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Home gyms.
Who has a home gym and what do you have? I would prefer to invest in some equipment rather than get a gym membership.. But my dilemma is a squat rack. Does anyone have one? Where did you get it and how much was it? My problem is that they take up so much space and are expensive! But can you do squats without one? What are…
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Tips for working out at lunch
Recently I got a membership to a gym close to my work so that I can work out at lunch. This is really the best option for me, time-wise. I've done it a few times so far and find it to be really awkward with getting sweaty and then coming back to work. Plus I'm on a time-crunch because I don't want to be gone too long. I…
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New Moms
I'm sure there are tons of posts like this, but I was hoping some other new moms could join in on this thread for some solidarity. I just had my third child in July and I am nursing him. I am having a hard time losing weight because I'm just sooo hungry. Breastfeeding is more important than losing weight of course, but I'd…
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favorite way to make chicken salad?
What is your favorite way to make chicken salad? I decided I'm going to cook chicken in the instant pot and make some chicken salad for my weeks worth of lunches. I normally go the pickle relish route but looking for some different ideas.
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Ladies who have lifted during pregnancy ...
I know I know, ask my doctor. I will. but doctors don't really seem to have specific workout advice. I'm just kind of looking for general ideas on what types of things you did. I lifted before I got pregnant but I only worked out at home using a barbell/plates and i just don't think I feel comfortable with that right now.…
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Who here can make good tacos??
I need help. Whenever I use taco seasoning packets they taste nothing like tacos you'd get from a good mexican restaurant. I've just been making homemade taco seasoning from recipes that I find online but they all just taste like the packets from the grocery store. HELPPP. How is the right way to season beef for tacos? I…
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What to do with cherry tomatoes
I may have planted to many cherry tomato plants. I love the things but I have a huge bowl of them and can't eat them fast enough! I've heard of people roasting them and then freezing, adding those to stews and sauces and stuff? Help, I don't want to waste them, they are my pride and joy.
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Cardio suggestions for at home gym
Those of you who work out at home, what type of cardio do you do? I am finally getting my home gym (yay) but just weights. At the gym I normally get on an elliptical or stationary bike or something and I don’t want to purchase a cardio machine for my home. I really don’t like running :( oh and I don’t own a bike which is…
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Kids and lifting weights
Does anyone know of some good resources relating to kids and weight lifting? I’ve googled some but I’m still not that comfortable. I am in the process of putting together my home gym, and my 10 year old son really wants to lift weights but I’m pretty uncomfortable with that as I don’t want him to get injured. So far I just…
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Do you log every day?
And do you plan on logging your food forever? I really don’t like logging my food. It’s tedious. For a while I’ve only been logging m-f and taking weekends off, but it’s not working for me because when I don’t log my food, I use that as an excuse to eat all the food lol. I feel like I could set rules for myself, like just…
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I suck at squats
I recently started lifting weights again, like 3-4 weeks ago. I have lifted weights in the past when I was in college but fell off the wagon when I got my first “real” FT job. I have found that I am horrible at squats now. I am doing 3x5 and I just can’t seem to progress much. Im only at 80lbs :( I tried to go up 5lbs…
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Aldi protein powder
So has anyone tried Aldi's protein powder (Elevation) ? And did you like it? Just Wanted to get some opinions before I spent money on it. Thanks!
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Who's good at making stir fry??
can anyone give some ideas for a good stir fry sauce? I pretty much only ever do one stir fry: soy sauce, brown sugar, a little chicken broth, garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper. Looking for some ways to change it up a little. Thanks!
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Are fitbit calories accurate?
I set my goal to lose 1 lb a week and my activity to "not active" and then as the day goes on, mfp adds calories onto my goal depending on how many steps I take. Is this accurate? Can I just trust it and eat whatever it tells me I can eat? Like yesterday it gave me an extra 450 calories and I didn't work out or anything. I…
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Morning work outers
What time do you wake up in the morning? Any tips for a non morning person? Other than just do it? I really hate waking up in the morning :( it's so depressing.
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Calorie needs while breastfeeding
ive decided to finally lose this baby weight and I've been counting calories for the last 3 weeks, eating about 2000 calories a day. I figured if I eat around maintenance that with the calories I burn by breastfeedjng will be enough for me to lose weight. I've lost quite a bit so far (6 pounds in 3 weeks) however it seems…
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Breastfeeding
I am breastfeeding my 1 month old. Haven't been counting calories since I found out I was pregnant and would like to start losing the weight. I have googled how much I'm supposed to eat while breastfeeding but I'm still a little confused and wanted to hear from people who have had success with it. I've read you need an…
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Losing weight while breastfeeding
i am pregnant now and I'm not counting calories but will need to lose the weight after I have my baby in November. I've heard it is recommended to eat 500 extra calories per day while breastfeeding and I'm assuming that means 500 over maintenance. Who has lost weight/counted calories while breastfeeding and how many…
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salad dressing recipes please
Anyone have a good salad dressing recipe? Please share
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Strong lifts or starting strength
I am going to get a gym membership in a couple weeks, haven't had one in about a year. I used to so strong lifts but am thinking of doing starting strength instead. Opinions? The real reason I chose strong lifts before (I will admit it) is because I was scared to try power cleans. Does anyone do these? I've never seen a…
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What is the secret to hard boiled eggs??
What is the secret to peeling a hard boiled egg?? I suck at it. The egg white always wants to come apart with the shell. Is the secret in how you cook it? Do you put the eggs in already boiling water or cold water? So many different opinions on google!
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Lower cal junk foods
I bought some of those Keebler fudge cookies because I just thought of them last night and wanted them. 2 little cookies have 170 calories, so that's disappointing! Just looking for ideas on sweet type junk food crap without a HUGE amount of calories. Thanks!
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Meal ideas with beans
Please share your meal ideas that involve a lot of beans! I am trying to get lots of fiber. So far I've come up with chili (regular and white chicken chili but i don't have a recipe for that. Never tried it before) and then also ham and beans soup. Please and thank you
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Good running shoes
Recently I hurt my foot running. Ball of my foot. It hurt for a good month and a half to 2 months. I think it's finally healed and I want to start running again, however I want good running shoes. I'm wondering if my POS nikes are partly to blame?? A friend of mine said to get brooks or something like that? Need…
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Constipation
Tmi or whatever. I've been having this problem for a while. I don't know what could be causing it. I eat plenty of fruits and veggies. I drink tons of water. I don't really eat junk food at all. Very rarely. I bought a bag of prunes and was eating 5 or so a day and that was keeping me kinda regular but I stopped eating…
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What to put in coffee
Anyone have recommendations for something non dairy to put in coffee? I'm going to stop eating dairy for a few weeks to see if it helps my digestive issues, but I've always put half and half in my coffee :( it's the thing I'm having the hardest time with. I've tried almond and coconut milk and don't like either. (In my…
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Women with wide hips... Where do you buy jeans?
I have a hard time finding pants that fit right. They always dig into my hips because the button is right in my hip area.. So I either have to get jeans that are too big on my legs or get jeans that fit my legs but are too tight in the hip area... I always unbutton my pants when I can get away with it.
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where do you put your ipod/phone when you workout?
I don't know where to put mine when I'm at the gym. I just put it in my bra, but I feel stupid pulling it out of my bra every time I need to change the song or whatever. Where do you put yours?
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Tips on bench press?
I suck at bench press. I just can't seem to make progress. I am trying to lose weight so I'm eating at a deficit so I know I won't make as much progress as I could but still. Do I need to work on my triceps? Any tips? I eat about 1500 or 1600 calories and try to eat between 80 and 100 grams of protein ...
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Tips on bench press
Does anyone have tips on bench press? I suck at it. Adding 5 pounds may as well be 100! I did fine with 50 pounds so I tried moving up to 55 but I could only do one rep!! I'm doing 3x5.... I'm eating at a deficit so I know I won't make as much progress as I could but still would like to move up! I eat about 1600 calories…
