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Vicky, you crack me up. Tres creative? :laugh: I'm just lucky to have goals! What did you "chart" gals add after getting the water & vit/meds into your routine? I'm not having a problem working out, but not results on the scale. I have been lifting so I know there is some trade-off, but I need a jumpstart. My girlfriend…
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Still here! Sorry, birthday last weekend, and I didn't get to the computer for a couple days. I finally broke 30! Monday was 29.9. I'll see where I am on Monday when I re-measure & weigh. I'm sucking it up on the push-ups, but not giving up! Happy Easter:flowerforyou:
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Happy Easter! :flowerforyou: Happy Birthday Julie! :flowerforyou: My soon-to-be 2yr old will be coloring eggs tomorrow, so I don't know if/when I'll get here! Regardless, the laptop doesn't need my grubby dyed hands all over it! Weather has broken, so I got to do my trail run. Felt miserable, but toughed it out. While I've…
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:drinker: I've told a few students and am going to promote this site at our staff health fair later this month! Thanks for all your hard work Mike. Thanks to all my MFP buddies for your endless support! :drinker:
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Niccole, you are amazing! I don't know where you find the strength...:flowerforyou: How about just aiming for May 1st? I feel like the monthly goals are easier to attain, plus I am in a wedding on the 3rd, so I'm busting my butt! Memorial Day is over two months away, so that would be a great end of May goal. Ran a couple…
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Hey everyone, sorry for the hiatus! Wanderinglight, happy belated birthday! :drinker: Vicky, hang in there. Your body is working overtime fighting your illness, so don't worry about the exercise calories, you're getting them in! :flowerforyou: I didn't make my birthday weight goal, but did break 30 in on my waist…
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Try to use bony landmarks to help you take more reliable measurements. ie. find the top of your kneecap, measure up 6-9 inches, then measure around your thigh at that spot. For your chest, use the fullest part of your bust, waist can be your "true" waist just below your ribs or you can use your bellybutton for more…
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Happy anniversary Vicky! :flowerforyou: 60 min in weight room followed by 45 min on track. I feel energetic still, so I might squeeze in a few minutes on the gazelle tonight. I have come to grips with the reality that I probably won't hit my birthday goal, so if I can break 30 inches at my waist, I'll take that. That will…
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See if your sister would let you borrow her scale for a week or two. Mine is within 2% of my actual caliper reading done by our sports medicine staff. Check to see if her's gives you a hydration reading as well. The more hydrated you are, the lower the body fat reading; water speeds the electrical impulse thorough the body…
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60 min on gazelle. Was under on calories yesterday so I was/am hungry all day today! Why oh why! :frown:
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Anywhere from 3.17-3.40 just across town. I don't buy the supply & demand line. When the financial reports come out this year, I guarantee the major oil companies will report yet another "record setting profits" year. Hmm, recession knocking on the door and record profits? Something is wrong with this picture and it's that…
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If there is family history of diabetic problems, get tested. You may need more attention than you realize. If it is simply lack of food, follow the above advice. I would also recommend keeping a simple sugar (piece of fruit, candy, etc) nearby incase you do crash. The key is to give your body a shot of sugar to bring it…
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Oops, I forgot yesterday. Completed today's! 400?!?!?! I am jealous. I think I'd puke first! :laugh:
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My gazelle has a monitor on it.... When I maintain about 6.3 mph, I burn about 130 cal/10 min. 5.4-5.7 is right about 100/10min. I discovered that the macine says I burn more calories if I keep my heels down/shorter stride than pushing all the way to my toes/long stride. I would have thought the other way around, or at…
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quick check-in; spring break was great, but now trying to deal with mid-terms! So much grading! I think I'm going to start all multiple choice tests so I don't have essays to read! 60 min in weight room, 75 min on gazelle. PMS & chocolate = bad calorie day!:devil: Everyone hang in there, think about it, only 1 more week…
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Both are correct, depending on your ultimate goal: calories v. cardiovascular If you are doing less than 20-30 min, you will not make great strides in your aerobic capacity. However, you will likely maintain higher intensity during two 15 min bouts as opposed to one 30 min bout; result = even MORE calories burned. This is…
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Sorry I took yesterday off. Literally, didn't count calories or exercise. Felt good to splurge like that and has somehow re-energized me. Only 1lb gain from bloating today, while frustrating, I know it's only temporary. :grumble: Kept my brownie indulgence within my calories and am bagging up the rest to take to school in…
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When I give my son a children's chewable in the morning, I take one too! I have a women's one a day also, but am better at taking his! :laugh:
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Do you still have a relationship with anyone at your high school? When I would go home for breaks, I always trained with my high school team & used the weight room... just a thought. Also, see if any gyms would let you workout for a flat fee for the week/session. I bet if you explain, they would work with you. Good for you…
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Anything that is protein will not affect your sugar. Plus it sticks with you longer to keep hunger at bay!
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Um, you mean that "I can eat an elephant right now!" feeling at about 10am? Can you tell I know what you are talking about! Try waiting a little later to eat your breakfast and then gradually bump it earlier. Our breakfast-deprived bodies aren't used to this and need to adjust accordingly. At least this worked for me. Now…
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Oblique crunches are any that involve rotation. The oblique muscles run at an angle along the sides of what most consider the "abs". Here are a couple variations 1. In crunch position- pull R. shoulder to L. knee (& vice versa) 2. Lie on back with arms straight out to your side; bring knees/hips up to about 90 degrees like…
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If you want another way to vent try throw-downs. You lie on your back on the floor. Have the partner stand with their feet right next to your head. Grab on to their ankles and pull your legs up so that your partner can "throw" them back down toward the groud. You have to work really hard to control your entire lower body…
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We all are amazing in our own way. Sure being a parent can be tough, but my two-legged monkey is asleep by 7:30 most nights, so I have lots of "me" time. Some of you make an amazing effort to go above & beyond in order to triumph. No less amazing, just different :flowerforyou: 60 min resistance/aerobic & 30 min gazelle. I…
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Easy night, only an hour today. If I can drop one more pound by Monday, I just might make my birthday goal!!! I'm still struggling with my water, but only missed one day this week. At least working out so hard means I am thirsty and naturally drink more! Thanks everyone for staying so positive; couldn't do it without you.…
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I'm in totally agreement! GO! When my son was 3 months old I had to go back to work. My job requires a LOT of traveling. Single overnights were o.k., the longer trips were harder. Especially since I had to be on the road when he was home for the weekend & not at a sitters. It has gotten easier with time and I can now leave…
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I'm in! As long as you accept sissy push-ups! waist (measured at belllybutton) 30.75, bicep 11 Can we check in weekly for this? I need to be held accountable!
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Focus on cardio to burn the fat away. Just keep working on the core. It's taken two years for mine to firm up. But don't despair, I had a massive belly with the stretch marks to prove it; it can be done!
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Soon you'll be looking as good as you think you do! :flowerforyou:
