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Dumbbells or Barbells?
So I'm fairly new to weights, but I know it's something I love already. Specifically women, I'm interested to know what you prefer? I'm so far (for about 6 weeks now) just using the bar on the bench (in our basement), but I do feel ready to move to heavier weights. I also feel pretty limited by what can be done with just…
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My first month progress Video!
So.. I made my first ever progress video! I'm super excited, because I've worked my BUTT of and lost 20lbs in the last month! I had been following a few people on youtube who are posting video updates of their progress, and it really inspired me that they have the guts to put it all out there like they do. So, I did it. I…
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Body Fat Percentage???
Okay, so I am 5'7'' and 198 pounds. I am not huge, I have a bit of a belly and I think my thighs are huge, but I am tall, and I fit into a size 12. Yesterday a trainer at my gym figured out that my bod fat percentage is over 40!!! Is there anyone else out there who is about my height? Because I know that being this tall I…
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Getting Married in 4 Months!! HELP!!
So my wedding is in less than 4 months, and my dress in not even close to fitting!! I'm so upset with myself, because after I had my daughter 10 months ago, I came on MFP and lost about 16 pounds in a month. I was so proud of myself, and told myself I'd have no problem losing the rest in time for the wedding. OOPS, it's…
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GOOD WORKOUT MUSIC HELP!!
Please give me some popular club songs!! Not ones I would have never heard of, cause I am one of those people that wont' download a song I don't know! LOL. (I have a cap on my downloads). I know a ton of great club songs when I hear them, but can't think of any for the life of me when it comes time to download some for my…
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Fat Free Cheesecake Ice Cream!
This is sooo easy and delicious! AND a 1 cup serving is only 112 calories!! But I have found that even with my huge sweet tooth and OBSESSION with cheesecake, that only a few spoonfuls satisfies me! 1 pkg Phillidelphia Fat Free Cream Cheese, room temp 500 mL, or 16 TBS Kraft Fat Free Cool Whip, thawed 1/4 to1/3 Cup Splenda…
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July 5th start 30 Day Shred
Okay, I know there are about a hundred 30 Day shred groups going right now, but I just got it today and would love to have even a couple people to do it with. I wont be starting until next Monday because my hubby will be home (posted to another city) for the weekend and I wont want to do anything but spend time with him.…
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Breastfeeding and Nighttime Snacking
So my health nurse told me that it is important to snack before bed to keep up the nighttime supply. I'm not sure how I feel about this, my supply seems to be okay when she is ready to eat around 3-4am. I stay up late, usually after midnight, and the last time I have a (healthy) snack is around 10. If I were to eat…
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EASY Fat free Ice Cream Milkshake (No Ice Cream!)
*title edit : Fat Free STRAWBERRY milkshake. LoL. So I was craving a milkshake tonight and had no ice cream. Here's what I did, and my daughter and I LOVED it!! It's fat free and only 213 calories for a LARGE milkshake. This recipe makes 2 large. I made this in my Magic Bullet Blender attachment. 1 Cup FROZEN Strawberries…
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Did anyone else feel the earthquake!!???
I am in Quebec, about 20 minute from the epicenter, and I thought my house was going to collapse!! Just curious about how far it was felt?
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Losing Inches but not weight!?
I have lost like 3.5 inches in the last week or so (hips and waist), but the scale is stuck.. Has this happened to anyone else?
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Pliates as a warm up for Aerobics
Has anyone tried using pilates as a warm up for more vigorous excercise? I am thinking of trying this out, but have never done pilates and am hoping I wont be too whipped at the end to do my regular aerobics workout. I have just got a simple 10 minute instructional video with pilates on the ball, so I'm thinking it should…
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30 day Shred Help
I just ordered the dvd from Ebay, and was wondering if there is anything that I will need, ie. yoga mat, etc.? Also, anyone who has done it, I would love to hear your feedback! I've been working out almost every night to Richard Simmons for 3 weeks now. Do you think I will be completely murdered by the 30 day shred, or…
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BEST workout songs??
Okay, so for anyone who needs a little help getting into the mood to exercise (LIKE ME!!), I DARE you to not dance to Captain and Tenille's "Love Will Keep Us Together"!!! It is the happiest, most upbeat song EVER!! There are so many days that I just can't get my *kitten* off the couch, and I put this song on and I am…
