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Do I need a marriage certificate?
Random question: Pennsylvania makes you pay to recieve a hard copy of your marriage certificate. If I'm not changing my name, do I actually need this document for anything? Thanks!
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Stay at Home Retreat
Hi! I've seen many ads for expensive weight loss / fitness retreats, but I'm cheap and want to simulate the experience at home during one weekend. These are my ideas so far: 1. Lots of yoga! 2. Long walks through parks. 3. Eating only fresh, delicious, healthy foods. 4. Splurge on a massage. 5. Some sort of DIY spa…
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Carry yoga mat while running?
I'm trying to figure out how to run to yoga practice and carry my mat at the same time. I've spent some time on Google - "running yoga bag," "running to yoga," "carry yoga mat running" and various other search terms returned no results. There is a TON of info online about runners using yoga as cross-training and yoginis…
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Hello!
This is a fabulous group. I hate people's "You don't need to lose weight" kneejerk reaction simply because I watch what I eat and exercise regularly. I watch what I eat and exercise regularly because I want to be strong and healthy! I'm a vegetarian and I love running, dancing, lifting, and HIIT. Some of my personal…
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TENNIS elbow, wha?!
I've been experiencing some pain in my left (only left) elbow. I Googled "weight lifting elbow pain" and apparently I could be giving myself tennis elbow. ...wha?! I read that requiring my forearms to work really hard (lunges, deadlifts, I'm looking at you) can cause it. Rest, ice, stretching, and forearm-strengthening can…
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Eating Mindfully - Susan Albers
Has anyone read this book? I just checked it out from the library. It got meh reviews on Amazon, but seems interesting. Also, just found this: "Well," said Pooh, "what I like best," and then he had to stop and think. Because although Eating Honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat…
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Do you warmup?
I looked through the past threads (except for individual Stage threads), and didn't see any info on this... Do you warmup as extensively as the book suggests? I don't and it makes me feel so guilty! I have about a 3 minute walk from the bus to the gym, up a flight of stairs, then I start lifting. After lifting, I'll…
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Nonscale Fitness / Weight-loss goals?
Do you set any fitness or weight-loss goals unrelated to the scale? Mine include: - Run a 7-minute mile - Lower my resting heart rate to 64 beats per minute. - Do a chinup - Deadlift my weight (then 125% of my weight!) - Drop a pants size at the Gap. I like to quantify progress, but am trying to avoid the scale. Goals like…
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$$$ Protein Powder - Paying for taste?
I'm sorry, I know there are a million threads recommending different protein powders, but I'm still curious: If I'm buying it to supplement my vegeterian diet and encourage muscle recovery, can I get away with a cheaper brand? Is the big price difference between name brands and generic brands only a matter of tasting…
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Any other Asian ladies out there?
Any other Asian gals feel it's unfair that we have short frames + incredible societal pressure to be thin + awesome food? Grr!
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Do you dress for your body type?
(Let me know if you think this belongs in another category!) I have short legs and carry weight in my bum and thighs, so I try to wear lots of A-line skirts that cinch my waist and stop at my knee. Most of my tops are form-fitting and bottoms are flowy/loose. I look awful in all jeans and most pants. Any other…
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How do you make sure you drink enough water?
I'd like to aim for the classic 64 oz daily, but I can't feasibly log in to MFP everytime I drink. Do you all have any other tricks for tracking your intake? The actual drinking of the water is fine with me (I don't need Crystal Light or things like that), I just want to make sure that I'm getting enough. Thanks for…
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Newbie here!
Hello! I am new to this site and love the inspiring messages and progress that you all contribute. I have alternately struggled between losing weight and accepting that I will never look like a supermodel, but can still be very happy and very healthy. I’m currently trying to lose 12.5 pounds and, for the first time ever, I…
