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I've just recently achieved status as a pull up capable woman, but more than one is tough for me. I hate pull up assist machines, but I've used the giant rubber band as a helper to build my strength and get my muscles used to doing the motion. Another one I do is a pull up with my leg straight in front of me with my foot…

Not yet, but definitely on my bucket list. HYE: ridden in a hot air balloon?

I've been wanting to try it really bad, but I live in Wyoming. There is no "beginners class" or "fitness dancing" here - the only place to do it here comes with a horny drunk bunch of hobos. I'm thinking of driving to Colorado, but that would get expensive. Maybe I'll try an at home pole... Looks like a great workout that…

no HYE touched a shark?

maybe if I ask during the day?

well I once ate a calla lily to gross out a kid. Then realized it was toxic and nearly stopped breathing... Thank goodness for Benadryl. HYE run 10+ miles in a single setting?

Yeah a little, but I'm over it now. HYE shot an arrow?

no takers?

I will say that when I realized that it was time to see a doctor for a mental health issue, the cost involved, and the frustration of making phone calls, dealing with insurance made me wait. I wish I hadn't waited. *JUST INCASE THIS IS AN ISSUE FOR YOU* Most cities have a clinic that works with your insurance and then goes…

Everyone is different, but the last one that I recorded without stopping was 9:49. For being a runner, I'm slow, but I run. Like a herd of turtles through peanut butter, but I run. My distance is improving though :)

OOOOOOOOOOOOO.... I stepped on some nerves! Well it's usually the people that step on nerves that are proven right in the long run. I honestly wish the best health to all of you, and I'm glad for those of you that have managed to achieve a level of success despite the diet soda. I just see it as dangerous to offer advice…

:noway: And I suppose that all food is just something that you eat and crap out - RIGHT? Your body is only a tube through which food and drink take a few hours to get through. EVERYTHING that you put in your body has an effect. The nutrients that you put in are important, but it is equally important not to remove…

I'm sorry, but you are uneducated and WRONG! (Or delusional) I know I sound like a jerk, and I am sorry for that. All soda is bad for your teeth. It leaches calcium from your BONES. It messes with your metabolism. Still can't decide if diet soda is right for you? Take a day. Watch people - at mini mart - McDonalds -…

I too can't do sushi... it's expensive and I can't do the temperature + texture. Also: Green Apples...(only good with caramel dip, and that completely defeats the purpose of eating an apple.) plain potato chips - meh salsa rice crispy treats - One of the few treats that I can eat (gluten intolerant) but just not good…

hmmm... I eat like a little kid. At Chipotle I ask for Guacamole and pico de gaio on the side. Then I pick out EVERY LAST ONION & JALAPENO. I really only wanted the tomatoes. Onions get picked out no matter where I am. Friend's mom's house?... sorry these are gross. 5 star restaurant? tell the cook he should be imprisoned…

Wow! Fantastic information everyone... Thank you all so much for your help. Every comment has shed new light on the whole concept. I'm looking forward to hearing even more :)

Great info! Thanks Fatfree :happy:

I do both actually. 1 day / week is a long run. 13+ miles. "I'm slow as a herd of turtles stampeding through peanut butter, but I run." Then 2-3 days / week is a short run. 3-7 miles. Faster - but still slow. These workouts incorporate hills, stairs, running backwards, sideways, and lightweight dumbbells. (Those things…

I'm (as others have pointed out) not a dr. However, any dr will tell you that artificial sweeteners are terrible for your health, so that would be my primary worry. (Sorry I'm sure you are at least a bit addicted - I was to reg soda myself.) After that... when was your last health screening? as your name suggests, you may…

deep breaths before hand. Do it in person - it's more final than a text. Cry if you must. The jerk should know that he hurt you. If he has any soul, this will make him feel bad. Don't take him back. This is behavior that will (almost) always repeat itself. Also, think about what you want to tell him. write it down if…

THAT'S INSANE! I can't believe that anyone would even ask, let alone just touch grab poke - anything. My husband is a little guy, but he would go hulk smash and would lay anyone out for that! I really appreciate the info. I'm pretty far down on the body fat, so I don't know exactly what they would do for me. Im actually a…

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Notice today that non padded chairs are miserable now that my butt is so boney :( Also I wore a vintage style wiggle dress today that was TIGHT when I bought it. (that's sort of the point of a wiggle dress) I could swim laps in it now. I can't get over the clothes in my closet being too big. How far I can run... In my…

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Thanks so much for the link- great info! Definitely will weigh this :)

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I have a few favorites... Everyone does sit ups and crunches - which are great, but they don't work the love handle area - which is a trouble spot for me. Stand at a hip height bar or sturdy chair to help keep balance, then lift your leg out to the side keeping it straight and lowering slowly. You will feel this in your…

:happy: so glad that my experience could help. Have a great workout!

Sorry I missed this post. I totally get what it's like to be too broke to get the medical care that you need. I know that in my area, there are places that are set up to help that go on a sliding scale, but they can be frustrating with paperwork and a host of problems. As for meds, I'm on the cheapest available... good old…