Forum: Health and Fitness
11-29-2007, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 188
Views: 2,219
Re: November [censored] thread
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let me rephrase...i do want a strong back, i have no interest in body building, some of my goals include rattling off pull ups like they are nothing, weighted pulls...
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Forum: Health and Fitness
11-28-2007, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 131
Re: Whey Protein
If you're not getting enough protein from food, whey is a good supplement. It doesn't make a meal though, it's just pure protein. You could add it to some sort of smoothie or shake for a simple,...
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Forum: Health and Fitness
11-28-2007, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 188
Views: 2,219
Re: November [censored] thread
I've moved on from Starting Strength to Madcow's 5x5, after milking out about as much gains as I could. It seems much easier. For one, you don't go balls to the wall three times a week; there's a...
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Forum: Health and Fitness
11-28-2007, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 170
Re: The difficulty of GAINING weight: discussion
Use www.fitday.com (http://www.fitday.com) for one week and report back. This is probably the easiest and most useful thing you can do to reach your goals. I'll be impressed if you average over...
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Forum: Health and Fitness
11-20-2007, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 184
Re: workout intensity?
This is standard. You could try focusing on the bigger exercises for your other two days, eg bench, military press, barbell rows from the floor. Even those won't hit you as hard as heavy squats and...
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Forum: Health and Fitness
11-19-2007, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 400
Re: Marathon Training
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I'm 6'4" 195 lbs and can run 1 mile in 6 minutes. I've never run for longer than 40 minutes at a time. What are my chances of having what it takes to run a 3:10 marathon with...
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Forum: Health and Fitness
11-16-2007, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 400
Re: Marathon Training
I'm 6'4" 195 lbs and can run 1 mile in 6 minutes. I've never run for longer than 40 minutes at a time. What are my chances of having what it takes to run a 3:10 marathon with 6 months of training?
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Forum: Health and Fitness
11-15-2007, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 408
Re: subway sandwich
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Just a quick question.
Why double meat?
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Because most people eat too many carbs and too little protein.
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Forum: Health and Fitness
11-14-2007, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 41
Re: Higgins\' Log
You should have no problem getting additional calories from nuts, peanut butter, and olive oil. How are you splitting carbs/fat/protein? Also throw some carbs into your pre and post workout shakes....
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Forum: Health and Fitness
11-14-2007, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 389
Re: My Job - Do I need to Weight Lift
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Thanks for the replies.
Just a quick question ... do I need to get the fat-free cottage cheese or is regular fine ... I fine the regular has a taste and the fat-free just taste awful. ...
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Forum: Health and Fitness
11-13-2007, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 90
Starting Strength is good
I just deadlifted three plates last night, so it feels right to make a brag post and an update of my situation. I found this forum about 8 months ago and quickly hopped on the SS band wagon. As you...
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Forum: Health and Fitness
10-31-2007, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 62
Re: playing basketball/swimming, etc
I agree with Northern; only consider cutting the cardio if you're stuffing yourself sick everyday and still aren't getting the results you want.
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Forum: Health and Fitness
10-25-2007, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 392
Re: Healthy Snacks
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if potato = sweet potato is good...
[/ QUOTE ]Why are sweet potatoes ok and regular ones not ok? They have the same macros according to calorieking.com.
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Forum: Travel
10-21-2007, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 101
Re: please critique these travel plans
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Last Thursday I learned from my Korean professor that they dont use deodorant in Korea, taking a shower in the morning is something only the "americanized" youth is doing, and at meals...
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Forum: Travel
10-20-2007, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 101
Re: please critique these travel plans
Sounds scary. I've heard that Korea in particular has a lot of shady schools. I'm considering showing up and finding a job while I'm there so I can scope it out, but I hear it can then be tricky to...
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Forum: Travel
10-19-2007, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 101
Re: please critique these travel plans
I am from Germany, but it's somewhat complicated. The gist of the Schengen agreement is that foreigners can stay for a maximum of 90 days in a 180 day period within the Schengen countries, which is...
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Forum: Travel
10-19-2007, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 101
Re: please critique these travel plans
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I have known literally hundreds of ESL teachers in my time in Asia, and while i haven't done it myself, i feel confident in warning you --based on their stories-- that you often don't get...
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Forum: Travel
10-19-2007, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 101
please critique these travel plans
I'm 24 and quitting my job in a few months to travel for a while. Europe and Asia. I applied for a German passport, so hopefully I won't have to worry about that schengen agreement stuff. I...
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Forum: EDF
10-19-2007, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 299
Re: Learning to communicate
Suppose you do get a million times better after a couple drinks. What does that mean? Is there something you can do to get close to that communication ability without having to drink?
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Forum: Health and Fitness
10-18-2007, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 72
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Forum: Health and Fitness
10-17-2007, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 106
Re: breakfast
Thirddan, do you buy one of those tubs of pure egg whites? If so, what's a good price for that? I've found that eggs simply aren't a very cost effective source of protein. Maybe I need to shop...
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Forum: Health and Fitness
10-17-2007, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 204
Re: protein drinks and weight gain drinks
Dextrose looks just like table sugar. Honey is not as good; I think it's mostly fructose which is metabolized differently. You want a 2 to 1 mass ratio of dextrose to protein, so like 90g dex and...
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Forum: Health and Fitness
10-17-2007, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 204
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Forum: Health and Fitness
10-17-2007, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 204
Re: protein drinks and weight gain drinks
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What is the purpose of carbs after the workout? Isn't dextrose a form of sugar which is kinda like taking empty calories? I thought carbs is for energy, so why take it AFTER the workout?...
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Forum: Health and Fitness
10-15-2007, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 204
Re: protein drinks and weight gain drinks
Yeah, $42 is way too much for two pounds, find a better deal. I got 5 lbs of Optimum Nutrition off amazon.com for $40 with free shipping.
As a beginner you really need to be focusing on the...
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