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Listen up, meow.
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I weigh the same as I have for the last couple years (I go up & down around 5 to 10lbs). However, I've dropped almost 2 pants sizes & definitely dropped 2 undies sizes (loose undies is NOT comfortable at the gym!! They go places the sun don't shine!!) Several others mentioned the same thing - if you think you'll see a…
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Sorry, couldn't resist laughing at this one :drinker: to the poster!
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I've tried diet aides and supplements in the past & I will admit for the first 2-3 weeks some were amazing. I lost weight, felt great, energy, everything they advertised, and then suddenly my body realized that I was faking it & the pills stopped working - energy levels dropped lower, I was craving foods, I would eat more…
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Although my day at work can get very hectic, I was overweight & unhealthy years ago doing the same thing, so I keep mine set at sedentary. The only think I actually "count' as exercise IS exercise (I do not include cleaning my house, laundry, ,shopping, volunteer activities, etc. as exercise as it's all part of my daily…
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Yea, where are these boneless skinless chickens anyway... I eat clean - unprocessed whole foods plant based as much as possible. It there are some ingredients I can't pronounce I just don't get the product no matter how healthy it appears to be. I've been reading labels most of my life due to food allergies and I've always…
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I start out with about 10-15 mins of cardio (arc-trainer on hill interval, level 8 or 9 to really get my heart rate up to fat burning mode). Then I do strength/weight training for 60-90 mins. If I have enough time, I'll do another 10-15 mins cardio (usually upright stationary bike on a random level 6 or higher), usually…
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We can't stop, we have to slow down first..!
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Black Form-fitting low-waisted yoga-style pants, and a cute tank sports bra top only cuz I've got the assets & biceps to pull it off so I'm showing it off!! Oh, and my pink & black workout gloves, socks & tackies as I can't workout bare-footed... gym rules... And then my iPhone and headphones with my music to make me build…
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Nice to know there are other Thrashers out there still! I was beginning to think I might be the last of a lost breed :wink:
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And I thought MY iPhone was eccentric!! lol! Althought I remembered I've got Usher on mine, too. Don't ask...
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I have a kind of eccentric mix on my iPhone! Depends on what I'm working, how hard I'm going & how hard I WANT to go (think from Dope to Depeche Mode, Hinder to Helloween, Lacuna Coil to Limp Bizkit, Muse to Megadeth, System of a Down to Sepultura, Tesla to Testament, even some classics from the late '60's & early 70's).…
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I have a protein powder in the AM with my fruit or greens smoothies (I usually just use water or flax milk to mix), then mid-afternoon if I need a boost I'll have a half scoop & another half scoop after hardcore workouts (which are typically 4 days min a week). My muscle recovery time is quicker & I'm able to up my weights…
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At this point, I'm not worried about scale-weight, I'm looking at body fat percentage. I'm in a healthy "scale-weight" range and BF%, but since I'm working on building more muscle, my goals have changed. If you're comfortable in your own skin, maintain. If there is something else you want to achieve, work towards it. Just…
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I was a young adult with an ED - anorexia to be exact. I know I should be offended, but I have to laugh at my own stupidity for thinking that eating nothing for 48 hours & then eating a few pieces of lettuce and then nothing for 48 hours, etc, the cycle continues, was healthy as I was skinny... I probably should be…
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I am Plant Strong. I will avoid disreputing or arguing with anyone, there's been enough of that already in this thread; I'll just give my take. In November my husband watched Forks Over Knives with me & he decided that it was time for him. I was already mostly there (Celiac's since birth, dairy & soy intollerant, stopped…
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In case you weren't already aware - squats (wide, split, narrow, isolated, hindu, plie squats to hit all angles), lunges, dips, and most importantly, deadlifts!! All can be done with just body weight or hand weights (hint - adding extra weights firms, tones & lifts!!). True story: I had no butt, actually it was a flabby…
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You need to eat if you're working out. If I didn't back most of what I burned off during my daily workouts I'd pass out! I'm also building muscle, burning fat & lowering my body fat percentage: I do not want the muscle to waste away due to nutrient deficiencies. Quick glance at your diary though: cut out those processed…
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It's already been set in my mind that I WILL be down to 16% BF by year end (was measured at 18.6% on Thanksgiving - motivation to keep going!).
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Was complimented by a body builder at the gym while I was doing assisted body-weight tricep dips (I'm down to only 8% assist) that I'm rather strong as I wasn't even shaking as I pumped out 4 sets of 12-15 reps each. Just makes me push to get to no assist body-weight dips!
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I'm just under 5'6" and between 146-152 & 18.6% BF currently (just measured on Thanksgiving Day - talk about motivation to avoid eating everything in sight!). I took this pic this AM, there are other pics in my profile if you need a better idea. What a few other MFP's mentioned is accurate, depending on bone structure,…
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Thanx - I was actually shocked to find out I'm that low at my age! Weight training truly is the ONLY way to go!
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Bench-press Hubby... Just kidding (maybe). When all I had was 1 room, planks, crunches (variety of sitting, standing, leaning, etc.), push-ups, squats, lunges & dips, shoulder press, curlz, tricep kickbacks then jogging or high-stepping in place (all I had was a set of 5lb bumbbells, but they worked). Don't discount the…
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Several car accidents destroyed my body. I was told my only option was surgery to fix my back, neck & knee & they couldn't guarantee that I would walk on my own again anyway. 15 years ago I was 5'8", well over 215lbs, in a lot of pain & almost to my wits end. Today I'm just under 5'6" and between 146-150lbs, 18.6% BF: my…
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Welcome. I'm Plant Strong :wink: Feel free to view my diary for ideas - my husband who didn't ever like fruits & veggies is almost 100% Plant Strong with me, and I've been playing with food & making things he enjoys (he's still breaking his animal side, but is adapting very well :laugh: ) Lifestyles are achievable &…
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At first I was a little worried, then jealous as mine is only 18.6... then I realized I probably have my extra in places you don't want it & I do want it..! Congrats on the low - just make sure it's attainable & sustainable !
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I workout 6 days a week, 2 times a day. Mornings are usually either Pilates, Tai'Chi, Yoga or a Bodukon (yoga.martial arts & meditation), the evenings are the gym for light cardio & a 1-2 hour weight training session that alternates days between torso & lower body w/ core. I found out that too much cardio for me reverses…
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First mistake: you're still eating... stop that & the 10 pounds will disappear in the blink of an eye. Seriously - I'm just over 5'5" and 143 in my current pic: If I drop more than 10 pounds right now I'll be losing muscle mass & that is the LAST thing I want to do! By your standards, I am morbidly obese. Thanx - I needed…
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**** Clark was The MAN!! For me, I'll just do a wicked mean muscle-building workout followed by several shots of tequila to get pre-annihilated, let Hubz take total advantage of me as I'm super happy after a killer workout and alcohol and then we can get apocalyptic with a huge-arsed smile on our faces...
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I totally agree! I haven't had a kitchen mishap in a while. Best way to cook is think about what you have & align the smells & tastes to create masterpieces. You know what most of the veggies, fruits, grains & spices smell & taste like so envision them & you'll "see" what can align One of my favs is below - it may not…
