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make sure you're squatting back - think sitting down in a chair. your knees should not go forward of your toes. otherwise, back neutral and core tight, slow and steady
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Be healthier / feel more confident in my own skin Make the 90% of my closet fit again (including my 'dressy' work clothes that I'm going to be needing soon) and get rid of my "bigger" clothes FOR GOOD! Run 5K's and improve times as I go
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yup, MA here
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I just found my new mantra "Exercise is a celebration of what your body can do. Not a punishment for what you ate!" LOVE THIS ... and I need to remind myself of this :) I'll be looking for the friend request!
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I make ahead: plain greek yogurt, chia seeds, frozen fruit (defrosts by morning in the refrigerator when you make the night before), and if I really feel I need it sweeter just a little bit of pure maple syrup or agave. It makes it easy for me to grab the Tupperware container out of the refrigerator as I'm running out the…
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I've re-started my journey as well as I head up to the big "40" birthday this winter ... I completely lost focus over the last year and a half or so. I picked up old habits of eating to 'fix' pain - this time as my dad was losing his battle to cancer. After he died, it was just easier to keep eating and pretend that the…
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This is great! Just for Today: 1) Complete my cardio - 3 miles in 35 min - Check! 2) Make good lunch choice 3) Close out the day with a solid and filling dinner that keeps me within my daily calorie range 4) Pack tonight to travel home tomorrow (on business travel this week) to set myself up for success for workout…
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Correct ... it's your total day / week that matter. I use the serving size more when I'm at the grocery to see if based on the volume they say is in a serving vs. the calories / fat is going to be 'worth it' or if I need to look for another option for an ingredient / meal. At home, I use the serving size / calories…
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nothing better then being curled up in a comfy chair / couch with one of my dogs, my kindle ... and maybe a snack :) (much better at controlling the portion of that snack now). I travel for work a fair amount so the kindle is the way to go for me ... I don't have to worry about bringing an extra book or two in case I…
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Consider what your mindset is going into each of those scenarios. I know for me, when I look in a mirror it's a hopeful, positive mindset - are my clothes fitting differently, does my body look different, is this hard work paying off. When I look at pictures, I look with a more critical eye, "OMG look how much my stomach…
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Hi! We're waiting for delivery of our iFit integrated treadmill, hopefully late this week. I've love to hear your thoughts on it so far!
