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Most insurances will cover dietician counseling if you're diabetic. I would STRONGLY recommend taking advantage of that benefit if it's available to you! With diabetics, it's not just total calories consumed/calories burned, you have to be more mindful of consistant carbohydrates and the RIGHT kind of carbs. Exercise EVERY…
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It depends on how understanding/supportive the other person in the relationship is. I looked into figure competitions, but the dietary lifestyle isn't what I would consider enjoyable and I certainly wouldn't expect my husband to eat what I was eating. We get enjoyment out of cooking/dining together (healthy foods, but not…
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I'd love to add you, if that's okay! I'm in a similar situation. I've lost a 55 lbs but a few have creeped on and I'm ready to tackle those last 10!
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For my bachelorette party, we are doing a private lesson with me and my closest 7 friends (it's only an 8-pole studio). I'm totally pumped because I think it's going to be a blast! If I love it as much as I think I will, I'll sign up for weekly classes even though the studio is 30 min from my house (time isn't as big of…
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Whey absorbs faster.
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Well, then it's completely subconscious! It was about day #3 before I realized that I hadn't been eating my snacks and that I didn't miss them. It wasn't a "result" from the product I was expecting. Everything I had read had more to do with "more energy, increased muscle growth, etc". That's why I was wondering if others…
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I like peanut sauce. It's 240 mg sodium per Tbs, so I just use a little!
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This is oh-so-confusing, isn't it?!?! I'm pretty much at goal (though I'd like to lean out a LITTLE more) and have gotten here over the past 9 months doing 2-3 days of weights (45-60 min - quick circuits keeping my HR up) and 2-3 days of heavy cardio (60-75 min) (separate days) and eating on a 1200-1500 calorie diet (I eat…
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I'd like to think I'm HER! :) The only difference is that since I spend so much time at the gym, I bother to buy cute gym clothes (love me some lululemon!) :)
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When my children are driving me C-R-A-Z-Y!!!!!!
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I think Michael Pollen summed it up best in "In Defense of Food": Eat real food. Not too much. Mostly plants. :)
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Suprisingly, asparagus has ton of protein, too!
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Just as long as you don't go overboard, it's fine. I like to think of it like saving/spending money. If you're frugal all week and manage to save $100, but then you go and blow $200 on Saturday, is that a wise choice? You may have done better to save $50 over the week and keep the status quo on Saturday! But if you're…
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I always.... and I do mean ALWAYS, have food in my purse. Maybe it's my inner fat girl afraid of not getting her next meal, but I feel better knowing it's available. Some things I keep in there regularly are mini cliff bars (90 cal each), stretch island fruit strips (50-60 cal), raw almonds (10 cal each), and my water…
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I love the brand Nectar. They have all kinds of fruit flavors (strawberry kiwi and lemonade are my fav) in addition to the traditional choc or van. 1 full scoop is 100 cal, 25g protein, 0 carbs. Very reasonably priced, too. I get mine at Maxx Nutrition which is a locally owned store in my area, but I'm sure you can find it…
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There are some REALLY good quinoa salad recipes that are super yummy served cold or room temp. That's one idea since it provides your grains and protein. Pack PB&J for the kids! ;)
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I eat 5 times a day. If I don't eat every 2-3 hrs, I get CRANKY! Even if you're not diabetic, it's a good idea because it helps keep your blood sugar stable. My breakfast/lunch/dinner are all about 400 calories and I have a snack in between each meal 100-300 calories (depending on how much exercise I'm doing for the day).…
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Chobani pineapple and apples & cinnamon (hello apple pie!) are my FAVORITE! Before those, I would simply tolerate yogurt for its health benefit. But those two? Pure pleasure!
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It's a good reminder of how tired one gets if they're overweight, too! Lugging around all that extra weight is hard! Six years ago I lost 55 lbs. That fall, our family went to Disney World and I spent quite a bit of the day carrying my then 5 yr old (poor little guy's legs got so tired walking all day). Ironically, he was…
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I do the same thing (hence the reason I'm on MFP first thing this morning!) Since I'm at goal, I've laxed up a little bit and have just come to accept that my weekend will be less than stellar and have tried to make better choices within the wider range. I also step up my exercise more (2 hrs at the gym vs the usual 1 hr)…
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First off, great choice on your son's name! I also have a Kaden! ;-) Secondly, as long as you are not eating things with added sugar or have diabetes, don't worry about the sugar count. If it comes from natural sources, it's okay.
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I have worked HARD for this body, so I want to look cute at the gym, so it's all lululemon for me! I also have some lingering Nike outfits from my pre-lulu times that I still like, though. Lulu is cute and of excellent quality - it wicks like nobody's business! Also, the tops have built in support bras, so I don't have to…
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Have fun! It's only 3.2 miles, so you don't need to do anything special for prep since it'll take you under an hour. Just don't try anything new that day (shoes, food, etc). Stick with what's been working for you in the gym leading up to this. Congrats! It's a huge milestone for a new runner. Once you accomplish this, it's…
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the book "101 Muscle-Shaping Workouts & Strategies For Women" by Muscle & Fitness Hers (my favorite magazine). It addresses your entire workout - whether you're a beginner or advanced and gives sample routines with how-to pictures. It also has a "non-gym" routine option for each section in case you're…
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I entered a custom "cardio" exercise - "Weights - via HRM" - and just plug in the time and calories burned that are reported on my HRM. I favor weights over cardio and although I don't get the same "burn" per hour, I believe I come out on top due to building muscle in and increasing my overall BMR. Use a HRM, it takes out…
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Rest days reinforce to your body that you're not starving and your physical needs are not sustaining a higher level. When you don't rest, your body compensates and slows down your metabolism. It's crazy how our bodies are so freaking adaptable for some things, but won't budge on others! I do notice a higher weight the day…
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Polar is nice because if you go to a gym, most machines are Polar compatable (meaning it will sense your HR and display it on the machine's screen). That said, my Nike one picks up about 80% of the time, too. Whichever brand you choose, just make sure it comes with a chest strap. They do make HRM that are wrist-only, but…
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First of all, you two are a gorgeous couple! I'm not gay, but I totally check out other girls at the gym - clothed, not clothed, whatever. That being said, it's not a sexual thing, it's more of an appreciation for our beautiful bodies! I'm impressed with great muscle definition (vs skinny) and I'm usually checking out…
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[/quote] Ok, thats good news :), what equipment do I need, and what sort of exercises should i do, I'm looking at strengthening my upper body - arms and core (i can't even do push ups) [/quote] Sounds like pushups are a great place for you to start! If you can't do a full pushup, don't start with girlie style, just do a…
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Why NOT build muscle?!?!? The more muscle you have, the higher your BMR, which translates into more calories you can consume w/o gaining weight! Women are so afraid of building muscle. There is no such thing as toning. What happens is you build muscle and the fat decreases, thereby making that area appear more firm a/k/a…
