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Guys & Gals...How much weight to lift to tone my arms...
Ok guys & gals...I need some help. I just bought a home gym (Weider Pro 8900) for myself to use along with my treadmill. I would like to lose some more weight, but what I'd really like to do is make my belly a little flatter and really tone my arms. How much weight should I use on myself and what exercises are the ones I…
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Spinach Smoothie
I bought some spinach, but I'm not sure what to use to make a good smoothie with it. I don't like greek yogurt, so what else can I do? Thanks! :)
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From Pittsburgh and stuck in Virginia
Anyone else from Pittsburgh (western Pa.) or living in Virginia? I need some 'normal' friends, so add me if you'd like to. :)
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Helping girls with self esteem
I don't think I have a great self esteem...I probably have a distorted self body image as well. I want to work on these, but it is soooo hard sometimes. I don't want my daughters (12 & 13) to have a negative self image either. I don't belittle or say negative things to or about them, but I feel them about ME. I don't want…
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After the TUMMY TUCK
So, after you had a tummy tuck, I was wondering if you're able to tone up even more and get the '6 pack' or if your stomach is still the same as when you left the operating table?? I don't want to wate my time doing sit ups, crunches, etc. if it isn't going to make any differences. Any thoughts??
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Large chested ladies....question for ya!
What type of bra makes for a good exercise bra? I've tried Nike and Under Armour and they are okay. I was just wanting something to hold 'the girls' a little more still. Makes for a site when I'm out running....lol HELP! and sorry guys, no pics! lol
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Evil milkshake
I made a big mistake today... :( I ordered a small milkshake from Chick Fil A. It was the new babana pudding one. It wasn't until I got home that i saw it has 780 calories! OMG I know I shouldn't have ordered it and I feel like crap now, not to mention I'm 200 calories over for the day. So frustrated, and I'm still waiting…
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What's your favorite quote?
I'm in need of some motivation...so I was wondering what your favorite motivational quote is or what keeps you going...
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30 Day Shred??
Ok, so tell me....how tough is the 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels? I keep reading all about it here, but tell me what you do and if it's worked for you.
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Going BANANAS
What can I put in the blender with my bananas for a healthy smoothie? (but I don't do protein powder.)
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I hate me and my body!
How are you supposed to tell if you have a distorted image of your body? I haven't felt great about my body since college. Once I had kids, it changed. I've lost the weight mostly, but in general my whole body is just 'larger'. I see people similar to myself, and I don't think they are 'fat', yet when I see myself I can…
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guys-is a chick sexy when......
Ok, so I was outside gardening and pulling weeds in the driveway...Sweaty, ponytail hair, and dirty, not trying to be sexy by any means! lol This guy drove by me 3 times staring....sheesh! You'd think he'd never seen a chick do some work. So my question is...guys is it sexy when a woman does yardwork or helps cut the…
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I'm feeling daring...ask me anything
This could be interesting....ask me anything~ lol
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Daycare....*sigh* Job change?
I have been running a home daycare for 9 years now. I have 3 kids, 13, 12, and 3. I love being at home for my kids and being my own boss, but I hate it that families come and go....as well as my paycheck does. I have kids here now but just part time. I'm thinking about a new job and doing something else, but I just don't…
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Lemon water
I've heard squeezing the juice of a lemon into your water will help you lose more weight. I took a bottled water and squeezed 2 lemon wedges, then put the juice and lemon wedges into the bottle. Yuk...lol...any ideas of a way to make it taste better or different amounts of juice to add? Help! :)
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The big day is today
Today is the day of my surgery...and I'm nervous as hell!
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Any STRAWERRY muffins or breads?
I'm looking for a healthy version of a strawberry muffin please. Anyone have any?
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Nervous for surgery tomorrow
Tomorrow I'm having a breast augmentation...I'm getting nervous now. After 2 years of running, exercising, and finally eating right I am going to reward myself. My kids and pregnancy haven't been overly kind to my body...so as much as I hate to spend the money, i have decided I am worth it. I can make my body look better…
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Protein shakes.....how do you know what you need?
I see a lot of people here are drinking protein shakes or talking about making foods with their protein powders. How do you know if a protein powder is something 'you' need?
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strawberries
I have a ton of strawberries...does anyone have any healthy recipes or smoothiesrecipes I can use them in?
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TDEE and BMR
What is the difference between TDEE and BMR?
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Do you log your *ahem* activities?
Just curious....do you log your sex as exercise? Reality is you're active (one would hope!) and burning calories...so shouldn't it count as a form of exercise?
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Gym at home?
I've lost 14 pounds so far and I've now hit a plateau. I went from 172 to 158. Several others from here said to switch up my exercise routine to kick things back into gear. I have a treadmill at home already that I use to walk/jog on. I also have a giant yoga ball along with 2, 5 and 8 pound hand weights. What other pieces…
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Darn plateau...can I beat it?
I've been doing this for 15 weeks now. I've lost 14 pounds, but I have been stuck at this weight for 3-4 weeks now. After listening to the others, it seems like they think I need to eat more. I adjusted my goal from losing 2 pounds a week to 1.5 pounds a week. It has put me from 1200 calories to 1290 calories a day. My…
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food grade hydrogen peroxide
My friend suggested I try food grade hydrogen peroxide in my daily routine. Has anyone else done this and if so, what did it help/hurt you with? I have it and am going to start it today but I was just wondering what others used it for and if it worked for them as well...
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5 ft 4.....how thin is too thin?
I'm trying to figure out where I need to be on the scale. I'm at 157 now and plan on losing more. My goal that I put on here was 130 pounds. I don't know if that will be too thin or not. Is that a realistic goal for me? 5 ft..4 ladies-what do you think is a heathy weight to reach?
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Eat back my calories?
I am trying to lose about 30 pounds. Currently I'm on week 15 and have lost 14 pounds. I have it set to lose 1.5 pounds weekly. I am allowed 1200 calories per day. I usually exercise (walking on the treadmill with weights or outside pushing my jogging stroller.) 4-5 days a week for a minimum of 40 minutes. I am stuck and…
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Ladies weight lifting
I don't belong to a gym or anything. I have a treadmill that I use 4-5 days a week. I also carry 5 pound weights when i'm on the treadmill. (I have 8 pounds as well.) My question is I would like to tone up my arms some. What can I do around the house or what can I use to do this with? Any ideas please!
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Banana smoothie or peanut butter smoothie
Does anyone have a good recipe for either a peanut butter or a banana smoothie? Thanks!
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I need some ideas...
I've been doing this for 15 weeks now and have lost 14 pounds. I'm stuck and have been for a few weeks now. I'm not sure what I need to change up in order for me to start losing weight. I have it set up to lose 2 pounds per week right now. It's just not happening. I know some say eat more and I do if I'm hungry. I'm also…
