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Running is not my strong point :) However, I do like to do interval training when i run. Jog, sprint, hills, it's all good! I also like to change up my routine. Outside or inside and different routes. Oh! and i never, ever run at night or early dusk. Too sketchy and not safe. Women's health magazine has a really helpful…

i love working arms. for some reason on me they develop way before my legs do! I work my arms by doing several exercises: sometimes i put a chair up against the wall and do the following: - push ups (place hands on end of chair and then place your body in plank pose. from there do a push up :) - tricep dips if you have a…

Thanks all! Can I get a whoot-whoot for all these wonderful ideas!!!!!!!! I’ve created a shopping list and I’m so excited to hit the grocery store after work :) I’ve also created a mini-motivation board with all your tips and ideas to help keep the snack monsta away. With all these tips and choices, my desk chair doesn’t…

Ladies..........You are all awesome !!!!:) I am so happy to share my thoughts and receive your awesome replies! It would be so cool to have a MFP conference one day. We could all meet up and have a huge party! I can't say enough of how inspired I am when i visit this site :happy:

Lol! HELL yeah I'm a red head and proud! LOL! JR is my girl :) feisty, feisty, feisty!!!!

i like this a lot! i become SO bored WAY to easily. this will definitely motivate me :flowerforyou:

Hi everyone, My boss recently asked if I would like to attend conferences throughout the country this summer. I am very excited about this opportunity. However I do not want to lose track of my fitness goals. With that being said, I need your helpful ideas and tips to make good choices. How can I stay away from the sugary,…

Cardio, walking lunges, and squats firm up the hips. Yoga also stretches and firms your hip muscles :) Ohhhh and belly dancing. If you haven't tried it yet, it is so much fun!

Thanks everyone! Great tips! I am happy to see i can feed my craving without jeopardizing my hard work! I plan to try one tip a week along with exercise and moderation! Looking forward to a pudding snack along with coolwhip tonight. Yum!

Thanks everyone! Great tips! I am happy to see i can feed my craving without jeopardizing my hard work! I plan to try one tip a week along with exercise and moderation! Looking forward to a pudding snack along with coolwhip tonight. Yum!

Ok, today my sweet tooth took over!!!! It was just one of those days..............too much work, too little time and major PMS (sorry guys, at least i took it out on the left-over chocolate easter bunny!!!) Anyways, any suggestions for lo-cal chocolate snacks?

You CAN do it!!!! Great job, keep it up :) I am so happy for you :bigsmile:

wow, i hear the same thing at work! i prep my food the night before. and like you i eat 'round the clock. fruits, veggies, protein and an occasional snack. i also do cardio 3x a week during my lunch hour. and of course i have to hear the sneers from gym haters "ohhhh heading to the gym for lunch?" and the kicker??? i work…

i usually eat a banana an hour after a workout to ease the burn. a great friend of mine gave me the tip. it works wonders :) don't forget to drink plenty of water before and after your practice :) namaste!

kaleohone & Lauramg....you guys rock! Thanks for your encouraging words :)

I just want to say this site is GREAT! I signed up after hitting a plateau. I lot happend over the past year. I moved. Apartment fire. Life. I put a lot of "things" before me and let myself go....... Not anymore!!! Anyways, everyone is so postive and encouraging on this site. I was in a funk the other day and by visiting…