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15.4
How did everyone go? I found it less *kitten* than I was expecting. I thought I would get to about 5 mins and decide to rest for the last three!!! But I paced well and got through it. I did scaled, hspu are a while away for me yet (but a goal) and I did 80 reps. I am along way from good but I really enjoyed this workout.…
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Day 30 : )
We made it!!!! It is only the start of the day for me and my cheat is actually tonight. But in 30 days I have lost 5 kgs (11 pounds) and cm everywhere - chest, waist, thigh and arm - so pretty happy. - More importantly, I am feeling good and happy to keep eating this way. Thank you to everyone in this group, it really does…
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beyond the whiteboard
If you use this site how do you find it? I have signed up tonight but get a 30 day free trial. My gym has started using it and I think it will make tracking so much easier, particularly when they are putting in our workouts each day. Love to hear what others think about it. Any hints or tips?
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"crossfit like" workouts
I had a conversation tonight while out for dinner and another girl at the table has done crossfit in the past and loved it. We were talking about lifting weights and a third girl said, "Oh I do weights, I go to pump class. I started at 1 kilo". I very calmly said I lift a bit more than one kilo. Now I do not judge anyone,…
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Day 27
Feeling really good. I am not craving anything and know when I make something if it is missing an element such as fat. I also think the scales have started to move again but in some ways understand that if I keep doing the right thing it will all work out. Feeling very zen about the whole process : ) I am actually looking…
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Day 22
Ugh, I am sick of meat and vegies. But I don't want to break this way of eating, don't feel the desire to. I have not been eating fruit so I bought a heap today to include that in what I am eating. I also tracked my calories today and they are low. I need to eat more food! I was given a bag of lollies today and did not eat…
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Day 19
Feeling really good still, not having any cravings at all. Enjoying the food I am eating and feel like I could eat like this forever! I have not lost any weight in a week though. I know its not just about the scales, and I know I was going to stay off them!!! But, its frustrating. I assume its just how we lose weight, it…
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Day 13
I went out for lunch today and had salad, good choice but it had chicken that had a coating of some sort, kind of crunchy, not breadlike. It was nice but I have been tired all afternoon and it went straight through me, blah. Not worried about the slight breaking of paleo as it was the best choice I could see and it just…
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Day 15
No dramas with food, I made stuffed mushrooms with pork mince today which was nice. I have had a bit of a funny tummy this afternoon and am not hungry at all. Not sure if it is a bug or if it is the eating I am doing. After 15 days I would not think it is too much vegies or something similar. My body should be used to this…
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Day 6
Ugh, feel sick and cranky this evening! Not sure whether to blame food or whether I am just cranky! Easier to blame food!! Went to crossfit this morning and it was good. Eaten well, nothing to report really. Hope your days have gone well.
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Day 10
Feeling good! Took the horse our for a ride yesterday, as in floated elsewhere rode for a while, then floated home. I say this cause its way more exhausting than just riding where I usually do, plus it was 32 (90 fahrenheit) so you sweat heaps doing all the lifting and work. Then I went to crossfit in the avo. So today I…
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Day 8
Feeling good today. Hunger is gone, energy is good, no cravings! Hope it continues : )
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Day 5
Feeling awesome tonight!!! I was a bit tired earlier in the day but went to crossfit this morning, the first back for the year and it was usual hard, nothing different in energy levels either up or down. I am also feeling less bloated, my stomach is definitely smaller. The cravings have also passed. All in all feeling…
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Day 4
I hope no one minds me starting this but because I am in Oz I am at the end of day 4, ahead of people in the states and the UK. I have been dreaming all day about a cup of tea and a whole packet of biscuits. I've eaten really well and not caved but I am hoping this goes away tomorrow. I am getting lots of vegies in and not…
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new to crossfit
Hi All. I started crossfit three weeks ago and am loving it. I love the turn up and do as I am told element, just like when I used to have a personal trainer. I also enjoy the community aspect and the workouts - the variety, the heavy lifting and the way you can push hard knowing exactly when it will end (6 mins, nine…
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Mothers Day Classic
I completed the Mothers Day Classic 10 km run this morning (in Australia!). It took me 1 hr 7 mins. I am slow but I did not walk once, and more importantly, I loved doing it!!! It is run across major cities in Australia and raises money for Breast Cancer. Did anyone else take part?? Love to hear times and success stories.…
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sweaty question
Kind of a gross question but I would love to know... I am looking at buying new gym pants (my old ones are getting too big - yay) but the ones I currently own, let too much sweat out. By this I mean, when I sit on benches etc at the gym, when I get up there is sweat where I have sat. I work hard so sweat lots, and would…
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Today I learnt...
I have had a realisation today. I have had a huge two days at school in terms of thinking and learning. I was tired this afternoon and my first thought was I am tired and hungry - pizza, ice cream for dinner. I am retrained enough now to automatically think, no, not what I actually want. Then realised later that I am not…
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iphone apps for tracking running
I have just started running outside on weekends, rather than on my treadmill all the time. But I am curious to track how far I run. I can measure using the car if I am going on roads but I would like to go elsewhere as well, like around the lake. What great apps have people used for this? I have a HRM so do not need this…
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heart rate question
I bought a Polar FT7 this week, and now it has me asking questions. One of my workouts on the treadmill went for 24 minutes, I burnt 171 calories, avg heart rate was139, max heart rate was 170, I was in the fat burn area for 6 mins and fitness area for 18 mins (approx). I do a five minute rotation of 90 secs walking, 90…
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photo NSV
So at school today, one of our kids spent a lot of the day with me, because he was not coping in class at all. In the afternoon he had a camera and took lots of photos, including about 5 or 6 of me. When I looked at them, I did not hate them. My face looked skinny even when I was pulling faces and not sticking my chin out…
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it is finally showing - NSV
Today two different staff members at school asked me if I was losing weight. I could say yes because I have lost 12 1/2 kilos. It was a great feeling knowing that I have lost weight, and although I am doing it for myself, it is a great feeling when others notice. I remember reading on here somewhere that family notice at 4…
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fitness assessment????
Today I did a fitness assessment with my trainer. I had to see how fast I could do 1km on the bike in the gym. Not sure about my time, around two minutes, but he told me it came out at 25 (?) and 25-30 is "great" fitness. Can anyone explain this scale or tell me what it is called. I am pretty sure my fitness is not great…
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After nine weeks training...
I had my first check of weight and measurements today with my trainer (after the initial one). I have not got the exact numbers (must get them Friday) but in nine weeks I have lost 8.5 kgs. Around 11cm from my hips, about 10 cm from my chest, about 5 cm from my waist, 4 cm from my thighs, and arms and calves I can't…
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this jogging thing is cool
I just have to share... I have only been exercising for the last 5 weeks, having started with a personal trainer. My strength is better than my cardio and we have been slowly working on improving my cardio. Part of my home workout is the treadmill, and I have to walk for two minutes, jog for three with the third minute…
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help with my food for the day please
This is my food diary for the day. I am concerned because I am way under my calorie requirements for the day. However I have eaten well, and I am not at all hungry. I am curious what other people think, whether I should eat more or not worry too much? I think the calories burned for exercise are exaggerated, and I am…
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treadmill question
I am beginning to improve my cardio. I am using my treadmill and run for a minute and walk for a minute. I can manage 5/6 times each (I know REALLY bad - but it will get better). My question is this - am I better to run at say 8.2 and recover at 6, or run at say 9, and recover each minute at 5. Numbers I think are in kms…
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my first post
I started fitness pal about ten days ago and am really enjoying using it. It has already improved some of my food choices. What I have realised in ten or so days, is that I am not eating enough carbs. This will improve though as I learn more. Anyway, just introducing myself. I am 37, single, and live in Oz.. I have…
