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Are 1800 food calories and 2000 food - 200 exercise cals the same?
Just curious. Having a discussion about this with my husband and he thinks they are... I'm on the fence.
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Staying fit in Germany- Anyone been to Munich/Freising?
I'll be going to Germany on business for 2 weeks in September (14-27th). I've never been to Europe, so this will be my first time in Germany. I'll be running my 2nd 1/2 marathon on November 16th, so I want to do my best to stay up on training for that. A couple questions: 1. What kind of foods can I expect to find in…
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So whats the big deal about Dr. Dre headphones?
Yea, they stay on your head better than earbuds do... but why would anyone want to pay $250+ for headphones to workout when you can get a nice pair of non-earbud headphones for less than $40? Not trying to knock the product.. but I was in Brookstone and tested them out and didn't think they were anything special. Then I…
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"Overheating" after a long run?
At the beginning of the year I started training for a 1/2 marathon. The 1/2 marathon came and went last month, and I'm trying to stay on track for a couple others this year. I really only run about 3x/ wk, and do cross training 2x. When I run, it varies between 3-9 miles. I've found that when I run over 7 miles or more, my…
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Are Oakley sunglasses worth the money?
I tried on a pair of Oakley Pulse this weekend at the mall and they fit like a GLOVE! I even tried bouncing around as if I were jogging and doing other activities... and they were very comfortable. Then I looked at the price tag. $180!! I've heard people make a big deal about Oakleys and that they are polarized, etc...…
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Ladies: Squats in stilettos! :-)
Those looking for a little spice in their routine... I tried these tonight in my platform heels and holy moly- you get a much deeper squat and it feels like you are working your legs so much more than regular ones! I did 30 reps and that got me tired.. and I can really feel it in the glutes too. :) TRY THEM! But of course,…
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At-home ideas for 30 minutes of cross training?
Maybe there's a good guide out there that I'm missing, but what would be a good 30 minute cross training workout? I was considering a bike ride, but my guess is I would want to make sure it wasn't a leisurely bike ride if that was the case. Should I do Jillian Michaels video? FYI, I'm training for a 1/2 marathon using the…
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Websites with training plans for 1/2 marathon?
Hi everyone, I'm currently a 5K runner but am planning to run a 1/2 marathon in March 2014. Does anyone have any good websites that have training plans they've used that were successful? As I mentioned, I run 5ks for fun (and run 3-4x per week about 3 miles at a time), but I'm looking to step it up a notch and go for the…
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Any other Police Officer spouses out there?
Hi all :flowerforyou: I'm looking to connect with those who are spouses of a law enforcement officers or who can relate. (Maybe there's some type of a group out there I'm not aware of?) I thought it might be good for us all to connect since having a loved one in this profession is definitely not a walk in the park! I'm…
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Does anyone here wake up starving from power naps?
I've heard this could be something to do with blood sugar... I'm not sure. But I've noticed that for pretty much my whole adult life, when I take power naps in the afternoon- I wake up like a hungry hippo! Anyone else have this problem or know why this happens?
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Best Ab/ Butt / Thigh exercises? 8 days til bikini!
Just received an invite for next Saturday at a pool. While I'm fairly happy with my body now and have been working really hard, I want to put in some extra effort over the next week to make sure I leave no room for regret come pool time. So far I'm doing about 50 lunges and 50 squats per night... plus around 300 or so ab…
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People NOT commenting on your progress? :(
Sorry in advance if this comes off like I'm whining. I started my journey at 172lbs, 22lbs away from my "happy" weight and 27lbs away from my ultimate goal. (I'm 5'7" with med/large frame and fairly muscular) So far I've lost 15lbs, as well as almost 10 inches in my waist, thighs, and hips. This has taken me almost 2…
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Flax and Chia Seeds- what do you eat them with?
And how do you prepare them? I've heard they're good for you... but just not sure if they "really" work. Any ideas and input will be great!
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Exercising in the heat...
Went on a jog tonight, I'd say it was about 95F outside. Within my 1st mile I was feeling fatigued. Not light headed or anything, but legs were heavy, and it felt like my endurance was not as it usually is (most my jogs are usually about an hour later in the evening, when temp is in the 80s or so). I never really thought…
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Do you ever get lower back/ hip pain after long run?
Last night I went on a jog. What typically is a 3-3.25 mile journey around my neighborhood turned into 6.5 miles (the most I've ever gone). I just had a lot of extra energy and needed to burn off some stress... so I just kept going! Felt great! :drinker: However this morning I'm paying for it. The pain is not by any means…
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Is this anxiety or energy?
Ok, so its about 8pm... I've been up 'n at 'em since about 6am. Usually by this time I'm pooped. Today was supposed to be my "rest" day, but here I am... surfing the web and my heart is kind of racing. Almost like I've had a strong cup of coffee or tea. The only thing is, I haven't had any caffeine all day. I've had some…
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Antidepressants - Experiences.. good or bad?
For months now I've been dealing with a series of issues (work, personal, etc.) that have made me go from extremely stressed to depressed. Surprisingly, weight loss is not one of the issues .. I've been losing at a fairly slow but steady rate.... :) Anyway, my mom recommended I go see a doctor about an antidepressant.…
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Please help me set a realistic 6 wk goal!
March 30th I was 172.2lbs. :sad: As of May 31st (yesterday) I'm 162.4 so just shy of 10lbs lighter. :happy: I've done this by **averaging** 1450-1600 calories/day and getting at least 30 min of activity 4-5 times per week.. sometimes its a long run, a long walk, or even just push ups/lunges/ squats/ crunches at home. My…
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Ever have a day where you just seem to eat everything?
Today was that day, and I know tomorrow is a new day... but for some reason today I was carb crazy, and it put me over by about 500 calories. :( For the past few days I haven't had much of an appetite because I've been feeling bloated from stupid Fiber One bars, and today was the first day my body has finally started to…
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Fiber One bars.. help! TMI warning :)
I purchased some Fiber One bars because they were on sale, they are low in cals, and figured I would try them as an on the go snack. Plus, hey! Who couldn't use a little more fiber in their life? (...fast forward...should have just stuck to my usual on the go snack of an apple) For about a week I would have 1-2 a day..…
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Bad circulation in butt and thighs??
Hi ya'll. Has anyone experienced slight pain in the back of their upper thighs, or in the butt/hip area when sitting down? I'm wondering if its related to circulation or if it could be the nervous system? I've never had this problem before, but over the past couple months I've started to experience discomfort back there…
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Ladies! or Men... Know of any good home blogging sites?
I'm in the process of decorating my home and I'm in need of input for certain rooms. I know there are sties out there that have forums similar to MFP, where you can post questions, ask for advice, etc... but I don't know what they are. Do you all have any good home renovation/interior decorating sites you frequent??
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Officially my 500th post! My journey so far..
OK, maybe not a huge milestone compared to what many others are at... but still! While I'm only at 500, and I still haven't lost all the weight that I first ventured out to lose when joining about a year and a half ago... the knowledge I've gained and the mental/emotional battles I've overcome far outweigh (no pun…
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Tips for getting out of bed in the AM!
Hi everyone, for a while now I've been trying to get on a schedule of waking up at 5am (not just for working out, but studying before work). It seems that even when I get 5-7 hours of sleep.. I still cannot wake up by 5. I'll set multiple alarm clocks and snooze them all without realizing it, then wake up a couple hours…
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Will yoga help with hip pain? / Yoga DVD Recs please!
Hi everyone. My mom (49) has been having severe hip pain over the past year and recently found out she will eventually need a hip replacement. She's always been so active (walks 3 mi/ day, on top of being a busy body around the house who can't sit down), so this issue has really brought her down. She's gained a little…
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Tell me about your lunch! What do you usually pack?
Its Sunday night! Surely many of you have already packed Monday's lunch or already know what it will be.... trying to get some new, simple ideas to help me stay within my limits and still lose! As a disclaimer...for the longest time I did a shake and yogurt + fruit or veggies... but I literally got burnt out from that.…
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How much sleep do you get each night?
I'm curious to see if there is some type of correlation between those who have had weight loss success and how much sleep they get each night. So if possible, answer these two questions: 1) How much sleep do you average per night? 2) How much weight have you lost? As a backstory..... I've read many articles that have…
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What are your thoughts on Jillian?
So I thought I really liked JM.. Love all her DVDs.... they're really challenging and I've always gotten a great workout from them! I also have her book "Making the Cut" (has great recipes, workouts, etc) and I enjoy watching her on Biggest Loser! We're even Facebook friends!!!!! (you know its official when its on FB) In a…
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Whats a reasonable time frame for me to lose 15-20 lbs?
I ask because I'm not THAT far from my goal weight. I'm currently 168 (5'7" med/large frame), and according to the stats, 159 is my cutoff before I'm in the "overweight" category. So that puts me at 9 lbs overweight. :ohwell: That being said- I'd like to get to at least 145 or 150. I've been there before and maintained it…
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Digital Scale recommendations!
I'm really annoyed... I've only had mine a couple months and the battery already seems to crapping out. Not only that, I put 2 10 lb dumbbells on it and it came back as 20.4 lbs. Maybe I need a new one? Suggestions and where you go it?
