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mmmuscles...
I tried on wedding gowns with my mom last weekend. I was in a bridal size 6 which is the equivalent of a department store 4.. but I am proud of my lady muscles in my back... getting stronger every day!
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small victory after 7 months
Alright people, I have been at this since october and I'm finally seeing numbers that I am happy with. I just had to share this because I have been at this for about 7 months before I saw significant changes. So, moral of the story, don't give up! Keep pushing and give your body time to change. Height: 5'3" 24 year old…
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first beginner/sprint triathalon
I am training for a sprint distance triathalon. 400 meter swim 12 mile bike 5k run So far I am on track with the running, which is the part I am most worried about because it's at the end and I will be gassed from the swim and bike. I know I could go run a decent 5k right now but it is the issue of putting it all together.…
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don't read unless you love beer... you won't understand
Ok, so I figured it out. I have been eating right, running and lifting, and still maintaining weight instead of losing. The culprit... one of my favorite things in the world, BEER! I probably go socialize and drink 2 times a week (sometimes 3) and have 4-5 beers each time. After doing the math I found out that was roughly…
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BMR and Activity Level
Ok, so I was calculating my BMR yesterday and couldn't decide what my activity factor was for the Harris Benedict Equation. For the most part I am sitting while at work all day and that makes me sedentary. But I also exercise 3-6 times a week. Including 2 lifting circuits, yoga, pilates, zumba once a week. So which…
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advice: lifting or running?
I am already doing multiple classes right now. I do a lifting circuit twice a week, zumba twice a week, pilates and yoga once a week, and run when I feel like it. I work in a wellness center and teach the lifting circuits but feel obligated to do the other classes to encourage my employees to participate. I teach a…
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Paleo diet?
I have been doing a little research on meal planning that cut out processed foods and sugar. I stumbled on the Paleo or Paleolithic diet. It is a diet that reflects how we ate as early humans 150,000 years ago. Some parts I think I can deal with, I have been contemplating cutting out the processed foods and refined sugar…
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MFP lingo...
Can someone please explain the MFP lingo/acronyms/slang to me?? Such as: NSV and bump? I feel like a total dumbass but I don't know what you people are saying!!! ... thanks
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introduction
I have found that just reading some your posts on anxiety and depression has helped me. I have always thought that I might have anxiety but never was certain or wanted to bring it up when i have been to the doctor. Even as a kid my dads constant mantra to me was, "Don't worry about the things you can't control." He used to…
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Circuits
I have been teaching a lunch time class and we mainly do circuits to get the most done in a short amount of time. Does anyone have suggestions or different exercises to switch things up a bit?
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needing some nutrition/dietitian expert advice...
Ok, I have always considered myself a pretty healthy eater. I have a general knowledge when it comes to food and nutrition and know what is right and wrong. So, my main question is, do you seriously have to be perfect all the time? No cheats, low fat, low carb, low sodium, no pop, exercising regularly, and obsessing over…
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hello
Just introducing myself to this site. I stumbled upon it last week and tried for 3 days. So far so good!
