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You aren't always going to get support
For those who feel that family, spouse, friends, co workers, etc., don't support you, they more than likely aren't interested in your own quest to improve your health, fitness, or weightloss. Sorry, but sometimes that's just how it is. They don't care about it, nor want to participate. It's NOT their endeavor to take on.…
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How do you like your eggs?
Depending on what I'm eating with it, I'll choose. Like with longanisa and rice, over easy. But eating them alone................scrambled with ketchup. A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer IDEA Fitness member Kickboxing Certified Instructor Been in fitness for 35+ years and have studied kinesiology and…
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Do Americans really care?
After coming from Japan (last month)and the differences I saw, it just made me more in awe of how they are as a country. The highways and streets are clean and unlittered. Why? Because Japanese people just don't litter. In the public (and I'm sure private) schools, the kids clean, sweep, etc. the classrooms and in some…
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How US labeling is decieving
I mentioned this a long time ago but can't find the thread on it. But this is how US labeling can be deceptive. Say you eat a serving of a food and it's 100 calories with just 6 grams of fat. Doesn't look like much fat right? But using a simple formula, you can find out what percentage of that serving is fat. So you take…
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The main reasons I believe people don't reach goals
First and foremost is FEAR. People fear of failure when they attempt something. No one ever wants to fail, but it's part of the learning process. Since weight loss (with the exception of calorie deficit) isn't set in stone for how to do it, people may try a program and fail altogether at it, but quit and don't look at…
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Are you an ice chewer?
When ever I get a fountain drink with ice, I ALWAYS chew the ice. It's why I don't mind if the cup is filled half with ice. Have never had an issue chewing ice. Crunchy with no calories. Anyone else? A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer IDEA Fitness member Kickboxing Certified Instructor Been in fitness for…
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"Bulky" vs "Muscular". The real definition.
I wanted people here (especially females) to know what the difference is between "bulky" and "muscular" because for some reason, many think they are one in the same when they aren't. So first let's define the words: bulk·y (blk) adj. bulk·i·er, bulk·i·est 1. Having considerable bulk; massive. 2. Of large size for its…
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A quick way to figure out your ideal weight!
Okay the ONLY thing you need to know is your LEAN BODY MASS. Once you know that then you can figure out what you should approximately weigh. Men-15% to 20% ideal Women- 20% to 25% ideal Pick a percentage of what you want to weigh. For example let's just say 20%. You would then take your LEAN BODY MASS and divide it by…
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High reps? Low reps? Heavy resistance? Light resistance? New study on exercise debate
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/fitness/high-weight-low-reps-or-low-weight-high-reps-new-study-ends-debate/ar-AA1dP1VI#:~:text=The data was split fairly evenly between men,with fewer reps is the way to go. "Opinions on the most effective resistance exercises are as varied as the types of resistance exercises that exist.…
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Cardio isn't for "fat burning".
Cardio is done to improve cardio vascular fitness and burn calories. It will HELP with a calorie deficit and for some that do a lot of cardio, allow one to eat more versus someone at the same weight who does little or no cardio at all. Like all other physical activity, GLYCOGEN will be the first thing burned before fat is…
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The simple reason why over 90% of dieters regain lost weight
Simply put..................if the diet you lost weight on isn't sustainable for you the rest of your life...............you'll regain. It's why I ALWAYS tell clients not to embark on a fad diet or eating program unless they plan to stick to it forever. The best weight loss instructors with high longetivity success with…
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The no "BS" exercise instruction thread!
Okay just to clarify, this thread is to offer information and instruction on how to do an exercise correctly and what muscle area it targets. DON'T ASK TO MAKE AN EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR YOU........it's specifically for how to do an exercise or to question what an exercise you're doing now may be targeting. I'll also have…
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Scale Stress Syndrome
The scale is the one tool that the majority of people use to gauge their progress on weight loss/gain and physical transformation. Unfortunately there are so many variables, scale weight can fluctuate so much that people are so dismayed that they quit their weight loss attempt when they see 3-5lbs gained after busting…
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The Peanut Butter thread
Okay debate it: Chunky or creamy? On bread or eat it out of the jar with a spoon? Put it in shakes? Carry on I like chunky and prefer to eat out of the jar. A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer IDEA Fitness member Kickboxing Certified Instructor Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and…
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Reducing meat in my diet
Being open minded and learning through studies has helped to not only keep me fitter, but healthier as well. Although diabetes doesn't run on my side of the family, I still believe that avoidance of it by doing the necessary things possible to reduce risk is something we should all attempt. That said, one of the markers…
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Ninerbuff's flophouse
A place where you can talk to me about anything or get some advice on fitness and health. Ok Shoot! A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer IDEA Fitness member Kickboxing Certified Instructor Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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Just that little "extra" helps bring success?
I'm of the philosophy that it's always about behavior that has us where we are, where we may end up being, or our probable downfall for some things. I've mentioned before that there are people who'll rerack a weight in any open spot on a weight tree rather than taking that "extra step" to actually put it on the right arm…
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Binge watching or week to week?
I prefer to binge watch what I can in order to finish it faster and/or not keep myself in suspense week to week. Just finished Cobra Kai season 5 Now considering watching West World while have HBO max because of "House of the Dragon". A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer IDEA Fitness member Kickboxing…
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Butt enhancing leggings
This has become so popular in gyms now that people who really don't have "round" butts wear them anyway. I like 'em. Opinions? A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer IDEA Fitness member Kickboxing Certified Instructor Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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Anyone up for a Fantasy Football league?
I used to play in 3 leagues a year, but as of the last couple just one. But I think I'd like to be in 2 leagues so I'll start up a new one here if 10 or 12 people want to play. I've been playing since 1989 and been a commissioner in my league for 10 years. Let me know!!! A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer…
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NBA anyone? Who's your team?
SF Bay Area sports fan so for me it's the Golden State WARRIORS!!! Go Dubs!!! Trounced the Clippers yesterday!!!!! A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer IDEA Fitness member Kickboxing Certified Instructor Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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Day 4000 logging streak
I've been on MFP regularly for 4000 days now. Since 2011 and daily logging my exercise and food. I've had a few changes in weight but steadily have been within 10lbs during all that time. It's been a fun ride and I'll continue on here for as long as I can keep doing it. Or until they kick me off. A.C.E. Certified Personal…
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Will take time for evolution to catch up
To how we eat that is. Initially our bodies adapted to storing energy very efficiently due to scarcity of food thousands of years ago. But ever so recently with the abundance of food in industrialized countries being so available and cheap, our bodies are just storing extra calories quite quickly leading to the upswing of…