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7-17-3012 Menopausal Mad Hatters Chatter
Good morning Ladies, it is going to be another hot day here in New England. They say it may hit the tripple digits. Out for my run bright and early at 6:10 AM. Hope everyone manages to get some exercise in, but take it easy. If you can not get outside due to the weather do it inside. Take the stairs instead of the…
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7-14-2012 Mad Hatters Chatter
Good morning Ladies. Hope everyone had a fabulous evening. It's Saturday not sure where you all are located, but I see the weather has been hot for most of you as it has been for me. Last night I had trouble sleeping and spent a lot of time thinking and have a thought for you today. Fitness is not just about our physical…
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donating blood & exercise?
I did c25k this winter & have been very dedicated at continuing to run faithfully three days a week and have signed up for my first 5k on June 9th. My church is having a blood drive on Thursday and I want to donate. Usually Thursday is a run day, should I alter my schedule this week or will I be ok if I just make sure I am…
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Progress since January 1
First picture January 1, 2012, then today May 20, 2012
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how often to weigh in
How often do you weigh your self and log it in on MFP? I am over 50 and weight is very slow to show on the scale. So I sometimes only log every other week that way I can feel more sucesfull
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1st 5k need help please
Ok, so I graduated from c25k a bout 6 weeks ago. Have been doing it on my home treadmill & ran outside for the 1st time today. I knew it would be harder, I needed to revert back to some intervals, but do feel very encouraged by my results. With my son's encouragement I am signing up for my 1st 5 K in a month. Thankfully it…
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Motivational pictures
Do you post pictures or notes around the house (like on the pantry or fridge) to keep you from snacking?
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sugar free vs fat free
With so many products out there I have been trying to figure out which is best. Do I buy the sugar free of fat free? For example coffee creamer I could choose either the fat free or the sugar free. I noitce this on other products as well and it allways confuses me. I do generally try to stick to natural non processed…
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C25K long runs support needed
I just struggled with week 7 Day 1. I just can not do 25 minutes of straight run at the pace I had been doing. What is best, slow my pace, but keep running for 25 minutes or keep running pace the same, but take a walk break when I need it?
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toughest week of c25k?
So I started c25k on January 1 and just finished week 5D1. So far the first 2 weeks seemed the hardest, but I know this week starts some long runs. I am wondering from some experienced peeps what week did you consider the hardest?
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mmm chocolate Frape
This morning I mixed 8 oz of unsweetend almond milk, 1 TBL cocoa powder, 1 TBL ground flax and 1 packed diet sweetner. Unbelievable delicious and only 80 calories, 7 carbs and 0 sugar.
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c25k what kind of exercise on off days?
I am soon to be 52 with a current weight of 179lb and currenly on week 3 of c25k program using my home tread mill. It is going pretty well for me so far, my pace could be faster, but not to bad for a fat old chick. What sort of exercise should I be doing on my non c25k days? I was thinking pilates, but not sure. Some days…
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Exercise age 50+
I am soon to be 52. My exercise of choice is walking. Up untill this fall I walked an average of 5 miles every day, but now with New England winters settling in with shorter days and the bitter cold I am finding it more difficult. I do have a treadmill at home, but find using it rather boring. I do have a gym close by, but…
