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Things I need...
1. A swift quick in the *kitten*. 2. Rinse and repeat. Registered for a 5k for this Saturday. I need to do it. I want to do it. But I'm TERRIFIED of being last. I know I won't get better and improve time until I keep practicing, but I don't want to be the last one across the line. However, looking at past results- there is…
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Back at it again!
Hello! I started this group last year before our WDW trip in the fall. Sadly, I didn't really do much to better myself and am still in the same shape (round) as I was last year! We're going to be visiting my sister and her family in San Diego in June. We'll also be spending a day or two at DisneyLand. I'm so stinking…
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Intro!
Hello! We're heading back to Disney in the fall for our second family trip. I'm super excited, and trying to get myself into better condition before we get there! Just some ideas to get conversations going: When are you going? Have you been before? Are you training for anything special (Disney races, wedding)?
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NObesity
Just came across this group. They're a group of PA students at my hospital and the local university who can sing pretty good. I caught them from seeing their CPR video (30:2 for Life), but they have one called NObesity. It's actually REALLY good and I wanted to share! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypRc7hFR8oE
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Another hair and fitness question
I had ten inches of hair chopped off yesterday for Locks of Love. My hair is super short now- just above my shoulders. I don't think it'd go into a pony tail yet. Ladies with short hair- how do you keep your hair in check while at the gym? I have a few headbands but it makes the back of my hair lumpy.
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Follow Up- Exercise Induced Asthma
I went to the doc this past week to find out what's going on. In a prior post, I mentioned a tightness in my chest that makes it hard to take a deep breath, cough and shortness of breath during and up to two hours after exercise. This felt more than just a "out of shape" type of shortness of breath since it persisted for…
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Itty Bitty NSV
The jeans I wasn't wearing because I couldn't zip them? I put them on standing up today- didn't even have to lay down to zip them!!! I can't wait until they're too big!
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Exercise Induced Asthma
Anyone have it? Suggestions? I guess I need to go see the doc. I think this is more than "Hey, you're fat and out of shape". A couple of minutes into heavy exercise I start coughing. It's not constant, but there is a tickle there in the back of my throat. That tickle persists for at least an hour after I'm done. It's three…
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NSV
Yesterday was one month soda and caffiene free!!! Yesterday was also the first day that I've noticed I actually had energy. I've been dealing with a URI for three weeks, so I guess that had drained me. I've noticed since stopping soda that the swelling in my legs has gone down considerably. I drank a lot of water before…
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Reflective stuff for plus sizes
I want to start the couch to 5k training again but like being outside. I like being able to alter my pace that way (instead of the dreadmill). However, I realize now just how dangerous it is for me to be out without something reflective. I didn't care before and would try to make sure my ipod was facing them or something…
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Progress
My jeans are starting to get easier to zip. I'll probably be able to get back into a pair I haven't worn in a few months soon. I'm ashamed and digusted with how far I let myself go this time!
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Upperbody strength without handhelds
Problem: I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I'm currently in the middle of some issues with my wrists. Hands go numb, pain shoots down into my hands- same ol' same ol, but it's part of my new normal. Of course, this flare started the day AFTER I bought a set of kettlebells to use at home. :) What can I do to increase my…
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Taco experiment
I decided to use a lettuce leaf instead of tortillas for my shredded chicken tacos tonight. Think like a lettuce wrap with Chinese food, but with taco stuff instead. :) It was very yummy!
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Substitute for mayo?
So I'm craving egg salad- BAD. I know the mayo isn't good for me. I was thinking of trying hummus or greek yogurt, but wasn't sure how they'd taste. Any suggestions?
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Wrist pain
I have RA and tend to have most of my issues in my hands. My right hand has been bothering me a lot lately, and has worsened in the past few days....Just in time for my "woohoo- gonna get healthy" kick. Any suggestions for upper body strength builders I can do that don't involve me picking up items? Bad thing- we just…
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How is it going?
How is everyone doing? Has anyone else been to see the Mouse? We're on track to go. I can't wait! I have fallen off of my diet bandwagon, but my daughter (of all people) is getting me on track. She's six and is in daycare for the summer. This past week was their first week there. They went to the farmer's market a few…
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NSV- 1st 5k!
It was a very slow 5k, but I did it! I've wanted to do one for years but have never gotten around to doing it. I'd start training and stop within a week or two. I finally just went for it- registered Wednesday, picked up packet and shirt on Friday. The race was a twilight race Saturday evening, starting at 7:30. BEAUTIFUL…
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Disney Food
Disney food is a BIG part of our Disney trip. To top it off, we'll be there during the Food and Wine Festival. Any tips for keeping it healthy (although let me tell you- I do plan on indulging- a lot)?
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I'm home alone...
Well, as alone as I can be with a five year old. I eat when I'm alone because there is no one to see but myself. I will not eat. I will not eat. I will not eat. I'm not hungry. I'm not hungry. I'm not hungry... GRRRR!
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NSV
I finally get to toot my horn! I managed to go down a size in scrubs at work, and had two people ask me today if I've lost weight! I've still got a long ways to go. I went from 280lbs when I started to 268 so far, but that was enough to let me be able to go from a size 24 to 22 pants, and a 3XL shirt to a 2XL shirt at…
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Soooo hot!
It's almost 8pm and still 90 degrees outside! What do you do to combat the heat? I want to go walking but it's painfully hot. Give me winter anyday over this!
