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NSGs?
I have to give up on my scale- I really truly do. I have lost and gained the same 3 lbs for months, while I continue to gain strength, endurance running and healthier habits. MY NSG's (Non-sacle GOALS) for the month on March are: Run a comfortable 5k straight through without stopping Work back up to my 1RM back squat of…
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Going out to dinner tonight...
Out for Sushi for a work event... What is the best way to keep this low-cal/low- carb? I plan on avoiding rice, but is certain sashimi better than other? Can I just order a platter? Is Miso soup OK? I recently started 6 weeks to shred so my goal for the next few weeks is to stay on target with my macros, so this cannot…
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Strength training vs cardio as active recovery?
I am pretty happy with my overall routine, I do intense cardio M, W, F(which for me right now is 30 min run, I'm working on getting to a comfy 5k) followed by upper body & core, and legs Tu&TH with light cardio (elliptical or a mile jog) and I rest on the weekends since my gym is at my office. However, I have been reading…
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Planet Fitness?
Due to financial reasons, I've recently had to quit Crossfit, which was my preferred fitness method. Luckily, my office has a gym on site that I can (and do!) use every day. However, it is very small and only has cardio machines and dumbbells, meaning I really can't lift heavy as I would like to, and has just taken a lot…
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Runners!
Advice greatly needed and most certainly appreciated... I CAN'T RUN!!!! I'm starting the C25K program again today. It's still freezing and icey in NYC so I'll be running on a treadmill until it warms up. I workout consistently. I CrossFit, I can go over an hour on an elliptical. BUT I can't run longer than 3 minutes…
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A holiday wishlist for the fitness obsessed
Christmas is all of 5 minutes away, and I hope Santa brings me: A new cable speed jump rope Protein blender bottles Compression pants (in a smaller size! yey) knee wraps a food scale What's on your holiday wish list?
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Favorite WOD
I was thinking about how I love some of the WOD, and other's make me cranky. I am still fairly new and have to scale some things, so my favorite WODs are the ones that I can complete without major modification. This beauty was my workout last Friday and I have to say, it was one of my favorites in CF so far. Amazing burn,…
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Looking for friends who are into Lifting or Crossfit
I have never loved any part of this "weight loss journey" until I discovered weight lifting. After a few months of lifting on my own and trying Stronglifts, I got hooked on Crossfit. I've drunk the kool-aid. I don't want a lecture nor will I apologize for my addiction. However, my friends IRL are fed up. They can't…
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Advanced lifters- Squat advice
Had to switch to low bar squats due to a herniated disc in my upper back/neck- however, my form feels like CRAP and I'm down to 110 lbs from 130 lbs 1RPM. I don't feel "balanced", even with my shoes off I have a hard time driving into my heels. Any advanced lifters with advice?
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NSVs FTW
As my profile states, I gave up the scale months ago when I gave up the obsession with weight loss, and just decided to let it be a side effect of overall fitness. Ive seen a lot of success since April (profile pic for reference), but this past weekend 4 things happened that made me feel REALLY good. 1) I had visited a…
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REAL Fitness goals
I know we're all here to lose weight, duh. And I have quite a while to go until I'm at my goal, but Ive been on here for a while, and I've completed shifted my goals from losing weight to getting fit. But I'm curious, is anyone else more focused on FITNESS rather than weight loss? What are your goals? I could really use…
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Starting Crossfit- help?
Hi, I took a trial class a few weeks back and I LOVED it, and have just signed up for Foundations at my local box. For those of you who do Crossfit, what are your favorite things about it? I am really nervous as I know my fitness level is mediocre and I get easily embarrassed. I want to do this, and I want to get fit, I'm…
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HOP OFF THE EXCUSE EXPRESS
It took me a long time to accept this, and I just need to throw it out there because it's made the BIGGEST difference in my success. "If you wan't it bad enough, you will find a way. If not, you will find an excuse." For SO long, I was "too busy" to work out. I mean, I am a full time working mom... where was I going to…
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Starting Crossfit
Hi, I took a trial class a few weeks back and I LOVED it, and have just signed up for Foundations at my local box. For those of you who do Crossfit, what are your favorite things about it? I am really nervous as I know my fitness level is mediocre and I get easily embarrassed. I want to do this, and I want to get fit, I'm…
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what's your "type"?
So this may be a little silly, but I was talking to a friend about weight loss and what not-- and she, knowing I have a thing for BIG guys (think lumberjacks and larry the cable guy), tells me that when I'm thin, I won't be able to get my big mountain men because big guys don't date skinny girls. WHAT IN THE...? I *really*…
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jawbone UP
Does anyone else use one? I'm seeing extraordinary calorie burns for today and I only walked about 5 miles. There is NO way I'm negative 2500 calories today! Eesh!
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Can't exercise... feeling lost
I was on one hell of a roll the past 6 months, working out every single day, riding my bike to/from work, and going on hiking trips all Summer, as well as finally picking up running. However, Ive recently learned I have arthritis in my knee, a discover that was made due to a strain on it because of the shin splints I…
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CrossFit
I just signed up for 2 introductory classes at 2 different CrossFit gyms in my area. One looks very "bare bones", the other box looks a little more dressed up (this gym also has gymnastics). I am moderately fit, but not particularly athletic. Can anyone who has tried or does CrossFit regularly share their first time…
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Lifting heavy too soon?
As someone with about 60 lbs I'd like to lose, I often wonder if I'm doing this the "right" way. I feel good about my food intake, could be cleaner at times, but I'm pretty good about staying around 1500 net calories. I workout 5 days a week, and am currently doing C25K and hitting the elliptical for 30 minutes on…
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the greatest thing on the internet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn5zytfm9No
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Non-weightloss related goals
Since I've joined this site, it seems to me most groups/posts/motivation seems to be weight related, "lose x# lbs, I want to weight x". However, even though I myself have over 50lbs to lose according to conventional BMI charts, none of my goals are scale- related. I would really love to hear from, and hopefully make some…
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Abandoned the scale and finally lost weight! (w pic)
I hate the scale. Absolutely HATE it. Every time Ive ever tried to lose weight, I diet, I workout, I swear I see progress, and then I get on the scale and there it is, a number stares back at me that is ALWAYS such a disappointment. I have never stuck to MFP longer than 3-4 weeks since I found this site in 2011. This has…
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Top 10 Reasons Lifting Heavy is Terrible for Women
taken from: http://www.liftbigeatbig.com/2013/06/10-reasons-why-heavy-lifting-is.html Everyone knows that lifting makes women big, bulky, and less desirable. But, do they know the reasons why? I compiled my top ten reasons as to why women should NEVER EVER even think about touching a weight. Ever. 1. You will find less and…
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I broke up with my scale
And it has been the healthiest decision Ive ever made in my life. Since I committed to MFP in February, I don't have a clue how much weight Ive lost. I track everything I eat, Im very rarely over my goal. I work out 4-5 days a week, plenty of cardio and weight training. I even started C25K and riding my bike every day as a…
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Time efficient exercise...need advice!
Hi, Without all the boring details, I have exactly 1 hour to work out everyday. I hit the gym on my lunch break. I have recently started doing C25K, which takes up about 30 minutes. What is the most efficient way to spend the next 30 minutes? What I've been doing on C25K days is running, and then doing arm/core work (a lot…
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Looking for friends with 50 or so pounds to lose
Hi- So Ive been on MFP about a year. In that time, Ive made some great friends. However, I took a hiatus over the winter due to some personal things that threw me off track only to come back and find that so many people have deactivated or given up. Almost my entire supportive bubble has gone MIA... Part of me feels guilt…
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TDEE/BMR, am I totally doing this all wrong
I totally get the whole eating back your calories and eating at LEAST at my BMR, but I'm getting some conflicting advice. My BMR is 1700. Which sounds like more than enough calories in a day, this is true. However, given that I am 5'2", 200 lbs, and have PLENTY of body fat that needs to go, am I really doing myself a major…
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Unhappy at goal weight?
Not that I'm anywhere near my goal yet, but I am currently almost 40lbs from my HW, and have been 25 lbs thinner than I am now, and even at that weight (175lbs-- 65lbs from HW), I didn't LIKE my body any more than I did at my HW. I have this fear that even when I hit GW, I'm going to be disappointed in the shape and…
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First ever post, and one hell of a rough realization
I started on MFP October 2011, between October to July 2012, I lost over 25 lbs, and 2 sizes and was dead set on accomplishing my goals and was dedicated, committed and finally proud of myself and my accomplishments. In July 2012, I got a promotion at work...which meant longer hours and I was unable to make it to the gym…
