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high protein foods?
I have recently upped my calorie and protein intake which really seems to be working for me. However, i have started lifting heavy and want to be sure i am getting enough protein. Not once have I been able to meet my protein goal of 113g without going way over my carbs and fat goals. I guess i need to add in more lean meat…
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Food Inc
I just got done watching Food, Inc for a class I'm taking. What a disturbing look at the agriculture industry here in America! For those who shop local/organic, any tips or tricks for a newbie? What if I want veggies in the winter?
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For lunch today....
...a can of tuna (plain) and a sweet potato. Ugh. At least I am having a yummy ravioli dinner!
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How do I know?
Recently I have slightly changed my calorie intake and workout goals. I have upped my calorie intake to about 1500 (from 1200) and am beginning to add in heavy lifting 2-3x a week. At my current calorie intake, I am still operating at a slight deficit. I know that trying to build muscle while eating at a deficit will only…
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Major NSV...
I've had a full-size Snickers bar sitting on my desk at work for a WEEK....and I haven't even WANTED to eat it!
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weightlifting gloves
Anyone have suggestions for weightlifting gloves? I plan to start lifting heavy...(still working up to it, did 20 lb curls today) Some of the reviews I've seen on Amazon for the Harbinger and Saranac b-grl gloves aren't that great. I have small hands...and I want something that's comfortable.
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Eating for muscle
So, I have decided I want to start building some muscle. I'm a cardio girl at heart, and I've been lifting, but now I want to go heavier (6-8 reps instead of o10-12). I know I need to eat more....but how MUCH more? Is there any kind of guideline? I still have quite a bit of fat that I want to lose, but I figure by strength…
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decision time!
I have about 200 calories left for the day, after my workout. Unfortunately I've eaten all the food I brought with me to school. So, should I be under my calories, or drink my Coke?
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post-weight workout recovery
MFP doesn't count any calories burned for weight training...so how am I supposed to know what is an appropriate number of calories to take in after a weighted workout? I'm on 1200 calories a day and I don't want to go majorly over that. But maybe it's ok to go over if I'm "burning" "exercise" calories? What do you think? I…
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what to classify this workout as
Well that was a really awkwardly-put phrase. Today I ran up and down 5 flights of stairs for 10 "laps" - took me about 23 minutes because at the top and bottom I crossed over to a different stairwell. I forgot my HRM so I really don't know what my HR was...what would you classify this as? I'm not sure if I should put…
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Core exercises
So my entire body is sore except for my abs. I've had some really awesome workouts the last couple of days and I want to squeeze one more day in before a rest day tomorrow. Any ideas for interesting core exercises that don't require as much from arms or legs? I hate crunches and things...so it's always a struggle for me to…
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still discouraged...
Okay...i KNOW the scale lies, and I REALLY should get myself a tape measure so I can take my measurements...but I re-started my workout routine a few weeks ago and have been really trying to get out and do SOMETHING just about every day. I even ran my first 5k of the season and did it in less than 30 minutes! I was so…
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frustrated!
So I decided to step up my workout routine this week and start running 2x a day on my running days. Monday was great! Last night instead of running I did the p90x plyo. I'm not GOOD at it by any stretch of the imagination, but I can get through. During one of the many jumping moves my calf muscle just SPASMED. I stretched…
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breakfast ideas
I usually eat breakfast at work and so I need something quick and easy. I find myself doing the cream of wheat/oatmeal packets...flavored of course. They are easy and keep me full-ish for about 3 hours. However, I know they have a lot of sugar. Any ideas for a healthier, low-calorie breakfast? I'd like to keep it low so I…
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tired....
So today I got up early to run, determined that I would get a second workout in this evening. However, now it's 7:30 and I just finished dinner 15 minutes ago and I'm tired...not sure I can get another workout in....I mean is 45 minutes really long enough to digest before going for another run or doing an hour of p90x?
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2 workouts 1 day
Any advice for working out twice a day? I am thinking about running in the morning (no more than 2-3 miles prolly - just 25-30 mins depending on how early I get up) and either getting in another (longer) run or p90x in the evening. I am really bad at eating under my calories/the right calories, and also I want to be as fit…
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for running ladies with...ladies
I was wondering if anyone out there who happens to be well-endowed uses Victoria's Secret sports bras. I've gone to our local sporting goods store and gotten nice ones, which are great but expensive, and I've bought a couple from Old Navy, which are cheap but don't really give me any support. I have a VS gift card and am…
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beer
So, if I have calories left at the end of the day, is it ok to fill those calories with beer? I mean assuming my protein etc is pretty close to what it should be. Or will it be really detrimental to my weight loss? And I'm not talking like 10 beers here, I'm talking like 2.
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help!
only 58 cals left for the day and it's almost 9 and i've got a CRAVING! it's TOM but i already had TWO pieces of chocolate. how do i hang in there til it's time to go to bed??
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p90x - really?
So, I am out of shape (unless round is a shape). Started running again this week but today it was nasty snowing etc so I missed my run. After a dinner of tortellini and garlic bread (which is sitting in my stomach like a rock), I decided to finally try the p90x dvds that I've had for almost 2 months. I've been afraid to…
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Cardio/strength interval training - logging?
How should I log this morning's workout? Went to the gym and she had us doing intervals of cardio with intervals of strength...not sure if I should just stick it under aerobics or what???
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strength training - legs
So I went to the gym tonight to do some strength training on my legs. I figured as a runner, my leg muscles should be pretty good and strong, right? WRONG. 30 lb leg extensions! 30! And that was only for 10 - I had to switch to 20 lbs for the last 10. Seriously...I thought I was building muscle by running because my legs…
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feeling discouraged
1. I have started getting up ridiculously early in the morning to run (this morning: 4:45). Every time I go it seems like it is harder and harder. Plus I can't seem to break a 10-minute mile. I have been running very regularly for around a month, and somewhat regularly for a long time before that...but I don't feel any…
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Beer
Ok, I admit it. My weakness (other than potato chips and chocolate) is alcohol. I like to have a drink most nights. Is that so wrong? According to my body it is. Even when I eat responsibly the whole day, if I have a light beer with dinner, I still feel bloated and fat. According to the scale, I've gained 2 lbs back...it…
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Morning exercisers...
I am super busy with school and work right now, plus I've joined a gym that has fitness classes several times a week. I've started getting up at 5 am to get my run in (training for a 10k) a couple times a week. Feels great - I have been burning about 300 calories and I get it out of the way. Only problem is...by the time…
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Chest exercises + boobs
I am confused. I was always under the impression that, as a woman, chest exercises could actually shrink my boobs because of building up muscle underneath the mounds of fatty tissue. Since more muscle helps decrease fat, I was wondering if I would actually be reducing my cup size by working out my chest. Or is this just a…
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How much cardio is too much?
I recently started a training program for a 10k that has me running 3 days a week. Is it ok to do other cardio on those days also? My gym offers zumba, yoga, and other classes on my scheduled run days and I would love to take advantage of them but I don't want to overdo it. So far those days are my easy runs, but as I get…
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VPX Meltdown
I did a search for this and didn't come up with anything... Has anyone tried VPX Meltdown? Any side effects? A friend gave me some today, and it definitely improved my mood and energy level...but when I went running a few hours later, I almost vomited. Like, actually retching (sorry if that is TMI). I'm wondering if that's…
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Hit my GW - now what?
I stepped on the scale this morning and after the *beep* I saw something that astonished me - 125.0! I had nearly given up after a month of nothing below 127. So, now that the easy part is over - now what? I want to maintain this weight and lifestyle, but need ideas for another goal to reach for. I enjoy running, so I am…
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Howell, MI 5k
Hey I was wondering if there's anyone on here that lives around Howell, MI. They are having a 5k May 15 to benefit one of their elementary schools. I am planning to run and hoping to find others to run it with me. Anyone in the area game? :)
