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I’ve started a VLOG
So mildly terrifying but I’ve started a blog on YouTube to document my journey to a healthier life. Currently there is a whopping 1 video posted but more are coming soon. If you’d like to follow along, I’d appreciate it! https://youtube.com/@rebuildingben Thanks!
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Fitbit: Useful?
Alright folks. I am considering Picking up a Fitbit (looking at the Charge HR). I'd love to hear from some of you who have used them. Have you found it useful? Does it just become another piece of technology that you can soon ignore?
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Introduce yourself
Well I guess it is that time in every groups life that we add the "Introduce yourself" sticky... Guess I'll start! I am a born and bred Louisville native, although I did live in Indianapolis for a few years. I am a photographer and a web designer. I love doing family shots and individual portrait sessions. I am also…
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So how has it worked for you?
How has DDP yoga worked for you? Do you find that you are losing weight and seeing any definition? Are you doing other cardio and lifting?
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Where do you work out?
Currently I have been hitting the downtown YMCA. The weather has been to unpredictable for me to go outside and run and there is no room in my little house for a weight set up. Of course this means you will see posts from me about the stupid stuff I see at the Y...
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Lunch???
Alright collective hive brain peeps, let's talk lunch. I need things that are tasty, preferably without bread, does not need to be re-heated, preferably not full of chemicals, that is not salad...GO!
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I cannot find the right mindset.
I, like many others, have struggled with weight. I have gone up and down many times. The problem I am having now is I cannot get into the correct mindset to pick up and go. "I'm going to hit the program hard starting Monday." I say over and over and over. Truth is, I cannot seem to make any of my goals seem "real". I know…
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Fall Family Photos!
Fall is here and it is the PERFECT time to be thinking about your family photos. Family portraits make great Christmas cards and gifts! Drop me a line to book your session! http://www.benjaminmarcumphotography.com/
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Oaks and Derby Plans?
Alright...It would not be much of a Louisville group if I didn't ask. So, What are your Derby and Oaks Plans?!? My awesome boss is giving me a 3 day weekend (That is very funny if you know I'm self employed...or not...whatever!) Oaks day I'm getting up early and getting pulled pork working on my smoker. Then I will go…
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DDP yoga. Your experience?
Howdy all. I am looking into DDP yoga. Can some of you who are not paid by them tell me your experience with it? Have you seen weight loss/gain in muscle/tone? Any pros or cons you've experienced. Anything else you'd want to share? Thanks!
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The Louisville Group
I have been trying to find folks from Louisville to connect with out here on this life changing journey. I have sent friend requests to a lot of folks but I figured starting a group may be a better way to chat with folks. So...Invite you Louisville friends. Let's get a strong community going out here!
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Our little group has grown!
...and that's awesome! Welcome everyone and it is nice to e-meet all of you. Please feel free to invite more friends to the group and of course don't forget to introduce yourself. Also feel free too post just about anything here...questions, announcements, jokes...you know...whatever. cheers!
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The New You Photo Shoot!
Some of you may know that I am a photographer here in Louisville. Awhile back I started wondering if there was anyway i could use what I do to help folks gain a little extra motivation towards their goal. Here is how it works. The New You photo shoot This would be a photo shoot for you to celebrate you getting closer…
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Tale of the tape
So the scale is great and all, but the day to day up and down of up one down one can be disheartening. I had my wife take my measurements yesterday and was happy to find an inch off in most places that we measure. Granted it had been a long time since i last took those numbers, so who knows when the fall off happened...but…
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Zombie Run
This is coming up in April for any one interested: https://www.thezombierun.com/location/louisville
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Growing your own
So we all know that fresh produce is good for you, and we know that fresh always tasted better than trucked in. With that being said, who grows their own goodness? I have a very small yard and have put in a small patch with tomatoes blackberries, normally some sort of pepper , some other misc something, planter boxes of…
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A Louisville Kentucky Group
Howdy folks! For everyone in Louisville Kentucky I have started a group. My hope is it will be a palce where we can connect and give each other a boost. Come on over! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/11153-louisville-ky
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yes...just yes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7Zlf5cQBMg&list=UUck4wgPtWxHiJnPpFpJ8X1A
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So slow!
So i know this weight loss thing is a slow process but I find myself getting discouraged easily. I lost a pound over 2 weeks while eating correctly and working out as regularly as possible (the past week has been nuts at work. 14 hour days make getting to the gym tough). I know I just have to stick to it and I will lose,…
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Increasing run distance
I am looking to start increasing the distance of my runs. Am I reading correctly that i should do one "long run" a week then two shorter runs? Any tips would be awesome.
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Weight loss tips from science!
This came across one of my feeds this morning. Thought I should pass it along. http://lifehacker.com/5937448/science-explains-how-to-hack-your-diet-and-lose-weight?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_twitter&utm_source=lifehacker_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
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problems slowing my jogging pace
Not to long ago i have taken up jogging to help with the ol' weight loss, and oddly have enjoyed it. When i first started i was going on the treadmill and things were going great. I could set my pace (5 to 5.2 mph) and was able to hit some goals which is awesome. Now i am trying to move it to outside and i find that i tend…
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How to get the best arms AND get respect at the gym! (this i
Been wondering the best way to do bicep curls and how to make everyone at the gym love you? This should help :) http://www.suckitupfatty.com/2012/01/25/best-bicep-curlhow-to-gain-respect-at-the-gym/
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I have a head cold. Go to the Gym or Stay away?
So i had a head cold start to set in on Friday. I went ahead and went to the gym. Through Saturday and Sunday the cold got bad, so me and theraflu became very good friends. I am feeling a touch better today (not a ton) and now it is starting to move into my chest,. So do i just suck it up and go to the gym anyway, or stay…
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I have gone and started a blog...
I have started a blog with the title of what i finally had to tell my self to get this health ball rolling. If you are interested in checking it out it is at http://www.suckitupfatty.com . the basic idea of the site is my journey through weight loss with a smart-a** twist. ( i am not trying to make any money with the…
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discouraged
have been re-going at this for a couple weeks now and have gained 5 pounds...i do not think i have been lifting enough for it to be muscle...just kinda lame
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Kinect Boxing?
Anybody else try the Boxing for the XBox 360 kinect sports? so far i gotta say i love it. Gets my heart moving too...according to my HRM i am burning about 425 calories in 30 mins.
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Wii Fit Question
So i got a Wii Fit for Christmas, just started using it today and it made me think....has anyone lost a significant amount of weight with the Wii Fit (plus) as their primary exercise? I hope the answer is yes because i hate working out and i just had a blast on the Wii. According to my HRM i did 1hour 15 mins and burned…
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should have worn my HRM
so i have been out scraping and painting on my house for about 2 hours...i have no idea how to estimate how many calories i burned, and anything that seems close to it on any web site like gardening or cleaning is saying i burned over 1000...that can't be right can it? i am guessing like 300...thoughts?
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small victories
put on a size smaller pants today...and the belt is in 1 more notch...the day may not be crap after all! ;)
