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I'm trying to do the same thing, exercise and eat right, not diet, to lose weight and hopefully keep it off for good. I lost 50 pounds last year, from 2/10-10/10 with very strict dieting and no fat in my diet, but as soon as life got shaken up I gained 35 back. I stopped restricting my food, with the excuse that it was…
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Wow, well done!
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This is a really inspiring post for me. I am hoping that by the time next spring rolls around, I'll be a happy runner, instead of a red-faced gasping for air after two minutes runner ;) Thanks for sharing, great job! It's so nice to hear that this sort of goal is attainable, and not just a dream.
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Bacon cooked until it's crumbling. I told all my friends and family that I don't eat it, I don't buy it, I don't cook it, because if I even so much as smell it cooking I end up eating way too much. I'm a recovering bacon addict, going on almost a year with no relapses. As far as the thing I indulge, that would be frozen…
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I wondered this same thing a few weeks ago when I had a knock-down-drag-out-feeling-so-****ty-i-only-want-to-sleep cold. Turns out, some light exercise actually made me feel a whole bunch better. I did a 30 min aerobic pilates video and a short walk, and my head felt clear for the first time in days. Give it a try, you…
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I do most of my grocery shopping from Walmart, but try very hard to avoid buying produce there. We have tons of "farmer's market" type places near us, like Sunflower Marker and Sprouts, and I always find much better produce for much better prices there. Walmart's produce has always been shadey in quality for us.
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The first time I saw the nutritional facts for those, I just about fainted. I have a girlfriend that LOVES them, and I have a seriously hard time watching her eat them. Sure they are good, but not 1,930 calories of good. I'd rather have a salad, thank you.
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I too have a tendency to splurge on weekends. What I try to do, and what might help you, is making sure that I allow myself one meal that is a bit bigger, or heavier, or what have you, without guilt, but eating to accommodate that the rest of the day. So if you know you are going out for a delish dinner, stick to egg…
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*Like* Well done!
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I understand the bored eating. I've tried to start diverting my attention, now if I'm bored and "think" I'm hungry, I go and do a quickie ten minute workout. Some pushups, a quick walk or run on the treadmill, even just some stretches usually help out. Follow it all with a tall glass of water (I add a bit of Mio to mine if…
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I did W2D1 yesterday, and was simply amazed at how easily I transitioned from 1 minute of running to 1.5. Hubby kept checking up on me because the first four run rotations I was laughing my butt off at the end, just so tickled that I did it. The last two rotations I forgot how to breath, so I died just a bit, but after…
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Well done gals! I'm sorry to drop the ball over the weekend, between epic migraine badness and watching a friend's kiddo, I have been a busy panda. I didn't make my 15 miles this time :( Got to 11.9, but my ankle has been F#$@#@!# painful since that last hour long go. I'm hoping to set up another challenge for next week,…
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It can get pretty hard sometimes, can't it. Just try to remember, you aren't dieting, you are living a healthier lifestyle. Go walk, physical activity always helps me when I get in the "whats the point??" slumps. I'm sorry you are having a rough day :(
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Way to go alice_lmx! I pushed for 3.4 miles today. That puts me at 11.9, only 3.1 to go. I had a great time going, pushed for my highest run vs fast walk ration yet, which I feel great about. I'm a bit dubious if I'll be able to get in those last miles, the ankle got bad enough after my run today that I called and made an…
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I've had a lot of fun with this, it's been great knowing you are pushing for these miles with me :) Today I'm only logging the mile I did on the treadmill this morning. Husband has been concerned about my ankle, so I promised to take the day off from running. I'm looking forward to pushing myself again tomorrow, I can't…
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WOW babe! What a difference that 21 pounds made in you! Are you working out? Cause you look fabulous.
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Nice! Have fun :)
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Woot for my second day of C25K workout! I had a lot of fun with today's. I stretched my warming up an extra five minutes, and felt good enough after that I did a few extra cycles, with longer walk cycles in between, and ended up on the treadmill for a full hour. On my days off, I had planned to do a fast paced pilates…
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I stayed on for extra long today, made it 3.5 miles in 60 minutes, before the kids woke up. I'm feeling super :)
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I can't get my husband to come to my family gatherings unless he has a few beers. He just isn't comfortable around my family (they are kinda drama queens...I find them easier to like after a few drinks too!). I would suggest holding off on jumping to conclusions, and maybe finding a personal and non-offensive way to ask…
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I noticed today that whenever any of the Mindless Self Indulgence songs come on on my playlist, my butt really gets wiggling. Not everyone's cup of tea, but you said rock/alternative, and it's pretty darn alternative. According to wiki, "Their music has a mixed style including rap, punk rock, alternative rock, electronica,…
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Thanks for the link! There's no way I can commit to doing 100 every day, but now that I know how to do them properly, I'm going to start doing a dozen every time I sit on the couch or at the computer.
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Yum! Perfect justification for that one square of chocolate that's been calling my name all day...
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Well done all! I did 2 miles before lunch, with plans to hop back on I put the kids in bed. I'm not sure I'll make it back on today, my ankle and hip hurt like heck, even after stretching before and after. People are staring and offering to get me crutches : \ Ah well, my body is just gonna have to suck it up, because I'm…
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Gah, I remember my lungs burning just while walking to the bus stop when I lived in Milwaukee. I used to wrap a scarf around my mouth, felt like I was suffocating but at least it didn't hurt as much to breathe. Good luck!
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Alrighty, We got this! I will post a new topic titled "8/29-9/4 15 Mile Challenge Day #" every morning around 8. I'll try to update from the previous day's thread, but if I miss you, make sure to let me know when you add that day's total. I did my first day of C25K yesterday and pushed to do 2 full miles, 10 minutes of…
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Awesome! That sounds like so much fun!
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A friggin breakfast sandwich at Jack in the Box saturday morning! Sausage, egg and cheese biscuit was 565 calories! For something that was the size of my palm! oofda. Learned my lesson, checking facts on EVERYTHING before I eat now. My android smartphone is earning it's keep.
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I got W1D1 knocked out earlier on my treadmill. I felt pretty good during, and decided to throw in a couple extra cycles of run 1 min, walk 1.5. I'm proud of myself for getting it all in, but daaaaaaamn I should have stretched first. My hip is killing me tonight! Gonna yoga it up tonight and do Pilates and walking on…
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Lols. The darker side of me wants to buy those and "accidentally" leave the wrappers out for hubby to see *snicker*
