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I've got 5 sons, and I always hate being asked "did you mean to do that?" or "did you do that on purpose?" Um, yes, and yes. Love each and everyone of them!
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I went through a time where I would get calf cramps/Charlie horses all the time. When I upped my calcium, they went away. Maybe something to think about? Also, are you stretching your calves after exercise? Stretching helps minimize soreness quite a bit for me. Often I will stop whenever I pass a staircase and stand with…
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I can set my crockpot on low for 10 hours - best roast ever! Another thing that really helps for quick preparation is making things in bulk in advance. I have been known to cook 6 lbs of chicken at a time (put frozen breasts in in the crock pot with taco seasoning and salsa for 10 hours. When it is cooked, it shreds so…
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I can't help but think that if the Native Americans aren't offended, we really shouldn't be. I live in Utah, and the University of Utah's mascot is the "Running Ute." (Just fyi, the Ute tribe was the native American tribe living here when this area was settled, and is the root of the name of our state.) The university does…
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Love this thread! I, too, am a red faced messy pool of sweat after a workout. So jealous of my sister-in-laws who can just throw a little dry shampoo in their hair and be ready for the day. I'm sopping wet down to the tip of my ponytail some days. Especially after a spin class! My face will stay red for an hour or so after…
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Does it reveal too much about my age when I say Mark Hamill and Ricky Schroder? Oh, and can't forget Rick Springfield! He was my first concert back in the early '80's. (Still can't understand why Jessie's girl didn't dump him and go for Rick. I mean, what's wrong with her???) :happy:
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I know what you mean! I knew I had gained weight, but I just referred to it as my "mommy fluff." Hitting "overweight" didn't shock me too much, I mean, I was just barely "overweight." (It was so easy to rationalize!) But it was getting within 3 lbs of "obese" that shocked me into doing something. I know that numbers…
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shredded sweet pork salad with lots of lettuce, pico de gallo, black beans, tomatillo cilantro dressing, and cilantro lime rice. Side of chips and black bean/corn salsa. Oh, so good. Sometimes you've just gotta satisfy that craving! On the plus side, I passed on the cheese and dessert and drank water. Baby steps!
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When I first started going to the gym, I went with a friend. It made the biggest difference in the world to me. Knowing that there was someone there to turn to when I was pretty embarrassed with myself, who taught me how to do things correctly, and having someone waiting for me in my driveway in the morning kept me going.…
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Finally broke the 30 minute mark on my 5K! Ran my last race in 29:08. Yay me!
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I'm a whopping 4'11 1/2". (Yes, that 1/2 inch is important!) Thru my teen years, 20's, and even into my 30's, I maintained at around 102. After baby #4, I struggled to maintain 104-106. Then I had baby #5 and my body had a hard time bouncing back. I'm on a quest to get back close to 108. I used to think that 102 would be…
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If I'm running a fever or if my lungs are congested to the point that I feel like I can't get enough breath, I stay home. I tried working out with a lot of lung congestion once - just about passed out. It wasn't pretty... Also, if I can't control my cough, I usually stay home from the gym, but that's more out of…
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It's so funny you just asked this - I was just looking at some info about the same thing. I found a website that has some pictures of women (and men) at different body fat percentages, charts, etc. It gave me a little to think about, and something to connect to visually. Here it is:…
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I was never overweight while trying to get pregnant (it was always after the baby where I had problems with my weight!), so this might be a little different than what you are looking for, but I just wanted to put my 2 cents in. In my experience, the better you are eating BEFORE you get pregnant, the better shape you are in…
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Can I be honest? My butt hurt after my first spinning class. Really Bad. My legs were not very strong, and anything out of the saddle (standing up) was difficult. I went back for my second class, and my bottom remembered what I was about to do - and I just about left. But I remembered what a friend told me, that if I could…
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I had the Mirena placed a little over a year ago. I still had periods for the first 6 months, but now, if I have any bleeding, it is usually just a day of light spotting, which is great compared to what my body used to do - usually 6-7 days of heavy bleeding each month. I still can tell where I am in my cycle, though. I…
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Lots of good suggestions here! I have the most demanding sweet tooth. It gets especially grumpy in the early afternoon... I usually grab a crystal light energy drink packet and add it to my water bottle. (actually I use the Wal-Mart generic "great value" brand, either one satisfies that darn tooth) 10 calories, a little…
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I'm starting to get ready for a mud run in 2 months. I do 4 classes a week at the gym. One is a cross fit style class, one is a weight lifting class, one is a spinning class, and one is a "booty camp." (Just did that one this morning. It's lower body focused - by the end of the class we had done 150 deadlifts and squats,…
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Yes, I am! So excited! I am doing the dirty dash in June with my husband, son, and a few neighborhood friends. I am hoping to be down at least 10 more lbs by then. This is what I'm doing to get stronger: Monday is my crossfit-style workout (15 min warm up, then a skill centered "prework" for 10 min, 15-20 min WOD, then…
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My husband lost all the weight he wanted to by cutting out soda, watching portion sizes, and he stopped eating the snacks that were always lying around at the office. Whenever anyone asks him for his "secret," he tells them that he finally started following the things he was taught in 8th grade health class. People usually…
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I know your pain. My boys have always been in the lower end of the weight percentile charts (think 10% or less!) and I constantly got flack from my pediatricians to help them gain weight. My favorite pediatrician was the one who said "Do they poop regularly? Do they pee regularly? Are they active and healthy?" The answer…
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Just thought I'd throw my 2 cents in: I jumped on the "colon cleanse" bandwagon a few years ago. Did it "clean me out"? Yes. Was I miserable? Yes. Did I feel better in any way? NO. Did it result in lasting weight loss or a lifestyle change that helped me improve my health? No. And after I finished enough rounds to know…
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I get up at 4:45 am each morning to work out. I've found that if I eat right before I work out, I feel nauseous. I make sure I get enough water during exercise, then will have a protein shake when I get home. If there's a time when I can work out later in the day, I make sure I have at least an hour gap between last eating…
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My 16 year old son crunching potato chips in my ear...
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Way to go! If you're already pregnant, don't worry about "dieting," focus on eating healthy. (actually good advice whether or not you're pregnant.) I'm done having my babies, but with my last one I made a chart to make sure I got my macros in. When I focused on getting my protein, fiber, and veggies, I felt so much better.…
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I'm 4'11 1/2" (so close to 5"!). I weighed 102 for years, and felt great there. I had 4 babies, and was always able to get back down to 102-104 after each pregnancy. Then I had #5... Such a sweet boy, I don't regret it at all! But my body decided to revolt. I'm still struggling to lose the "baby weight" and my "baby" is…
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I ran my first 5K about 3 years ago. My goal was just to run the full distance! I finished somewhere in the middle of the pack at about 36 minutes. The only ones I have ever seen do a sub-20 minute 5K are the teen boys who are trying to impress the teen girls :-). I tend to stick to community, holiday, or charity 5K runs ~…
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"Stop that rhyming, and I mean it!" ~ Vizzini "Anybody want a peanut?" ~ Fezzik Actually, the whole movie - The Princess Bride - makes me laugh, but this line makes me smile everytime I think of it :laugh:
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Um, go lie down. I'm pretty sure the stomach spasms are burning any calories that may have sat in your belly for those 10 minutes... Just my opinion, but at times like this, just try to stay alive - and hydrated. When you start holding food down, then log it. So sorry you're feeling horrible! Get Well Soon!
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I've really gotten hooked on the "green smoothie" thing this last year. I always put a handful of spinach (or a "power green" combination of spinach, kale, and collard greens), then frozen banana chunks, pineapple, and frozen berry combination - about 1/2 cup of each. After I pack the blender, I add enough water to cover…
