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Cottage Cheese.... This may seem silly....
I am a new kid to cottage cheese. I have literally never taken a bite of it before in my life. To be honest, I am kind of scared of it, as i don't do really well with textures... LOL However, I bought some at the grocery this weekend. Any suggestions on how to eat it?
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Recommendations on Yoga?
I have come to realize lately that I am not as flexible as I used to be. I would like to add some Yoga to my routine, but I am not sure where to start. I have seen Jillian Michaels Yoga, but I have heard that is pretty advanced. I am way overweight, and need a beginners style of Yoga. There is NO way I am going to be…
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Calorie question for weight lifting...
Okay, I have a question for my weight lifting friends - I have confused myself once again. BMR is 1509. TDEE is 2137, and TDEE - 20% is 1709.6. (This is based off the Fat2fitradio calculations). To LOSE pounds - where should my calorie count be? NROLFW says on non-lifiting days, 1954.5, and on lifting days 2255.1 - but to…
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Anyone else feel silly running outside....?
For example - the other day when I was running with my dog, we had to run past some guys working on some landscaping in our neighborhood. I was so worried what they were thinking about me because I was running, then walking, then running, then walking.... I felt SO stupid. I'm not sure why I care, but this really bothered…
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Any other ladies feel this way?!?!
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SQUAT help!!!
I am doing the NROLFW. I am in Stage one, and recently decided to start over (I missed all of last week due to a kidney stone). So, I started from the very begininng last night. I am concerned about my squats for a few reasons. The first being, I hear everyone else talking about how sore they are the next day, and I'm not.…
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Muscle Soreness vs. Fatigue - HELP!!!!
I ask a LOT of questions - and I am apologizing in advance for that. I just began a weight lifting program (NROLFW), and I am doing the C25K on my off days, leaving Sunday for a full day of recovery. Tuesday I lifted. Last night I ran. Today I am SORE!!! My traps and biceps (I find myself stretching about every 15…
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What's your routine?
So obviously, we are all doing the same program here. But, as I have been talking to several people, I am finding out that we all do it differently. Inside vs. outside, incline vs. no incline... etc. So I wanna know, what's everyone's routine? Do you stretch before you start? What stretches do you do? How fast are you…
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Post workout food - Carbs or Protein?
I am doing weight lifting 3 days a week, and running the C25K three OTHER days of the week. I was wondering what would be the best post-workout snack/food would be? I have heard that post workout is the best time to carb load, but then others completely deny that, and say protein shakes are the way to go. Which is best,…
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Success QUESTION: Am I being unreasonable?
I am about halfway through my weightloss journey. And I say about - because I haven't been on a scale in a while. I am currently doing the New Rules of Lifting for Women, 3 days a week, and doing the C25K 3 days a week, with one full day of complete rest and recovery. When I met the half way mark of my journey, my SO and I…
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Issues at the Gym - Help please!
Okay - so I signed up for my gym membership last week. I asked for a personal trainer so they could try to help me get through the first workouts - since I have no previous knowledge about lifting what so ever. While I have not FINISHED the book, I have read almost all of it. At this point, I think I have a slight idea of…
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Starting C25K - TOMORROW - April 24
I am currently doing the New Rules of Lifting for Women. And the C25K running program. Both are 3 days a week. I am lifting on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. I wanted to see if anyone was interesting in doing the C25k program with me on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays? I had been doing both programs previously, and I…
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PISSED - and need to vent.
Does anyone else have that ONE friend that thinks the entire universe revolves around them? Well I do, and It is seriously begininning to piss me off. She has always been like this, but it has gotten 100 times worse since she got prego with twins. EVERY. SINGLE. THING. THAT. I. SAY. She turns around, and makes it about her…
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For those, like me, that can't do pushups...
I don't know about any of you - but I SERIOUSLY struggle with pushups. Like, SERIOUSLY. When I first started the 30DS - I could do 1 or two before I felt like passing out. I am not exaggerating. So, I decided to do the 100 Push Up Challenge. I tried doing normal (military style) pushups. Not happening. I tried doing the…
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Another Weight Lifting Question
I am just beginning lifting - so I have got a lot to learn. I have a question about free weights/barbells vs. machines. I am on my 6th workout in the NROLFW. For the first few workouts - I used the Barbell Bent Over Row - because I didn't know what the Cable Row machine was. The instructions in the book are to use the…
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30 DayShred Results - Pics
Well - while I am happy with the results I did get, I am a bit disappointed. There was not as much as a transformation on this second round. Any little bit helps though! Now on to NROLFW and C25K!!!
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1 year with Pics - Easter Pictures NSV!!!
Last year, when I saw our Easter pictures we take at my in-laws every year, I was disgusted. Standing next to my tall, skinny, sister in law, I looked 8 months pregnant. I am proud to say - that this year, I am proud of our pictures, and proud of my progress. :) Can't wait to see next years picutures at my goal weight!!!
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Advice on NROLFW - Just starting Stage One
Okay - so before anyone sends me the link to the group.... I know. I am a part of it. I have posted there, and it's hard to get answers from the group board - so I thought I would try here. I started the NROLFW last Monday. I have been upping my calories - 200 per week based on what the author said. However, I was sick…
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Fish Oil Supplements
I currently take a daily womens multi-vitamin, but I have been reading that I should be taking a fish oil supplement, rich in Omega 3s in addition to this. So, I went to the store - and there are about 10 different kinds of Fish Oil. What should I be going for? Is one brand really better than another? Help!
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Starting C25K Monday, April 9th....
Who's in? I have 10 days of the 30DS left, I'm taking Easter Sunday off, then jumping right in on Monday! Who wants to try this with me? :devil:
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Questions about NROLFW
Okay - so I just got the book last night. I only read about 3 pages before I passed out . Before I get all excited about this, is there anyway to do this program without belonging to a gym? I don't have a home gym, and I don't belong to a gym. All I have is my damn determination, and some free weights. I am not sure if a…
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Anyone else struggling with support at home?
Don't get me wrong. My SO is one of my biggest supporters. He brings me up when I am down, and motivates me to work out when i don't want to, and he tells me on an almost daily basis how proud he is of me. But I really wanted to start focusing on strength training. I got the NROLFW last night. I want to start the C25k…
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HR monitor?
I am thinking I need to get a Heart Rate Monitor. What does everyone have? I don't need a top of the line one, but I want one that really works. Any recommendations on brand, price, what not to get, etc?
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"You're not consuming enough calories"... Please help me.
Dear GOD - Please someone help me with this. EVERY single day, I get that message when I complete my food diary. Maybe I am trying to read my goals incorrectly. Should I only be focused on Calories, or should I be watching Fat and Carbs and Protein too? I am finding it extremely difficult to reach my Caloric goal without…
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NSV
I have been noticing more and more lately that none of my clothes are fitting properly. It has been really discouraging and depressing. This morning was no different. I could not find anything to wear. This morning as I was trying to pick out some clothes for work, I pulled out a shirt that I wore on Easter last year. I…
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Thank YOU!
I just wanted to take a second and thank everyone who has been supporting me, encouraging me and congratulating me.... This has been the longest and toughest journey of my life - and for someone like me who is surrounded by skinny people, sometimes support and understanding is hard to come by. The most successful part of…
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I need help staying motivated... TODAY!
Day 1 of Level 2 30DS starts today. I am really nervous. Like, to the point of not wanting to work out today! I took a few days off of level 1 last week.... and now I am not sure I am ready! I need help, please!!! **Edited to say** Maybe I should be more specific. It's not just the workout tape. I can feel myself giving up…
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Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown
I have NEVER done Yoga before, and I have been thinking about incorporating this into my weekly routine. Has anyone done this particular DVD, or is anyone doing it now? I am starting Level 2 of the 30DS today -having done 26 days of Level 1. I was thinking I wanted to do yoga or pilates 2-3 days a week in additon to the…
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Another NSV!!!
I had an NSV show up in the weirdest place today… my feet! As I was walking from my car to the office this morning, I noticed my feet were coming out of my shoes! My nice dress flats now sound like flip flops with every step! I didn’t even know you could lose weight in your feet!!! Now I *actually* have an excuse to go…
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My first NSV!!!
Yesterday being as gorgeous as it was, when I got home from work, we decided to take advantage - and go on our first motorcycle ride of the year. My honey told me to make sure I grabbed my jacket in case it got cooler out later. When I put it on, and zipped it up, he about fell over. Last yeat, it had fit snugly, the way a…