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Coffee protien shake!!!!!
I don't know the nutrition aspect exactly but I believe it's about the same as most other protien drinks I've seen out there. I simply blended ~12 oz. of International Delight Iced Coffee (Vanilla) and 1 schoop of EAS Soy Protien (Vanilla). I tried stirring it but they wouldn't mix well together so a blender is needed. I…
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WeightWatchers Online. Does it really work?
I'm strongly considering signing up fr WeightWatchers online with my tax return next year but I'm wondering if it's really worth it. I want to do it for more personalized help with losing weight instead of using sites like this where I kind of just hope I'm doing it right. So, I would love to hear from people that have…
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Need advice..
So I just bought the Insanity DVDs from a friend but its only the DVDs and calendar, not the meal plan book thing. I was wondering though, if I need to follow a strict diet plan in order to see results? I obviously plan on eating healthy/clean and following each workout with a protein shake but, is that good enough or is…
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Advice for insanity workout program...
So I just bought the Insanity DVDs from a friend but its only the DVDs and calendar, not the meal plan book thing. I was wondering though, if I need to follow a strict diet plan in order to see results? I obviously plan on eating healthy/clean and following each workout with a protein shake but, is that good enough or is…
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Rest days?
How many of you take rest days while doing 30ds? I completed level 3 day 1 today and I haven't taken a rest day yet so I was curious as to how many people are? When to do you take them (after each level, once a week, randomly...)? I haven't only bc I've done this program in the past and never got to level 2 bc I took a "1…
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Cleaning the Polar FT4?
Title kind of says it all buuuut: How do you clean the chest strap for a Polar FT4? Mine smells like my gym bag and it HAS to be cleaned! :tongue: Thanks!
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Lose 10 lbs in 3 days..?
So I found this on pinterest and it seems very sketchy...I feel like I would be putting my body in starvation mode. I curious if anyone has tried this, though, and how it worked out for them. Just for the record, I'm not doing this diet/cleanse because, as I said, it seems iffy so please don't give me lectures if you think…
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C25k support!
I'm on week 4 of C25k (don't know about it? http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml) I just completed day 2 and I am starting to get nervous about what's ahead. Week five just seems like a big jump from intervals to running for 20 mins. Anyone else that is doing this program, feel free to add me to give/get…
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Running in the cold
I need some amazing tips for running in the cold. I finished just half of my run\walk outside the other day. It was ~ 10-15 degrees out. I had on tights, thin "workout-pants," a thin thermal, and a t-shirt. Eventually I warmed up but by the time I got back to my apartment I thought my lungs were going to collapse! My whole…
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kinseology tape?
Does anybody know of stores that sell kinseology tape? I want to try it to help with shin splints but don't want to buy it online. I'm looking for Kinesio (http://kinesio-tape.com/kinesiotaping.html) but similar will do!
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More weight lifting advice needed.
I'm a 100% newbie to weight lifting (today was literally the first day in my life I used the strength training equipment at the gym). I only had time to do my arms and back so I was considering doing only abs and legs tmrw. What I don't know is if that would be good to give my arms/back a rest or if it's best to stick with…
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When to do strength training...
I'm in the process of losing fat (by doing mainly cardio) but I also really want to start strength training to tone up. I'm just not sure if it's best do it while losing fat, after losing it, or if it even matters. Any advice? :huh:
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Changing the routine?
I just started C25k Saturday. I know that your only suppose to run every other day but I won't have the time today (Monday) to do it, so I ran 2 days in a row. Now, I don't know if it would be best to put 1 "break day" btwn my next run or 2. Does anyone else have this problem and how do you handle it?
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Healthy cheese?
What are some good, healthy cheeses? Not the little wedges that are the size of a quater and gives you 3 bites. I've heard people talking about using spreadable cheese on fruit sandwiches and other foods but I don't know what kind. Any suggestions/ideas??
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Advice after wk1/day3
Just finished day 3 of my first week for C25K and I feel amazing, kind of. My breathing is still off when I run I I was just wondering if anyone else had the same problem. I know become a runner takes longer than 6 days but I don't feel like much has changed since day 1 and I'm worried that I won't be ready for the second…
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Latte protien powder
At work a few weeks ago I found a bag of a powedery mix that smelled like coffee. I fellow employee told me it looked and smelled like a latte protein powder that someone on her softball from HS used to drink. She never tried it personally and doesn't know what brand it is. I can't figure out who it belongs to but I really…
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Diet pills?
I know "diet pills" are not magic and you can't simply take them and wait for the weight to come off. However, I've been considering taking one because I heard it helps with energy levels. Since I have extremley long days (some 14 hrs straight of work) I never find myself having energy to work out. I'm worried about how…
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Anyone else weighing in on day 10?
I sure did! :happy: My complete measurements are on my page but all together I lost 3.4 lbs and 5" since day one! If anyone else would like to share measurements/weight/pictures, feel free! Can't wait to here how everyone else is doing!!:drinker:
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30DS set up...?
Instead of buying the DVD I looked up the youtube videos of 30DS and I thought she'd explain how to do the program but she didn't. How many levels are there and when do you change them?
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Really need help!!!
So I'm finding veryyy difficult to afford healthy, fresh, organic food. I can barely afford frozen food and pre-packaged garbage let alone fresh meat and produce! Does anyone have tips for buying healthy food cheap? I don't have any local food markets to go to and the only stores are Hyvee and Wal-Mart. The free food…
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Losing the last 15-20 lbs?
I'm thinking about starting a group for ppl that only have 15-20 lbs to lose (whether that is their goal or the last bit of a long weight loss journey). it would be to lose at least 10 lbs this month....would anyone be interested? suggestions/comments welcome :wink:
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DivaCup? *Ladies only[trust me fellas, ya dnt wanna read it!
Ok, I've seen the diva cup thing a lot lately, mostly in mags and online, and I want to know if anyone has tried it and has positve or negative feedback about. I know it be good money wise and helps "go green" or whatever but I'm a tad skeptic... (and I'm asking here because out of all my gf's, either they feel the same…
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Getting enough water at work....
I have a small problem...I used to be great at getting my 64 oz of water a day (if not more) but now I'm finding it a challenge. You see, I am going to school to be a radiologic technologist and part of the program is clinicals at a hospital so we learn how to do things in real life and not just a classroom. Right now I'm…
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Carb/Protien/Fat Ratio
What it is a good ratio or % to have carbs, protiens, and fat set to to be stay healthy and perferbly, not be so tired through out the day? I've been haveing trouble with being to tired to function and I think changing these levels can some what help... Thanks! :flowerforyou:
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Challenge!!! Open to ALL!!
Okay, I think it's time to make a new challenge. It's one that involves eating healthy, working out, and NO scale! Here it is: Stay near your calorie goal every day (+/-200), workout at least 5 times a week, and eat food that is actually good for you! Simple, right? Here's the challenging part: DON'T STEP ON THE SCALE!!…
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Well hello, motivation! Long time no see...
So, I've been crazy busy with school and work I've got a tad off track (more with working out than eating right) and I could seriosly use some extra motivation...feel free to add and give some out :tongue: Oh, and I'm better at giving motivation to others so if you need some, as well, I'll just might give some out in…
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Hummus??
After hearing all the great reviews, I've been considering trying hummus. I would love some recipes for it though (= I plan on buying the already made kind and just adding to it for different flavors. Any ideas will be appreciated! Thanks everybody! :flowerforyou:
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Where's the hummus?!
I tried looking for pre-made hummus at walmrat today and couldn't find it anywhere! Of course, the way that store is set up it's probably in the baby food ailse :tongue: Anyway, I looked for it with the dips for chips, the canned veggie aisle (which had the beans to make it but of course not the premade kind), the…
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6 week 6 pack!
I just bought the Jillian Micheals DVD 6 Week 6 Pack and will be starting it Monday (September 19th). Would love to hear from others that have completed it or are doing it now OR to anyone that is thinking about getting it: GET IT and we'lldo it together! :happy: This can be a mini group to post motivation and success…
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140 @ 5'5"
Ok, so everbody I know keeps telling me I'm crazy for losing weight and that I'm already skinny and blah blah blah. However, these people also think my weight is around 110-115. To anyone else that may think that being 140 at 5'5" isn't much...This is what it can look like....(the weight was mostly in my midsection, also)…
