouldn't do this. This is something I have considered for about 8 years now, and I am thinking about whether I should get serious. Guys, what are your thoughts? Are fake boobs nice/awesome/gross/turnoff? Does anyone think this is a permanent mutilation of your body? ANY…
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Shin splints?
When i was a gymnast in my much younger days i was plagued with Shin Splints. I haven't experience this pain for about 7 years now. Last night after hitting the gym for back and triceps i felt an excruciating pain on the front of my shins. It only hurts when i do the motion of pointing my foot up (which happens when i walk…
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Shin Splints?
When i was a gymnast in my much younger days i was plagued with Shin Splints. I haven't experience this pain for about 7 years now. Last night after hitting the gym for back and triceps i felt an excruciating pain on the front of my shins. It only hurts when i do the motion of pointing my foot up (which happens when i walk…
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What do you want for Christmas?
It's not too early to start thinking about Christmas/Holidays!!!! Many of us wait until the last minute to decide what we want, what we want to get for others, what our plans are, etc.Let's be proactive this year! Tell us what you want this year for the Holidays! 1.) Fitness/Weight/Training Goal for Christmas: 2.)…
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PROTEIN! GAH! HELP!
Hello All! I posted this topic in another portion of the forums but it didn't get very many responses. And the few it did pretty much suggested what was in my original post. O-o Posting it here because i think more people will actually look at it. Please help me!!!! :( I don't want to drink 4 scoops of whey…
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Advice for vegetarian with Thyroid Problem-
Hello All! I am a vegetarian. I have been a vegetarian my entire life and cannot digest meat (due to improper enzymes). I have been lifting heavy and hitting my protein goal of about 105 grams of protien for the past 6-8 months. Here is my issue. Last week I was diagnosed with hypothyroid. From what I have seen soy…
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To whoever invented Hack squats
I hate you so much right now. Any exercises you have a love/hate relationship with?
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I went shopping... I went crazy... Help!
Hello, So heres the deal.... I went shopping yesterday SWEARING I would eat more veggies (Damnit!) and bought a bunch of stuff for this week's lunch and dinner. My delimma? I didn't think anything through and just bought a bunch of random stuff that I like.I am looking for recipes/ideas with the ingredients below.…
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Polar "Fat burn" vs "Fitness"
Hello all! I have been working out with my Polar ft7 and have a question regarding the fat burn vs fitness. Does anyone know how it calculates this? Is it based purely on the low/high intensity range of my heart rate? How accurate is this as well? Does this mean i am actually burning fat during that time period and the…
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Goal weight met, Re-Evaluating My Goals- Help!!!
Hello all my lovely MFPers! I am really at a crossroads with where I am. In the past two months I have met my goal weight, maintained, gained 2-3 pounds back, lost those few pounds and then some, and now i'm just here. I do not really have a desire to lose more weight. I wan't to look good. I am currently 17-18% body fat.…
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Dr. Oz Smoothie
Hey all- Just figured I'd share this smoothie recipe with you! Mmm! 1/2 cup Green Coffee Beans 2 raspberry ketone pills (mash them up before tossing them in) 1 tablespoon SafSlim Safflower Oil 2 sprigs Forskolin Konjac fiber (1 scoop) 2 drops White kidney bean extract Strawberries- frozen Bananas-frozen ice These should…
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Leangains- Thoughts?
Okay, so i've been curious as I have some friends who do this program and I really want to know... Tell me the good, the bad, the full of bull****, the whatever your thoughts may be! I see it advocated on here all the time that meal timing is a waste of time. Is leangains effective simply because you eat larger meals…
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How to do front squats/ push press without dying?
All jokes aside for the push press I'm deathly afraid of holding the barbell/weights above my head. Is there anyway to drop the weight back to your shoulder should you fail on a rep or say your arms give out? Front squat... I'm afraid of losing my balance and totally eating it. Also holding the barbell with the tips of my…
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Front squats and push press without killing myself?
All jokes aside for the push press I'm deathly afraid of holding the barbell/weights above my head. Is there anyway to drop the weight back to your shoulder should you fail on a rep or say your arms give out? Front squat... I'm afraid of losing my balance and totally eating it. Also holding the barbell with the tips of my…
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Tanning- give me your thoughts
Hello all! I have really pale skin and have avoided the sun for the past 6-7 years as I get very very dark and have a birthmark on my legs which doesn't hold color. When I'm very pale like right now you cannot see it at all. That aside... I've noticed I look less "glowing" "healthy" and actually look sick. Actually ive…
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Hand grip strength?
Hello, to any lifters out there- What can I do to improve my grip strength? When using weights for things such as lunges, rows, etc. I feel my grip strength giving out even though the weight is not heavy for the targeted muscles. Usually for a day afterward I have pain in the palm of my hand and have trouble touching the…
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Protien smoothie help!!!
Hello, I've recently acquired a blender and I'm trying to make some smoothies that I can hide some protien and my Creatine in. However, every time I attempt it comes out too watery, too crunchy from ice, or pretty terrible tasting. If anyone has any suggestions on ratios and which ingredients I should use for a kick…
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Alternative to DeadLifts/Rows?
Hello! I am doing the New Rules of Lifting plan. (Stage 1) I have a membership to LA Fitness and they have no barbells! Well they do, But they are all at benches and mean-scary looking guys are always over there benching 150 pounds on them. Are there any machines that maybe i havent seen that work a similar muscle group?…
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Questions about Lifting & Creatine, Please help!
Hello All, I wasn't too sure where to post this... I am finally at a point where I am ditching the scale. I'm not too worried about the number as I am how strong i feel/look. I am focusing on strength training as I have been in the past, however I have been trying to retain as much muscle as i could on a caloric deficit. I…
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Morningstar Farms Italian Style Sausage
Hello all! I've been a vegetarian my whole life so I've never really had real sausage. I got these to try out and want to know... What the heck do you eat this with? Any suggestions or recipes appreciated! I'm sure you can cook/replace normal recipes with sausage if any of you want to share those :) !
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Daily Supplement- Question!
Hello, I have been instructed by my eye doctor to take 4-6 capsules of Fish Oil (2 g) 2000 mg* daily (I have severe dry eye which required surgery) I have also started taking CLA two times with each meal. I also take 1-2 digestive enzyme tablets as i have some problems digesting protein and certain foods. I was instructed…
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Whole body vibration machines
Has anyone seen these? What the heck are the claims with these large vibrating platforms? Just curious! I saw one at brookestone and thought, what the heck!(no it wasn't by their Lelo products which is hilarious to me as well)
