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You look fab! Great job! I'm 5' 11" started at 225lbs, looking to do as you did.I am also strength training and running. So glad to see other tall girls on here victorious over their weight issues! Thanks for the hope of brighter things to come. I seriously doubted I could ever be 150lbs.
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Living is good motivation. Living well is my big motivator. I worked in a nursing home for 5 years. I've seen what can happen if you don't push yourself and strive for health. There is no way I will ever live in a nursing home. So to avoid that, I have slowly been changing my life, my attitude about food, and exercising.…
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All of 'em. Even if I ask and insist on paying. Guy should pay. Part of dating is proving your worth as a partner, a provider. No worries, ppl don't get all upset. I'm married. Now we both pay. There is no "my money" or "his money" it's our money.
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W5D1 complete. it was challenging but I finished it. Even timed myself (I go by distance), did 4 mins 45 secs on first 1/2 mile, 4 mins 50 sec next 1/2 mile segment, and finished 3rd 1/2 mile segment with 4 mins 55 secs. Trying not to worry about the HUGE increase coming in my way on day 3. Repeat after me "I can do this,…
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W4D2 Conquered. I go for distance rather than time as I run on an indoor track and I find it easier to count laps vs tracking time (my phone and I don't always get a long). When I run that 1/2 mile portion I just keep telling myself, "I can do this. I can run until my legs are bloodly stumps and it won't bother me. I can…
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completed W4D1 this am and I feel GREAT! Like I can conquer the world, great. I don't know when the last time I ran a 1/2 mile was, but I did it twice today! WOO-HOO. I am so grateful to have a healthy body that can rise to this challenge, I kept expecting to be sore, to be get shin splints, to have a hard time catching my…
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Today I finished W3D1, feeling great! I live in fear of shin splints as I was plagued by them the last time I did a 5K ('09). I am free from them as yet. On my running days I like to swim laps afterwards. This week things are all messed up due to a closed pool and a skipped work out day. Not going to do that again. Messed…
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I am just starting week 3 this week (w3d1 today!) . My 5K is 5/25 So I've got an extra week of training before my race. My goal is to run without stopping, the entire race. I did a 5K in 2009, but didn't fully commit to the training. On race day I finished with a time somewhere around 40 mins, so not awful, but I'd really…
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Haters aside, I understand how you feel. Those stretch marks will be with you always (anyone saying different is trying to sell you something), but will fade in time. Wanna see my inspiration for hot body after baby? Check this mom out http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/10/09/veronica/ She rocks
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running is great for toning legs and burning calories. But you cannot spot reduce fat. The body will burn off stores wherever it pleases regardless of what muscle groups you are targeting. Bummer, I know.
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Love Walking Dead, no shame there. Suburgatory Supernatural Both so cheesy, but I can't stop!
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Thank you all for your time. :) I love this community. I will definitely do all of this.
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Kale has the most nutrition per calorie of any green out there. Great choice! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLjgBLwH3Wc
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I gave up my creamer and sugar in my coffee a few years ago. Coffee is still hot and wonderful and full of caffeine even with out the sweetners. I gave up one cream for a week, then the next week dropped a scoop of sugar, and so on and so forth till there was only coffee in my cup. I still love my coffee. Good luck, you…
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Oatmeal with stevia, cinnamon, nutmeg and one egg. Yes, in the oatmeal. Get my little extra bit of protien that way.
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great job! I'm working on that, too!
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I love Nerd Fitness. They email me periodically and brighten my day with words of nerdly wisdom and the best dang advice ever. Great share!
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How cool! WTG!
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BUMPITY BUMP! THANK YOU!
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I had my last cig December 7, 2007 and have not had a single puff since. I used Chantix, which worked great for me although I did have crazy nausea for about 15 mins after dosing. I figured lung/mouth/tongue/throat cancer, hardening veins, nasty smell, bad breath, loss of cash vs nausea (no vomiting), nausea wins out. Yes,…
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Agreed - little white lies like weight or something, but Kids? Totally different field? Nope. Drop him fast and don't look back. Liars lie, and they don't stop.
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I'm a struggler, too! Let's be friends. Also I have an 18 month old girl, I understand where you are coming from.
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I personally thrive on consistency. I like eating the same thing for breakfast and lunch everyday (at least weekday) and it helps keep me on track. I'll mix it up with a diffrent salsa or diffrent fruit, but it's the same basic thing. When I deviate, I have a very hard time getting back on track and it's easier for me…
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Smitten in the Mitten here too! Despite all our snow, I"m happy to be MI girl.
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I agree, it's uncomfortable. I think it's just the only follow up question ppl think of when the start talking about weight loss. My favorite is when ppl comment on my weight loss when I haven't lost in a few months (due to poor food decisions on my part. I own that) I think they make these comments b/c they are aware that…
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Absolutely, the general consensus is correct. Almonds are good for you, but in moderation. Remember, the quality of the calories is just as important as the amount. (ie a whopper is full of preservatives and processed food products while an almond is full of good fats and protiens) Good fats (unsaturated or monosaturated…
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Got up early, went to the gym, went to work. Was sure my hubby wouldn't do anything. Couldn't get a hold of him all day. He's not known for romantic gestures. . . Got home and found a vase of beautiful flowers in a lovely red vase and a smiling hubby and baby (17 months old). He even got our daughter a Valentines present -…
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Milk jugs are great. Sand or water will work wonders. Check out NerdFitness.com they have a beginners body weight routine that includes the milk jug idea. They rock. Good luck!
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With a 1/2 cup of pinto beans and some salsa. Yummy and filling. The best of both worlds.
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I loved my Soda. Mt. Dew and Pepsi. But then I realized how many useless calories andcarbs were in there! I switched to flavored sparkling water, and gave that up eventually too. Every now and again I will have a soda, but I feel like crap afterward - all that sugar and caffine, it's not good! Aldi has a great brand Pur…
