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Looking for fitness friends with Chiari or IIH (Arnold Chiari Malformation) chronic illness
I"m looking for some friends who understand my struggle...The struggle to get fit with a chronic illness. I have Chiari and IIH. Some days are harder than others to exercise, but I'm in it for the long haul. Anyone else here with it?
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Fiber one bars...good or bad 4 u?
What's your thoughts on the Fiber One bars? I have the chocolate & oats ones, but I'm wondering if they are considered good for you (fiber) or bad since they are prepackaged and processed?
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Can too much fruit make you GAIN weight?
So my scale is going back up insead of down and I'm getting frustrated. I eat more fruit now that summers coming. I figured fresh fruit is better than donuts, cookies, or any junk food. It was suggested to me that maybe I'm eating too much fruit and maybe that's what's causing me to gain weight. (I've lost 40 pounds but…
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INSANITY...where to buy?
Where's a good place to buy the dvds for the INSANITY workout? I've seen them on tv for $120, but I don't want to spend that much. I've tried posting on Facebook for local sites, ebay, and craigslist. Anyone have any other ideas of where to look at and what's a reasonable price to pay for it used? THANKS! :)
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Trail Running shoes
So today I ran on a gravel/dirt trail. I've been a road runner for 4 years with no issues. I wore my regular running shoes today, and it seemed like my body took a rough pounding from the landings and was slippery at times. I was curious if it's worth buying trail running shoes to use when I go out into the woods....Are…
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BIKE HELMETS.....Do YOU wear one??
I've never used a bike helmet, even as a kid. Today while out riding bikes with my hubby and son, we came upon a lady who crashed her bike on the wooded bike trail we were on. Long story short, paramedics cared for her and rode her out of the woods on an ATV. She was then LIFE FLIGHTED to a hospital in Richmond. I've been…
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COLOR RUNS ROCK! :)
I've done a few color runs, but I can never get the color to stay in the clothes.....What can I do to make it stay in them? Someone suggested spray adhesive before, and I did it with the last color run and it is a yucky, sticky mess and a lot of the color washed out....Anyone tried anything else that actually worked? :)…
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Do you like CATCALLS??
So I am curious about something...yesterday as I was running with my son in the stroller, I had a guy yell out to me "lookin' good!" I kept running and said thanks, I'm trying. So it got me thinking...do you think catcalls are trashy & rude or do you take it as a compliment?
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Better results with 1 program or several activities?
I've been doing Insanity for 3 months now. I completed the program and restarted it over. My question is this...before Insanity, I would go on weekend bike rides, I have a treadmill I jog on (or outside), and I also have a circuit training weight lifting machine. Long story short, I bike, jog, walk, lift weights, swim in…
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STUPID SCALE!!!!!
I get that lots of people say just ignore the number on the scale, it's only a number...it doesn't tell you how fit or how healthy you are. I was weighing myself everyday and have switched it to every couple of days, but I just can't get past it. I want to be fit and have a small number on the scale too! How can I change…
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Do you balance for the day/week calories
I have a question for you...Some days you're under your calories, some you're over...Do you try to eat as close as you can to your calories for the day -OR- do you have a bad day and make up for it with a good day? Basically, can you 'save' calories and meet your goal at the end of the week? Is it a daily goal or a weekly…
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Ladies-How heavy do YOU lift??
I've been lifting for about 2 months now and am seeing some changes, but not sure what else to add in to get what I want. I've read a bunch of library books and I purchased a home gym from Sears. I've heard that ladies won't 'bulk' up as men do since they don't have the testosterone, so how heavy can one girl lift and get…
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Where do you find FUNNY RUNNING SHIRTS?
I'm trying to find some funny running shirts for me and my girls to wear for our upcoming color run...I've looked in a few stores, online, and on ebay with no luck. Can you guys help me out please?!? I'm not sure where else to go to....please and thank you! :)
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Color Run Advice please :)
So I finally did it...I took a step I didn't think I'd ever do. I actually signed up to do a race! :) I also have my 2 daughters signed up to do it with me, kind of a crazy, fun girls day out. So, being as this is my first color run and all, can anyone give me any advice for things to do or not to do in order to make this…
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Too much sugar in protein powder?
I read on here before a way to figure out if a protein powder has too much sugar in it...but I lost it and can't find it anywhere. Can you guys help me? How are you supposed to be able to tell if it's a good protein powder or if you need to skip it and choose another one? Thanks!
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INSANITY...do you use the meal plan or not?
I'm going to start Insanity in a couple of days, but I don't think I will like the meal plan they have even with the substitutions. I'm thinking of figuring my calorie intake according to the Insanity book and simply counting my calories to that number each day on MFP...just using my own healthy foods instead of their…
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I can't meet my calories
Lately I've been sick, and I'm having a hard time meeting my calories of 1799 in a day...can you guys give me some ideas of things I can try to eat in order to meet my requirements? Maybe some good snacking ideas? Please and thank you! :)
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Ladies...LIFT HEAVY or do a million reps?
So I am looking to get some input from my fellow lifters out there. I bought a home gym and have been lifting pretty much every other day for about 6 months now. I can see a change with my muscles and body shape changing, but it's not fast enough or what I want. I can see my biceps when I flex my arms, but I would like to…
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My doc suggested JUICING....Who does it?
So I've been being treated for almost 2 years for chronic headaches and today my doctor changed my meds and suggested maybe I should try 'juicing' to rid my headaches and jumpstart my weight loss. I don't know a whole lot about juicing and was hoping others could help me. What do you mix and how good does it taste? Any…
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How do you jump start weight loss?
I have been here for almost a year now...i lost the first 15 pounds easily, but now I keep gaining and losing the same 3-4 pounds and I'm getting frustrated. I log my calories, weigh my foods, exercise regulalry....ugh! I was running and lifting weights, occasionally biking, and now I'm doing Insanity. I don't want to give…
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Is DAIRY bad for your waistline/weight?
So everyone tells you something different, but I'd like opinions anyways. I'm trying to change up my diet some, and I have added in a protein mix. I prefer the taste of it with milk instead of water, but if I'm really trying to go easy on the calories for the day, I will chug it with water. (Yuck!) My question is this...I…
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Protein shake...I HATE the blender!
I'm getting used to making the protein shakes for my breakfast, but the only thing is I hate my blender. I was wondering what everyone else uses to make their protein drinks with. I mix in fruit sometimes, so I need something that will smooth that out. What do you use to make your drinks with?
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What do you mix with your protein powder?
I want some new ideas for my protein powder...Lately I've been making banana/milk smoothies with vanilla protein powder, and even did pineapple one day as well. I tried frozen mixed berries and didn't care for them as it was really sour. I'm looking for a chocolate soy powder to try something new... So my question is this:…
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Peanut Butter vs. PB2
I LOVE Jif peanut butter, but I don't love the calories that go with it. :( I keep seeing people posting about using PB2 powder, but I can't seem to find it. Where does everyone buy it and what else do you use it for, besides smoothies? Any good recipes? Thanks!
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Shakeology
So I had a friend give me two fo the Shakeology drinks to try. He gave me chocolate and chocolate vegan flavors. I'm not sure what's the best thing to mix them with. i don't think apple juice would work since it's chocolate, would milk or water taste good? what do you mix yours with?
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Protein Powder :)
I need some ideas of a good protein powder to buy, probably in chocolate or vanilla. Any ideas on which are good vs. which are gross? I know they have different ones with soy, whey, etc. I don't know which is easy to drink vs. the nasty ones that gag you! lol I was trying to get something I could buy at like Wal Mart or a…
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Dreading eating tomorrow?
Anyone else dreading eating tomorrow? I want to eat healthy, but it isn't always easy to do...I don't want to pass up great food once a year...and it is only once a year, but I don't want to feel guilty after eating all the goodies. Moderation is the key, but sometimes I just want to EAT!
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Protein Powder.......Is it good for me?
I'm debating the use of protein powder...I can never get enough protein in my diet and I am looking into possibly taking one. I need one that tastes good and it not going to kill my checkbook! lol What do you take, what flavor is it, where do you buy it at, and how much does it cost? Yeah, a bunch of questions! Thanks!
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Heart Rate Monitor
What's a good, inexpensive heart rate monitor to buy? I need one and am not sure what is good/bad and where you can buy them from. Any suggestions? Thanks! :)
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Logging Insanity
How do you log your Insanity workouts since they are all different?
