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Question about kids health?
Hey all, I didn't really know where to put this, so if it's not appropriate here, just let me know. I need some advice about my daughter, she is 8 yrs old and is overweight. I know a lot of her eating habits are because of me and her daddy, regarding her desire and craving for junk food, and we are working on changing…
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Just something to make you giggle...
I have been looking for a 6' bar for a while now to replace my 5'. I noticed my local sports store having a sale so I went in and found my bar. As I am paying, the guy tells his coworker he'll be right back he has to load the bar for me. The store was busy, so I said no problem, I'll rake it myself. He looks at me, dead…
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New to SL, just saying hi!
Hi all! I just did my first SL A yesterday. I started out lifitn last year, but only had dumbbells, I used a great full body workout and had great results. When got my new equipment, I started doing NROLFW, made it to stage 3, and couldn't make my self stay focused to keep going. It got too far away from the big lifts and…
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Bow flex or homemade power rack with bar and bench?
Due to a deal with my husband, I am getting some new equipment. I had showed him the plans and specs for the power rack and mentioned getting a bar and a sturdier bench. And he was fine with that. But, he found a bwflex revolution, used, for $1000 and asked if I wanted that. I am leaning towards the rack, but which would…
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Runners? Safety?
So, I'm new to running. I go to a cemetery a few miles away from my house, it has good paved roads, on a quiet residential street, with minimal traffic. My kids go with me, they ride their bikes, walk, or run with me. There were more people there today than normal. One other walker, and two sets of folks working on lawn…
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new to running, and zombies...
Good evening all! I have thought about running recently. So today, I did. I used the Zombies, run 5k app. I had to push my toddler in her stoller, which is not made for running, so that was rather challenging. Of course, I didn't run long distances, mor of a start and then walk thing, but its a start. I had expected to be…
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What a difference a year makes.
I begin earnestly logging in February 2013. So even though I joined in 2011, I don't consider my that my actual start date. In the past year, I have managed to lose 25 lbs and countless inches. I say countless because I didn't start measuring right away. I had lost about 10 lb before I took measurements. Since then my…
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Bar without a rack?
After weeks of searching online and in my local store, I found a 5' long 1" round 15lb steel bar that is compatible with my current plates, for $30. I am thinking to go ahead and order it because it seems to be a great deal. I have 2 questions though, thought maybe you folks who are more experienced could answer. 1. Is 5'…
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Progress pic
I was looking through some pics on my phone memory and realized I had this "before" picture from about a year ago. So I decided to wear the same jeans and shirt today to see the difference. Ignore my hair and makeup in the second pic, I took time out from getting dressed to take this picture! I still have a goal that I am…
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Weight goal?
Right now I have my goal weight set at 130, I am 5' 5" and age 29, I am at 136 now. Not far off, but I am not particularly concerned about this number because it is smack in the middle of the healthy range. I am wanting to get my body fat % to 20%, but I just don't see that happening with losing just another 6 lbs. I…
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Jean Sizes
I know that jean sizes can vary so much. But since I've been wearing the same jeans since 25 lbs or so ago, I decided to try some new ones. About a month ago, I couldn't fit in the next size down, same brand and fit. Today, even though I've only lost 1 lb on the scale since then, I went down a jean size. I haven't wore…
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Where do you shop after weight loss?
I hate this part of weight loss. I am the type that hates shopping anyway, but trying to find new clothing is like mental torture to me. I bought my current jeans at Maurice's several years ago, I love the jeans and the way they fit, but they are loose on me now. I still love the jeans, but I put them on fresh in the…
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Barbell weights?
I see a lot on the forums about Olympic barbells and straight barbells and curl bars. What is the difference? I am doing Chaldean extreme right now which doesn't use a bar, only dumbbells. But I am wanting to get a bar to start doing more of a strong lifts type program. But I want to get the best bang for my buck. My local…
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Squat form?
Hey all, I have been doing squats as part of my routine for a while. When I first started with Jillian Michaels, she says don't let your knee go last your toes. Okay, that makes sense. I could do those with no problem after I got accustomed to it, going past parallel. I continued that when I added dumb bells for more…
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This makes me sad...
I have lost about 20 lbs give or take a few. Since February this year, I have lost 22 inches total. I should feel proud, accomplished, and confident in myself. I look on the web to compare my measurements with other women my height and measurements, and I think those girls are pretty, most of them are really HOT!! But I…
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Need food ideas
Hey all, I have done well finding foods I like that are low calorie, and have helped me lose to a good weight. With a new program I am doing, I have found that I need to up my calories closer to my Tdee to be most effective. I am needing suggestions on what types of food that I can add that will be higher in calories…
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Need help... I can't quit craving snacks
I have lost 12 lbs since Feb. I feel good, I have done well. I am so glad about it, because I have also had great success with losing inches also. My problem is that for the last week, I have wanted to snack on stuff all day. If someone has left over French fries, I want them. If someone has peanut M&Ms, I want them. If…
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Question on Insanity?
I hate to bring up repetitive posts, but I do have a question about the Insanity workout and how it works with other work out programs. I am doing some weight training 3x per week, and some of the insanity videos are over an hour long, so I would not be able to do both workouts that day. I do not want to not do my weight…
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Your Opinion on Body Fat %
Which one is more accurate for measuring body fat, a scale or taking body measurement and using a calculator? I have used the 3 calculators on fat2fit radio, and it averages out around 26-27%. I just bought a scale and it said 32%. I am totally bummed by that, and can instantly look in the mirror and see the marsh mellow…
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Not sure if this counts
So, I'm not sure this counts as "heavy" lifting, but I found a dumbbell only workout on muscle and strength.com. I only have dumbbells right now, no bench or anything, so I thought this would be good for me. I used 5 lb weights to start with, recommended by a friend who is an experienced lifter. I didn't think they were…
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So...How is everyone?
Still alive and kicking I hope? Just curious as to how many people are still doing the shred. How are you liking it? What results have you seen? I had moved on to the Ripped in 30, and am finishing it this weekend. I will be starting 30 DS again on Monday. Out of the two, I like the shred better. But level 4 on Ripped…
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New Rules of Lifting...Need advice.
I hate starting a repeat thread, but I had a question that wasn't really addressed in other threads. I am looking at the reviews on Amazon right now, and I always start out looking at the negative and moving to the positive, (I figure most of the 5 star reviews are paid reviewers!). A lot of the reviewers are saying that…
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Small NSV
I went shopping yesterday with my mom. I bought some new cross trainer shoes, and a great dress. I normally don't buy 1 piece dresses because they have never fit me right. I saw this dress on the rack and I wanted it. I went to the fitting room, slipped it over my head, fastened the belt, and held my breath. I turned…
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Bad skin
Since I have been working out, for the last 6 weeks or so, my skin stays broken out. I use a wipe on my face as soon as I'm finished and shower as soon as possible after, but I still can't get my face to clear up. Anyone have any advice on skin care?
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Body Fat Measurement
I have done the Body Fat Calculator online. But I wonder where I could go to get an accurate measurement of body fat. To a gym? To a doctor? What would you all recommend?
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Completed 30 day shred
Finished the shred today. I didn't take before pics, but I did do measurements. SW 156 CW 152 Upper Waist 38 " 33" Lower Waist 40" 36" Hips 42" 41" Arm (didnt measure) 13" Thigh (didnt measure) 21" Bust (didnt measure) 39" I didn't measure the arm, thigh, or bust to start with. I added them today so I could track future…
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Just finished lunch
So, I just finished my lunch and I am pleasantly surprised at what I ate. Not too long ago, I would have had a Big Mac, fries, coke, and then finished off every one elses fries too. I always ate way too much. Today, I had ny usual turkey sandwich and a bag of fresh veggies and a cheese snack. After eating the sandwich, I…
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Always want to snack
Going by MFP recommendations, I should have been at 1280 per day, so I was using that number plus adding back exercise calories if I needed to to finish the day off. After reading about the TREE and BMR, I figured my active rate and bumped my calories up to 1490, but not adding back exercise calories. Before I made this…
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Measuring food portions?
I just bought a food scale to help me with accurately counting my calories. It measures by weight and has a measuring cup. My question is on fresh fruits and veggies, do I measure by the weight? Or by the cup? The reason I ask is because when I measure by weight 2 oz of broccoli shows on the measuring cup as a full cup of…
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Stressed out and got the munchies!
I am having such a stressful day. And every time I sit down at my desk I want to snack. There are candies and chips all over our office. Thankfully I packed pre-measured bags of fresh veggies in my lunch bag. I have managed to go for the veggies instead of the junk so far. I don't know how long I can hold out though!
