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I CANNOT FIND ANY GIRL SCOUTS!!!!!! Seriously, all I want is one box of Samoas. I freeze then and then nurse one a day and it takes like 15 minutes to scrape miniscule amounts of frozen caramel and cookie off the edges. If you get greedy, the caramel glues your teeth together and then it takes that long for it to melt and…

If you have one near you, I would go to a running store and have them look at your gait. It is worth a few extra $$ to have someone look at the shape of your foot and the way you walk//run to get the right shape/style of shoe. Then you will always know in the future what to look for. See if one of the sponsors for your 5K…

You can purchase stevia leaf from a health food store or Mountain Rose Herbs online. It is the actual leaf, not extract.

I live outside Cleveland, Ohio in an inner ring suburb with a very mixed demographic. Obesity seems highly correlated with income level in elementary school, but I was astounded when I volunteered at the high school and saw how many girls are overweight! When I went there 25 years ago there were a few huge girls and a…

I put my spin bike in the middle of the living room smack in front of the TV. It is there every time I try to sit on the couch and not work out. Also, there is a penalty ride for anyone who hangs their coat on it!! Good luck!

3 miles on treadmill...bike contoller bad and I need to wait for a new one. I think I need to adjust my goal.

The broken bike is KILLING me. 3.1 on land .9 on elliptical - I'll take them where I can!

I did it for 12 weeks with great success 12 years ago. My bodyfat went down 9% and I lost 15 pounds. It reshaped my body completely post-baby. I tried to do another 12 week session but gave up after 7. Obviously the 'Life' part didn't stick because I yoyoed and have regained an average of 2-3 pounds/year since.. I am…

I started at 5'4" and 183. I was (am?) an athlete and I have a pattern of losing a little then gaining a few pounds before I lose any more. I am lifting 3x weekly and I think I have put on a lot of muscle. I can tell I have lost size since I can actually wear a lot of my smaller clothes, but it is difficult not to get…

I leave March 23rd to surf for two weeks on the beach in my ticker. I have been trying to get to 165 by then and am on track at just over 1lb per week. I am running a 5k on May 5th so 160 by then. I have a big event the first weekend in August so that is my end goal for 150. I figure the last 10 will take as long as the…

Broke my bike:sad: and have to ride with no resistance sooooo...5 miles today. Also have 6 walking Saturday and 4 Friday.

13 for today - just shy of halfway!

Forgot to post Tuesday's 10....more later I hope cuz I'm falling behind!!

I have found that adopting a scale of relative humiliation is important to keeping your perspective in the gym. We all were new, we all have moments. On a scale of 1 to 10 some of my 9-10s include: * Tripping over my own feet in warmup of my first Boot Camp class, falling into a brick wall and breaking my wrist. I then had…

I am going to drink a Diet Dr. Pepper tomorrow in your honor. Great post!

10 very easy ones....

You look great, it is really inspiring to see the difference without losing weight.

Great job, you look like a new person!!

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I lift weights 3x weekly ~275. On those days I try to fit in an easy 30 minute ride on the spin bike parked directly in front of the TV in the living room for another 350. On my cardio days I do a HIIT workout for 20 minutes with another 10-15 of easy riding for 500 total. On Sunday - I go to yoga to stretch it all out. I…

12 nice and easy today

Done. And a little sore too!

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10 yesterday 12 today

Great job. You before side shot could be me. I plan to look as good as you by summer! (really hoping but trying to feel as committed as I sound. )

And for a diabetic, honey is no better than refined sugar!

I have been using pure stevia as a sweetener for over a year now. Stevia is a plant and has been used or centuries as a sweetener It takes a short while to get used to because it actually stimulates 'bitter' taste but is completely natural. That said, don't think you can use PureVia or most of the stuff you find at regular…

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Mine is super clean, close to home and not busy when I go. But I really wish they had more than one set of smaller weights in what we call the 'girl' lifting area. I work out with a friend and alternating is a pain. Also some people take a pair and keep them for 30 minutes while they do their whole routine. I appreciate…

This really challenged me last month and I took it down to the wire and exceede my goal of 200 by one mile. I am in for 200 again because even though it's a shorter month, my endurance is better and I need the accountability. Thanks for doing this. I took today off entirely so 0/200 so far!