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At Home Workouts--what do you do?
Hey guys! I have been at this for a while now. Started off a few years ago with just changing my diet and working out at home. Lost 60 pounds and hit a brick wall. Joined a gym and worked with a trainer. Lost about another 20 pounds over a year. I have another 15 or so that i want to lose. Anyways- some changes in my life…
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Introductions
Hi Ladies! I am really excited about this group. I think the social aspect of this site is great for support and motivation. As a Mom, we are kind of like Super Hero's. Expected to handle everything from a sick kid to what's for dinner. We do so much for others that at times we can lose ourselves. Hopefully we can help…
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what is your diet like?
I think it's obvious that diet plays a huge role in weight loss. My trainer once told me that "you cannout out run a bad diet or out lift a bad diet." Meaning working out will not help you lose weight if your diet sucks. I try to keep my calories around 1400. On days that I workout, I will eat 100-200 calories more. I eat…
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lifting and gaining (yes i know its water)
Ok- so I just started a new workout program. I've been lifting heavy (this is the 3rd week) and really pushing myself. Not pushing myself too much, but more than I was over the past 2 years. I love lifting and wish I started sooner. Anyways- I have put on 7 pounds. I am guessing since one part of my body is sore everyday…
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Eating healthy cost more money??
Ok- so I always here people say "i want to eat right but it is soooo expensive." Do you agree with this? I can see where they would say that when just starting out. When I first started to make better choices my grocery bill did go up. I was buying tons of produce...more than I was eating and it would go to waste. It took…
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checking in
Hi Ladies! Just wanted to see how everyone's week is going so far? I have been pre-logging my food for the day and it really seams to help. Obviously once I weigh my food I have to make minor adjustments but nothing too bad. My PT and I are going to train at his crossfit gym today for the first time and I am super nervous…
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Rewards?
How do you reward yourself for weight loss? I found that it has been really helpful for me. It hasn't always been when I lose X I get this. Most of it was...if you eat well for a week (getting back on track type of thing) you can buy this. I have never rewarded myself with food. Because someone once told me "you reward…
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best weightloss compliment you have received
Ok- I know we are losing weight for ourselves. Health reason or just to look good...it should be for ourselves and not for other people. But really who doesn't like to hear that all of their hard work is paying off and people can notice! I have to be honest, I haven't received too many compliments. I am not sure if it's…
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what's for dinner?
I love getting new ideas for dinner/lunch. During the week I don't have much time to cook- so my weekday meals are pretty boring. I made a turkey yesterday and have tons of leftovers. So tonight will be turkey and bacon salads. Yum!!! When I can put bacon in a salad it makes me happy. Hell bacon makes me happy. What are…
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Fitness Goals for 2014
I have been doing a lot of thinking. It happens when I work long days by myself. And I really want to make some fitness goals for 2014. Here are some of my fitness goals for this year... ~ 75 situps (crossfit style ones) in 2 mins ~ a real box jump (right now I have been doing them on a raised stepper...because I am…
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Nutrition Goals for 2014
Hi friends! This is where I need help. My logging/nutrition is not the best. Infact my logging sucks. When I eat well and balanced I have no problem logging. Its when I am not eating the best (too high or too low) I don't log. I know logging correctly is key to healthy weight loss for me. So I am going to make it a goal. I…
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How was your Christmas?
Hi Guys! I hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Mine was pretty good. Had the family over at my house this year. It was the first time we didn't go to my mom's. My parents really enjoyed the break and I actually liked hosting it. It kept me busy and away from food!!! The kids enjoyed themselves and for me that's what it is…
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salads, salads, salads
Ok- Salads work for me. They are quick and simple and help me get my veggies. Because if I had the choice, I would never eat a vegetable again. To not get bored I try to make them fun. Here are a few of my favorites Chicken Wing Salad Lettuce (any kind ) grilled chicken carrots celery hot sauce blue cheese (measured out of…
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stress
Ok- Not sure if anyone has noticed (oh god i sound pathetic but i am hoping someone has noticed! lol) but i haven't been around that much. Life has gotten to me I guess you could say. I have been really stressed out lately. I am an emotional eater- happy, sad, mad...I eat. Excpet for stress. When I am really stressed out I…
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Better than yesterday (last week, month...)
Ok- This group is all about becoming the best version of you...right? Everyday we are becoming better by making healthy choices in regards to food and fitness. So what did you do today that your former self would never do??? I am going to be stuck at work late so I wont be going to the gym. But my job has A LOT of…
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Why do you want to get healthy?
A while back, I took bootcamp classes. The coach there was amazing. She cared about every one of her clients and wanted them to be their best. When i first met with her, she asked me why I wanted to get healthy. I remember tears coming to my eyes and I said "for my little girl. I want to be the mom that runs around at the…
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eating more than you think....
I have read a lot of posts where people swear they are logging correctly and not losing. Many people respond with "well you are eating more than you think." While it can sound harsh to some it obviously true. Yesterday I read a post where a woman wasn't losing at 1200 calories. She was told by many people to weigh her food…
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lifting question
Since I have been working out and losing weight I have always lifted heavy things. Well heavy to me. I feel that if i am not making that ugly face by the end of my set, its not heavy enough. My workouts are usually with kettlebells and some bar work with cardio in between sets. By the time my workout is over, I am spent. I…
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Questions about fruit and losing weight
Hi! I just switched over to Paleo, recently, very recently as in yesterday. I have hit a major stall in weight loss. A little about me... I've lost 70 pounds and still have about 20-30 to lose. I work out 4 times a week, two times with a trainer doing crossfit type of workouts and the other two days weights and cardio. I…
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Working out at home - What motivates you?
Hi All! Because of my work schedule, I can either work out (at home) at 4am or 8pm once my daughter goes to bed. I work 45 hours plus, so going to they gym would take away time I can spend with my 3 year old. I am not complaining by any means, we all make choices to do what's best for ourselves and our families. Anyways-…
