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Just for today: I will go for a run in the park instead of sit in front of the television.
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Just for today - I will change up my exercise routine (eyes the free weights with determination).
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"Here I Go Again" -Whitesnake It's cheesy, I know, but somehow it works for me.
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Great idea! I guess I have been too impatient with my polenta. I will definitely give the "cooling" method a try. Thanks for the tip!
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Homemade polenta would definitely work, but I like the way the polenta tube lets you slice nice round disks that stay together. When I make it from scratch, I always end up with something like mashed potatoes. :ohwell:
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Just for today: I will go for a walk outside on my lunch break.
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I just found this thread and it is exactly what I needed - thank you! Just for today - I will eat mindfully instead of mindlessly.
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Running of the Bulls went great yesterday and I finished with a time of 39:04. I was so inspired by the people there. Each time I took a walking break, my motivation to continue was: - the woman running while pushing a stroller with 2 kids - the senior citizen who looked like he may have trouble walking, but nobody was…
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WAY TO GO!!!! You did it!! So the day didn't go the way you wanted it to, but you got out there and did it - and 40:18 isn't bad at all. And now you're a seasoned pro with all the knowledge of what can and will go wrong under your belt. :tongue: I'm doing the "Running of the Bulls" 5K this Sunday in Houston. I must admit…
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Completed W4D1 yesterday. I was so proud to get through the first 5min run, but just ran out of steam at the last 5 min run and ended up walking some of it. Looking forward to trying again tomorrow. I feel like the little engine that could (I think I can, I think I can...) When I got to the walking portion immediately…
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I completed W2D3 last night and switched from holding a stopwatch to listening to the podcast on an mp3 player. Wow what a difference the music makes! :happy: While I wouldn't say it was easy, I think the key for me was to be distracted, which made it not as hard. Like so many of the previous posters, I am surprised and…
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I mix chia seeds in my overnight oatmeal. Basically, just mix equal parts oats, lowfat milk, and 0% fat greek yogurt. Add chia seeds (1 -2 Tbsp) and fresh berries if they are handy and stir together in a sealable container. Leave in the fridge overnight and the seeds sort of gel up. It works just fine with the oatmeal and…
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If I don't have a zipper pocket in my shorts, I tie my key into my shoelaces. And I'm currently holding a stopwatch. That's getting old, though, so I may be switching to an old mp3 player with headphones ....if I can make the retro-technology work. Water waits for afterward.
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Heck yeah, I'm sore! I just finished day 3 of week 1 last night and have found that if I focus on how my feet are hitting the ground (close to dead on instead of toward the front or heel), the shin splints are less of an issue. I also switched after day 1 to running the indoor track at my local YMCA (it's way too hot…
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The one I'm going to is in Galveston, TX, but I think they have them all over. Here's the site: http://www.grittygoddess.com for more info. This is so far out of my comfort zone, but it's a really positive, supportive event, so I feel less scared to take the plunge. And I figure by November I'll be stronger and more…
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Thanks for this - it's stuff I needed to hear. :flowerforyou:
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I am doing the "Gritty Goddess" 5k all female obstacle course / mud run in November. This will be the first time ever doing something like this and I'm excited about the event. I really need to build more strength and endurance, so I figure if I keep at my current pace, I can feel confident in getting through the course by…
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Thanks! Saving for later...:flowerforyou:
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My phone doesn't do apps at all, but the whole music and giving cues sounds nice. I'm running with a sweaty death grip on a stop watch. It's old-school, but it works.
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Hi All, I'm 38 and need to lose 25 - 30 lbs, but am really trying to focus on better food choices and building strength (rather than the evil number the scale projects :noway: ). I am aware that I am fixated on the scale and am trying to shift focus on the positive changes of a healthier lifestyle instead. I started C25K…
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Agreed - there is a national suicide hotline (800-273-8255). The people answering these hotlines work with a variety of crisis calls (including those that are not suicidal), but I don't think it compares with what you are describing. You may try: www.befrienders.org for resources by state if you want to provide…
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My mom passed 5 years ago, but we always used to pick an activity with mom for mother's day. These are the best memories - going to a museum or a play, or a special restaurant she wanted to try. We are always so busy, that time spent together was so much more valuable than any gift. I'm hoping my boys surprise me with…
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I've just discovered this brand as well and love love love their blue cheese! It's yogurt-based, so you get all the creaminess without a ton of fat. I've found them in the refrigerated section in the grocery store near the bags of salad, not in the regular salad dressing aisle (so try there if you're having trouble finding…
