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OMG I've done this too. No more nut butters in the house at all. When I throw something away because I bought it for the day and don't want to keep it around, I put liquid dish soap on it in the trash can. Thank you Miranda from Sex and The City for that idea!
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She probably had to eat 100% perfectly on plan to look like this too... No one gets it easy. We all have to work for it - but we all have to put in different kinds of work to see similar results based on the hand we're dealt.
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I would talk to your gyno about potential hormonal issues. I recently got off BC after about 10 years on it because I was having hormonal problems. Mine said that my endocrine system can take as much as a year to rebound or might be permanently damaged. Apparently all of that is in the fine print but my 18-year-old self…
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I haven't heard of many people who have had problems, as long as you're not taking supplements that mess with your hormones or drastically cutting weight (causing damage to your metabolism). Most of that should be preventable through a healthy prep and working with your doctor. Have you talked to your doctor yet? Did you…
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I'm in prep! I'm aiming for the NPC Red Stick Classic on May 23rd!
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Finding something you like, or at least are able to stand, is an important part of making a lasting change. Keep trying and experimenting until something feels right! As far as suggestions for things to try... since you like strength training, have you ever tried circuit training with cardio intervals? HIIT (High Intensity…
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I do! I'm the fitness director at a college rec center. In general the downsides (and upsides) depend on the position you're in. Feel free to PM me, let me know what you're thinking about doing, and I'll offer my professional opinion. I don't like to trash the industry publicly because there are some really positive things…
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I'm super late to the party with this one but... I love complex training for lower body, I use this technique every time I'm about to go out of town and know I won't be able to get a workout in. It tears me up every time and I always need a few days off from legs and cardio to fully recover. Complex training super sets a…
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Pin-Up posing lesson :)
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Time for bulking IMHO. Woo-Hoo! :) I'm not sure if it's already been suggested buy you may also want to look at switching up your training. If you've been with SL for 6 months consistently, your body may respond to better to another protocol. I'd also recommend trying to get at least 1 more day in the weight room. You'll…
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Get yourself to a group fitness class instead of on a machine. It'll shake up the routine. Plus, once you're in the room all you have to do is follow directions. You don't have to keep convincing/motivating yourself to keep going the same way when you don't have to think as much! If your gym doesn't have group fitness, hop…
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Listen to your body, if you're excessively sore or unusually fatigued take another rest day. If it hurts, don't do it - particularly because you're new. There's no point in going so hard out of the gate that you hurt yourself and have to take time off. As you get used to lifting, you'll start to be able to tell the…
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My clothes get longer when I loose weight. I notice it more in my pants than my tops - less junk in the trunk to fill 'em so they hang a little lower. No complaints here!
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^^^ This ^^^ I always take a ziploc baggie of cut veggies with me on the plane. Cucumbers, peppers, broccoli, and radish are my favorites. I also like to visit the grocery store when I get to my destination and stock up on veg for the hotel (though this probably isn't as practical when you're traveling with family).…
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Yea, I gained weight during training for all of my half marathons (13) and was able to maintain but not lose while training for the only full I ever ran. It's a great experience to have! Don't skimp on your marathon-training plan. If you stick to it, you should have no problem on race-day. (Assuming that your plan is sound…
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You also have to smoosh it together. That's how you get the mom taste. You can feel the love in the smoosh.
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I have an emotional attachment to McDonalds. I know it sounds silly but it's for real. When I was a kid, my dad hated it and my mom loved it. My mom and I would go whenever we were out of the house together and it reminds me so much of that time I spent with her as a kid. When I was training for my first bodybuilding…
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There's a HUGE difference in your mid-section! Way to go :) I also have to plan some quick-digesting carbs (usually fruit or rice cakes) before my second workout of the day. For me, it's hard to get motivated to do it without the carbs. Sounds crazy, lol. Listen to your body and if you need a rest day, take it. You only…
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Indian food. OMG... Indian food. I recently traveled through India for a month and one of my favorite parts of the trip was how the food changed as we moved from the southern tip, through the central part, and then up into the northeast. Paneer Butter Masala with Garlic Naan was my favorite. Yes, I consider them proper…
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Add avocado to anything... yum! Or if you woefully live in a part of the world that doesn't get good avocados, you can opt for a packaged guacamole. Olive oil, nut butters, nuts, and fatty fish are other great options. If you're really struggling, get a flax oil supplement and add a tablespoon to a shake or other beverage.…
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I make a zucchini noodle salad that it the bomb. Raw zucchini noodles + equal parts EVOO and fresh lemon juice+ salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. It is SO simple and SO yummy!
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I <3 your attitude. Not losing, not trying to.... 'AM GOING TO'. The body achieves what the mind believes! I'm 29 and 5'1" I've been struggling with maintaining a healthy weight. I can lose and lord knows I can gain... I've never been able to stay the same.
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I love zucchini noodle salad as a side dish. It's so simple and insanely delicious! Ribboned or Julianned zucchini (use a regular veggie peeler for ribbons or a julianne peeler for 'noodles') equal parts olive oil and fresh lemon juice salt and pepper Parmesan cheese (optional but very tasty)
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Current! You look GORGEOUS!
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23?
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current!
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If you're having trouble finding the motivation and energy to get into the weight room, a pre-workout is probably not the best way to go. Pre-workouts are great for helping you get in the last few reps or finishing out your last set strong but don't help too much with the get-up-and-go. They're also great for giving you…
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I found that I had far fewer cravings when I added extra, healthy fat into my diet. I get the extra fat from avocado, nut butters, nuts, olive oil, etc... I up'ed my fat macro to 30% and POOF my cravings for sugary treats (cakes and cookies are my thing) pretty much disappeared. (This is higher than MFP will set your fat…
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Take a rest day and research fitness programs you can do with your little one. Zumba has a program called Zumbini that you do with your baby and there's also Stroller Strides and Mommy and Me. I can't elaborate too much on other options because I've never had a baby but I know there are options out there!
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I'm going to give a potentially unpopular answer... First try to appreciate the body that you have and all of the wonderful things, like running/track, that it's capable of. Your body is friggin' amazing! How it works and what what it can do is SO COOL! Sometime it's hard to see the forest for the trees but you really are…
