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I used to be a mouth breather, and I used to be a smoker. As a runner, I breathe in through my nose and out through my mouth. Your pace is what you feel comfortable with but I found as I got back into running last year that I could only go short intervals. I started with walking, then power walking then jogging for as…
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Face - Palm :huh:
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Definitely rest. Talk to your doctor about anti-inflamatory drugs such as ibuprofen. Do you have access to a swimming pool? I have chronic knee injury and find that swimming is the best exercise if you have problems with your legs or knees, no impact, smooth steady movements. If you need to you can use a flotation device…
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Yes, this.:happy:
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I use the app "RunKeeper" on my smartphone. Before that I would use google maps to calculate distance and time myself, I started off with power walks and eventually my body wanted to go faster so I started jogging. I know it's not exact but I would calculate my distance and time and if I did the three mile loop in 45…
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Get back on the horse, both the no smoking and the eating well. There's no sense beating yourself up, you can't un-do it but you can do better. Everything in moderation (if you can handle moderation). Personally I can't have just one cigarette so cigarettes are completely OUT. I can have a serving of potato chips or a…
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I exercise so I can eat more. I LOVE food. Some of the changes I made were to cut out the unhealthy foods a little at a time, making small changes. Someone pointed out my sodium was way over what is recommended so I started looking at labels for sodium. I personally would rather have a little more fat & calories than the…
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I love this post, and I love the freeweights. Growing up with several weight lifting uncles and two older brothers I was always a tomboy anyway and if I wasn't just as strong and capable as they were then I was clearly slacking. The worst insult was being told I was "pretty strong for a girl" I wish more women would…
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Salad fixins, lots of them all prepped up like a salad bar...and cottage cheese, no salt added...surprised I got used to that. Fresh fruit, trail mix, protein powder, eggs, I hard boil a dozen to have as a quick snack, Nature Valley peanut granola bars..the protein ones with dark chocolate, Dannon Light & Fit Greek yogurt.…
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I have two "Pitbulls" a 7 year old American Staffordshire Terrier and a 4 year old American Pitbull Terrier. The AmStaff loves to run, we do about 3 miles. The American Pit used to like to jog with me but she has luxating patella's (bad knees) and can't even take 3 mile walks anymore Breed doesn't matter as long as you…
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Yes, this.
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I ran in my youth and stopped after school and having children. Now I'm approaching 41 and started jogging again. I'm not up to speed with you but recently a friend asked if anyone was interested in doing a 5k with her at the end of March. I've had to slow myself down to her pace...I'm tall and my power walk is in line…
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No offense Tracy but I don't give a damn what men think looks good on me. If I took into account what others thought of how my body looked I'd be jumping around like a lunatic trying to be curvy and perfect. I know my own body, I gain weight in my legs and butt and have no chest at all. I have the body of an athlete when I…
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Although there are natural ways to boost your thyroid and I do try to get those in, hypothyroidism is a serious medical condition. If you're that set against taking medications to help then I'd carefully follow natural ways to boost your thyroid and have your levels checks frequently to ensure those practices are working.…
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I'd recommend talking to your physician and/or a dietitian, if you're logging all your foods you can print out your diary and take a look at what you're getting and what you're lacking. It could be a nutritional deficiency or it could be working to hard at the gym but take a look at everything....and if you're feeling that…
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My focus has changed over time. I pay attention to calories of course but over time noticed I was getting way too much sodium so I started tweaking my diet to cut down on my sodium...then I noticed that I wasn't getting enough protein so I looked for ways to get more protein with minimal sodium...then I noticed that I'm…
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I set mine to my weight (scale goal) from 6 years ago when I met my husband, before thyroid issues and having a chef cook my meals and no longer running around like crazy as only a single mother of 3 children does.... I reached that a week ago but had been re-evaluating my goal as I approached it...knowing I was almost…
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Seriously are these adults? Maybe in body but certainly not in mind. Ignore their evil petty spirits and keep on keepin on. What they said whether repeating what the other person said or not was mean spirited and you don't need that garbage in your life. You can't change them so ignore it and move on. Don't let them bring…
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Good for you. Go get it! :wink: :tongue: : :blushing:
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Fantastic! I just re-evaluated my goals after reaching my 5 years ago weight. I can't remember when I last weighed my pre-baby weight since my last one was 16+ years ago and the weight slowly got put on. The last 10 pounds may be a bit more difficult that that first 10 pounds was. We burn less calories with out smaller…
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From what I gather it is eating foods as close to their whole/natural state as possible. No processed foods or at least as minimal as you can get it. Fresh fruits, veggies, grains, meats etc. Processed foods contain preservatives, even all natural prepared foods usually have a ton of salt added (a natural preservative). If…
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THIS...but I'm always hopeful so I go with every other day.
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My simple go to meal is chicken breast with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, a baked sweet potato and frozen mixed veggies - steamed. My husband used to be a restaurant chef so he is a better cook that I...not as healthy mind you, just yummier. Oh also, if you like Salmon and spicy make a dry rub with 1 Tbsp chili powder,…
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But I really do walk the dogs! We have two 75# beasties who need lots of walks. I tried looking it up out of curiosity once and when we didn't go dancing as planned but stayed home in bed we joked about it being "country line dancing".
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If you recall when setting up your profile it asks what type of activity level you are at regularly. I am regularly sedentary...I normally sit at a desk for 9 hours a day moving just my hands, fingers and eyes. If I were to spend 8 hours on my feet moving around a kitchen baking foods then that would be a significant…
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I don't log my normal food preparations every evening when I'm cooking our regular family dinner but when I'm spending hours in the kitchen baking for church or preparing to host a big family gathering or making soups and casseroles for freezing when I'd normally be sitting on the sofa doing not much of anything...then I…
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I'd be a raving b1tch on 900 cal/day! I go for 1500 cal/day. If I want to indulge a little bit I'll try to fit in some exercise. Yesterday I went over by 600 cal so I could have Buffalo Wild Wings with my son. I'm still losing. I just have to watch what I'm doing in the coming week and not make it a habit of going 600 over…
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I wish I could will the fat from my stomach to my chest instead but genetics says I'm always going to gain weight on my bottom half first and lose it last. If I want a flat stomach and a decent sized chest I'm going to have to have surgical intervention. Unfortunately you can't choose where to lose fat from. All the…
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I'm 5'8". My profile pic is from 2007, I was about 155 - 158 then. Just got back down to that weight. Working on another 6 pounds to reach my goal of 150 then I'll re-evaluate.
