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Do you adhere to your cultural backgrounds/upbringing today?
Even though I was born in the US, my grandmother spent most of the time raising us so a lot of old cultural she was raised in the Philippines was passed onto us. Respect for elders is very very important and it's not uncommon to have our parents live with us the last few years of their lives. It's also not uncommon for…
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35,000 posts
Just realized that I surpassed it yesterday. :p There are some who have more, but many of their posts are just one word ones in threads like "What was the last thing in your mouth?" Man I've done a lot of typing the last few years. A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer IDEA Fitness member Kickboxing Certified…
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Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas to all MFP members! Hopefully it's great for all of you and start looking forward to having a great 2017!!!! 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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How much sleep do you really need?
According to expert panels from the National Sleep Foundation, the average adult functions better with at least 7 hours of sleep. I know lots of people who get less, along with a lot of my clients. Many insist that they are fine with 6 hours of sleep, yet are dependent on caffeine and are tired much of the time. So how do…
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That yearly check-up
That was today. And all is very well, although doc thinks I should consider dropping some weight because of my age and trying to proactively reduce the amount of stress on my joints. And I don't disagree. I guess I just needed the push from someone else. Lol, guess I know what my New Years Resolution is now. :D I figure…
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Do you suck at gift wrapping?
I do okay, but as of late because I don't really like doing it, I've been using gift bags. Anyone really enjoy doing it and if so post some pics to inspire me to do it more. A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer IDEA Fitness member Kickboxing Certified Instructor Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied…
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I hate shopping during XMAS
I ordered a Mini Launchpad for my DD for Xmas. As of last night, the delivery still hadn't arrived even though Amazon approximated it by 8pm. Checked the email and they apologized and stated it would be delivered with the next day or so. Checked the email this morning and Amazon stated it was delivered last night in my…
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Live together before getting married?
My personal opinion: YES. So glad I did because with 2 females I lived with before marriage, one of them had a habit that was a deal breaker. The other is now my wife. So yes or no? A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer IDEA Fitness member Kickboxing Certified Instructor Been in fitness for 30 years and have…
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SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING trailer
This one is done by Marvel Studios instead of Sony. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNE0zRNyXuc 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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You're not "plateauing"
Information here for those who are newer and can't understand why they "stalled" Definition of a plateau in weight loss is 6 weeks or more of no weight movement if one has been CONSISTENT with intake, calories burned, rest, etc. If this doesn't apply, it's not a plateau. Had an extra bite or dessert- not a plateau Went to…
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Are your friends fit?
Because I work at a gym, I'm usually around a lot high maintenance fit people. A lot of my acquaintances are usually pretty fit. But outside of my own family (wife and daughter), the rest of the people in my life aren't that fit save maybe a couple. The majority of my friends do no exercise of any type that I'm aware of,…
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So I set my max calories for Thanksgiving at........
3,500. And today I didn't go over. Like usual I only eat 2 meals a day and snack the rest of the time. Full enough now that all I'm having the rest of the evening is Diet Cherry Pepsi. Life is good. BTW, I did weigh my food. Relatives had fun with my scale too. Anyone else count today? A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group…
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I despise "Black Thursday".
It's no longer "Black Friday" and this is the second year in a row that I have to avoid traffic on my way home. The Paragon (San Francisco Premium Outlets) Outlets in my town has traffic on 580, backed all the way up to 680 on the right 2 lanes and is slowing down all other traffic (about 4 miles). Next year, I'm taking…
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That extra 2-5lbs gain each year
In a little over a week we embark on the start of the Holiday season and it's from Thanksgiving through New Year's that people on avg gain 2-5lbs. When compounded over the years, 5 years later one is 10-25lbs heavier. And so on and so on. Here's the thing. When blame get directed at the Holidays, we're basically talking…
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Fantasy Football ethics opinion
Say you're locked in for the playoffs. You're playing a team who needs a win to get in. Their team isn't that strong, they have bad matchups and you're favored to win. There's also another team that needs to win that has been on fire lately (5 weeks in a row), after a bad start, to make the playoffs. In a tie breaker, the…
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Florence Henderson RIP
Passed away yesterday. Was a fan in my younger years growing up with the Brady Bunch. 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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Squat depth
ATG or just below parallel? My philosophy is if you train for a physical demanding sport or are looking for overall leg development, then ATG. I train clients who are athletes this way. If you're training to just be in shape and gain a little size, then parallel is just fine. I've done ATG for just about ever. Have never…
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SPOILER ALERT: I believe I know who Negan killed on WALKING DEAD
There's a new trailer out and based on evidence, I believe I know who it is. Rick is still alive. But has blood on his right cheek. So the person killed was on his right. These people were: Maggie, Abraham, Michonne, Darryl, Rosita, and Glenn. And the end of the trailer there was blood on the ground and a…
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How a "Natural food" shopper may shop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lraDNDuFNj8 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
