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    Is there a way to hit higher levels of protein without taking protein shakes ?

    @harmony77 I like the Kirkland protein bars but there are others that are good or better I have started scanning the barcodes on the boxes using the Fooducate app before I buy anything now :-)
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    Is there a way to hit higher levels of protein without taking protein shakes ?

    @harmony77 I know chicken gets old and ready-made protein drinks can be costly… I have found good protein in some bars, waffle mixes, hard boiled eggs, oatmeal, milk, nuts, beans, pork loin, pickled herring and shrimp.
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    Exercise advice, I’m always exhausted

    @thedarkfigure You may be eating properly but not absorbing enough nutrients… could be not absorbing iron or B12 … my wife takes B12 injections every month. Also consider donating blood…it could help with what you are describing…...
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    Do you take rest from gym the whole week when you’re sick?

    @blueskies88 Yes you need to rest and stay out of the gym…what day and time is up to you but get the rest…it’s important. https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/what-to-know-rest-day-workouts
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    I feel like my PT is pushing me too hard. How do I tell him this?

    @allroads Why are you hesitant to talk to him about it? You need to have a trainer that you are comfortable with. Is he certified? It’s a two way relationship…it’s not a “do it this way or the highway “. Your regular feedback is very important and appreciated for a trainer.
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    F the weights

    @eileentee Keep on Keeping on! You got the first and most important thing down and that is “getting started “.
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    What's your 30 minute go-to workout program if you're trying to get leaner?

    @mawglad I do 20 minutes of stretching and then run a mile …
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    Started Walking - What’s Next?

    @pell Consider getting an A1C test during your annual exam … you may be eligible for this program … I did it live on line and it was exactly what I needed for lasting results. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevent-type-2/index.html
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    Started Walking - What’s Next?

    @pell I found that flexibility is just as important as strength and improved mine doing this challenge, and I am still doing it daily… I also do this beginner workout at home with dumbbells…
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    Gym Anxiety

    @goddreamer0715 Don’t overthink it … just do it (go Nike)!
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    Why is it so hard to just start?!

    @reformedguy Why is it difficult to start? . . . Because your friends don’t think you need to and you don’t have time. 1. Start doing it because you want to and not because your friends are being nice… 2. Start with writing down your current activities that you do each hour of the day for a...
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    Slow walk on inclined treadmill or brisk walking? What's better?

    @mineben256 Monitor your heart rate and use that as a gauge. https://www.verywellfit.com/target-heart-rate-calculator-3878160
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    Combining several cardio machines into an exercising routine?

    @oldcarnutfred Make sure that your doctor approves your cardio exercises but for me the first 5 minutes on the elliptical is the hardest…just getting my heart rate up but once I do it is great…I hit a plateau and can go for 20 minutes or more…it feels great!
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    Reasons/motivation to workout

    @sparklepaws23 High blood pressure, high cholesterol, high A1C, high BMI, PreDiabetes . . . all of this can be managed with simple diet and exercise without prescriptions . . . https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-benefits-of-exercise
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    Disappointed by little progress

    @fernandosn Give yourself more credit… “joined a gym and I love it” this is awesome so don’t worry about the numbers, it is a long road so enjoy it … it sounds like the numbers don’t reflect on how you feel and I believe that your feelings are more important … keep doing it and the numbers will...
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    Losing belly fat & hip fat

    @melissac Do option B . . . Campylobacter is not a good way to lose weight nor is juicing … keep a food journal for a week, it can help you to find a way to improve it. https://www.webmd.com/obesity/features/can-food-diary-help-you-lose-weight
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    A Lot of weight to lose

    @roadzombie I was 45lbs overweight, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and PreDiabetic … my doctor referred me to a nutritionist. I worked as a project manager so I like to have a plan…this is what worked for me. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevent-type-2/index.html https://www.optifast.com/
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    overall trying to be healthy/strong but not sure what to eat

    @cornbreadfed614 I will jump on the nutrition train…meet with your doctor and a nutritionist. They will do blood work(lab), body and food analysis. Your diet looks pretty good but your body may not be absorbing the nutrients that you need. They will check your levels and recommend a nutrition...
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    Beginner with limited equipment and no gym, rate my workout plan!

    @aq82 You may consider adding plyometrics to your routine . . . These are especially good for a warmup before hitting the bells.
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    Nutrient intake

    @hildaeben Eating before can help with your workout but it depends…hydration is especially important before and during. https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/what-eat-before-during-after-exercise
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