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Ground Hog Run?
Anybody doing the Ground Hog Run on 1/27? Its indoors at Hunt Midwest Underground.
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Help! Anyone here coach volleyball? or tennis maybe?
(Michele if you see this, just trying to get some ideas for some drills I can work into my cardio/strength days on off-volleyball days..) Just switched up from playing 6's to playing quads (sand volleyball), and my biggest weakness (aside from lack of strength in my overhand serve) is speed on the court. I've been training…
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Polar FT4 battery change help?
Has anyone had to replace the battery in their Polar FT4 transmitter yet? I can't get the back off.. and I think (hope) thats the problem - it either picks up no heart rate, or tells me my heart rate is 235 bpm. I've only had it 7 months, time to replace? or do you think the battery will fix it - and how in the heck do you…
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not quite halfway - but pics show 74 lbs lost
Not quite half way to my final goal, . but was asked, so went ahead and did this.. (Before isn't true before - it's about 3 weeks (and 13 lbs) after I started). and
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Week 6 Day 3... And the race is in 3.5 weeks
No more interval runs left in the training program, and I'm officially registered for my race (Sept 9). I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Will run Week 6 Day 3 after work today. Need to step up my outdoor training over the next 3 weeks - I will admit that I'm nervous about this, I'm lots slower on ground than on…
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FINALLY finished W5D3
3rd time's the charm. Looking forward to W6 on Wednesday. SO damn proud of myself.
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failed first try at W5D3
This is a major head game for me apparently - I had to stop after the first 5 - even though I did 8s on Saturday with ease. Anyone have any hints/tricks/tips/suggestions? Have considered just skipping it and going on to week 6. Have also considered just redoing week 5 and running at it again.
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my own "hey fat girl" moment
First - if you don't know what I mean by "hey fat girl" and you think I'm being self-depricating or offensive - go read this blog: http://flintland.blogspot.com/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html (Its made the rounds on MFP, but just in case...) Have been training the last 4 weeks on a treadmill and have been told a gazillion times…
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Need some new music -hit me- what are you listening to?
Stuck at work and trying to keep motivated - I'm sure y'all are all with me if you're at work. Need some new music. Love all kinds, so sky is the limit. Hit me - what are you listening to these days.
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Still here but no longer a 300+
Today is a major milestone day - 50 lbs off, and under 300. I'm still here, but now I'm an alumni :) (YAY!!!) Just thought I'd gloat a bit to people who understand what this means :)
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Single and 40 in the 300+ group?
Anyone else in my same boat? As much as I'm thrilled to finally be getting a handle on my health and weight - I'm annoyed by the fact it took me this long - and I'll never quite be the hot mama I want to be, even if I hit goal weight. Also the dating pool? Yuck! Jump in now or wait til I'm a fighting weight? (Divorce final…
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Week 4 Hell..o.
Anyone else think Week 4 was a major jump from 3? I started it last night half-heartedly and didn't finish - it wasn't supposed to be my run night, but I can see I'm going to have to get serious about it if I have a prayer of completing it. Yuck. I need some good music to get my brain in gear and not whining about how…
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Need menu ideas for guests - Atkins Induction friendly
Hi guys - I need some help. I have friends from my hometown driving through next weekend and they'll be staying with me ON THEIR ANNIVERSARY. So I need a dinner menu that has a touch of 'fancy' that will please picky manly eater types (his only diet restriction is no creamy sauces like alfredo, or ranchy type dips - its a…
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Anyone training C25K on an elliptical?
Had been training C25k on a treadmill but my knee started bugging me around week 4, trainer suggested I train on an elliptical instead. Took me awhile to get used to elliptical (pacing - when I first started I had "all on" or "dead stop") so just restarted with w1d1. Anyone else doing this? What strides per minute do you…
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Now what? Topic Idea: Ramping up exercise ?
Ok, so we have a group. Is anyone doing anything interesting? Can we get any topics going? How bout this: How did you ramp up to exercise (assuming you're there) at the beginning of your weight loss? For me, the first time around, I dieted for a whole month before I started exercising (I was down from 380 to about 365 at…
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Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants - Liquid/Pill - brands?
Hi all, To begin with I eat plenty of brightly colored vegetables and keep a balanced diet already, but I know I don't get everything in the recommended amounts every single day. It got me thinking... A few years ago when I was working with a trainer, he recommended a vitamin/mineral/antioxidant supplement in liquid form…
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Polar HRM + water?
I apologize immensely if this has been beaten to death. Just bought a Polar Ft4 (had an older model previously that didn't have the calorie burner on it). My old one worked great in the pool - anyone know if the Polar FT4 works in the pool? Can't for the life of me figure where I stashed the manual. (Dorkof82 - I know you…
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A funny question about Facebook (or any social network)
When someone adds you as a friend on a social site (like Facebook or even here), what's the first thing you do once you've accepted (or before?) Do you do a quick stalk at their pictures/posts? Do you go scan your own pictures/posts to make sure everything is new-friend-appropriate? Do you friend them and then do nothing…
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Ladies Only - Female Question re: Depo and Weight Loss
This happened last time too, but its happening again this round. I'm on Depo Provera and pretty much immediately stopped having periods. So it's been like 5 years maybe more? But during periods of weight loss, I spot occasionally. Is this normal? Should I call my doctor? I know spotting can occur with Depo, but I've never…
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Personal Justification for low-carb
So I just had a higher than normal (for me) carb lunch - 15 carbs - 10 net - and it should have been more than satisfactory - but I feel like I want more. That doesn't normally happen. I blame it on the fact that most meals for me have less than 5-6 net. I had a bell pepper (3 net carbs) stuffed with 4 oz ground pork,…
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Easter lunch/brunch/dinner/treats and staying on track
Just curious if you are having a big Easter meal and what you will have to stay on track. I'm cooking lunch for a small party, and will have all the traditional 'trimmings' but have engineered it so I can stay on point. I'll be making a spiral ham (which I can have in small quantitites if I cut off the glazed crust - boo…
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Early morning Atkins exercises: question for you
A trainer told me that you should absolutely 100% not work out on an empty stomach first thing in the morning - that the overnight fast would not give you the energy to get in a good work out, and you were at risk for getting some low blood sugar issues during your workout. So in 'the old days' I used to get up and have a…
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Baby NSV - reclaimed pants!
Had a pair of work slacks in my closet that fit around the waist, but were terribly unflattering - clinging in all the wrong places. Tried them on this morning and they don't cling anymore! I know I haven't lost a full size yet, but I think the current stuff is a tiny bit looser, especially in my lower abdomen. Woot Woot!…
