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Carbs at night?
I have been told to stick with lean protein and green veggies at night. Makes sense to me because the carbs/starches I eat on a normal are made with white flour. My concern is them turning to sugar and then I sleep on them. I work out midday so this is why I steer clear of them. Opinions/suggestions? GO!
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SHAKEOLOGY - Day 1 from a Skeptic
I finally decided to give Shakeology a try. But I am going to start to what led up to this because I am a believer in NOT replacing meals with shakes....the changes we decide to make in life must be something we can make for a lifetime or they won't stick. Let me just say that I love breakfast!!! I was raised in the…
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Ahhmazing "No Dressing" Salad! :)
I recently discovered an amazing salad combination with NO DRESSING! :) Cuts those calories!!! :) Let's just call it: "NO DRESSING SALAD" 2 Cups - Baby Spinach (20 Calories) 1/8 Cup - Feta Crumbled Cheese (40 Calories) 1/3 Cup - All Natural Dried Cranberries (130 Calories) 1/6 Cup - All Natural Raw Almond Slices (90…
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Insanity and Lifting Weights?
I am on my 2nd Round of Insanity. My upper body strength just isn't where I want it to be....I had it when I started my 1st Round of Insanity but I believe that's because I had been lifting weights (Not heavy) for a few months every other day. What I am wondering is: Is it safe for my body if I lift (not heavy) every other…
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How much Protein is needed each day?
I just noticed (lack of attention, yes) that MFP has me taking in 161 grams of protein per day... WOW! I saw a protein calculator by Kashi and it gave me a daily intake of 48 grams per day. I looked into this....Most often calculation used to determine what a persons intake should be is to multiply weight in pounds by .37.…
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Insanity Results (Round 1) w/Pics
Insanity was tough! I fought myself to complete each workout...not to give up...to push when I couldn't go any further! Insanity is Worth it! :) After 63 Days of training, here are my results! :) Insanity Results: Body Part: Day 1 - Day 63 Weight: 129.8 lbs - 122.2 lbs Waist: 33.5 in - 31 in Right Arm: 10.25 in - 10 in…
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Insanity Results (Day 30) w/Pics
Insanity Results Day 30: Body Part: Day 1 - Day 30 Waist: 33.5 in - 31.25 in Right Arm: 10.25 in - 10 in Left Arm: 10.25 in - 10 in Right Thigh: 21.5 in - 21.5 in Left Thigh: 21.5 in - 21 in Hips: 37.25 in - 35.5 in Chest: 35.25 in - 35 in Neck: 12.5 in - 12.25 in Right Calf: 13.5 in - 13.5 in Left Calf: 13.5 in - 13.5 in…
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5 Ways to Break a Plateau - Team Beachbody Tips
5 Ways to Break through Dreaded Weight Loss Plateaus By Justine Holberg 5 Ways to Break through Dreaded Weight Loss Plateaus You're tracking calories, working out each day, then bam! For a week or two, the scale refuses to budge...and you realize you've hit a dreaded weight loss plateau. Now what? Even though it's…
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INSANITY RESULTS - DAY 15 (NO PICS)
My husband and I just reached Day 15 of our INSANITY Journey! Below find the results for myself from Day 1 - Day 15. Will post again on Day 30! FIT TEST RESULTS MOVE: DAY 1 - DAY 15 SWITCH KICKS: 32 - 51 POWER JACKS: 57 - 67 POWER KNEES: 93 - 116 POWER JUMPS: 29 - 32 GLOBE JUMPS: 5 - 8 SUICIDE JUMPS: 14 - 15 PUSH-UP JACKS:…
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Before - During - During PICS!
Wanted to post this under the Motivation/Support Topic hoping to inspire someone needing support but I think this topic is more appropriate. :) This is just my second during shot. Apr 2 2012 I joined a Gym and started going 5-6 days a week. As soon as I started lifting weights (not even heavy) the inches started coming…
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Help!!! I can't kick diet soda!
I was always the 5-6 a day Dr. Pepper drinker! ALWAYS!!! So switching to diet sodas was the first change I made in my life to be a little healthier 2 years ago but held onto my Sweet Tea habit! I haven't had a reg soda since!! And even if I wanted to I couldn't drink one because they are way to syrupy now!! In April I got…
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Zumba or Turbo Fire?
Ok...I have done Zumba. I love it! I used to take a Zumba class at my Gym twice a week but then they changed the schedule and took childcare away. So upset about that! So I want to purchase a great workout DVD set to get great results. I am 27, 4' 10" and currently weigh 130 pounds. My goal weight is 105 lbs. I am looking…
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NSV - Arms & Shoulder :)
Left: April 2012 Right: May 2012 I am most happy about the difference I can see in my arm and shoulder. This makes me feel a lot better about lifting weights and I am so glad that I did. I appreciate the difference in my stomach and neck as well, but am amazed with my arm and shoulder. Glad I am able to share! :)
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137 lbs - 129 lbs Face Comparison
Left - Jan 2011 (137 lbs) Right - May 2012 (129 lbs)
