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Form Problem with Front Squats
I'm doing front barbell squats with New Rules. You're supposed to lift the bar at chest height and let it roll back on your fingers. This may sound bizarre, but my fingers are extremely hyper-extensive (i.e. double-jointed). Normally I can almost bend them completely backwards with little pain, but putting 50lbs on them is…
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Anyone Over 35 and Overweight?
I have a BMI of 29 (joy), and I'm 35. New Rules puts my calorie recommendation at 1,572. This sounds ok to me, but I'm just wondering... I keep seeing where the ladies doing New Rules are eating 2K a day and really high numbers like that and cutting. Is anyone else over 35 and overweight doing a calorie allottment that…
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Lady Lifters, Talk to Me!
Hey ladies! I wanna do a little survey. Humor me? ;-) Seriously, I want to know about your experience with weight lifting, especially if you're not a newbie! 1. How long have you been at it? 2. Do you follow a certain program? NROLW, etc.? 3. Have you seen any results from the weight lifting? Have you lost weight, gone…
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TV Addiction
I have really realized lately that I am addicted to television. I have to have it on when I'm home, even if it's just for background noise. I can't sleep without it when my SO isn't around. If I am watching and I want / need to get up and do something, I feel like I'm held captive until a commercial comes on. Only then can…
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Time Change Hatred, Anyone
I'm tired. I'm cranky. I had to have coffee this morning. (I gave it up a couple of months ago.) This is the 21st century. WHY can't we leave the friggin' clocks alone??? (End rant.)
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The Weightlifting Cheerleader
Yeah, I could handle looking like her.…
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You May Not Be Doing Anything Wrong
This article is a real eye-opener. It's long (my ADHD brain tends to not do well with long), but completely worth the read. It may explain why a lot of us have such a hard time losing the weight and actually keeping it off. It's a tad depressing, but I'd rather know exactly what I'm up against. And it's kind of nice to…
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Cilantro Peppered Salad
Here's a little something different if you feel like salad's getting too bland. Chop up a head of Romaine lettuce or buy a couple of bags of pre-cut Romaine, your choice. Snip in a few sprigs of fresh cilantro (I just got a bundle for 25 cents at the store across the street). Toss well and drain. Dress with a drizzle of…
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It Couldn't Have Happened to a Better Target...
Finally, some hackers made me smile today. Enjoy. http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2011/07/13/monsanto-on-hacker-we-remain-vigilant.html
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Yet Another Reason to Ditch Diet Soda
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110209/ap_on_he_me/us_med_stroke_diet_soda
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Logging My Move
So, I'm moving, today and tomorrow. Most of my stuff is in a storage unit 100mi away, but I do have some stuff here in town. This is what today's move is going to involve. I'll be going back and forth shuttling some general stuff for about 2 or 3 miles to my new apartment, unpacking it, lots of stairs will be involved.…
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Looking for Snack Ideas?
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=59
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The 10 Worst Foods of 2010
http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=the_10_worst_foods_of_2010
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ATTENTION ALL NEWBIES
So, it's the beginning of another year, you're still overweight, and you're joining My Fitness Pal. You're all revved up and excited, you want to lose weight as fast as possible, you're looking for the right diet to just get it all off... You're asking everyone on the boards how you go about this and what's the right diet…
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Top 10 Strategies for Success
This article is today's Daily Spark from Spark People. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=518 I think that, overall, most of us would do well to pay close attention to #1 and #8. They seem to be sources of strife for many posters on the MFP boards. Enjoy. :flowerforyou:
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Migraines, Anyone?
I don't know that this is the right board, but I figure it's as good as any because my problem has a direct impact on my motivation (or lack thereof) to exercise. Anyone else been having migraines lately, especially in the southern US where there have been weather fronts and such? I've had them so frequently for so long…
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A Look at Fast Food "Snacks"
This morning the Today Show on NBC did a very informative segment on snacking. Since that seems to be a popular topic on here, I thought I'd share. http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/39209387#39209387
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Help ForFast Food Addicts
Want help to stop eating fast food? My coworker just emailed me this. http://bestofmotherearth.com/2008/09/24/1996-mcdonalds-hamburger.html
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Meridia is Bad News
I found this in my Google news earlier. I strongly advise anyone who's taking Meridia or considering taking it (or any other weight loss pill) read this. http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20100901/weight-loss-pill-meridia-ups-heart-attack-stroke?src=RSS_PUBLIC
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Knee Injury
We were practicing falls in roller derby last night, and I just sorta fell the wrong way. There was some popping and sharp, stabbing pain followed by lots more pain. I don't know what I did to it. All I know is it was very unnatural and I got very queasy from it. I can put weight on it now and can walk, though walking…
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Mustard Chipotle Pork
http://lowersodiumsouthbeach.blogspot.com/2010/06/recipe-mustard-chipotle-pork-all-phases.html This turned out so absolutely fantastic I had to share.
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Fiesta Lime Cucumbers
This is what I call "stupidly simple South Beach" though I can only think of possibly 2 diets where it wouldn't be allowed. It's good for a snack or a side. Oh, and it's vegan! Cut up a cucumber and place in a plastic zip baggie. Add 1 Tbsp vinegar. Sprinkle with Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime. Shake. You could add a small sprinkle…
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My Indian Dinner... Whaddya Think?
Normally I pipe into other people's threads to give my $0.02. That's just how I am. :tongue: But, today I figured I'd ask for some feedback. I'm going to an Indian bistro tonight for dinner. We're celebrating me finishing my last exam and finally wrapping up my Bachelor degree. Yay! Although I plan to hit the pool later…
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For Those Who Feel Like Failures
Good article. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/wellness_articles.asp?id=692
