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  • I went from the 130s to the 190s and back to the 130s as a lifelong vegetarian many years ago. Added fish in around 2009 and maintained my weight for awhile but ballooned up to over 200 over the years and am working on losing it now. Good quality Protein powder can be your friend if you do want more protein. As with any…
    in Vegetarians success stories? Comment by amandaturns30 August 2015
  • Was pacing potentially a problem? If he bombed by taking off at a dead sprint he could practice pacing. Otherwise trying to build up endurance including cross training and do some speedwork seems credited. Maybe 200s and 400s with very short rest and trying to hold the pace over lots of reps. Polished off with some short…
    in help for a friend - possibly impossible Comment by amandaturns30 January 2015
  • I'm not a medical professional, but many medical professionals fuss about running even for thin people, saying it will "ruin your knees" etc. It's not true. Your family member probably means well but may be speaking more from a bias than from science. That said, you don't want to get hurt. In my personal experience as a…
    in Running while overweight Comment by amandaturns30 January 2015
  • I believe that Daily Burn, a channel of workout videos (you can watch them on Hulu) has a free 30 day trial. You could use the videos just to see what workouts look appealing. Zumba might appeal to a girly girl. Then once you find a video that looks appealing maybe you can take classes. http://dailyburn.com/?s1 Some kind…
    in Total Girly-Girl Seeks Exercise Motivation Comment by amandaturns30 January 2015
  • Hi! Thanks for doing this! Name: Amanda Height: 5'2" Starting Weight (1/5):201.2 Goal Weight (1/31):190 lb Doctor's orders health goal: Under 150 Vanity goal: Size 4 jeans 1/5: 201.2 (got started on plans a couple days late but Thursday is a good weigh-in day for me so joining in) 1/8: 198 1/15: 1/22: 1/29: 1/31: Loss/gain…
    in January 2015 Weight Loss Challenge Comment by amandaturns30 January 2015
  • Ha ha I turn 30 in July of this year! Not as much time to work as you but that is my motivation as well. Good luck!!!!!
    in Won't be fat and 30! Comment by amandaturns30 January 2015
  • Would love friends! Anyone who has been on the struggle bus with weight loss, binge eaters, runners/cyclists, women lifting weights, late 20s-30s, people juggling demanding careers, people passionate about pasta (sigh) and wine (sigh) and trying to be less so, I need friends!
    in Post here if you want more friends! Comment by amandaturns30 January 2015
  • Hi! Thanks for doing this! Name: Amanda Height: 5'2" Starting Weight (1/5):201.2 Goal Weight (1/31):190 lb Doctor's orders health goal: Under 150 Vanity goal: Size 4 jeans 1/5: 201.2 (got started on plans a couple days late but Thursday is a good weigh-in day for me so joining in) 1/8: 1/15: 1/22: 1/29: 1/31: Loss/gain for…
    in January 2015 Weight Loss Challenge Comment by amandaturns30 January 2015
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