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July goals
Since it's the first of the month. -Squat 185lbs -Bench 100lbs -Row 115lbs -OHP 85lbs :laugh: :laugh: -Deadlift 200lbs -I'm thinking of doing the jump rope challenge that I saw on the main boards. 10 minutes a day 5x a week isn't bad. I wish I had a privacy fence so my neighbors don't stare. :indifferent: -Stop eating like…
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Hero Rush Obsticle Course
4-5 mile race with "hero" themed obstacles. July 27---Eastern OH/Western PA http://www.herorush.com/events/ohio-western-pennsylvania-obstacle-race/ Looks like fun if anyone is interested!
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Burning heel pain
I'm copying a post from another forum because it describes what I have going on pretty well. I just noticed it this morning; not sure what I did. The thing connecting the tibia to the heel is the area in pain; specifically, where it attaches to the heel. It doesn't hurt unless I stretch (sharp burning) or if my heel…
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New gym?
I think I NEED to join this place! http://thedirtygym.com/ I was completely unaware that they existed. The only powerlifting gym/barbell club I knew about is located in the scary part of town.
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How far have you come?
I stole this from Yoovie: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/978636--lifting-heavy-what-does-that-really-mean-for-women. [/quote] It's just another number to measure your accomplishments. I think we get caught up in our perceived lack of progress and let it drag us down. I just finished round 1 of StrongLifts on April…
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Where to go from here?
I'm one workout away from completing my first 12 week round of StrongLifts, and I'm a little lost on where to go next. My primary goal is fat loss. I'm 5'6.5", 268lbs, and from various calculators and the inaccurate hand-held BF measuring device, I'm approx. 43% BF. My arbitrary weight goal is 165lbs, but this number is…
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Lower back/hip pain from squats
I have some sciatic pain in my lower back/right hip area. I've recently discovered that squats really trigger a pain flare up (I thought it was deadlifts that caused it). My form is pretty good; I've deloaded several times to work on it. My max is around 130lbs. Would front squats be more beneficial? I've read that they're…
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For the Dayton area people...
Anyone heard of the Unit? http://www.daytoncitypaper.com/being-the-change/ "The Unit is a diverse group of people dedicated to supporting each other in transforming personal goals into reality. Meet positive people from Dayton and surrounding communities and "be the change" by participating in one of our free fitness…
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Public Service Announcement
I had a free session with a trainer at my gym this evening and I was super excited about it. He told me he was a former bodybuilder and I was looking forward to some feedback on my squat form. Initially, it was ok. We talked about my goals and what I wanted to accomplish with my workouts. I started talking about…
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Pop Tart recipe
Because everyone is freaking out about pop tarts, here's a recipe so you can make your own. Problem solved. http://smittenkitchen.com/2010/04/homemade-pop-tarts/ Homemade Pop Tarts Adapted from King Arthur Flour Pastry 2 cups (8 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks or 8 ounces)…
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Chubby lifting weights
I'm currently 255 lbs with a goal of 165. My goal weight is not set in stone, just a number to shoot for. I'm about 5'6". I love lifting but I'm wondering if increasing strength is something I should be focusing on right now. I need to lose quite a bit of fat and I guess I just need reassurance that I'm going about this…
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Squat Rack Hogger
How do you deal with a squat rack hogger? He was using it for squats but never left the confines of the rack. I think he took 30 second breaks between sets. I tried to make eye contact to ask if I could work in but he was avoiding it. He also had headphones on and music blasting. He was there for about 45 minutes just…
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91 year old triathlete
Olympic Torchbearer And World's Oldest Triathlete, Arthur Gilbert, Completes 41st Triathlon: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/12/arthur-gilbert_n_1589738.html?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl21|sec1_lnk3&pLid=169611
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How common is your name?
There are 189 people in the US with my same name. The first link is US only, the second is worldwide. http://howmanyofme.com/ http://www.publicprofiler.org/worldnames/Main.aspx
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Weight machines
While my gym has a nice array of dumbbells, they are rather lacking for weights. For the seated rows, is the seated row machine an acceptable alternative or should I use a variation with dumbbells instead?
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The 27 rules of conquering the gym
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203471004577140900388728374.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read The 27 Rules of Conquering the Gym "This is the time of year when even people who hate the gym think about going to the gym. Many of us are still digesting whole floors of gingerbread houses, and jeans that fit…
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It's a trap!
Watching Star Wars VI on a Friday night (I have a rockin' social life) and it made me remember that I wanted an Ewok as a pet when I was a kid. What is something you've always wanted that doesn't actually exist in real life?
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23 and 1/2 hours:
What is the single best thing we can do for our health? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo I watched this video the other day. Gives some reasons why adding exercise to your daily routine is beneficial. Does NOT mention exercise for weight loss; health benefits only. It's kind of long (9 minutes) but I found it to…
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CAKE!
I got this recipe from Smitten Kitchen (http://smittenkitchen.com/2011/05/strawberry-summer-cake/). She does a lot of gourmet sounding recipes but the ones I've tried have been super easy. You don't have to use strawberries in this cake. I've made it with raspberries and blackberries and currently have one with apples in…
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What do you do for a living?
I'm a librarian at a career college. There's such a variety of people on here that I'm curious what everyone else does. :happy:
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Curried Chicken and Chickpea Stew
This is my go-to recipe when I want to make food in advance and freeze it. You cook it in the crock pot for 6-8 hours and it makes 8-9 1 cup servings. I modify it slightly from the recipe. Curried Chicken and Chickpea Stew 1.5lbs chicken breast (I use 1 lb) 1.5lbs chicken thighs (I use 1lb) (chicken is boneless/skinless) 2…
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myfitnesspal convert
Hi everyone! I created a myfitnesspal account a few months ago but just started using it a few days ago. So far, it is the best food/exercise tracking site I have used. I'm hooked. :) I'm looking to add some friends for motivational purposes. It's easier to stay on track when you have people watching.