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Stage 1
I don't think there is an overall Stage 1 thread, so starting one as a place for folks to post specific questions or challenges with Stage 1. I'm reading the book now and prepping for an after Thanksgiving start (week of 11/28). I'm trying to understand the pushups in Workout A in Stage 1 and I wanted to get other…
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Vegetarian Sources of Protein for High Protein Diets
I'm refocusing my goals to build muscle and reduce body fat %. However, the dietary needs to build muscle is way more protein than I usually eat, so I'm reaching out to see if folks have any creative ideas for biggest bang for the buck sources of whole food vegetarian protein, without a lot of calories. Tofu, beans and…
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2013 70.3 recommendations in New England/East Coast?
The half Ironman triathlon I had targeted for 2013 has been cancelled. (Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island). I live in Boston and Providence Rhode Island is less than 45 minute drive, so I'm pretty dissapointed. I'm just getting back into triathlons and wanted to target a 70.3 in my area for 2013 (and maybe even a full…
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Inspirational
If you are looking for a well written book about overcoming adversity and set backs, you will enjoy The Long Run by Matthew Long with Charles Butler. FDNY Ironman/BQ marathoner gets run over by a bus with 5% chance to live, but he makes it and goes on to become an athlete once again.
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Weight Lifting Straps
I'm in Stage 2 and I'm having a lot of grip problems in the wide grip dead lift on a box. It feels like my legs/glutes can go much heavier, but my hands and forearms are really barely able to do the 2 sets of 10 (I'm lifting about 90/95 lbs). I was able to lift a little more in the regular deadlifts in Stage 1 and my hands…
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Vegetarian Sources of Protein
I prefer a primarily vegetarian whole foods diet (but not exclusively), so the protein requirements for muscle building for me will require some extra focus. Tofu, beans and nuts definitely have protein, but you also have to watch the calorie counts for these items. I do also eat egg whites, but don't really want to do…
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Starting Stage 1 - 12/1/11
Anyone else getting ready to start in December? I just got the book this week. I will read the book, set up my logs, write out my goals, do some meal planning, etc. between now and Dec 1. I also will review the Phase 1 workouts and determine if I need to make any modifications due to some past injuries I've had and some…
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Eight Calorie-Burning Myths Debunked
http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Health-Fitness/Diet-Weight-Loss/8-Calorie-Burning-Myths-Debunked.html Interesting article! 8 Calorie-Burning Myths Debunked Learn the truth about negative calories, working out on an empty stomach and more By Jessica Girdwain Posted August 04, 2011 from WomansDay.com When it comes to…
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Looking for some new ideas for tuna fish?
I came across this site last night and I thought I'd share. It has several ways to prepare/season canned tuna. A great meal in a pinch. http://www.stellaskitchen.com/CannedTunaRecipes.html I had tuna with balsamic vinegar, cracked pepper and lemon juice last night on a green salad and it was delicious. Enjoy!
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Small Victory - Breaking a Plateau
"Success isn't something you chase. It's something you have to put forth the effort for constantly. Then maybe it'll come when you least expect it. Most people don't understand that." ~ Michael Jordan. I finally broke a plateau this morning... I woke up with a flat stomach and saw under 150 lbs on the scale (149.2 this…
