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"Required" Cardio
So I use Map My Run like twice a work for "required" cardio. I hate it... so i only do it like twice a week. Also because i hate it, i run hard. I always strive for 1.5 miles in 13-14 minutes. Basically an 8 minute mile. I just want to be done with it. The app says i burn 300-330 calories if i do that. I'm not eating them…
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Doctor or PT?
Well... i've been ignoring it for 6-8 weeks. My knee hasn't felt 100%, but i was able to keep lifting and running and all. Just kind of a weird pinching feeling on the back of my knee. After swimming yesterday - it hurts. Which is weird... I've always found swimming to be less resistance on the body. Squatting (just body…
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I knowwwwwwww.... *sigh* SPOILER ALERT: Whiny Rant to Follow
I know belly and love handles and back fat are the last to go... that spare tire... the squishy middle. I know it takes time, and strict diet, and patience. I need the patience... I know its working... i'm losing. i'm getting stronger. My muscles look better. But the F#@%ING love handles.... Anyway... stay at it fitfam...…
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Am I Wanker?
Soooo... this may be long winded, but i'm really curious. I'm really lucky that my neighborhood has a nice little gym we can use, and that its almost never crowded. Last night I ran up to do my workout, and there were PEOPLE THERE! Like... 4 of them. :P I do a full body dumb bell routine as a circuit (I want that little…
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Want to add muscle
Soooooo.... i'm getting close to where i want to be on the scale. Trying to get a few thoughts from the support team ;) I go through a pretty basic 20 minute routine right now, nothing heavy, just kind of calisthenics with dumbbells. I'm thinking about trying recomping soon to try and get some actual muscles. Thinking…
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Planks.....
Are they worth it? I mean.. i can feel my body resisting it :p so it must be doing something...right?
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Time of Day
Does time of day matter as long as your under calories? I love my 930pm snack and always leave room for it. I've heard eating late is worse than eating early... Say it ain't so!
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8:59 mile
Hot damn deserves a selfie.
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28 Almonds
Is deceptively small. Any good salty snack ideas?
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Tired of feeling fat
I've gotten lazy. And it shows. I can see it in the mirror. I can feel it when I sit. I'd love to exercise and eat right for health reasons... But really... I'm just tired of feeling fat. So hey... If I get healthy in the process... Why not
