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So i tried something new today (spinning)
In the interest of not getting stuck in a fitness rut, I decided to try some new fitness classes while I'm off work this week. I went to a spin class this morning. I think it could be an awesome workout and the music and the instructor were both very motivational. However, I only made it 25 min because the seat of the bike…
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Water Retention?
I have been going along for 81 days straight and I had lost a total of 18.6 pounds. Yay me! I did this by walking about 2 miles each morning on the treadmill and going to Zumba classes 2 x a week. I have been reading a lot about lifting and wanted to start incorporating strength training into my routine. In the spirit of…
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Heart Rate help for cardio! I'm confused!
Ok not to toot my own horn, But I've been a rockstar for the month of January when it comes to my fitness routine. C25k three days a week and I plan to add two strength training days a week in Feb. Anyway, when I'm doing my running intervals for 1:30 at a time my HR goes as high as 180. I figured out my max HR is 189. Now…
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Chicken Broccoli Casserole
I don't know if this has already been posted, but I found this recipe using the SparkRecipes app on my iPhone. It's really easy and fast and it reminds me of Chicken Divan. 1lb chicken breast boneless, skinless boiled and cut into 1 in. pieces 1 Package frozen broccoli broken apart 1 can 98% fat free cream of mushroom soup…
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Question for Runners that Run on Treadmills
What speed do you run at? I want to start some walk/jog workouts and I would love to know what speed is considered a jog. Right now if I'm walking at 4mph it's a pretty fast walk if that helps you gauge where I am. Thanks in advance for your help!!
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Why are some TOMs harder than others?
Last month I sailed through my period like a champ. Exercised every day and barely even noticed it coming. This month I've been basically sidelined with severe headaches, cramps and intense salt cravings. I've stuck within my calories every day except yesterday, but my sodium has been awful. I'm actually afraid to step on…
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Not only did I break my plateau...
I lost my 4 pounds over the last 2 weeks!!! I also found a bag of potato chips in my pantry that I threw out because my hubby said they were stale. I can remember a time when I ate so many chips they didn't have time to get stale. Lol. So I'll give myself a big pat on the back for laying off the snacks. P.S. I broke my…
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What's My Size?
This is a free app for iPhone users. If you input your measurements, bust, waist and hip, it will tell you what size you wear in popular stores. Try it!
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Too much sugar?
I go over just about every day on sugar and carbs, but I checked my diary and it's mostly from fruit. Sugar from fruit is good right?
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Going Scaleless
Is this freedom or suicide? I've been feeling very blah this week and I have had a hard time staying on plan. One of the reasons why I have been kind of discouraged is because of that scale. As much as I try to tell myself that it's just a number and it doesn't matter all that much and any loss is a great loss, I can't…
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What do you do when you are just not feeling it?
I don't know why this got into me this week! TOM was last week and I breezed through like a champ. This week has been a struggle to get out of bed and exercise. I've been doing fine with my calories even though that's been hard too. What do you do to break the weight loss blahs?
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So my quest for jeans took me to Old Navy...
I figure that the have sizes from very,very small to size 20 in the store. So I went to try on their size 20 jeans and to my delight they fit perfectly! So I'm shooting for an 18 by the rehearsal dinner of a wedding that I'm in on September 10 and a size 16 by Christmas day. I think that's doable right?
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Should I change my settings?
I'm wondering if I should change my activity level. I listed myself as sedentary, but I didn't account for my job. I work as a nurse and spend the bettter part of my 8hour shift standing up and moving around. I don't know if you are supposed to account for occupation in your activity level. I'm asking because I'm intrigued…
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Want to buy some goal jeans, but need some help!
So here's the deal. I usually shop in Lane Bryant, Ashley Stewart and other plus sized stores. I started out at 5 foot 5 275 wearing a size 22-24 and now I'm 250 lbs wearing at size 18-20 comfortably. I want to buy some goal jeans in a size 18 from a non plus size chain. Where should I go? I know all jeans are not created…
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Never Underestimate Your Influence
I work in a doctor's office and we often have a lot of pharmaceutical reps that buy lunch for us. I usually decline unless there is something healthy on the menu. Well tomorrow we are getting Ruby Tuesday. I pulled up their nutrition information to look and see what the best options were. I settled on the creole catch…
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I officially have 100lbs to go until I have a healthy BMI
I'm posting this under success bc when I restarted my weight loss journey in April I thought wow I need to lose triple digits. Now I'm looking forward to making that 100 a 98 by the end of the week! I'm ultimately shooting for 130 but 149 and a healthy BMI will be awesome!
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To All My Fellow TV Junkies...
If you still watch grotesque amounts of TV (I know I do), what has replaced snacking as your activity of choice while you watch? I started crocheting. It keeps my hands busy and I barely miss potato chips. :)
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Am I overdoing it?
I started couch to 5k last week and added 30day shred this week. I finally broke my two week weigh stall but I'm exhausted! Am I doing too much or am I doing a good job of pushing myself? I'm 30 years old and weight 250 as if this morning. I have no health problems or injuries other than being obese. The only reason I ask…
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I have a new snack love...
It's so simple but I love it. 1oz of raw almonds and one small box of raisins. It's packed with potassium and healthy fat and it keeps me satisfied between my very early breakfast (5am) and my lunchtime (1pm). Yummers!
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This sucks so much!!!!!!
I've been weighing myself on a digital scale and I just found out that it's not the right weight. I bought a dial scale and weighed my five pound weight to make sure it was accurate before I weighed in. I says I'm 3 lbs heavier!!! I just really want to cry right now. :sad:
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Who wears a HRM for 30 day shred?
I just got the DVD and I was wondering about the calorie burn. :)
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Why do restaurants get rid of everything good?
was I the last to know about subway cutting the orchard chicken salad? It was my new favorite sub. 370 cals and low sodium (compared to the other sandwiches). I hate when this happens! Ugh! :(
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One Goal Reached!
Lane Bryant shoppers will definitely get this. I started out in a size 5 right fit jean in April. My secret goal was to get back in my size 3 right fit jeans in time to go to the midnight show of Eclipse with my hubby. I am pleased to report that I slid into this jeans with room to spare last night and I topped it off with…
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Confession Time...
Whether you call it a cheat day, a high calorie day or a weekly indulgence, what do you eat when you are being "bad"? For me, it's Zaxby's. I feel sorry for people who do not live in the select states that have this restaurant. Totally yummy!
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Exercise Class Rules
In the name of keeping my exercise routine from becoming boring, I decided to go to step aerobics this morning. When I got there a couple of people including the instructor asked me if I was sure I was in the right class. I said yes and got my step and fell in line. I barely made it through the class and the instructor…
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I was cleaning out my iTunes folder...
when I realized that I have 122 episodes of Jillian Michaels' radio show. That's enough motivation for a small country!!!!
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Not to toot my own horn but...
My blood pressure on April 5 was 127/81. That is by no means hypertension but it does put me in the prehypertension zone. At age 30, that is not where I wanted to be. Since then I have been watching my diet and exercising and I am proud yo report that my BP is 117/73. That's back into a very healthy range! Yay me!
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Sneaky Fitness!
I've had a very off day today. I'm one of those annoying people with a schedule. I get up at five and work out. On friday my workday starts at 7 and ends at 12. It is then that I do my errands so that I can relax on Saturdays. Well this morning my alarm didn't go off so I didn't get to the gym. My hubby took my car to work…
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My Salad Solution
I hate when salad doesn't have enough dressing on it. I don't particularly care for the vinegarettes and full fat dressings are too high in calories. Here is my solution. I found this recipie at cooks.com 1 packet of hidden valley ranch dressing mix 1 cup reduced fat buttermilk 1 cup plain yogurt (I used a fat free greek…
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How do you cope?
If you are ye only person in your household that has a weight issue, how do you deal with those who don't? It's only me and my hubby, but he's like 6 foot 1 and 200 pounds. He doesn't exercise and he won't eat right to save his life. I do the cooking and I cook healthy things but if he doesn't like whatever it is, he will…
