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Women who lift???
I am just starting to lift weights. Just curious to those women who already lift or are just starting out even....how much weight did you start with? How often did you increase the weight? I wanted to start off slow to get comfortable and learn the proper form for all of the exercises. I've researched online and downloaded…
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Too much fruit???
In an effort to eat healthier, I decided to replace the majority of my snacks with fruit - I'd normally eat a special k breakfast bar or nature valley protein bar. The fruit I enjoy? Apples, oranges, blueberries, bananas, watermelon, etc...well those are my favorites anyways. A typical day for me - Breakfast: jimmie dean…
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Because I don't want to be the fat girl......
...........is one of the many reasons why I decided to take this journey of a healthier lifestyle!!! I want to be healthy, strong, and SEXY!!!! Why did you decide to take this journey???? What continues to motivate you??
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Tummy pics?!
I look forward to the Success Stories for motivation - anyone want to share the progress pics of their tummies???? I'm so looking forward to the day that I can post mine...but for now, I need motivation from all of you!!! Please share your pics....
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Habits
I'm reading this book about habits - those things that we do automatically, with little to no thinking. I'm learning ways of changing habits that I consider "bad." What are some of your "good" habits...."bad" habits?? If you have succeeded in changing your bad habits, how did YOU do it?
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What's for dinner??
As a single woman, it was easy for me to cook grilled chicken & veggies for dinner ..... As a woman in a relationship with a man who likes to EAT, IDK what to do. So far, he's been pretty understanding that I typically don't fry foods & stick to simple meals. I felt bad when we went to his parents house and he (well, we)…
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Progress?!...
I'll keep this short & sweet. Started my weightloss journey in Jan 2012 after reaching my highest weight in Dec 11, 225. The first pics were taken sometime around April I believe. The "during" pics were taken Aug 2. I'm currently 197.8 as of this morning! I think I've made a little progress?? Hopefully by next summer, I…
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Would you be brutally honest to a friend??
I don't really have a nice way of saying this....BUT.....if your friend was wearing an outfit and asked your opinion, would you be brutally honest and tell her what you really think? Is there a way to be "gentle?" What if your friend doesn't ask your opinion...would you tell her if she looked "fat?" Just curious....
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Back fatttttt. eeek.
I know that I need cardio - got that - but what are some good exercises to strengthen the muscles in your back? Seems that one of my problem areas (probably like most women) is the area right under where the bra is..... any help is appreciated! thanks!
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Add to my workout today!
Missed my workout this morning so I'm going to create my own challenge today. Need some help from mfp friends!! I'm starting with 25 jumping jacks!! Add an exercise to my workout please:
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To eat or not to eat??
Since I have changed my exercise routine to early morning workouts, I have noticed an abundance in energy throughout my day. I've also noticed a lack of appetite...not sure exactly why. I've brought fruit as an morning/afternoon snack daily this week, but I haven't been hungry. Should I eat even when I'm not hungry to keep…
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Found a few of my wedding pics & WOWWWW!!!
So, I had this urge on Saturday to try my wedding dress on from 2007. I found my wedding pics and was horrified. How did I not realize how much of a SLOB I looked like? Ok, that might be a little cruel, but I have made so much progress & didn't even realize it! I did not exercise on a regular basis - maybe walking here and…
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Attn: Women who have had children!!!
So, a friend of mine (who has one child - about a year and a half old) swears to me that her tummy will never be the same since she had her child. She was overweight when she got preggo and she only gained 19 lbs with her pregnancy. Since I have never had any kids, I can't vouche for this. Are there any mothers that would…
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>/< PROTEIN?!?
How much is a good amount of protein per day?? I keep hearing "that's too much" or "that's too little." I currently do try to eat foods higher in protein, but I don't freak out if I don't. My ultimate goal is to get to a healthier weight and body fat overall. I exercise at least 3 times per week and I'm trying to boost…
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My TOO Sweet Tooth!!!!
Food Confession - I loveeeee pop tarts!!! I have recently given them up because of the lack of nutritious value, high calorie/sugar content. :( Since I have given them up, I have found a new love, Special K Fruit Crisps - 2 crisps for 100 cal, 2 g fat, 7 g sugar, and 1 g protein. For anyone who loves PopTarts as much as I…
