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Heavy Lifting w/ Bad Hip?
Hello All, I know there are a million forums on here that talk about heavy lifting, and I think my issue may be too specific, but I thought I'd try. Some background first: So, I'm in maintence now after losing 65lbs after my first child (Max is 4.5 now... got to my goal weight about 3 years ago), and 2 years ago (right…
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I forgot how far I've come!
So, I've been warring with 5-10 vanity pounds lately... losing and gaining back week over week, feeling down because I know I'm not being committed to it. So I joined a contest with my friends to get points for healthy choices over the next 8 weeks and looking to get excited again. As I was discussing this w/ my coworkers…
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Midlife Crisis
Just wondering, has anyone been through a.) a midlife crisis themselves or b.) with a spouse? How did it turn out, and what did you do to get through it?
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Overwhelmed! How about you?
So, this isn't a completely weight-loss oriented post, so please forgive me...but I thought it would be nice to express my frustrations to some ladies I know may be in a similiar boat. Maybe more mommies will realize that they aren't the only ones who feel like it's not possible to keep up w/ our own (and others')…
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To Pump, or Not to Pump!
Hey Ladies... wanted to post a question to you all. My daughter is now 10.5 mos old and just about 2 weeks ago I had to start supplimenting her with formula at her daycare as I ran out of my frozen supply and do not get enough day over day from pumping at work. Since then, I had continued pumping once a day at work, but…
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Advise me please
So... my 3 year old son's fish died today after only a month... not sure why, but its definately dead. I'm taking a poll... which do you think I should do: Option 1) Flush the fish now and not bring attention to the missing fish and bowl when he gets home Option 2) Wait until he gets home and tell him and have him help lay…
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Potty Training- Regressing?!
Hey Ladies, For those of you who have toddlers... question for you. My son is almost 3 and a half and started potty trainging on Christmas Eve. Since then he was only in pullups for about 2 weeks and then went to underwear even at night. He only had 2 little accidents... until this week. This week he's had 4 accidents!…
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Crutches?!
So... I've had the wonderful privlege of being put on crutches for the next 6 weeks after hip surgery... and I was curious... How many more calories does a normal person burn walking on crutches vs. normally? I was in decent cardiovascular shape prior to my surgery and I'm sweating up a storm gimping to the elevators at my…
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Hip Arthroscopy Recovery
Hello, I went through a hip arthroscopy last Tuesday to have my cartilage pinned in 3 places and some irregularities filed off on the head of my femur and I was wondering if anyone out there has had a similiar procedure and what the recovery was like. I don't have a post-op appt until the 11th and I was told I'm to be on…
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"Better than nothing" workouts
So, I was wondering if any of you lovely ladies could give me some advice or motivation on getting out of my "better than nothing" work-out routine rut... My baby just turned 4 months and I have a 3 year old toddler and I've been back to full time (over time) job for a bit over a month now. I've been proud of myself for…
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New to the group!
Hi ladies! Happy to have finally found you all... I just started back to work from maternity leave and decided that I need to step my diet and excersise routine up but am having trouble finding the time and energy. I've done this once before (Maxwell is turning 3 in 2 weeks!) but I hadn't been working out before or after..…
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After we have the baby
Hey ladies, Could anyone direct me to a group or forum for post pardum weight loss support? Not having any luck on my searches and it would be nice to be able to connect with some new mommies looking to be healthy and shed some baby weight:flowerforyou:
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Post pardum members
Hello Everyone, I was wondering if someone could direct or invite me to a good post pardum support group. I wasin the Fit Fabulous and pregnant one, but my searches aren't finding the post pardum group. I appreciate any help.
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A letter to Stinky Gym Goers
I have a quick letter for all stinky gym goers.... I'm not here to judge... if you haven't showered in a while or washed your gym clothes for the last 4 work-outs... more power to you, I'm all for conserving water myself. If you really like your perfume and feel the need to bathe in it, I have no qualms. But I plead of…
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Power Yoga DVD's- Any suggestions?
So, I've started my half-marathon training and I'd like to do yoga on my "rest" days. I have a Yoga for Weightloss DVD, but I'm not a huge fan. I'd like something a bit more challenging since it will be my main source of strength training. Anyone know of any good power yoga DVD's?
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Just freakin' tired!
So, I guess I just need a little feedback/ encouragement. I've met my goal, plus some and I've been working on maintaining for the last several months. For the last 2 months, I've let myself back off on logging everything, everyday and have been pretty loose with alot of my food choices because I've been amping up my…
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Some advice please
So, I'm in maintence mode in my weight loss and I'm really looking to ramp up my work-outs. I'm in a bit of a rut w/ only running and eliptical because my gym offers no cardio classes during the times I'm available. I got the Insanity DVD's from a co-worker and just started yesterday and boy am I sore which is a good thing…
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Triglycerides???
So, I know that you all may not be doctors, but I thought I'd throw this question out there. So, I had my Wellness Screening today just b/c I wanted to see how much difference 60 lbs would make. My BP and cholesterol numbers were all in normal to excellent range before, but for the most part, they were even better this…
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November Weight Loss Group
Okay All! After everyone did so well for October, it's that time again. Who's in for November? This month will be especially rough with Turkey Day coming up so I'll need extra support. I saw tiarapants was in. Everyone post your goals for November. Stellcorb- loose 5 lbs and be able to jog 3 miles in 30 minutes
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No more elastic waistbands!!!
I just had to share. I have finally packed away my maternity pants just in time for my son's first birthday! I've still got a long way to go, but I've got to stop and recognize this little accomplishment.
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Diet Isolation- Help!
So, I don't know if anyone else has this issue. I'm about a month and a half in and I've done well (down 15 lbs and a size) but I'm getting discouraged. It seems like even now this is taking so much of my time, especially from my family (more specifically my 1 year old). Between planning and packing meals and exersize, I…
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Diet Isolation- Help!
So, I don't know if anyone else has this issue. I'm about a month and a half in and I've done well (down 15 lbs and a size) but I'm getting discouraged. It seems like even now this is taking so much of my time, especially from my family (more specifically my 1 year old). Between planning and packing meals and exersize, I…
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Diet Isolation- Help!
So, I don't know if anyone else has this issue. I'm about a month and a half in and I've done well (down 15 lbs and a size) but I'm getting discouraged. It seems like even now this is taking so much of my time, especially from my family (more specifically my 1 year old). Between planning and packing meals and exersize, I…
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Looking for advice on Breast feeding and dieting
So, I've got 2 more months left of breast feeding (yes, I'm one of those crazies that decided to nurse my baby for a year) and I HAVE to loose wieght. I've read alot about this topic, but there's so much conflicting information out there so I wanted to see if anyone had a more personal perspective on the subject.…
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One week down!
5 days done and not doing too bad. Excited to see the results Monday! Have a long road ahead and I just hope it sticks this time.
