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Before and in progress picture- 60 pounds down!
We went to our carnival last night and my husband snapped a picture of my daughter and me. It made me think of a very similar picture from last year with both my girls so I pulled it up. I was so happy to look at it and see such a difference! The top is me after I'd lost about fifteen pounds, bottom was yesterday at about…
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The NSV that makes every second in the gym worth it
Startjng this journey my main focus was to get healthy and set a better example for my young children. It's been hard, especially since I have to sacrifice time with them to get to the gym. But in one small moment this morning, it was all worth it. We were at open gym which is where a gymnastics center in town opens up for…
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Need protein help!
i am really struggling to hit anywhere close to my protein recommendations each day. Outside of the obvious "eat more chicken" any good tips for ways to get more protein in without going way over on sugar or fat? I'm open to protein supplements (please please please don't try to sell anything to me!!!) but would love to…
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Low impact/ high intensity Video recommendations?
ive just been put on some medical restrictions including no jumping, heavy lifting, squats. I don't need strength in the video because I get strength in on gym days. This is for the days I need a good cardio workout but can't get to the gym. Quick ones would be great since this happens at naptime but I'm open to longer…
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When will I see it on the scale?
After losing 47 pounds fairly easily and consistently, I am stuck at my current weight of 203 pounds at 5' 6" and have been for a few months now. I am seeing changes in measurements and the way my clothes feel, which is great! I know your weight can plateau while you continue losing fat, but how long should I stay at this…
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Weight loss compliments
I was feeling discouraged. I was occasionally getting compliments on my weight loss (30 pounds down) but not many and only from people who knew I was working on it. Friday I stepped on the scale to learn is gained 2 pounds that week. I knew it had to be water retention or something because I'd eaten perfectly and worked…
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Favorite core strengthening exercises?
My biggest, highest priority stregth goal is to build my core. I had three kids who destroyed my core and I need it back. I am not looking to get toned (yet) just stronger! What are your favorite beginning core workouts. Think modifications to the modified version. I am not afraid to push myself and work for it, but I…
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Needing input on workout schedule
My workout schedule varies depending on the needs of my kids and availability of my mom or husband to watch my kids. In a typical week, I will get to the gym about every other day. When I am there I do a strenuous cardio for about 30 minutes(either running, elliptical, stair climber, or bike at a pace where I am breathing…
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NSV Mighty mama
Our church is abouta half mile away so, as part of committing to being a more active fanily, we walk instead of drive. My husband wasn't with us this morning so it was just me with my girls in our double stroller and my 6 year old walking. About halfway home my son was complaining that his feet hurt and we discovered his…
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Fitness tracker recommendations?
Anyone use a fitness tracker like an UP band or Fitbit? I am looking for any and all recommendations about them and brand preferences!
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Dropping pounds but not sizes
I have dropped 29 pounds which is a bit over 10% of my starting weight. I feel like I look slimmer and have had a handful of people comment on it. I have a few items of clothing that are a bit baggier and some that had been too tight fit better, but am still wearing jeans from when I started losing. I feel like my clothes…
