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Well, I didn't do the 5K because of my hip (I thought that would happen, boo), but instead on Saturday I swam laps in the gym pool and worked out on the elliptical (neither of which hurt my hip) and got a mega burn. Better than nothing! I also bought new running shoes, AGAIN, even though it killed me to spend more money on…
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I just started using Henna hair dye because I wanted to stop putting so many chemicals on my hair. It's a little bit of a messy process, but the color came out great, my hair felt soft afterwards, and it looks much more natural then colors I'd had done in salons or at home. You can find different kinds online...I got mine…
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Going over your calories can actually HELP your weight loss! I know if I stay on plan for several days and then eat over calories one day, I almost always show a weight loss the day after going over my calories. Many people actually vary their calories like that on purpose (google "zig zagging calories" or type it into…
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Jessi, my bf does multimedia work -- videography, photography, graphic design, etc. -- so I showed him your pictures. He thinks they're great too, and he asked what kind of camera you use. :smile: Crystal, yay for the great weigh-in! I just got done working out for the night and part of my workout included a 20 minute…
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Jessi, great pictures!! Lacey, how have I not heard of a boot stretcher until now? Nice! Kendal, Torrid is great! I never thought to look at their shoes, but now I should....there's no Torrid near me anymore, but there's always online shopping...
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So...remember the 5K I signed up for? The cool one at night with glow-in-the-dark necklaces and fireworks? It's tomorrow and I don't think I'm going to get to do it. :frown: Last night I was in one of those parking garages where you have to put your ticket in a machine and pay before you go back to your car to leave (if…
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Bump! p.s. My hip aches like I'm 80 years old. No fair!
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Okay, this morning I set my alarm for 5:50am to do Ripped in 30 and then I woke up at 7:00am, realizing that the alarm never went off. What the heck?! It either didn't go off at all or the bf reached over and accidentally turned it off before I had time to wake up and hear it. I don't remember hearing it at all and he…
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Woohoo!! Onederland is definitely reachable. You should make it by Christmas for sure, if not sooner! Your hard work is paying off for sure!
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Busy day today! I've been lurking all day and just now have time to respond...although I have to make it quick so I can go get a workout in. Guess who didn't get her bum up for Jillian this morning? Urg. My bf and I did Shred together so we were going to start Ripped in 30 together, but it just hasn't happened yet. I am…
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I drink Bragg sometimes, and if you follow the directions it says to do 2 teaspoons in 8 oz of water, with an added teaspoon of honey if you want. When I drink it that's how I do it and I think it tastes just fine! I can't imagine not diluting it...I would think it would be bad for you to drink it straight up like that.
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There are "dirty clean" options for pancake mixes too, if you don't feel like cooking. I think that this one tastes WAY better than Bisquick, and I can buy it at my regular grocery store (no Whole Foods or Trader Joes where I live). http://www.arrowheadmills.com/product/buttermilk-pancake-waffle-mix Super yummy, and…
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A great book you might want to read is In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan; it totally changed the way I look at food. He says it a lot better than I can, but basically processed foods like Aunt Jemima and Bisquick contain "food" rather than real food. Chemicals, preservatives, things that aren't found in nature but…
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^ This. When people "lose weight" by sitting in a sauna or by sweating during a workout, all they are losing is water weight that will come right back on once they eat and drink anything. Sweating is not the key to losing weight -- eating well, regular workouts, and drinking lots of water is. All sweating will do is get…
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Lacey/Amy, I have bounced around my basement with my pink bouncy ball (from ideeli) and HOLY COW it's way more of a workout on my thighs than I thought it would be! My bf loves bouncing with it too and it cracks me up to see him do it. :smile: Nava, that's great that his program only lasts a year and that you might be able…
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Going back to work after a 3 day weekend = no fun. I had a really great weekend though! Besides the hiking up a mountain thing, the bf & I also went apple picking, did a corn maze, picked pumpkins, and just generally had a great time. I'm loving our fall weather! I looked at my P90X DVDs this weekend and I think I'm going…
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I'm just getting started running, so my favorite run so far was last month -- the first time I ran for 30 minutes straight on a trail outside. I've never in my life been able to run for that long! I run super, crazy, insanely slow (as in, my current run pace is my boyfriend's fast walk pace), but I don't care. I'm doing…
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Jess, it took us about 3 hours total...most of that was the time it took to hike the uphill trail. Slow going, but worth it! Great view and I felt really good about myself afterwards. :smile: Pam, the Warrior Dash is an awesome goal! Some of my other MFP friends are planning on doing it next year too....I thought about…
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Weigh in for this week: 214.6 I'm up. Stupid dumb TOM. BUT I've got two NSVs: 1.) I measured myself this morning for the first time in months, and I'm down 4 inches on my waist, 2 1/2 on my chest, 4 on my hips, and 3 on my thighs! Woohoo! 2.) Yesterday I literally hiked up a mountain! The bf and I did a hike up Seneca…
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Welcome!! Quick weigh in for this week: 214.6 I'm up. Stupid dumb TOM. BUT I've got two NSVs: 1.) I measured myself this morning for the first time in months, and I'm down 4 inches on my waist, 2 1/2 on my chest, 4 on my hips, and 3 on my thighs! Woohoo! 2.) Yesterday I literally hiked up a mountain! The bf and I did a…
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Quick weigh in: *********************** 214.6 ************************* I'm up. Stupid dumb TOM. BUT I've got two NSVs: 1.) I measured myself this morning for the first time in months, and I'm down 4 inches on my waist, 2 1/2 on my chest, 4 on my hips, and 3 on my thighs! Woohoo! 2.) Yesterday I literally hiked up a…
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Okay, the bf's bday is over but there is still lots of cake left. Lots of AMAZING cake. I mean super moist, just a ridculous amount of yum kind of cake. Did I mention that it's TOM? I have already adjusted my calories for the day to allow for a small piece of cake with lunch. :smile: I'm starting to sneeze and get that…
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Why does it seem like I get TOM every other week now that I'm trying to lose weight? I'm just so much more aware of it now since I know it means a week with no loss. Last week I had a nice loss and was thinking "Ooo, maybe it's because I'm really working for it and this week's loss will be good too!" Then I realized that…
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Kristin, I hope you feel better! Jessie, how did the job interview go?
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Is this a true story? It sounds like a movie or something...a movie that doesn't end well. If this is a true story, why would you stay with a man who puts the needs of a woman WHO TRIED TO KILL YOU over your needs?
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^ This. Every single person I know who has gone on a "low carb" diet has gained all the weight right back when they tried to maintain after losing weight. They gained BIG amounts back too. You want this to be a lifestyle change, not something that will just get weight off quickly and make you gain it back later. Like the…
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Annette, are you kidding me? You're going to run a marathon!! You have absolutely nothing to worry about as far as age goes; you rock!!
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I love my treadmill! Easier on the joints than running outside, and there are no excuses not to work out when it's raining/snowing. :smile: As for strength training, invest in a couple of handweights (most are between $5 - $10) and get a good video like 30 Day Shred. Welcome to your new home gym!
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All of the above options are great....I plan to try the cauliflower pizza! That having been said, the occasional meal of "real" pizza won't kill you. I've been eating "real" pizza once a week since football season started (pizza and football go so well together) with no ill effects. Last Sunday I ate 4 small pieces of…
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Happy Wednesday! The bf's birthday is tomorrow and there will definitely be pizza and and cake, since those are two of his favorite things. I guess tomorrow will be one of the high calorie days in my zig zag week! I keep joking with him that he's an old man now because he's turning 40...I'm 6 years younger so I can call…
