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Heavy lifting with elbow injury
I have a bad elbow injury and I'm wondering which of these you would recommend for lifting? Elbow straps or wraps/sleeves? I'm taking a few days to let it heal as per my chiro but she suggested using some sort of elbow support and starting off again with lighter weights next week, but I'm wondering what would be a good…
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Lamest/funniest excuses for calling in sick
I have a co-worker that constantly calls in sick...and the reason why she calls in sick is always interesting, almost like she has a bunch of choices written down and draws them from a hat. So I thought I'd ask you fine MFP folks what are the lamest / funniest / weirest excuses your co-workers / friends / relatives /…
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Gift ideas for parents who have everything?!
I figured I would ask you fine folks out there for some Christmas gift ideas for parents who have everything. My parents are in their 60s, have everything, and don't go out a whole lot (as in movies, theatre, restaurants, etc.). I have no idea what to get them. They keep telling me they don't want anything but they have…
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School bullies picking on my son.....any advice??
I know this is a fitness site but I really need some opinions. My 6-year-old son was pushed, tripped, sworn at and had his hood from his winter coat thrown away by a couple of 8-year-olds from the same school. They also punched other little kids and caused another boy from his class to bleed. This happened over the three…
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Most annoying posts/questions on MFP message boards?
I find the same questions are asked over and over again on here (yeah, I've done that myself). Go!
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How did you change your workouts once you hit your goal??
I am getting close to hitting my goal weight (yay)...hopefully in the next few months. I am curious as to how everyone who is at maintenance has adjusted their workouts? Are you working out as much as you did while you were losing your weight or have you cut back a bit on the exercise? Did you cut back on the cardio and…
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Healthy diet resulting in upset stomach?
Hi, I have been on my new lifestyle kick for about 6 months now with awesome results. Lately though I find my stomach gets upset when I eat something I don't eat often like takeout or even spicy foods at times. I made healthy chicken fajitas the other day and I thought I was going to die. Even certain fruits bug me now. I…
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Heavy lifting question....need advice from you lifting pros
So I added heavy lifting to my workout routine about a month ago (along with my cardio) and I am super happy I started, I can see and feel results already! I lift 3 days per week, 60-90 mins per session (3 sets of 10 per exercise so far). Anyways, I have changed my workout time to 5 a.m. this week as it works better with…
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Others jealous of your weight loss??
My in-laws think I have lost all this weight by taking something....like diet pills. They even questioned my dad about it yesterday. I am somewhat annoyed to be honest. Why do people always assume there is a magic pill to lose weight? Even my co-workers constantly ask me what is your secret (like what are you taking) and a…
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What kind of pet(s) do you have??
I have a 4-year-old English Bulldog named Hulk. Unfortunately I don't get much of a workout when I take him out for a walk as he is sooooooo slooooow (yeah, he's pretty lazy). He looks scary to some with his underbite but he is the biggest marshmallow, he loves everyone.
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Weight training....need advice :)
I just started using free weights again last week and I am really loving it. My question is, what is the best way to train...should I be doing a full body workout each day like I have been or should I focus on upper body one day and lower body the other day? Also, how many exercises do you recommend per muscle group? I…
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Full body DUMBELL workouts
Hello all, I am finally started to add weight lifting to my routine again as I've hit a bit of a plateau with my weight loss and I also do want to start toning up. I've been searching online and not finding what I am looking for really. I was wondering if anyone can suggest a good DUMBELL full body workout that I can use…
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Incorporating strength training into workout routine
Hi everyone, I am down 41 lbs and have another 29 lbs to go to hit my goal weight. Since I started I have strictly done cardio (about 60 mins per day 6 days a week) along with portion control and healthy eating. I mix it up so I'm not doing the same thing everyday. Now I've hit a plateau and I've decided I finally need to…
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What is the secret to YOUR weight loss?
I have had a lot of people ask me lately "How are you losing so much weight? What is your secret"? It's not a secret, I'm not following some crazy diet or exercise routine. I eat healthy...lots of fruits and vegetables, cut out the junk food, drink lots of water and exercise 6 times per week. That's my "secret". So I…
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Cardio / weight training question???
Hi, I am down 37 lbs so far since March 2013 and I want to lose another 33 lbs to get to my pre-pregnancy weight. So far I have been doing cardio 6 times a week for about 60 minutes give or take. I have a Bowlfex Ultimate 2 and some free weights which I want to start using as I want to build some lean muscle. How do I add…
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Newbie
Hey, I just signed up on this site yesterday. I actually started my weight loss journey this past March and am down 37 lbs so far. I just wanted to meet others who are on the same journey as me :) . This is a great site!
