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Does anyone else chose gym over social stuff??
Not all the time, but often times I find myself having to make a choice between getting my workout session in, or meeting up with friends/family for dinner or an event. I don't do it all the time, but quite often, I tell them I can't make it and go to the gym instead - I feel like if I go to every social thing I'm invited…
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Competitors
Who is competing? Novice/open...weight class...?
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BF% question...
I see a lot that "muscle burns more calories" - can anyone give me a better idea of just how much? Does that mean that if I am at 15% body fat, I will burn more calories per day than if I am at 25% body fat...and how would you figure out the difference?
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lowering body fat percentage
I'm stuck! I've been at 20% bf for far too long now - I recently added 2 days of crossfit to my already active routine of boxing 3 days and working (massage therapy) several full days a week. I started eating cleaner, and have added running, but within the last 6 weeks, have seen zero changes to my weight or bf -…
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What do you want to hear?
What do you want your friends to tell you when you make comments about your own body not being the way you want it? I have a cousin who is trying to lose some weight, and she often says things like, "I waddle when I walk" or "my fat self can't do that yet" - what would be a really encouraging and helpful thing for me to…
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Women - where did you get your favorite swimsuit??
I'm going to Nashville with my sister and cousins in one week, and I'd really like to get a new swimsuit, but I haven't found anything I love yet - where did you get your fav suit?? thanks! :)
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MOMS...morning sickness
My friend is pregnant and has had really bad morning sickness. I am planning to take her a gift basket full of helpful things...a magazine, lemon ginger tea, preggie pops, ....what else did you find helpful when you were dealing with the first few months of pregnancy?
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Men: long hair or short?
I have had long hair for a few years now and I made an appointment to cut it for later this week. I'm excited for a new look, but my sister and I were talking and it got me wondering - guys - do you have a preference about what length and style of hair your girlfriend has? just curious :)
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The leaner I get....
...the fiestier/braver I get ;) ....the more energetic I feel! ....the more I look forward to each workout. your turn!
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Shopping NSV
Today I randomly decided to go shopping and tried on a few new tops. I did not cry (that alone is kind of a huge victory :) and even though the scale hasn't budged lately, I feel like I can see a difference in my muscle tone :)
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Serious Ab People!
Hello those of you with seriously awesome abdominals, I've decided I'm going to have a 6-pack (well, more of a girl version) by the time I turn 26 - 4 months away. Give me your best tip! I'll be eating healthy and doing sprints and heavy lifting, what else ya got?? - J
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Box Jumps at home
What do you use?
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Women - this might be the dumbest thing I've posted....
I've increased my cardio in order to lean out a little more and unfortunately most of the loss is coming from my bra :( This is NOT my goal, as I'm perfectly happy with that part of my body just the way it is. I'm guessing there's nothing (natural) I can do to avoid this - but I had to ask anyway! Suggestions??
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Insanity Results and pics
I recently finished my first round of Insanity - I loved it! I was a little disappointed that there wasn't a very big change in how my body looks, but my jeans are a whole lot looser, so I can't complain. I lost 3.5 inches and 7 lbs total. I have a lot more endurance than when I started as well. I definitely recommend…
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Strong is the New...
I saw a tank top that I really want that says Strong is the New Skinny. I've seen some other great fitness tanks but can't think of them right now - what ones have you seen or do you have?!? Maybe I will start making them rewards :)
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Just a quick VENT
There is no venting section on here...that's probably a good thing.... I'm gonna do it anyway :) I am an amateur boxer, and a journalism student in my town decided to write an article on me. The local paper decided to print the story, and sent their photographer to get pictures of me at our practice today. I do not love…
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Hot* Yoga Teachers
*Hot as in temperature, not as in extremely attractive looking (although I'm sure you all are :) I'm looking for Yoga Instructors that teach Hot Yoga - how did you get certified to teach and how long have you been teaching?
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BOXERS?!
Any fellow competing boxers out there that can give me any tips on good ways to cut a little weight before a fight?? Particularly women fighters? My body just doesn't want to lose those last couple pounds.... Thanks!
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Wearing WHITE to a wedding?!?!
I know you're not supposed to wear all white to somebody else's wedding, but is something like this http://www.thelimited.com/detail/stripes-and-floral-dress/3147531 okay to wear?!?
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Marathon Training Plans...
....anybody know of any good ones?!? I'm going to do my first full marathon in May of next year and have officially started looking for a good training plan to follow...thanks!!
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Men - whats the best way to....
Men - what is the best way for a woman to show you that she is interested?? There is a guy at my boxing gym and I'm pretty sure he's interested in me, and want him to know I'm interested in him, without being too forward - I like to be pursued :) Help me out?!?!
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Laaaadies - I need your help :)
does anyone know where I can buy shorts like these?!? http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/45317539969974545_QMxX9QZt.jpg I love them and want to get a pair :) Thanks!
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realistic Body Fat goal??
What is a realistic goal for how much body fat a person can lose in 5 weeks? Or can you even lose much in that amount of time?
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Is it worth $50??
My gym does body fat testing (along with a bunch of other stuff - measurements, weight, etc) for $50 - considering that one of my goals for the next few months is to lose body fat along with weight, do you think it's worth it for me to have them do it now, and then again in a couple months? She said they use a polar…
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What do you say/do when someone criticises your diet?
I am in a business group and we meet 3 times during the month for different meetings - twice for lunch and once for breakfast, and then will randomly have happy hours with drinks and appetizers throughout the month. On two or three (at most) different occasions, I have just had water while we met because I was trying to…
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Should I stop lifting?
I am trying to lose 8 or 9 pounds in the next 6 to 8 weeks to drop a weight class for boxing. For the past two weeks, I have been eating healthy, and staying around 1200/1500 net calories, weight lifting 2 or 3 days a week, and running 3 miles 3 or 4 days a week (along with 4 days of boxing drills). I have GAINED 2 lbs. It…
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What is the best way to...
Lose weight while maintaining muscle (NOT gaining muscle)? I know you lose some of both whenever you lose weight, but I've heard there are ways to keep from losing too much muscle...I just don't know what they are :)
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Moms with Babysitters....
There's a family I've been babysitting for years and I am supposed to watch the boys from 6:30 -11 am tomorrow and then they were going to a friends house for the rest of the day. The mom just texted me and said the older boy has been throwing up all day and so she can't send him to a friends house and wanted to know how…
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Juice Cleanse Blog
If anyone is interested (or just bored and looking for something to read) I just started blogging about a juice cleanse I am doing. I've never blogged before and tend to ramble/be unclear at times, so any feedback is welcome! http://itsjust10days.wordpress.com/ Thanks!
