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Spring into Summer 2018 Goal
I thought I would post a challenge and ask others to join with their personal goal(s) to hold myself accountable. In my 40s I discovered the weight doesn't just fall off like it used to... it has fluctuated up and down and I want to be the best me I can be as I approach 50. My goal is to lose 20 pounds between the first…
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Temporary weight gain explained
I "lifted" this from a P90X thread on Beachbody - but thought that MFPers would be interested in the information. It makes sense to me! Probably the most common question I get when I release a new exercise program is, “Help! I’m gaining weight! Am I doing something wrong?” This is a common phenomena with any new exercise…
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Diva Half Marathon- Myrtle Beach, SC
Just curious to know if anyone on here is going this year (May 20). I am really looking forward to a nice flat course... a tiara and a medal with some bling. Not to mention the glass of champagne at the finish!! This will be my third half in preperation for a full - the Rock & Roll in Savannah, GA and then the Disney Full…
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Starting Body Pump Program 9/1 - anyone else?
I am going to start the Les Mills (purchased through Beachbody) on September 1st. Anyone else out there want to join me? I need accountability in a major way....
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My new job is searching for a new job
Unfortunately my position was eliminated (last Thursday) -- not something I was anticipating -- but not the end of the world with a small severance package etc. Day 1- was just getting over the "shock" of it (phone calls to friends etc.) Day 2- involved paperwork, finding out what to do about insurance, unemployment, etc.…
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Weight Loss Simulator
While searching for some weight loss simulation models I came across this site and thought it was really cool. For those of you that like graphs, charts, spreadsheets etc. This one is for you! You input your current weight, height, gender, etc. Then your activity level. You input your desired time frame to reach your goal…
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Mile Log for February
Total for Jan: 98.46 Feb. 1 - 7 miles Does anyone know how to pin this so it goes to the top?
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Nordic Track Incline vs Bowflex Treadclimber
I am looking into investing in one of these machines. At first, I was completely sold on the Bowflex but then I "discovered" the Incline machine and love the fact that it is a treadmill as well as something with a great incline. It is also a few hundred dollars cheaper. However, my signifigant other doesn't really do…
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VENT -- ARRGH
So I went from private sector to the the government.. I believe in my work. I believe in the system.. but I swear to G*D if one more person says, "We have always done it that way" or says "NO" before I have completed my sentence on how to do things more efficiently (and trust me I have said this with kid gloves to start…
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Total Gym - Feedback?
Does anyone have the Total Gym XLS (you know, the one on all the infomercials we will be seeing for the next month, along with the banner ads)? I run, I have P90X and Chalean Extreme, along with a gym membership -- I like variety and thought this might be a good addition to the "office/gym" room for my boyfriend and I for…
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The Real Effect of Alcohol on your Waistline
OH SHIZNIT!! Not good news but useful news nonetheless. From the Health Hound As part of my commitment to staying current on the research, I have sniffed out some research on alcohol consumption that may surprise you. A popular myth is that you can drink clear alcohol and as long as you count the calories in the alcohol (7…
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Fitbit vs Bodybugg/Bodymedia
I am seriously considering a Bodybugg for multiple reasons -- the primary being I like numbers and I like to track stuff. I also like to know as I change my programs how efficient my body is becoming etc. As I was researching for the best price, I came across the Fitbit and it looks pretty cool too. With the Bodybugg, I…
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P90X (NOVEMBER 1) - BRING IT
Here it is-- The new thread to BRING IT daily! I apologize for being a little late in creating the new thread it was a hectic weekend -- but I got my fit test done and took my measurements and photos. 10/31/10 Measurements/Stats Weight: 153 Waist (2 fingers above belly button): 32.5 Waist at belly button: 34 Hips: 38 Chest…
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Recipes with the holidays in mind
I posted these on another site for my P90X friends but thought some people here might be interested as well. The first is a cucumber canape which is a great to bring to parties - its pretty tasty, looks fancy but takes little to no skill to make and its inexpensive not to mention you know there will be at least one thing…
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P90X (November 1st)
I am ordering P90X and would like to start a challenge for November 1st. I am posting now so that those of you who have been "thinking" about it have time to get the DVDs. Just think about it... starting on November 1st will have you showing significant improvements for the holiday season AND you will be smokin' hot a…
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PSA: Restaurant Calorie Counts
I was just catching up on my reading and my Women's Health mag (Sept issue) had a little blurb in it that a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, reported menu items researches tested exceeded stated calorie counts by an average of 18%. It also notes that the Health Care Bill which will…
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Transformation Template Goals, Reasons, Action, and Reciproc
This is from my blog but I thought I would post it here to help those struggeling with goals and in need of a little inspiration. Two months ago I reached the point of absolute disgust with myself. I looked terrible. Nothing fit. I was FAT. I was wallowing in self pity and self loathing on the inside while making lemonade…
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Tip: Eating Certain Foods at Certain Times
I just posted a long topic regarding helpful websites. The links did not go through so you need to cut and paste but I thought I would also post some information from those websites that I am finding helpful and hopefully you will too. Eating certain foods at certain times -After strength training workouts, eat protein and…
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Everything you wanted to know about Fitness and nutrition (a
Here are some great sites. I am not sure how to create a link for each site - it was in my original list but when I transfer to MFP it doesn't seem to translate. General Fitness / Transformation Websites http://www.exrx.net/ - Terrific site with information on all aspects of fitness and exercise.…
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A must watch for inspiration..
if you are struggling, if you are depressed, if you think you can't... or if you just want a little inspiration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbXgQqbOoU
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Comcast On Demand Exercise
WOW - I had no idea that there were so many options On Demand for exercise and fitness programs... everything from Belly Dancing to Jackie Warner. I just thought I would post for those who are as clueless as I was...
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The calorie thing... to eat them or not to
It is as simple as calories in vs calories out. I hope the formula below explains the concept and helps regarding the MFP "1200" You can figure it out on your own with the help of an online calorie burn calculator - won't be exact because it doesn't account for body mass, hormones, etc. just considers your gender, weight,…
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Walk/Run 100 miles
Today is my "official" start date on my journey to lose between 40-50 pounds. I actually signed up early last week but I just wanted to get in the habit of recording my food intake and exercise without any real pressure and to give myself a baseline so to speak. My initial goal is to walk/run 100 miles by the end of the…
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Discouraged....
OK-- I am trying to keep everything in the right perspective but I got on the scale this morning and all I can say is WTF! I gained three pounds! Really? How can this be? I ran/walked 33 miles this week - and I still have today and tomorrow to exercise. I recorded EVERY bite I ate -- all of it healthy, with the exception…
