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Currently I mostly hike and walk my dogs but I am gearing up to start jogging/running again. I am not a fast/distance runner I just do it for fitness and stress relief. I also use Garmin's reminders to que me to stand up from my desk and do some squats if I'm free at the moment it vibrates.…
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i just got the vivoactive HR and all of my friends have a Fitbit so noone to compete with anymore please feel free to add me
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The warrior dash is fun and a great obstacle race to start with if you are not sure of your fitness level. It is a fun supportive atmosphere and as others have said the obstacles really break up the running. Adding upper body (pull ups, monkey bars, weights, planks) and core work is helpful on some obstacles. there is a…
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wow - unbelievable how rude people can be. weight is one are that people seem to think it is ok to criticize and judge others. I am so sorry to hear about when people you care about don't stand up for you or take offense on your behalf. RE the plastic surgeon thing - I have heard from others that folks in plastics get an…
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HI ladies - I'd love to join this little support network. i'm not 50 but I've been menopausal for several years already so I am dealing with some of the similar weight issues as women over 50 just dealing with them in my 40's (abdominal weight gain, hot flashes, occasional bouts of irritability/rage, forgetfulness,…
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wow you are our total challenge champion- maybe i can be more like you next week!
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3/31-175 but I lost 2 inches so.....not a total failure since inches are more important to me than lbs. now I need to loose the fat that is on top of the muscles I'm building Behavioral goals: exercise at least 5 days/week: check (5-6 days most weeks) strength training at least 1x/week - ummm some weeks I did it 2 days but…
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I agree - my husband and I are foodies - we enjoy good food - I just think it's important if you are going to "live to eat" sometimes that the focus be on quality not quantity. also - to be perfectly honest - I spend a lot more time focusing on what I can and will eat when I'm trying to loose weight than when i'm not…
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Yes inches are more important than lbs. We have been trained to focus so much on the number on the scale and it is important but what is more important is lean muscle vs fat. Muscle weights more than fat AND ultimately as we build muscle that will help us burn off fat so that we eventually loose lbs too. IT seems like the…
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so true - and so hard. this has been a challenge all my life where my size/ weight comes in to play. I've always had a large frame - so even when I was thin for me I could get down on myself by comparing to people who were more naturally petite with smaller frames. the same goes for weight loss progress. we are all on our…
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you know I enjoy a lot of things about eathing healthy - love veggies and eggs/ fish/ lean meats. love fruit. what I don't love is the portion control that is required both to loose wight and keep it off. I hate giving up wine, and chocolate. I hate limiting carbs. as for exercise - I like the good felling of…
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You look great in your post, but 10 lbs can make a big difference on a small frame so none of us can really offer an opinion as to whether your current weight is healthy or not. If you are truly concerned I would check the BMI charts and also speak with your physician. As to the friends - you have to take under…
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up to 27 seconds w/ standard plank and 20 sec w/ side planks
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1 day late but count me in: I'm 44 years old, menopausal, I try to do a variety of exercise (zumba, bollywood, running for cardio - trying to get better about doing weights) SW: (Starting weight) 177 CW: (Current weight) 174.5 (I just got my fitbit and started last week) GW: (Goal weight for the month) 169 I know it's only…
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yes i have trouble sticking to the 1200 cal / day recomendaton from mfp
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thinking of giving up flavored creamers and sugar in my coffee
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ok - going to try this if I can't do 50 tomorrow I'll do my own challenge with the same increases proposed - i hope i can do the 50 though!!
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I'd like to do a squat challnge but I'm worried that 50 squats on day 1 may be a little aggressive for my middle aged knees. Is there a 30 day squat regimine that starts out less aggressively? oh - also side question - where do I find the weight loss ticker like the person who posted just before me? thanks
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what is a burpee? is that the same as a squat thrust?
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ok started this in dec and made it to 90 seconds before i got sick - now I'm back down to 20 but I am going to start again on tomorrow March 1!!
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hi I'm 44, been in premature menopause for a few years- and yes it wreaks havok with metabolism, mood, energy... and the hot flashes.... also hypo-thyroid since the hormone change it seems that it is much harder to loose and easier to gain in the muffin top region (waist, belly, back fat..) I lost 36 lbs a few years ago by…
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A few ideas: - slice zuchinni thin with a grater, steam or saute and use as noodles - steam cauliflower then mash, use as potatotes - many sandwiches are also great as a lettuce wrap (think thai food and mexican food especiialy, use peanut sauce, salsa, or avacado instead of sandwich spread) -spaghetti squash - use thinly…
