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So it's been a year...
First time I have ever made it this far. Can't wait to see where I am next year. I'm 5'6". Currently 163#. Sw 185#.
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Strength Training May Burn More Calories Than Thought
Here's some good news for those who already strength train and perhaps an incentive for others to start: New study doubles the calorie-burn estimate for bodyweight exercises. The highlights: A new study from a well-known lab at Arizona State University suggests that strength training burns roughly twice as many calories…
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Coffee Doesn't Make You Dehydrated
Came across this article regarding coffee's supposed dehydrating properties: apparently a myth. Thought I'd share. U.S. STUDY FINDS THAT COFFEE DOESN'T MAKE YOU DEHYDRATED http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/u-s-study-finds-that-coffee-doesn-t-make-you-dehydrated-1.1633441#ixzz2q1KF9aL1 For coffee lovers, forget what you’ve heard…
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SelecTech Weights
Sorry if this has been covered, but I just purchased the Bowflex Selectech 552 dumbells (the one's Chalene uses) for CLX and was wondering if anyone else has them. Are they worth the price (got them with free shipping and $50 off from bowflexselectech.ca)? Quality? Bulkiness? I've read mostly great reviews, but also a few…
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Finished 90 days of CLX!
Hello, fellow CLXers! I have finally finished 90 days of Chalean Extreme! This is the first program I have ever completed. I did not miss a single workout. But I did take a week off in the last month. I should also add that I did not really diet or keep below 2,000 cals. I'm sure if I had, my results would be much more…
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The Best Way to Lose Weight in One Month
Stumbled across this article on Livestrong.com and thought some of you may enjoy it. It hits all the imporant points in a very concise fashion. If you think anything of importance is missing, please comment! :) _________________________________________________________ THE BEST WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT IN ONE MONTH Weight gain…
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An actual post on benefit to eating soup!
I just wanted to follow up on the self-promoting topic on the benefits of soup someone posted earlier, with an actual post on the fact! BBC made a documentary, called How to Be Slim, which notes that soup actually does keep you fuller for longer. Here is a link to a clip of that section:…
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Help with lower back & hand pain!
Hello, my fellow CLXers! I love Chalene! And I love the program. I find myself lifting 22.5 lbs on most lower body exercises in my 4th week of the Burn Phase (started at 8 lbs). I'm definietly impressed with my progress. I love lifting heavy! Here's my problem - my hands kill! I want to lift heavier, but my hands won't…
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Help! Lower back & hand pain while lifting!
Hello, MFP! This post was also posted in the CLX group. But I really need advice! I'm currently finishing up the first month of Chalean Extreme. For those not familiar, it's a compound weight lifting program ("go heavy or go home"). I love the program. I find myself lifting 22.5 lbs on most lower body exercises in my 4th…
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10 probiotic foods to help with depression and anxiety
I came across this article and thought some of you may find it interesting. Here's the list of the 10 probiotic foods which may help with depression/anxiety: 1. Almond milk 2. Red wine 3. Unfermented/unpasteurized beer 4. Yogurt 5. Miso soup 6. Certain vinegar-based salad dressings (with concentrated bifidobacterium…
