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    Well, Waxy Maize is a fast-acting starch/carb,...

    Well, Waxy Maize is a fast-acting starch/carb, which I think is basically what you're looking for, correct? My understanding is that it helps restore glycogen back to the muscles quickly after a...
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    I agree with carbonmade78. What's good for the...

    I agree with carbonmade78. What's good for the goose is good for the gander - if you can do it, she can too but just probably at lower weights (at least to start ;)). Is the issue with her worrying...
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    Hi! I referenced your quote above because it...

    Hi! I referenced your quote above because it might be crucial (definitely was when I started anyway). Most importantly, before you even go about creating a training plan with figuring out all the...
  • This is probably where his criticism comes from....

    This is probably where his criticism comes from. More time on you might mean less time for him? Sometimes people just need time to adjust (men can be such babies, eh ;)) . Good on you for sticking to...
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    Perhaps you could add a scoop of Waxy Maize...

    Perhaps you could add a scoop of Waxy Maize powder instead of the oatmeal?
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    Perfect -thanks!
    And yes, I agree about the "real food" advice. I only have the protein shakes right after my weight training workouts.
  • Rice protein ok alternative to whey protein?

    So a couple months back I stopped taking whey protein after I started get really severe (and medically unexplained) abdominal pains. I basically eliminated everything (other than soup broth and white...
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    Imperfectly-lou has said it best. Most whey...

    Imperfectly-lou has said it best. Most whey isolates have these characteristics. I would only add to look for something that has no more than 2 g sugar per scoop.
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    There might be 1000 opinions to your question....

    There might be 1000 opinions to your question. But even as the link says, try and get most of your macros from whole foods. So, if that's your goal and it sounds like that's what you're aiming for in...
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    I agree with what most of the others have said -...

    I agree with what most of the others have said - it's absolutely essential to spend a few days at least tracking your calories and macronutrients. I used to do WW, too. I stopped because I felt...
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    I used to eat way too many of these things and...

    I used to eat way too many of these things and since beginning eating clean, I look back in horror at my past nutritional habits. With a little bit of planning and prep before hubby leaves, you...
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    Ok will try and get a video of me but kinda hard...

    Ok will try and get a video of me but kinda hard since I work out alone. Will get the trainer to look at it too when I see him next. I'm thinking either form or possible structural. I don't do leg...
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    Knee "pain" or irritation from squats?

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    I'm kind of a noob so bare with me. I only began weight training about 4 months ago so am still fairly naive about a lot of things. Got a good trainer who I meet with regularly but for the...
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    If you can't get to a gym, maybe try a...

    If you can't get to a gym, maybe try a combination of Plyometrics or crossfit exercises to build some muscle? I agree with whoever said "cut the cardio". If you do that other stuff you might not need...
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    I was going to say basically the same thing as...

    I was going to say basically the same thing as greesemonkey...I'd limit your intake dairy a little bit too to no more than twice per day. Make sure you get a decent protein source with every meal as...
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