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Who else is unimpressed with the 12 min ab room?
First 4 of the machines in my PF 12 minute ab room are the same machine to stretch your back (which I do know is important for working abs) but doesn't feel like I'm doing squat. Another 4-5 of those machines are either on the workout floor or streching room. So that only really leaves one or two machines worth using and…
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unfried, fried chicken!
2 Chicken Breasts (no skin, no bone,premarinated from the deli, could also use plain if desired) 1/2 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs 1 lg egg 1 tblspn milk Cooking Spray Preheat oven 425 degrees. Cut Chicken breasts in half width wise, rinse with cold water and pat dry. Beat together egg and milk in one bowl and add chicken. On…
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Bacon is better then peanutbutter! (protein)
I'm so sick of hearing Peanutbutter is good for you! Well it's really not, it is a poor source of protien for the amount of fat and calories. Lets look at some nutritional information- Jif natural creamy- 2 Tbspn (not alot of food mind you), 190 Calories, 16 g Fat, 7g Protein. Patrick Cudahy Thick Sliced Bacon- 4 cooked…
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Worst NSV EVER!
About a month before before I began my weight loss I had to buy new underware, Now they are all literally falling off! It's the worst NSV ever! That and I have only 3 pairs of pants that fit. I'm going clothes shopping today. Man, losing weight is expensive and I'm only half way to goal.
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Getting sick when lifting weights
No, I didn't say I'm getting sick of lifting weights. Actually, I'm feeling ill when I'm at the gym and lifting. I circuit train and go from machine to machine. I do 30-40 reps, arms usually 30 lbs, Legs 40 reps 60-130 lbs depending on machine, and back-abs 40 reps 40-70 lbs. I take breaks at 15-20 reps. I go from legs, to…
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Angel Hair pasta with marinara 2 cups for 140 cals.
Yes you heard that right Serving 2 cups sauce and pasta for actually less then 140 cals, 100-140 cal depending on brands you use. Mine was 274 calories for 4 cups. Very simple and can be made in under 10 minutes! Recipe as follows: 1/2 cup diced onion 1 Tbsp minced garlic (fresh or in water) Hungry Girl - Tofu Shiratake…
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The incrediable edible Dandlelion and other "weeds"
Now that Spring has sprung, so has the dandlelions and other "weeds" but before you dig them up and toss them out, please think again. Here's a list of some that are in my area, there may be several more in the area you live. 1. Dandelions are edible root to flower, shoot to leaf. Not only can you find them in your salad…
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Motivating/Fun Workout Quotes
I have a friendly rivalry with one of my GF. She is a member of Anytime Fitness and I am at Planet Fitness. We both "check in" on FB, when we're working out and post to each other. We are now in a challege to provide a quote or saying when we workout. Rules: 1. Must apply quote when checking in and working out 2. No…
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Work in progress
To date down 20 lbs. First photo is down 10 lbs, second is down 20 lbs. I have about 40 lbs to go but I'm already seeing a big change. 5'5" HW-190's CW-169
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How do you weigh?
I normally weigh myself at the gym, after I pee, shoes off, in gym clothes. If I weigh less after a workout I input that weight. I weigh my self almost everyday but only input it if it is lower then the previous weight, at least once a week. I work out at different time on different days so my weight fluctuates frequently.…
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What is this HRM you speak of?
Okay, I know what a heart rate monitor is...basically an attachment to track my heart rate. So what else does it do? How much are they? What brands are good? Is it worth the investment? Etc. Thanks, all opinions welcome.
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Yeah, I ate that
Well yesterday was a day like any other...And for little to no reason at all I ate what appears to be 1,390 over my calorie goal!:sad: I was going to exercise, had it all planned out. Then my daughter got a last minute babysitting job that was extended by 3 hours.....mmmm. Yes I have all the ability to workout at home,…
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Suppliments and weight loss
I take several suppliments over half were reccomended to me by my MD. I'm just wondering if I'm missing anything? What others take to help with energy, health, weight loss. What have others tried? What works for you? I take Daily One a day Womans (generic, reccomended) Calcium with Vit D 600/400 (reccomended) D3 1000mg…
