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Advice on full-body compound weight workout
I'm trying to put together a full-body (2x/wk) weight lifting routine using compound excercises and looking for advice. I'm fairly in shape but need to build strength. So far I have some burpees, jumping jacks and side kicks for warmup. Weight excercises are squats, bench press, lunges, dumbell triceps..... have…
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Display of Cal / Protein / Fat, etc help
Hi. I'm trying to track my Protein / Fat / Carbs in percentages of calories. How can this be displayed? It seems that calories can not be changed into grams on MFP and unsure what unit the protein, carbs, etc are displayed in. Is there any easy way to do this? I'm seeking 195g of calories with 78g protein, 78g carbs,…
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Dairy Free February
Hi - I'd like to start a group and do a 'Dairy Free February' challenge. Share recipes and ideas, eat more ecologically friendly, etc. I need at least 3 people to start a group......anyone interested? Post or send a friend request :smile:
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Seeking ACL and meniscus post surgery encouragement
Hi. I just did my first road bike century in May which was AWESOME! The next week I re-injured an older meniscus issue (never healed right) and tore my ACL playing basketball in our driveway! I got in for surgery 8 days later and am now 3 weeks into recovery. Things are going fairly well with PT, using only 1 crutch at…
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Post ACL and meniscus surgery encouragement
Hi. I just did my first road bike century in May which was AWESOME! The next week I re-injured an older meniscus issue (never healed right) and tore my ACL playing basketball in our driveway! I got in for surgery 8 days later and am now 3 weeks into recovery. Things are going fairly well with PT, using only 1 crutch at…
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Yeah - Did 86 miles :) Longest ever.
Yeah - I rode 86 miles yesterday in 6 hours....preparing for my first century next weekend. I finally feel that regardless I'll be able to finish the ride. Is a goal of 7 ok for a first century with elevation? (most of my training rides have had little elevation gain)
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Century Morning Breakfast Advice
Hi - I'm hitting it on my first century ride tomorrow a.m. What do I eat for breakfast?? Also - the food plan is to pig out tonight on homemade Saag Paneer and Naan bread as I guess I'm suppose to carb-it-up. Advice / suggestions are welcome though. Thanks!
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Seeking training advice for a 100mi road bike ride.
Hi - doing my first 100mi bike ride in 9 weeks. I have never done a long distance road bike ride but am commiting to a 'century' with some people on 05/18. It's the 'goldilocks' all women ride.....very excited! (I don't think it's super competitive but I don't want to be last.) Does anyone have any advice on an 8 week…
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Signed up for a century! Seeking advice.
Hi - I mountain bike and road bike communte and recently signed up for my first time century! (Goldilocks ride in UT) It's 4 weeks away now and I have been training but missed a few (many) of my weekday train rides. :( So far the longest was a 51 mile weekend ride - it still hurts a little haha.:smile: Any advice on the…
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Introduction and goals
Hi. I'm really excited to join this group. After struggling to be consistent on working out, the next hardest thing for me is to be consistent about logging in :smile: Hopefully this will help in consistency and motivation!! BIO - I'm in ok shape and medium active (BC skiier, bike commuter, mtn biker). I think I eat pretty…
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Vegetarian or vegan indian ideas
Hi! Does anyone have suggestions on a tasty indian(ish) dish for dinner? I usually eat vegan but have some paneeer and pre-soaked chickpeas I need to use up. Thanks, peace.
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Seeking advice for training for backcountry ski trip
Hi! I'm new to the group & just getting back onto logging info in. Does anyone have any good recommends for a training program for a backcountry trip? I usually hike a 2 +/- miles in for turns and have been out only 3x this year. (Don't do the resorts, only BC). I'm going on a trip in 3 weeks with just under a 5 mile hike…
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BC Skiing / Mountaineering Training
Hi! I'm new to the group & just getting back onto logging info in. Does anyone have any good recommends for a training program for a backcountry trip? I usually hike a 2 + miles in for turns and have been out only 3x this year. (Don't do the resorts, only BC). I'm going on a trip in 3 weeks with just under 5 miles hike in…
