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Once more with feeling...
Two years ago I was doing great, I felt like a winner. I was keeping to my diet and exercise goals, feeling good and losing weight. Then, something snapped. At first, I put it down to a general malaise, then stress from work. Give it time and it would go away. Soon I would feel like myself again. I tried to power through…
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Strength Training or Weight Training?
Is there a difference between strength training and weight training? Or are the terms used interchangeably? My gym has dumbbells and machines. I got the tour and know how to use the machines but remain suspicious of dumbbells. My goal is to build a little muscle for better support and general fitness while continuing to…
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Take Before Pictures
Take a picture or take a few pictures of yourself at the beginning of your weight loss/fitness journey. Save them. You'll be glad you did. I couldn't bear the sight of mine and threw them away. Now, 35lbs later, size once sometimes 16 to now sometimes 8, I really wish I had those photos so I could see all the work that I…
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Planks
I have been trying to add planks to my mild fitness regime with little success. After about 15 seconds my knee is causing me considerable pain and after 25 it collapses. My knee had been causing me difficulties when doing squats but better form and careful execution has eliminated the pain. Will better form work with…
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Quitting Smoking While Losing Weigt
I have lost 20 pounds, about a third of my goal. With that loss I am already feeling much better but my original plan was to quit smoking at 25 pounds. However, as I near that point I become more concerned about the effect it will have on my weight loss progress. That is stupid. I know that to stop smoking will be a…
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The Secret to Great Weight Loss
I suspect the secret is hard work and dedication, pretty much the same as most goals. My name is Karen and I am from Eastern Pennsylvania. I am dedicated to my goal because I want to set a better example for my 7 year old son and now that his legs are getting longer it is becoming harder to keep up with him. I want him to…
