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Looking for accountability
28 years old, mother and wife struggling with emotional eating, physical injury limitations, and needing to lose 65 lbs. I have plantar fasciitis and can't run like I used to to relieve stress and maintain a healthy weight. My husband and son cab eat anything and stay skinny so it's a challenge for me, especially because I…
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Best VEGAN protein powder?
I'm considering adding a protein shake on the days I do strength training, now that I'm shifting my focus from only "fat loss" to muscle building as well. There are SO many protein powders on the market, it's dizzying. What's the best, in your opinion or experience, vegan protein powder for a woman? If it matters, I'd…
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Jillian Michaels 90 Day Body Revolution - Food Plan
Hi guys, so, I just finished week 1 of the 90 Day Body Revolution system by Jillian Michaels. Included with the 15 workout DVDs is a suggested diet plan that includes the following every day: 250 calorie breakfast 400 calorie lunch 150 calorie snack 400 calorie dinner (I should note that I am NOT doing the 7-Day no-carb…
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Estimated Calories Burned in Zumba Fitness Rush
So, I did a 15 minute workout on Zumba Fitness Rush for XBox 360. Only 1/4 of the songs I chose were "hard", 2 were "medium" and one was a cool-down. Using my information, it calculated my calories burned at 350!!! That just doesn't seem realistic to me... I am 6'0" tall, weigh 202 pounds. I was definitely out of breath…
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Ladies over 6' Tall?!
I would LOVE to see some other tall women on my news feed! Here are my stats... if yours are similar, feel free to add me! I like seeing people "my size" succeed! Age: 25 Height: 6'0" Starting Weight: 215 lbs Current Weight: 181 lbs Goal Weight: 165 lbs Goal BF%: Less than 20% Favorite exercises: Running, running, running,…
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Food Plan concerns?
Although I have only picked through a few of her suggested recipes, I've been staying around her 1200 consumed calories per day. The problem, however, is that (according to my HRM), I'm burning nearly 400 calories per workout, plus my "bonus" cardio which is another 300-400 calories a day. The literature included with the…
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HALP! PMS Cravings
PMS strikes with a vengeance... and all I can think about is chocolate and carbs. Chocolate covered carbs would be amazing. How do I shut this up (and the first one to say "willpower" will get punched) without killing my great progress, and how well I've followed my plans for this week!? All I want to do right now is eat…
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Best angles for before-and-after pictures
So, since I started the 30DS today, I want to take a good set of before and after pictures. I've got a tripod, and a remote for my shutter release... but what's the best angles to take the pictures at to get the best representation of where loss occured. Should the camera be at eye level? Waist level? Centered on my body…
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What to look for in an entry-level HRM
So I'm ready to buy a HRM.... Anyone have any tips on what i should look for when shopping? I know people speak highly of the Polar line. I'd like pros/cons, features that aren't or are worth the extra money. I'd like to stay under $100 unless it's just an absolutely stellar product that will last me several years and have…
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Post back surgery, looking for new low-impact cardio
In July of 2011, I had an artificial disc installed at my L4-L5 disc level. In January of 2011, I had another spinal injury that has caused me a lot of pain and disability. I had finally gotten to a point where a light jog was possible before January. Now, that's not as easy to do because I have tingling and numbness in my…
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Husband wants to gain, Wife wants to lose... WHAT TO COOK!?
So, my husband has been away since January on a military assignment. He comes home in June. After 6 months of living apart, I've buckled down on my personal health and fitness, and he's been eating a lot of quickie junk food, I'm a little nervous about how things will be when he comes home. He's very thin. Like, 6'5" and…
