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i do the same thing. i usually do the warm up routine on the exercise bike or something similar, just to get my heart pumping and in order to wake me up (my workouts are usually start around 5:15 AM).
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runz! happy anniversary to you! and i love hibachi! and now i want to eat some. i wish i had a hibachi grill at my place! and honestly, right now, food is what i'm focusing on. i've been really, really lazy and unmotivated with my workouts. i went to the gym yesterday morning for a spin class and the girl signing in just…
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we found a ring i really liked at some jewelry store (we were just looking for ideas, not seriously buying), and eventually took a picture of it to a guy who made jewelry that had been recommended to us. he made the exact same ring for much less. at the original store, the setting alone was 5k, along with a fake center…
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i have a love/hate relationship with the BWM. i was doing it facing the mirror and i had a hard time keeping my concentration just because it looked funny! my husband also got a kick out of watching me (he comes with me the first time i do a new set of exercises to help me with form). i was dying at the end as well...but…
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don't worry. it will get harder. :)
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good morning everyone. i've been creeping around the daily chat forums for a while, but never posted. i figured i could introduce myself and join in. i enjoy reading all the posts and have been impressed with the gains that y'all have been making! i'm tracy, 28, from austin, tx. i've been doing nrol4w for several months…
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me too! i have gone up .5 inch in my hips and stayed the same in my legs. i think the .5 inch is because my butt is much perkier. besides that, there's a noticeable reduction in the bumpiness/softness of my thighs/butt. i feel the firmness of my muscles coming through and i LOVE IT! i'm just starting out stage 3, been…
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nice job! and i love your decision to abandon your scale! scales are full of crap as far as i'm concerned! keep it up, you're looking great! hip and tummy area are greatly improved!
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this is what i do. protein powder gives me horrible gas so i had to give that up and switch to chocolate milk. the combination of the protein/fat/carbs is perfect for refueling.
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i also just started stage 3 this week! wibutterflyma, i definitely agree with you - the overhead squats are uncomfortable/awkward. i feel like i am putting more weight to one side. i changed the way i hold the weight in my lower hand, and that helped somewhat. i'm sure part of it is just starting to use unused muscles! i…
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when i lift, i log the it as "cardio - strength training" and then put in the amount of calories that make up the difference. so, if i eat 1670 on a regular day and on a lifting day, i eat 1900, i would manually enter that i burned 230 calories. mfp automatically does the math and also adds in some more macro-nutrient…
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i think one of the main differences is age. this guy is 59. as people grow older, their caloric needs change. either way, hats off to you OP for turning your life around! you look fantastic and it's great you've been doing this all under the close eye of your doctor. keep it up with the healthy living!
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"you're so skinny, i hate you"
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in addition to what others are saying, i'd say get a food scale and measure EVERYTHING. when i got mine, i was amazed at how horrible i was at estimating portion sizes. plus it can really come in handy for measuring things like uncooked pasta, avocado, etc, which really add up fast if you estimate incorrectly. besides a…
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my best piece of advice is to avoid the chips. eat lots of meat and veggies if you can! and water instead of margaritas :(
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hubby and i have been ttc #1 for a few months now. add me if you'd like!
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you are ADORABLE!!!! great work! i am happy that you have a realistic view of things and continue to actually enjoy your life and food. keep up the amazing work!!
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WOW! great job! those are awesome numbers!!!! i just finished up stage 2 last week and started stage 3 last night.
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when i went camping as a kid, my mom would always make us hobo dinners - you take some foil, put in some chicken or beef (cut up into small pieces), EVOO, onions, garlic, carrots, salt & pepper, and whatever else you want. wrap it up and toss it right into the fire and let it cook for like 30 minutes, depending on the type…
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your legs and butt look awesome! NICE job!
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i log my spices, as well as vanilla and other things like that. i make my own vanilla out of vanilla beans and vodka... so it definitely has calories.
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great job on the weight loss and the sewing! i love sewing and i love the idea of taking in or repurposing clothes i find at thrift stores or that are too big. oh and i love the purple :)
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thank you so much! your comment totally made my day!!!! :blushing:
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i want one, like, yesterday. also, i want the kitchen in the video.
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don't be scared. just do it. act like you belong there, because you DO belong there. and yes, definitely start lifting now. you will be glad you did. as i said before, i started with The New Rules of Lifting for Women book. the first few times i went, i asked my husband to come with me to help me with form and stuff. it…
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i use trutein! i love it, all of the flavors are great. i think it's just the combination of the powder plus all the vegetables i've been eating. i don't plan on stopping with the veggies, so i think the protein powder has got to go. i am trying to get my protein from just food now. i didn't use my protein powder this…
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lifting with free weights is WAY better, if you ask me. lifting heavy with weights rather than machines uses more muscles all at once so you get more bang for your buck. i recommend reading the book New Rules of Lifting for Women. they give you a great breakdown of the benefits of lifting free weights vs using machines. it…
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i'm not sure what all a cayenne pepper diet consists of, but it sounds really gross, totally miserable, and like you'd just be losing the contents of your intestines rather than actual fat. why would anyone want to do this? just eat sensible foods at a deficit, and exercise.
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this morning i had scrambled eggs cooked with black beans, on top of chopped up avocado. or i like oatmeal with banana, protein powder, and pb2 mixed in. THAT keeps me full for practically the whole day.
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everyone looks amazing!!!!! great job, ladies! i've been lifting for about 3-4 months. i started out at 122... and i'm up to 128 now but looking better, and feeling stronger.
