For those of you who use fitness trackers: why is yours the one I should buy??

For those of you who use fitness trackers: why is yours the one I should buy??I'm in the market for a fitness tracker. I've taken a gander at the Fitbit Charge Garmin Vivo Fit 2 Garmin Vivo Fit Garmin Vivo Smart Misfit I can't decide They are all within my price range 50-120. Open to any options I didn't list either Which one should i get?? submitted by /u/frondy [link] [comments]

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Do bodyweight exercises require warmups?

Do bodyweight exercises require warmups?I'm on a 6 day split and one of my pull days starts with chinups. I go straight into my work sets on that day. Is this bad? On one hand I feel it's "just bodyweight" so it's okay. On the other hand, I don't feel good about going straight into a bodyweight bench press or row work set. Thanks submitted by /u/fpuen [link] [comments]

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Bigger Biceps restricting range of motion?

Bigger Biceps restricting range of motion?I've been lifting for a couple of months and I'm happy to say my biceps have grown pretty significantly. The problem is when I do curls I feel like the muscle is preventing me from getting that tight squeeze I got when my arms were smaller. Is this a common problem, or just in my head? If so is there anything I can do to increase the range of motion? submitted by /u/ienjoyapples [link] [comments]

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Does anybody else get shaky when doing intense ab work?

Does anybody else get shaky when doing intense ab work?For instance, whenever I'm doing weighted crunches on the machine showed here, my body kind of shakes violently shakes throughout the motion. It's not very fluid and looks goofy as hell, I'm wondering if this is a common thing. Thanks. submitted by /u/dudukakapeepeeshire [link] [comments]

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Is there a pre-workout (PWO) that doesn't have caffeine in it but still works well?

Is there a pre-workout (PWO) that doesn't have caffeine in it but still works well?I work out about two hours before bed and I value my sleep. Caffeine doesn't exactly help with that. So is there a PWO without caffeine? What do you nighttime lifters use? submitted by /u/ghostmanure [link] [comments]

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Survival Fitness: What Fitness Benchmarks Could Save Your Life?

Survival Fitness: What Fitness Benchmarks Could Save Your Life?My primary fitness goal this year has been to focus on functional strength and general fitness. One of my favorite threads in r/fitness was the one about stories of how being fit saved lives. For fun - my focus now has been is on what would I need to be able to do to survive a natural disaster, zombie apocalypse, or just run of the mill emergency (fight or flight). Coupled with what would essentially be a basic training requirements for any military/police training programs. I'm looking to establish a baseline of requirements that would make for all around fit person. Types of benchmarks I was thinking about were: Run for X miles without stopping Bodyweight pull-up or pull-up with back-pack 10 ft Wall Climb 20 ft Rope Climb Lifting non-barbell weights equivalent to a human's body weight etc. What other fitness benchmarks would you think would make for a someone having a higher chance of surviving whatever life threw at them? submitted by /u/dubbelU [link] [comments]

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Need help with situps.

Need help with situps.I need help with perfecting my situps routine. My goal is to get 40 in a minute and i'm halfway there. The only issue is that i have no momentum to keep going and once I reach 20 I just can't feel any more energy to push. This is not the case for me when it comes to pushups, running, or weight lifting. I literally feel like I can't do a decent situp. submitted by /u/Googles180 [link] [comments]

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If I could cut one thing from my diet...

If I could cut one thing from my diet...I exercise 3 days a week (CrossFit) and take a defense class 1-2x a week (Krav Maga). My weakness is EATING. I don't smoke. Rarely drink. I just. Eat. Garbage. If there was ONE thing I could cut from my diet, what do you suggest? submitted by /u/jck73 [link] [comments]

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Squat form check (220 lbs) @ 152 BW

Squat form check (220 lbs) @ 152 BWHeight: 5'9" (1.76m) Weight 152 lbs Exercise: Squat (lowbar) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZdDs-amRfE Doing low bar squat for 5 reps at 220 lbs, any advice would greatly be appreciated! submitted by /u/vbtws2 [link] [comments]

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Deadlifting and Knees

Deadlifting and KneesHey everyone, first and foremost, this may be the wrong subreddit, and if so, I apologize. But, here it goes: So I have only been lifting for a few months, and unfortunately faced a knee injury about a year ago (Grade 2 sprain/partial tear of my LCL & MCL in my right knee). I am currently working on improving my deadlift and overall strength, and was wondering if there are any particular forms of the exercise that would be less strenuous on my knees than others. I am 20 years old, 185 lbs, 5'8" and can only do 270 lbs deadlift until knee pain arises at the moment. submitted by /u/SkyWeaver [link] [comments]

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How do people increase their squats etc so easily?

How do people increase their squats etc so easily?I'm 5'8, 138 lbs and I've just finished Jim Stoppani's Shortcut To Size. My question is, how the hell does everyone have such high numbers in their squats/deadlifts/bench press, etc? I've been training for 3 months now and I used to be around 120 lbs, so I've gained a great amount of weight. I can barely squat 33 lbs and bench press 22 lbs. At first, I couldn't even bench press with the bar empty, so I guess that's an improvement, but seriously people's high numbers for squats/bench press, etc is demotivating me and I feel like I'm doing something wrong. Any ideas? submitted by /u/RayMedia [link] [comments]

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Bad to lift same muscle each day?

Bad to lift same muscle each day?Is it bad to do small daily workouts in the morning or at night? I'm talking about doing like ten pull ups every night. Would it be best to not do it on back days or the days right after? I'd be adding this and probably a few other things to do on top of me already going to the gym. Thoughts? Thanks submitted by /u/AlienInvasionAkAkAk [link] [comments]

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Does cardio have negative effect of strength?

Does cardio have negative effect of strength?I recently started running in addition to my weight lifting. I worked my way up to running 5 miles a few times a week. In the beginning I struggled to do 2 miles nonstop now I can do 5 easily. How ever all of my lifts have dropped over 50 lbs in all areas. Deadlifts down 90 lbs squats down 70 and bench is down 50.... Is there a correlation here or am I losing my mind? submitted by /u/Pm_me_boooobs [link] [comments]

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The Failure of Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign

It seems like Michelle Obama’s ambitious “Let’s move” campaign is a failure. Childhood obesity is not being solved, and it’s clear why.

A focus on exercise before getting rid of added sugars is pretty much doomed to fail. Not even kids can outrun a bad diet.

Here’s a short summary of the problem followed by a very ambitious feature:

Dunk the Junk: The Failure of Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign

Politico: The Great FLOTUS Food Fight

Eventually we’re simply going to have to accept that a focus on calories and exercise is not going to solve this problem, because it’s not caused by calories or a lack of exercise.

The obesity epidemic is caused by poor food quality (primarily too much sugar and refined carbs) and likely the only way to solve it is to improve food quality.

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best tasting BCAAs?

best tasting BCAAs?what do you guys think? Looking for something during my workout to sip on with a bit of flavor. submitted by /u/e604 [link] [comments]

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Deadlift Form Check

Deadlift Form CheckThis is about 20 lbs under my 5 rep max. I've been getting a slight pain in my lower back which lasts for a couple minutes following my final set then dissappears. Thanks https://youtu.be/m4M1pGv8JJo submitted by /u/JordansNJoints [link] [comments]

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Any advice for strength and balance training with one slightly bowed leg

Any advice for strength and balance training with one slightly bowed legHey everyone! I've been working out for a little over 2 years. I don't lift heavy and work out my legs by running or biking. Recently, I've noticed that my right leg is slightly bowed inwards. This is causing balance problems for me. What can I do to rectify this issue? My main goal is correcting my balance. submitted by /u/Boom_frontpage [link] [comments]

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What are home exercises for the upper back?

What are home exercises for the upper back?So I've apparently been sitting in front of a computer so long that my spine has developed a slight bend which is putting a lot of muscles out of whack and causing me significant back and neck pain. An osteopath has told me the best long term fix is exercise which will force everything back into place. What are the best exercises that target the upper back, shoulders and neck which I can do at home? submitted by /u/mudhoney [link] [comments]

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Looking for a jogging buddy!

Looking for a jogging buddy!Anyone in the uniontown PA area looking for someone to jog with? PM me :) submitted by /u/Darth_VaDog [link] [comments]

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Is it okay to ask someone in the gym for form help?

Is it okay to ask someone in the gym for form help?Assuming they're just resting and don't have headphones/earphones on. Is this fine or not? I'm only a beginner and want to learn how to do normal and Romanian deadlifts properly. I've watched a few videos, but still can't seem to do it properly in the gym - I only feel it in my lower back and hardly in my quads at all. EDIT: Hamstrings, not quads sorry. submitted by /u/FrozenVision [link] [comments]

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Need help figuring out ideal weight

Need help figuring out ideal weightSo as the title says I'm sort of in a weird place. I ran varsity xc and track all in Highschool and at a D1 school. So I've always been skinny and had no real muscle aside from legs (sorta) But now that I'm out of competitive running I've been trying to get into better looking shape if you know what I mean. I've went from 6 feet tall 165-190 pounds in part to my diet being used to just nonstop eating to maintain myself while running so much. I've bright my bench from a struggling 1rm of 135 when i weighed 175 on a good day to doing 185 (this past month was the first time I've come that close to benching my body weight with no spot) for 3-4 reps. All of my other lifts have improved at more or less the same scale and I am physically larger as a result. My question is. What is an good weight for someone at 6ft because I'm struggling to wrap my head around weighing more even though I know muscle is a big addition to my frame. I am currently trying to cut weight but to be honest I have no clue what a good weight is anymore which is a huge cause of frustration since I've always just been runner skinny. submitted by /u/Lurkerking2015 [link] [comments]

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Do strong people not use machines?

Do strong people not use machines?I'm a relative beginner at the gym, and have beginner numbers on the main lifts. I use some machines in addition to barbell and dumbell exercises. Pretty much all of the machines at the gym only go up to an amount of weight between 0% and 100% higher than what I can do for reps. But it's easy for a guy who's been training for a while to be over twice as strong as me. So what's going on? Do people who are strong enough that the machines aren't enough weight exclusively use free weights? Or do they go to some sort of super gym with monster machines? submitted by /u/masturbateAndSwitch [link] [comments]

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Ears feel stopped up when lifting

Ears feel stopped up when liftingUsually about halfway through a set one of my ears will feel stopped up like I have water in it. Anyone know a fix for this? submitted by /u/brde66 [link] [comments]

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Have to work from 9am to 10pm for a month. Planning to train in early mornings.

Have to work from 9am to 10pm for a month. Planning to train in early mornings.Have to work for the next month from 9:00am to 10:30pm planning to do my trainings in the morning at 7-8am, 3-4 times a week. What to do? To not to get too tired for a day? Used to train 4 times a week. Chest, triceps; Legs, shoulders; Back, biceps; Legs, beer. submitted by /u/timour77 [link] [comments]

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If I am following specific dieting, should I work out?

If I am following specific dieting, should I work out?Well, basically, I'm going to start getting in shape for football again, I want to know what I should do again. I haven't worked out for probably a year now at least. I'm starting to go on a juice only diet for a week and going to a military diet and switching every week. I want to know whether when I can work out during the juice diet, and when I should regularly be working out. Thanks in advance. Extra info: Weight: 220ish, height: 6'1 submitted by /u/HelperiEcchi [link] [comments]

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I don't eat much, should I bother working out? (More info in description)

I don't eat much, should I bother working out? (More info in description)So my diet is awful, the only times I eat healthy is when my roommates mom or roommate cooks something and when we go out to eat. I can't cook and am learning when I get the chance. The most I eat is 2 decent sized meals a day. If I worked out, would it even be worth it? Would I actually be seeing progress with my poor diet? Edit: I should add that I'm very poor so buying a lot of food isn't an option right now. I'm working two jobs so overtime I'll be able to spend more money. submitted by /u/Spicy_grandma [link] [comments]

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This is a supposed 1 year transformation from Kinobody, do you guys think this is plausible?

This is a supposed 1 year transformation from Kinobody, do you guys think this is plausible?Hey! Don't know how many of you are familiar with the guy Greg O'Gallager (I hope thats how you spell it) but he basically started kinobody ... I never buy any programms because I don't believe it is necessary but this guy has been boasting some pretty incredible transformations ... Today I got an email from his newsletter with this transformation, supposedly in 1 year .... do you guys think this is even possible while staying natty? http://imgur.com/ndcPKqW submitted by /u/kotschi1997 [link] [comments]

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Month and a half in stronglifts and loving it, but upper body strenght is a problem

Month and a half in stronglifts and loving it, but upper body strenght is a problemI've been doing stronglifts for a month and a half now and the progress is just outstanding. Measurements in metric/imperial as follows: 31 years old male, 92 kg/202 lbs, 1.81 m / 5'11'' Weights are start weight/current weight. Squats 102.5/225 - 145/320 Deadlifts 107.5/237.5 - 132.5/292.5 Bench press 62.5/137.5 - 67.5/150 (1 deload) Barbell row 52.5/115 - 75/165 Overhead press 57.5/127.5 - 55/120 (1 deload) As accessories I'm doing: chin ups and pull ups at bodyweight 3x5; dips 3x5 currently at bodyweight + 11/25 uneven push ups, 15 on right side, 12 on left side (convict conditioning style) planks (3 minutes straight) leg pull up, 2x15 (convict conditioning style) I'm doing this 3 times a week, Mon, Wed and Fri. On Tue and Thurs I do 20 minutes of running in HIIT (1 minute high, one minute low, I use a heart rate monitor to make sure I'm over 170 during high) and do 3x15 leg pull ups. I'm not doing a special diet and I don't see any difference in weight, I'm usually going from 91 to 93 kgs (200/204 lbs) throughout the week. I'm taking a protein + creatin shake every day before workout and that's about it, otherwise I'm eating a common diet with rice, beans, beef, some pasta and some chinese food (I'm in Philly, PA). So, as visible, I'm having trouble with my upper body workouts. Squats and deadlifts are progressing without failure (I felt the traps during the last deadlift workout but I'm already planning to include shrugs as prescribed in starting strength) but upper body just isn't going that way. Starting strenght prescribes pull ups for the press but I'm doing that and still don't see it getting better. Should I change my accessory? Should I change how I progress my weights? And why is overhead pressing SO HARD? submitted by /u/mauriciolinhares [link] [comments]

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Are Personal Trainers worth it?

Are Personal Trainers worth it?Are PT's worth it for the overweight and inconsistent gym-goers? submitted by /u/ah_23 [link] [comments]

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Physically intense job, but I'm not fit at all

Physically intense job, but I'm not fit at allSo, I recently got a job delivering packages on foot for some company that works for/with Amazon. This job has me running around on foot with a cart filled with packages stacked higher than me (I'm 6 feet tall D=), and frankly, I'm a potato when it comes to fitness. I've never really worked out (aside from the walking I do everywhere, which I do mostly cause I live in NYC, and it's a nice way to get around), and after 3 days, my body is exhausted but I don't have time off til the weekend. Is there anything I can do to help recover faster or better prepare myself for next week? Pushing these packages around for 8-10 hours a day is physically difficult for me (strain on my legs, back, arms, shoulders, all over basically =/). submitted by /u/ensiger [link] [comments]

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Quick question about resting

Quick question about restingIn case it's relevant, I'm an 18 year old male 171cm/58kg I'm about 2 weeks into SL5x5 and enjoying it so far going three times a week, however as of next week the soccer season is about to start meaning I can't go to the gym on Mondays and Saturdays. Assuming I'm getting the right amount of rest and food (8 hours sleep and 2400+ calories with 130g+ protein) is a schedule like this alright?: Mon: Soccer Tues: Gym Wed: Gym Thurs: Gym Fri: Rest Sat: Soccer Sun: Rest(gyms closed) Am I going to break myself doing this or would it be alright? The soccer season only lasts for a few months so I still won't be that high on the SL progression. Cheers submitted by /u/rehpse [link] [comments]

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If I cut at a 400cal deficit for 6 days of the week and have a cheat day at 2400cal surplus on the 7th day did I just end up nowhere?

If I cut at a 400cal deficit for 6 days of the week and have a cheat day at 2400cal surplus on the 7th day did I just end up nowhere?I was thinking about this today. I'm on a cut and sometimes have a cheat day of some sort on the weekend with a high surplus of calories. The situation in the title is of course hypothetical but the idea stands. Or is there something different when it comes to over time compared to one day? submitted by /u/shirtsoptional [link] [comments]

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Lifting on a PSMF

Lifting on a PSMFThose who have done psmf, what do you do as far as lifting goes? I'm getting a bit soft for my liking on this slow bulk so i was thinking of doing a 2-3 week psmf. Lifting advice ranges from 'do exactly what it says in the book" (2x a week full body focussing on heavy compounds in the 6-8 rep range. Apparently takes up to 3 hours and sounds awful), to hypertrophy-focussed bro-splits, to not lifting at all. I'm currently doing 5/3/1 who was CNS. I was thinking of continuing with 5/3/1 but stripping out all the accesory stuff and just doing the main lift to maintain strength. I would also consider looping the same cycle or maybe the 5-rep week rather than trying to progress on 800kcal. What does everyone think? Natty lifter. Goals are powerbuilding-based. My main focus here specifically is just trying not to lose any strength over the 2-3 weeks. submitted by /u/happlepaff [link] [comments]

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How long before building muscle is out weighed by burning fat and the scale reflects weight loss?

How long before building muscle is out weighed by burning fat and the scale reflects weight loss?I think I'm in the phase where the scale doesn't reflect weight loss because I'm building enough muscle to gain weight as fast as I'm losing fat. But how long before the fat loss is more than muscle gain? I'm trying to lose for my wedding in 12 weeks. Everyday for a week now, I have been running for 30 mins (some walking is included as I build up my endurance), biking 30, and taking a 20 min walk. I do arm weights, lunges, and squats as well but just enough to feel sore. I am also eat salad foods and fruits with grilled chicken and fish (just seasoning added). I know to some of you this isn't much and it's only a week but it is a huge lifestyle change for me. I was completely sedimentary and ate shit food. I know it takes time, but I have only a few weeks before I have to come up with wedding dress 2.0 that I fit in. How long do you think I should wait to see weight loss before calling it a fail and getting a dress that fits? submitted by /u/survivNlife [link] [comments]

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Does Low Carb Have a Cholesterol Problem?

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Can a low-carb diet be bad for your cholesterol? No… and maybe.

Most people get great cholesterol values on a low-carb diet. The only thing that usually goes up is the good HDL cholesterol, which is great. This has also been shown in studies, where people on average improve their cholesterol and reduce their risk.

But a minority of people may get significantly higher bad LDL cholesterol, whatever type of measurement we do. Is this dangerous? Nobody knows for sure. So what do we do? Ignore it?

Dr. Sarah Hallberg (of TEDx fame) says no – we can’t ignore these people. In this presentation from the recent low-carb conference in Vail she discusses what we should do instead – and how to think about your cholesterol on a low-carb diet.

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Zucchini and Walnut Salad

A very green low-carb salad that goes great as a side dish to meat or fish.

Alternatively serve by itself together with cold cuts, boiled eggs, smoked salmon, canned tuna fish or mackerel.

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As a novice lifter, I just wanted to ask some adivce and recommendations on a workout routine that I will be following

As a novice lifter, I just wanted to ask some adivce and recommendations on a workout routine that I will be followingBefore anyone asks, yes I did read the FAQS and they were extremely helpful. But what I'd like to ask about is a specific routine. I am by no means an experienced lifter, the extent of my knowledge being what I learned in my high school weights class, articles online, the advice of some people at the gym, and now, r/fitness. I will be following the Stronglifts 5x5 routine beginning Monday sticking to the suggested split of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. What I also would like to do is perform HIIT workouts on the days that I'm not lifting since my goal is to shed BF and slim down as well as improve my physique and outward appearance/aesthetic. In addition to that, my diet consists of six small meals a day with a daily calorie goal of around 2000 calories (my TDEE being around 3000 calories so I'm using a heavy deficit of 1000 calories, duh) and my macros being P:40% F:40% C:20% I'm not asking for a complete personalized workout plan, but just some advice and suggestions about the workout and diet I plan to follow, and if I'm going about it the proper way. Thanks for any comments! EDIT: Alongside the 5x5 routine, what would be a good way to train abs? submitted by /u/HeroWithNoPower [link] [comments]

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Feedback on Powertec leverage home gym

Feedback on Powertec leverage home gymI have an opportunity to buy a Powertec multi station home gym like the one in the link below for a very decent price. I'm aware it's not as good as a power rack and free weights but this is a much more affordable option. I'm a shift worker and I have a new baby at home. I'm hoping that after working a 12 hour shift and giving momma a spell this will be a viable option for a quick routine. I'll still have an olympic bar and 300 lbs in plates so I'll be able to incorporate some free weights into my routine. I'm wondering if anyone on here has any experience with this equipment and can give any feedback. Thanks in advance submitted by /u/outgoing_intravert [link] [comments]

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Combined exercises and activities for two people with different goals?

Combined exercises and activities for two people with different goals?Hey guys. A friend and I have decided to try and get fitter together in the hopes that by keeping tabs on each other, we'll remain more motivated than when we've attempted it alone. But we've got slightly different aims for what we want to achieve. I'm currently going through the subreddits 'getting started' and FAQ bits and working out what sort of stuff we should be doing generally, working out if we need to change our diets and so on, and it looks like we'll have to do some things that are different to each other. I was hoping that I could get a few suggestions for things that we could do together, so that we've got something to build around and keep it as a joint effort thing so that we stay focused. He's a bit fitter than I am, and says he wants to 'tighten abs and pecs and stuff' (his words), and try and develop a six pack. I'm more looking to build up my stamina/endurance so that I can eventually take up a sport of some vague description. Right now I get worn out just going up the stairs to my flat (which is eight flights up, admittedly, but still). So yeah, I'm guessing it's not essential (or possible) for everything we do to be perfectly contributing to our different aims, and that we should aim more for something that we'd both enjoy doing, and was hoping for some suggestions in that regard. We both live in central London, England, so we've probably got access to anything we might need (except a decent place to ride my bloody bike ¬.¬). He'd prefer to avoid spending too much, but I don't mind covering for him, within reason. I thought rock climbing could be a good place to start. Ideas? submitted by /u/TwistTurtle [link] [comments]

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Nutrition (and Supplement) Thursday

Nutrition (and Supplement) ThursdayWelcome to Nutrition Thursday! Our weekly thread to discuss anything and everything about what you consume to fuel your training. Feel free to ask or discuss any topic concerning diet, nutrition, and supplements that you wish. And of course don't forget to try a search of the sub or check out Examine.com to see if your question has already been answered. submitted by /u/AutoModerator [link] [comments]

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Form issue - Pelvic pull on squats

Form issue - Pelvic pull on squatsI've had this reoccurring problem for a while where my hip seems to tilt slightly and pull to one side on the bottom of my squat. I'm fairly experienced (my 1rpm is 360) but it's getting to the point where it's causing me soreness/ tightness at the top of my tailbone, as well as the bar seems to tilt downward to the left. Has anyone experienced this and can give me advice on how to alleviate it? Also my bar path is good, I just have a long torso and short legs so it looks a bit wonky from this angle Www.streamable.com/h5f9 submitted by /u/Steamingdookie [link] [comments]

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Is leaning forward a bit fine when squatting (Especially if you're new to it?) I can not go straight down/ATG. My butt is always way off the ground.

Is leaning forward a bit fine when squatting (Especially if you're new to it?) I can not go straight down/ATG. My butt is always way off the ground.And I always seem to lean forward too much. Should I lose some weight first before working on squats period? It seems pointless to try squatting to get better at it if your form is off/you can't do it right. submitted by /u/NeedsANewPersonality [link] [comments]

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Haven't worked out for 8 months, how long till I'm back? (pics)

Haven't worked out for 8 months, how long till I'm back? (pics)had a head injury, slowly introducing exercise now. Literally the only semi intensive form of exercise Ive done was a hike in October. Before: 6'1 184lbs 10% bodyfat http://i67.tinypic.com/2qj915v.jpg http://i.imgur.com/OXhKrssl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/WLynqVCl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/x6rLUQml.jpg After: No weight or bodyfat measurements http://i.imgur.com/qlKMHLZ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Tkal0Gml.jpg http://i.imgur.com/U7vwqWKl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Jjr7nDZl.jpg submitted by /u/Locogooner [link] [comments]

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I have a standing desk, does standing a lot throughout the day hurt my recovery, compared to just sitting?

I have a standing desk, does standing a lot throughout the day hurt my recovery, compared to just sitting?Hi. Are there anybody here who have any experience or read research to know whether standing a lot hurts my recovery after doing squats? Do you think it would it be beneficial to get a stool, so I could sit more at my desk? I've heard about active recovery, but i'm not sure standing still counts as active recovery. Cheers. submitted by /u/Skotzie [link] [comments]

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More Low-Carb Challenge Success

Week 1 groceries

Our new two-week low-carb challenge continues to bring massive success. So far this year 19,000 people have signed up for FREE guidance, meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, troubleshooting tips, etc.

So what could happen if you were to take the challenge? Here’s feedback from this week:

Feedback

I am very happy to report that I lost 6 pounds (female 66) and my partner (Male 66) lost 10. We love the food and never feel hungry…
Cheers Lesley

 
I thought the challenge was great. Excellent way to get started on the low carb lifestyle. My pants are less snug!!!
I hope you continue to give meal ideas and suggestions.
Thanks, this was easier than I thought it would be. I was not hungry after the first 2 days. I love this way of eating.
Donna

 
Dr. Andreas,
I am retired but active. My belly fat started growing and my wife has diabetes type 2. We knew and prayed for a solution for our health, especially for my wife. Her glucose level was coming out over 200 at least twice a day. Our son saw Sarah Hallberg on Tedx and recommended we watch it. It rang a bell because it all finally made sense. One of her recommended sites was yours, so being anxious for more information, we went there and were so impressed with the layout, the amount of information and the 2 week challenge.
Now after completing the 2 week challenge, my wife is using insulin only 1 a day or when her level is over 130. We both feel so much better!!! We have more energy and do not have the heavy feeling a little while after eating. One other amazing thing has happened to me. My headaches have stopped. I have lived with one for years. It just varied in intensity. I don’t know if I had an allergy to sugar or gluten. Either way, I feel great!
Thank you so much for your excellent way of “getting the truth out.” We are totally convinced of the LCHF way of eating. Funny thing is that we are not really tempted by the “sugary” stuff now, because we know the benefits of eating correctly.
We pray that many more people struggling with diabetes will heed your counsel.
BTW, I am signing up to be a member today.
Appreciatively yours,
David

 
My husband, my 17 year old daughter and I participated in the challenge. We all had success with weight loss and the meals were good. My husband and I are continuing with a strict carb restriction and my daughter is eating less than she was and making better choices when she does eat carbs. I am an emotional eater, so this diet seems to take much of the power out of food.
Thank you.
Emily

 
I thought the low carb challenge was well organized. I liked having leftovers for lunch the day and the variety…
Though I live in Kansas now, I lived in France for over 5 years and really appreciate the more international perspective you give. Your review of the various diet pills on the market currently was really helpful. Because of it, I declined the Qysmia perscription my doctor offered. Knowing that it is the “stupid pill” and not approved in Europe was enough to make me say “thanks but no thanks”.
The daily emails were helpful and informative. It wasn’t just the same information over and over, you had a good variety of health related subjects.
I had started LCHF eating a couple of weeks before starting the challenge, but the challenge really helped me clean up my eating, it educated me on sugar alcohols (I had no idea they do actually effect blood sugar) and various other things to avoid. I have lost 15 lbs in the past 5 weeks. My weight loss has now slowed to about 1-2 pounds per week.
Mary

 
I lost 8 pounds and an inch from my chest, so I’m pretty pleased. I’m going to continue with the LCHF. I definitely wasn’t hungry, and I slept a lot better!…
I’m trying to get my husband to do it. He doesn’t have any baby weight to lose like I do, but he doesn’t sleep well, and I’m hoping this would be a good fix for him.
Thanks!
-Durre

 
Hello, Dr. Eenfeldt.
…The two-week challenge is such a good idea. The time period is not so long that you can’t get through it, but long enough that you get past the LCHF side effects (leg cramps!) far enough to know that it’s a good eating plan.
I last visited your site in 2013 and I can see that it has improved greatly. In addition to the challenge, there is a great deal more information. I especially like the pictures of food types with the carb counts showing least (left side) to most (right side). That makes it extremely easy to make good choices. I really like all the short videos as well.
The challenge daily e-mails are very helpful as reminders of what to do each day. It helped keep me on track. I also set up an RSS feed to your blog and find the entries interesting and informative.
You’ve done a great job with meal plans and recipes. The only suggestion I have that might make things easier for people, is to create meals that don’t involve cooking—I’m specifically thinking of people like me who work and don’t have access to a kitchen or microwave at lunchtime. Sometimes the leftovers from the night before just don’t taste good cold. Perhaps create some meals that can be prepared ahead of time for brown-bagging it (or maybe put in a cooler)? (Is brown-bagging it only an American thing?)…
Cheri

 
Thank you for this wonderful plan.
My husband and children enjoyed the recipes. And i feel so much better, no more sugar cravings.
What i most liked was the ease in following the plan as everything is listed and organized made it so simple.
Thank you again.. i will continue this lifestyle!
Larissa

 
Hi Andreas
I really loved the 2 week challenge and lost 5lb in the first week. I didn’t lose anything the second week (neither did I put on though) but I’m going to continue on and hope that weight loss catches up.
My whole family really enjoyed every single recipe – we’ve never eaten so well! The advice to make sure there are leftovers for lunch the next day is excellent. I’ve always struggled to think what to have at lunchtime so it’s been great to have something delicious ready and waiting for me.
Thank you so much for taking the trouble to put the plan together. I honest can’t think of any way it could be improved.
Kind regards
Lizzie

 
Dear Andreas
I really enjoyed the two week challenge. The recipes were surprisingly good-my family supported me by joining in and they too thought the food was exciting. I also learnt a lot and found your daily emails both informative and supportive. I read Robert Lustig’s book – Fat Chance during the challenge and I can recommend it to all. As far as weight loss is concerned, I did not lose that much (4lb) but we all intend to continue with LCHF because we feel so much better and to introduce intermittent fasting in order to reach my goal.
I don’t think I can offer any suggestions to improve your challenge-it’s perfect as it is.
Many thanks
Christian

 
Dear Dr Eenfeldt
The two week challenge was amazing, it completely changed the way i looked at food and my diet. As a pretty active person, i am a personal trainer, i dont have much weight to lose but i did lose centimeters and i feel less hungry all the time. I sleep better and enjoying food in general a whole lot more.
Thank you so much for everything and i will remain a member at dietdoctor.com
Regards from South Africa
Francois

 
Hi there
Thank you so much for your excellent 2 week programme and daily updates!
Its easy to follow, economical, the recipes are absolutely delicious and taught me to take my cooking to another level. It was great to understand moreover how much I could eat per meal. Its so handy to have had the shopping lists as well – helped me not to indulge in selecting indulgencies ☺ I also enjoyed the daily email updates – magnificent!
I think I am going to keep the 2 weeks plan as a sort of permanent eating plan. By the way, I managed to loose 2 kg’s – still 30 kg to go before I am at my goal weight.
With deepest gratitude
Annette

 
My husband and I have enjoyed the 2 week challenge we have both lost 3kgs and he has lost 10 cm’s off his belly me 5, even with lots of social events on. We have managed a chocolate free easter.
Regards Jane

 
Hi
I thought that the 2 week challenge was an excellent idea. The food was delicious and easy to prepare, I like the idea that there was alternatives if the food was not liked by anybody. Loved the idea of the shopping lists that were very comprehensive. I stuck to the diet and found that symptoms of indegestion and wind had completely disappeared – no wheat/ carbohydrates has made such a difference. Initially I found changing from low fat to high fat a little difficult to get used to but after 4 or 5 days I statrted to get used to it. I have lost 5.2 kg with no difficulties at all. I found the videos really motivating and plan to keep on with the diet, however I often skip breakfast because I’m simply not hungry.
Had a birthday celebration this weekend and had one small slice of birthday cake – result, stomach cramps and indegestion, back to low carb.
Many thanks
Anne

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