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Any other mature students out there struggling with returning to school?
Not really weight loss related. I am almost 29 and in my first year of a 4 year program (currently second semester). At first I was really excited for a change and getting a bachelors degree to lead to eventually a profession (one I have thought about doing on and off for 10 years). However, I find my motivation is…
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Whole wheat turkey lasagna!
While I'm making my lasagna, I decided to share the recipe just incase anyone is looking for a yummy and hearty whole wheat lasagne. Perfect for freezing and taking to work for lunch with a side salad. I tend to have little time so I cut some corners where I can and know it won't hurt the taste. Ingredients: Pkg of extra…
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Running shoes in washer/dryer?
I managed to get ankle deep in mud on my doggy walk today in my running shoes I normally wear for indoor fitness. I'm housesitting/dogsitting and forgot my hiking shoes at home and kind of misjudged a trail I took.... These shoes are old and was planning on getting new ones this month anyways.. however, I wouldn't mind…
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Potentially stupid lifting question...
After reading all these threads suggesting that women should lift heavy I have become so interested in starting that I have enlisted my brother, who used to lift heavy weights, to teach me/guide me and lift with me. Hopefully this will motivate him to return to his former in shape self as well. Now, I see that there are…
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Tried to workout today, exhausted, am I eating enough?
Hello! Long time reader, first (ish) time poster. Cliffnotes story of myself, always been in great shape for being a bigger girl, 26 years old, can outrun/hike/etc. most of my friends who I have at least 80 pounds on. I am an emotional eater, so my weight gain was from being depressed and mowing down on way to much food…