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Truvia--good or bad?
I'm really considering going paleo. I'm really focusing on long-term health and less on a quick-fix for any weight issues I have. In doing so, I have cut out 99% of my caffeine (rare cup of tea), any artificial sweeteners, and any foods that are not healthy in the long-run. We are moving towards natural/organic foods and…
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Which Lifting Program for My Husband? wants to gain weight
Ok, my husband wants to start lifting. However, he's never used a program and is a natural runner and wants to do both. I went through New Rules of Lifting for Women and loved it and am now doing Jamie Eason's LiveFit program. Which of the 3 options below.. (or others) should he start with? Men's Health: The Book of Muscle…
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---Help!
Ok, my husband wants to start lifting. However, he's never used a program and is a natural runner and wants to do both. I went through New Rules of Lifting for Women and loved it and am now doing Jamie Eason's LiveFit program. Which of the 3 options below.. (or others) should he start with? Men's Health: The Book of Muscle…
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Best Running Watches?
Hi! I do not have a smartphone, so I'm looking to get a good running watch to keep track of my time/splits, etc. Suggestions??? Ok... go! =)
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Sick of Thick Thighs? Me too! (pear-shaped women)
Ok, so I'm beyond the looking ok in clothes point. I workout for me, to be a good steward of the body God has given me, and to please my wonderful husband by offering him a wife who cares about satisfying him. I get the skinny jokes. I'm the "don't the turn sideways or you'll disappear skinny". I'm the "you must way 100…
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Macros
Ok, ladies.... I'm going to ask my doctor this as well, but I'm curious as to what you all know about the correct macros one should be eating while pregnant. I'm currently set up for a 40/40/30 (carbs/protein/fat) but is that the healthiest for my little growing appleseed?
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Scale is going up....?!?!
I'm only 10 lbs. away from my starting weight! I can't believe I'm stuck here in these numbers! I gained two pounds!!!..... .... or did I? Can't deny it, I guess. I weighed myself for the first time in months, and I'm 2 lbs. heavier than I was. Stupid scale. Too bad my clothes are fitting better, I'm eating cleaner, and…
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National Council for Certified Personal Trainers?
I found an awesome deal (saving $300+ dollars!) to get certified with National Council for Certified Personal Trainers. Is that council legit?
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Day 1 - Thoughts and Questions
Day one took place this morning, as I had a day off from my cardioholic running. :) Yes, I'm a cardio-aholic, and this lifting thing is scaring me like crazy. I changed my MFP settings so that I'm "maintaining" at 1920 cal/day (which is still a cut from my TDEE of 2327). My workout schedule as I begin this program looks as…
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Let's Inspire Others
I'd love to hear your story! A few people have messaged me their stories to inspire others, and I'd love to hear yours! What made you make that decision to start getting healthy? (I'd like to pick a story a month and post it on my blog... to inspire others! Let me know if you're interested. :) )
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No Cheddar Mac'n'Cheese!?
Hi! So, strangely enough, I can have some milk products (yogurt, sour cream, and mozzarella) but not sharp cheese like cheddar, butter, or milk. Without using nutritional yeast (was gross), how can I make a mock macaroni and cheese? Any ideas?
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Creative Ways to Tell Him We're Expecting??
Ok, I'm not pregnant yet. Let's put that right out there for those of you who know me in person. We're just planning for "soon" and I'd like some ideas before I get there on how to tell Adam (my husband) that we're expecting. Thoughts?
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Toning - losing inches?
Hey! I'm SUPER excited that I ordered my book after months of not getting around to it. :) I've arrived at the general weight I'm looking for, but I really want to tone. People tell me I'll bulk with lifting. In my mind I know that's not true because I'm eating at a calorie-deficit. If you've lost inches and toned (even if…
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NROLFW - How many days a week/integrating with running
Ok, so, my book should be here within the next week or so, but I'm super-excited and want to plan ahead. How many days a week should I be lifting through this program? Also, who on here still runs faithfully as well as lifts? I run about 25 miles a week and love it. I don't want to give that up. Thoughts? Counsel? (ps. How…
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Almond Milk/Soy Milk/Rice Milk--Which is best?
So, I can't have milk anymore (yes, please pause for a moment to mourn my favorite cheddar cheese....). I'm looking for a milk replacement and would like some opinions on which of these 3 is better (or do you have another option?). So far, what I know: Soy- Raises estrogen level Soy is not so great for you greater risk of…
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Sugared out... from fruit
Ok, I'm looking for some good snacks for work. I'm not a huge fan of fruit. I've been trying to do better, but I just don't like sugar--at all. I don't even drink juice. I eat an apple here and there, and I'm a big fan of watermelon. However, I feel like I just get so sick of all the sweetness. Yes, I'm a salt-lover. What…
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Paleo - Pros/Cons
Really considering going paleo now that I can't have dairy (because of medical reasons).... Pros? Cons?
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Fat2Fit - which BF Calculator is accurate?
Ok, so I did the body fat calculations found on the Fat 2 Fit Radio site (fat2fitradio.com). Which one is accurate?? 1. Original told me that I have a 24.9% 2. Military told me that I have a 20.9% 3. Covert told me that I have a 15.1% That's quite the difference! Help!
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EM2WL - Am I thinking through this BMR and TDEE correctly?
Ok, please confirm I'm doing this correctly: According to this... BMR: 1347 TDEE: 2088 I should eat my TDEE (2088) - 15% = 1775 to lose weight. I run 4 days a week (3mi on Monday, 5mi on Tuesday, 3mi on Wednesday, and a long 10 or so mi run on Saturday). I walk 3 miles 5 days a weeks as well (1 mi on each of my breaks and…
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Is it worth buying? Is it any good?
So, I do alot of food reviews on my blog,and I'm curious what health foods people are interested in that they would like to try but don't want to buy first themselves. Anyone?
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MFP vs. BodyMedia
So, according to MFP, I'm burning an average of 1570 cal/day on my non-workout days. According to my BodyMedia armband, I'm burning more like 1900. Time to up the calories again? I want to lose about 8-10 more lbs. Please check out my diary and let me know what you think? ***NOTE: My profile pic is me on my honeymoon, my…
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BowFlex Workouts only upper body????
So, I just got a BowFlex-like machine for free on Craigslist. I want to do some strength/weight training, but I don't want to gain bulk, and I'm afraid of that. Do I use the BowFlex? What do I do that will be a good workout for me so that I still slim down and not bulk up? I'm kind of afraid of bulking up my arms and…
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The Plateua ... did it break? Did it budge? Help!
So frustrated with not losing a pound since January!!! Yesterday, I went to the doctor, and they have the old-fashioned scales.... It was between 117 and 118 but not quite even in the middle (slightly leaning towards 118) ? Do I measure it as .5 lb or just leave it and don't count it? I know it's not much, but it would be…
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High Protein - what do I eat?
Hey! I'm trying to up my protein... ? What do you suggest I fill up with? Just meat and nuts?
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Conflict on Body Fat %
So, I've looked at numerous sites to see what my body fat percentage is. However, I'm finding quite the conflict. I'm in fact looking at a good 5-7% difference. ?? Has anyone else experienced this? http://www.healthyforms.com/helpful-tools/body-fat-percentage.php…
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Not an ounce of movement...
Ok, friends...help. My scale has not budged an OUNCE. I'm seeing a difference and feeling a difference, but it's kinda frustrating when the scale isn't moving. My thoughts: 1. bad scale? 2. I'm really not losing at all 3. ???? Any ideas?
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Small on Top, Larger on the Bottom
Ok, I was just reading a current top on girls/women who are 5'3". I saw a trend that, sigh, I thought was just me! Anybody know why this is, that we (especially short women) end up losing all our weight in our top half and gaining muscle mass in our hips/legs? I know I suffer from circulation issues, and I wonder if that…
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4-Wheeling in the woods
Hey! Should I log 4-wheeling under "motocross" or just not log it? .... what do YOU do?
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Any Experts.... Biking -- toning or weight loss?
Help! I'm getting a bike this summer! Super-excited! Is it more for weight loss or toning? I just don't see it as the same as running and it's not the same as lifting or Pilates persay. Thanks!
