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weight loss vs inches lost
Ok so I hear people talking about stepping away from the scale and looking at inches lost. I know this is usually a better way of judging fat loss. I have lost 7.9 lbs since I started back on 5/20 of this year. I've also lost 2.5 inches on my waist, 1 inch on my hips, and 1 inch off my thighs. However even though I…
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Question about shoes
I have decided to get serious with my training and need advice on shoes. I have been doing SL and running all in the same old worn out running shoes. I plan on starting Allpro on Monday and will be running 2-5 miles twice a week. So my question, are there shoes that are appropriate for both workouts or do I need to…
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Question about getting enough protein
So I've read the stickies, ran the numbers, completed my calculations and have decided I need around 1450 calories a day. This includes carbs: 111g, fats 66g, and protein 111g. I usually try to get more around 120g protein and a little lighter on the carbs or fat. My question is how do you eat that much protein and still…
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Question about squats
I have a question about my squats. I do not really feel the burn or muscle soreness in my glutes so I must be doing something wrong. I have had a personal trainer watch while I do them and he said my form is good so I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. I typically feel it in my thighs, both quads and hamstrings, even in my…
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Question for the nurses here.
I'm on my way to becoming a nurse and I am a planner. So I am in an ADN program and have already picked out an RN to BSN bridge program. Once I receive my BSN I plan to work in a critical care unit while completing my MSN. Once I have finished all that I would like to enter a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist program.…
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Completed my first workout last night
and man are my thighs sore. I found the squat much harder than I thought it would be. Then bench press was fine, will have no problem adding weight. But then it was time for the Rows. They were hard because my thighs were so tired. So here it is. Squat 45lb bar Bench Press 45lb bar Rows 35lb bar plus 10lbs so 45lbs If my…
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Newb
So I'm new here and plan to start stronglifts 5X5 today. I'm also interested in intermitent fasting but need to read the book to know how to do it correctly. I'm a 36 y/o mom to 5 wonderful kids. I had a killer body before having kids and was close to getting it back until number 3. I guess I got lazy/busy/crazy, whatever…
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Anyone wheat/gluten free?
Starting tomorrow I am starting my wheat free diet. I have UC, probably related to celiacs, so I am going wheat free. I was just wondering if anyone here has expierence with this way of eating?
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I need a dinner with no fat and no dairy
My son has a scan of his gall bladder schedule for tomorrow and the tech said no fat and no dairy after 230. Well he is a 17 y/o male who loves to eat so I need to figure out what I can feed him for dinner. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you
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Does a chronic condition effect you calorie needs?
I have Ulcerative Colitis and was wondering if that effects what my daily caloric intake should be? I do know that when you are sick or injured your body requires more calories for the extra work to repair itself. So does that mean I only need extra calories when I'm having an active flare, when I'm having any type of…
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How to determine calories burned?
I know they have HRM that will give you calories burned but I have no extra cash at the moment. I have 5 children at home and they all start school next month so any extra money is going towards their needs. I'm not over weight so I know I have to be more exact about calories consumed vs calories burned in order to loose…
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New girl here
I just started eating better, or at least trying to, and exercising today. More than loosing pounds I want to lower my body fat percentage. I start back to school August 22nd so I need to get a schedule and plan now while life is not so hectic. Any tips or suggestions for eating on the go would be great. I will be…
