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What Effect Do Chia Seeds Have on You?
My coworker has been trying to get me to try chia seeds in my food/water for the longest. I’ve tried chia pudding before and the texture just messed me up all the way, so I couldn’t do it. I refused to try them again after that. Since then, I’ve been reading about the benefits of these miniscule buds and decided to give…
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Plantar Fasciitis and Working Out
My part-time job at Home Depot stocking the store at night is kicking my behind! I've been there almost a year now and since working there, I've developed Plantar Fasciitis in one foot. I can no longer work out like I use to because it's excruciating to my foot. I was on medical leave for the condition from HD for about 2…
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Getting These Hips Down...
Everything else on me is slimming down quite nicely... except for these hips and thighs. Does anyone have any suggestions on exercises that would help to get them slimmer?
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Cravings After Workouts
After every workout, I crave peanut butter. It's almost an undeniable craving too, like, I'll go nuts if I don't get just a spoonful. I wonder what this means? Maybe my body is telling me that I need more protein in my diet??? Anybody else have cravings for one particular thing after workouts or just in general throughout…
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My Scale Is Not My Friend Today
Sooooooo... I know that I've gotten smaller since my last weigh in... I can see it in how my clothes fit and I can feel it. Why is my scale playing with me this morning?!?!?!?!? It's telling me that I've gained 2 lbs. Or maybe I'm gaining muscle (crossing my fingers, toes, eyes, legs and anything else that can crossed that…
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Want To Start Running... But My Mind Won't Let Me!!!
I've always wanted to start running. Whether it's the track at the school, the trail at the park, or the treadmill at the gym- it's always been one of those things that I wish I had the balls to incorporate into my exercise routine. I hear that it's one of those exercises that really helps to shed the pounds all over…
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That One Slip Up... Uuuuugghhh!!!
I am so proud of myself for doing such a wonderful job with my diet changes and exercise for the last month and a half. I've been staying under my allotted calories, going to the gym regularly; I even joined a intramural kickball team to get more active. All these great things happening and I feel like crap for the one day…
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Spin Bike Advice
I just bought a spin bike and I'm super excited! I know that I probably won't be able to spin for long periods of time at first but I am willing and ready to work my way up gradually. Does anyone have any advice on best spin practices?
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**Uggggh**... Office Annual Thanksgiving Potluck
OMG!!!! I did waaaaaaaay too much today. It was our company's Annual Thanksgiving Potluck. I was the chairman of the event and I totally went overboard. I made candied yams and my granny's famous Potato Salad. I didn't do like I normally do when while cooking my food, I was tasting and taking small plates full. I refrained…
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A Few Tips To Keep Us All Motivated While Dieting
I found this article today on Yahoo about how to make our dieting days a lot easier. I know that I'm not alone in this. I needed to read this because I'm already wavering... but I know it's all just one day at a time. 10 Ways to Make Your Diet Easier We're with you: Dieting is no picnic. But here's a little secret -- it's…
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Ate Yummy Trail Mix... Now Feeling Bad
So I just finished have a few handfuls of this great trail mix that's sold at my job. It's so yummy! It has peanuts, raisins, walnuts, almonds, dried kiwi, dried apple, dried banana, dried pineapple, dried papaya, dried strawberry, and dried peaches. I thought that I could just snack on this to sort of stave off my…
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My Frenemy... Water!
Uggggghhh!!! I soooooooo loathe drinking water. I'm sure I'm not alone in this. Give me the sugary goodness of a good soda or a refreshing juice... but water? Thanks, but no thanks! This was my thoughts on water up until a few hours ago when I read this article on water and how beneficial it is to weight loss. I'm sure…
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Scared to Eat After Workouts
Maybe it's just my delusional mind, but everytime I get home from the gym I won't eat. I have had several people tell me that its best to eat protein after a good workout because the body is still looking for food to burn and protein is the best source. But everytime I workout, I feel that I'm defeating the purpose of…
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Observing The Season of Lent
So I've been doing my research on the season of Lent, which is the forty-day period of fasting before Easter. Lent is observed in commemoration of the 40-days that Jesus spent in the wilderness without food or drink. It begins tomorrow, March 9th and ends around Good Friday, April 22nd. From what I've gathered, it's a…
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I'm motivated by...
What I'm most motivated by at this point in my weight loss journey, is all of the years that I spent listening to people constantly say, "Maybe you're not meant to be skinny" and I'm also motivated by constantly hearing in my mind the many people who always would say, "You have such a pretty face!". Those two statements…
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Good Workout Songs
Hey all! I'm in the process of revamping my music and I've got a lot of really great songs thus far to workout too. I got a little ACDC, Metallica, Korn, Aerosmith, Usher, No Doubt, Beastie Boys, Beyonce, and many more! But I still need some "get pumped" music. Any suggestions? I love all genres of music so don't be shy in…
