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How do you stay on track while on holidays?
Hiya, I'm off to sunny Bermuda for three weeks of holiday, but I'm worried about gaining weight, losing muscle and turning into a pumpkin. We'll be staying with friends, drinking to excess, and lazing around on beaches. I will be away from my scale, my routines, and probably eating out more than I'd like. Anything worked…
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What's my body fat% (with pics)?
Hi Folks, I'm curious what my BF% is, and I don't have callipers. My scale says I'm 25% BF, and I know scales are not that accurate. My best friend came over and it said she was 12% BF, which didn't seem accurate, so now I'm curious. Also, what is a healthy/optimal body fat %? I've got a little padding, and don't think I'm…
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body transformation, with pictures
Hi everyone, I took some photos today for the first time in over a year, and I was surprised by what I saw, and thought I would share. I started on this journey two years ago. I had just had my daughter, and was 25 pounds overweight. With the support of MFP friends and community I lost the weight, through diet and…
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Effect of birth control on building muscle
Hello MFP'ers, I am on the mini-pill (norethindrone, branded as micronor in Canada), and am wondering what effect it has on building muscle. I've been lifting heavy for over a year now and have developed some very nice muscles. Now I am wondering what impact my birth control choice is having on my muscle development. I've…
