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2012 in review..
This year I: Lost 42 lbs Lost 4 inches off my waist Lost 5 inches off my hips Lost 3 inches off my chest and dropped my BMI from 36 to 28, I went from wearing a size 18 to a 10/12. I also completed my first sprint triathalon in 2 hours and 8 minutes. I can't wait to see what 2013 holds....
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Down on Myself
Support/advice/suggestions needed. Like many of us I started this journey mostly for health reason. I wanted to feel better, not be so tired all the time, have my joints hurt less, be able to play with kids more, and just generally feel strong and fit. I didn't feel that way at 192lbs but I also did it to just feel better…
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Sprint Tri Advice for a Newbie?
I have my first sprint tri in 6 weeks. I am working out every day and at a place where I am comfortable doing each piece of the tri. I have recently just started putting together workouts so I am doing swim/bike or swim/run or bike/run in one day. Would love any advice on work outs or practical stuff from people who have…
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Can you see the difference?
Ok here are my progress pictures from the last 3 months. I only lost about 10 lbs. Feeling like progress is SO freaking slow. I was hoping the pictures would make me feel better but honestly it just makes me feel worse because I don't really see progress. Do you- please be honest not nice.
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First Sprint Tri
I just signed up for my first sprint triathlon and I am freaking out a little bit. It is a 1/3 mile swim, 15 mile bike and 5K run. I have been doing some 5Ks. Nothing serious. I run one in about 38 minutes. I am still over 180lbs at about 5'3". I have been swimming laps about once a week- swimming 1/2 mile in about 35-40…
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What is wrong with me?
I will start with a little history. I decided in November 2010 that I needed to loose weight. I stepped on the scale and I was 205lbs. I almost fainted. I had never been that big even 9 months pregnant. It was time for a change. I started walking and soon started the C25K program. I found that I enjoyed running- it was…
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I have Halloween Candy and no self control
I have 3 children who love Halloween candy. I DON't want it in my house. They did their first trick o treating today and I am already beating myself up wanting it. How do you stay away from bad food in the house???
