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Look at this visual 250 lb woman vs 120 lb woman (pic)
Kinda blew my mind.. I thought u all would like it as well! These two pictures show body scans of two women approximately the same age and height. The one on the left weighs 113 kg (250 lbs), while the one on the right weighs 54 kg (120 lbs). Accumulated adipose tissue is not the only difference between the two; the obese…
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What is your favorite cardio workout?
I need to add in an extra day of cardio.. but machines bore the heck out of me.... I have a few videos I like and I work with a trainer twice a week doing plyometric circuit training workouts.. I'm just looking for some new ideas!! My favorite cardio workout is playing pick up sports.. right now it is ultimate frisbee. How…
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Christmas comparison.. 2 years 105 lbs lost (pics)
2 years ago, 232 lbs.. 1 year ago, 50 lbs down... This year, 126 lbs!!! Happy, Happy, Happy!!
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video- handstand walk and not-so-graceful landing
So this is just me playing around.. trying to learn to do free standing handstands and walk on my hands... https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10101831960598194&set=vb.12323225&type=2&theater
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Any female power lifters out there??
I am thinking about training for a power lifting competition and I was just wondering if any girls here do??? I have a long way to go, but at 134 I bench 120, deadlift 205, and squat 165. I also do some olympic lifting but I'm not all that great yet.. exp. clean 105. What are your pr's? How was your experience? Any…
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Monday Challenge- start the week with...
100 burpees for time! :) Chest and thighs to the ground, jump at the end, got it??!! Post times below. Go!!
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97 lbs down.. over 50% bodyfat to 23%. Still going..
In the beginning I was 232 lbs... Then I lost weight.. And now.. See you all again at 18% :) A lot of faith, a lot of work, and a big commitment.. GO!!!!!!
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what if my calories have been low for a long time..
Hey guys.. just joined your group today, thanks. So me.. I've been eating pretty low calorie for about 5 months now. 125 carbs 100 pro 25 fat I log everything I eat, sometimes on mfp, but always in notebook form. I'm trying to get in the habit of logging here as well. I've had a lot of success. Prior to dropping my cals to…
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Freakin Great Day
Today... PR Mile 7:55 PR Burpees 21 in 1 minutes PR Clean 105 PR Deadlift 205 Hit my first Handstand pushup Didn't melt down over girl time weight gain Picked up a new client Hung out with my best friend And.. well that's all I think. :)
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Me fat vs. Me fit (picture) :) 87 lbs lost
Fat... Fit.... 10 more pounds to go.. anxiously awaiting those results!! ;)
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girls who take creatine
anyone want to share their experiences or thoughts? I have been taking creatine for about 2 weeks now. I take it in the am, before workouts, and after workouts. I have noticed a lot less soreness and a significant increase in my level of energy during CrossFit workouts. I've also noticed that my arms look fuller. I didn't…
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Instead of calorie counts on menus...
Just sayin!!
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80 so far.. 20 more to go! Pics :)
Hey everyone! Just thought I would share my journey. I started January of 2012 and as of yesterday I hit my 80 lb mark. My goal was always 145, but I think I'm pushing for 132 now. What's another 20? ;) Hope these are encouraging to all! In the beginning.. 232 lbs. As I dropped.. 170 lbs- 190 lbs more recent.. 160- 165 lbs…
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Unusual headaches lately
So 3 or 4 workouts now over the last month I have had an horrible headache in the middle of the workout. I don't have a headache before I begin and I have been able to get through a warm up pretty well. It is a sudden onset, on the left side, backish area of my head and it feels like it is filling up with pressure and then…
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What are your most tempting off limits food?
:) Chocolate chip cookies!! I love them so much. My favorites are from Panera and Jimmy Johns. Both top 400 calories. During my once a week cheat meal, I almost always eat a cookie! LOL And you?
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Rugged Maniac- South Indiana
Sept. 14th Paoli Peaks.. I am running the 11am wave- 5k 20 obstacles. Anyone else in or interested?
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obstacle course races.. who has done em?...
Im doing the rugged maniac 5k and im super excited. Im just wondering about training techniques, ups and downs, and things u wish u had done or had known going into it??
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cat recipes
Help. Stir fry kitty Mongolian kitty Sweet n sour kitty Kung pow kitty Who has recipes?
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How do I train for the Rugged Maniac 5k????
So.. I registered for the Rugged Maniac 5k here in South Indiana!! I am so excited, but I am not a runner. I feel like I train smart for the obstacles already with Crossfit, but I honestly hate running! Time to start enjoying it, I guess. Have any of you done a Rugged Maniac, Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder or Spartan race??…
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Losing Body fat % help needed
I had a calipers test done today and it was 32%. 25 lbs ago I had a calipers test done and it was 25%. My bodyweight/bodyfat scale has been slowly decreasing over the last 25 lbs down to 25%. Does skin affect the calipers test? My routine has been off lately but I'm getting back on track.. knee injury/ moved to a new small…
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Just shakes for a week.. thoughts?
Thinking about doing all protein shakes with fruit, v8, and lots of water for a week to trip my system up and cleanse some. Anyone have thoughts?
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Getting my Personal Training Certification
So after a 75 lb weight loss and 10 months of busting my *kitten* like no one's business.. my passions have changed greatly. I decided to take this 6 week break from undergrad classes and study for my PT certification. My trainer changed my life- I want to have that impact on someone else as well. Wish me luck! I'm…
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New active job-should I increase cals?
I'm starting a new job today. I'm moving from a sedentary 8 hour a day desk job to a 6 hour a day on my feet job. Currently I eat 1300 cals and I eat back most exercise cals. I've been able to stay with a consistent weight loss doing it this way. Do you guys think I should up my cals by 200 or 300 because of the activity…
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who's up for a fitness test?
Don't worry about where you are as far as your fitness level is, just participate. Complete the test between today Wednesday the 12th and Friday the 14th. Post if you are in and post your results once completed. Here is the test... 1 mile run/jog/walk time - 1 minute jump rope # - 1 minute pushups # - 1 minute sit ups # -…
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Anyone near Louisville?
Hey.. I've been on MFP for a while and I am pretty active but I'm relocating to another city, state, and life! :) Currently I'm in Birmingham, AL.. September 1 I will be in Corydon, IN which is like 35 minutes from Louisville. Just looking for friends in the area.. Add me or message me! Thanks.
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What is your definition of fit?
This has been something I have been thinking a lot about lately.. because I feel more fit now than ever before. My workouts are very crossfit like. I do a lot of Kettlebell swings, burpees, pushups, sprints, plyometrics, etc. I can easily burn 360 or so calories in less than 30 minutes if I'm really on it (HRM). There…
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HCG on the news right now...
OMG!!! ANNOYING... Lady using HCG injections " I lose a lb everyday eating 500 calories and shooting myself up" News flash- we live in Alabama. No one here is going to stick to 500 cals a day long term. Fried Chicken and Sweet Tea anyone? End rant.
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Strong Lifts 5x5 Your thoughts..
Do you have thoughts? Is it enough alone? Should I do it? I've been working with a trainer for several months. We incorporate weight training in our workouts but I've left my routine up to him. At the end of the month I'm moving out of state and routine will be up to me. I'm trying to make a decision on what is going to…
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I hate cardio machines. So, I do this....
So I hate cardio. I always have. I don't like to walk. I don't like to run. Inside. Outside. It doesn't matter. Treadmill, Eliptical, ARC trainer, Stepmill, bike...boring! So I don't do it. This is what I do. I choose several exercises and put together a cross fit type workout or circuit. I get my heart rate up, a sweat a…
