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Not eating enough?! I like the sound of that! I lift weights for an hour in a choreographed class, so for each muscle group we lift for about 4 minutes or so. I'm not lifting terrific amounts. Squats - 35 pounds. Chest - 20 pounds on the bar, 8 pound hand weights. Back - 25 pounds. Triceps - tricep pushups, 8 pound hand…
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So true! I've run for 4 years now and never had a negative experience/encounter while running outside. I just got back from a run and I wore my trusty running skirt for the first time this spring. I was hesitant to wear it because I'm a bit bigger than I was last spring. So what? People do notice me though. I often run…
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My SIl and her BFF both had breast reductions about 13 years ago. Neither one of them have regretted it for a second. They were about your cup size and have both gone down to probably a C cup. Both are still very well endowed but now they can wear bras from "regular" stores, shirts that button up properly, tops and jackets…
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What's hurting? How tall are you? I run and thought I was in pretty good shape, but I could NEVER manage the elliptical. My thighs were burning and I felt like I was going to fall off. This went on for years. My gym has several different types of ellipticals and I recently found one that works for me. Now I kind of love…
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OK, fellow Canuck, I'll be your friend! Just send me a request!
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Over the past decade I've used WW several times (post-babies) with great success. But, at a certain point it pains me to pay $$ when I know perfectly well what I ought to be doing to lose weight. I really like not having to calculate points anymore too. I've only been on here for two weeks. Please feel free to add me as a…
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Perfect! Thanks for the feedback! I'll keep eating those exercise calories without any reservation.
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Yeah, I used to think I'd never learn to run because of my asthma. It is true that it took me quite a long time to finally manage to run 5K. Some runs it just flares up. No matter how much you want to run, it isn't going to happen if your body can't get enough oxygen sucked in. But don't be afraid to see if you can push…
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Don't be so hard on yourself! It took me forever and a day to get through the c25k program. Usually I'd crater at about the point you are at now. Don't worry about having a bad run. Just push your schedule back and redo it on your next run day. I have asthma and often could not do what I was supposed to do on a scheduled…
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I was going to suggest IT band problems too. It happened to me when I started hill training. I took a break from running, started using the incredibly painful foam roller, and did some hip strengthening exercises. Now my knee pain is gone but I'm really careful to keep my hip flexors and IT band stretched properly. Also,…
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I find it softer than milled flax seed. For example, I could easily eat a teaspoon of hemp seed without needing water to wash it down, but ground flax seed? Bleh! So it blends up very nicely in a smoothie. I've also added ground flax seed to smoothies and I find it more noticeable than the hemp hearts. Also, the hemp…
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Hi there, I've been using hemp hearts for a while now in my morning smoothies. They have a slightly nutty taste. They have a pretty high protein count as well as having lots of healthy oils (I don't have the bottle handy right now to give you the run down). You can also sprinkle them on cereal, yogurt, add them to baking,…
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Getting your gym clothes on is half the battle. Schedule it first thing in your day (I go after I've dropped the kids at school). Get dressed for it and go directly to your activity so you can't put it off. Set up your life so that it is a big inconvenience to skip your exercise. When I don't feel like running, I tell…
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Hi Jen, I'm need a few "friends" too. I'm very much into nutrition and exercise and, unfortunately, sugar. It's been my downfall lately and it's time to kick that habit (again).
