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Lady Lifters - Tell me what you lift.
So as somewhat of a newbie to lifting (started in Feb) I'd like to know how much everyone is lifting, how many reps, and how long have you been lifting. And....do you follow a lifting program. Bench Press: Bicep Curl: Shoulder Press: Lateral Raises: Skull Crushers: Tricep Pulldowns: Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: Barbell Row:…
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Snow Tires
If anyone is looking for snow tires/rims I'm selling a set of them. I have a new car and don't need them. I have 4 General Altimax Arctic tires with 4 MB Wheel Five X (4/5 lug) rims. Size: 205/55 R 16. I bought these from Discount Tire and used them for 2 winters. These were only used from Nov-March both winters. The tread…
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New Gym - Mounds View MN (American Ninja)
Hi! I'm from the Blaine area. I wanted to share a new gym that opened in Mounds View - MN with you. It's right behind the good old Mermaid (bar, bowling, and hotel place). This gym is awesome. I joined on Aug 5th and I'm so glad I did. I had just canceled my YMCA membership and all of my motivation was GONE. This has…
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Crossfit Type Gym
My new gym in Mounds View (behind The Mermaid) is awesome!! If you have ever wanted to try the American Ninja type workouts this is the place to go. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=american+ninja+challenge&mid=A0A541E266AA0B2A1D2AA0A541E266AA0B2A1D2A&view=detail&FORM=VIRE1 If you want a crossfit type workout they have…
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Replacement Windows and Doors
I'm not sure if this is allowed or not but my husband is an subcontractor and installs windows/doors/wraps the exterior of windows and doors and does interior trim work just to name a few. If anyone is in the market for windows/doors and doesn't want to pay the high mark up with the big companies he'd love to give you a…
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Allegiance Fitness- Mounds View
Does anyone else belong to this new gym in Mounds View? I joined it Aug 5th and I'm loving it. I also have another friend that has joined and my husband. Anyways - I wanted to see if anyone else on here was a member.
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Tattoo Healing Ointment - Tell me what you use!
Hi there. I got more work done on my back piece and from the beginning of time I've been using bacitracin. It works well but can be kind of messy. I use it for the first 3 days and then usually switch over to lotion. I ordered some new stuff called H20 and it came in a box with 3 diff items. One was a blue/green soup,…
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Car Help Needed/Any Machanics Out there?
I know I need to have my car looked AGAIN but I'm not sure if I should go back to the dealership that "fixed" it this last time or go to Ford. I bought a 2009 Ford Focus about 2 yrs ago. It has the low profile tires that came stock on it. Each winter I have changed out the tires and put winter tires on it because where I…
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Color Run - Groupon
http://www.groupon.com/deals/run-or-dye-7/raf/UserReferral_pp/121015/10r1act/email/uu21801294
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Have you been there? When and where did you stay? Did you do an excursions or sightseeing while you were there? I'll be going at the end of February and I'm interested in knowing how others liked or disliked it and things you might have done. I've heard snorkeling is not good in PV so I'm debating if I want to bring my…
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Jamaica Resorts - Have you been?
Anyone been to Jamaica? I'm looking at going and wanted to know if you stayed in Montego Bay or Negril and which resort you stayed at. Also did you like or dislike it and how long ago were you there?
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Underwater Cameras - Anyone Own One?
I'm going on vacation and I'd like to buy a good underwater camera. We snorkel and the last time we were in Mexico we had a waterproof bag for our camera but my husband didn't get it closed right and water came in and ruined the camera. Now I'm looking to purchase a underwater camera made for water so I don't have to worry…
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Boxing Gloves - For Women
If you wanted boxing gloves to use at home for punching a boxing bag and to use to hit striking pads would you get 8 oz, 10 oz, or 12 oz gloves? I've seen them in all 3 sizes but I'm not sure which ones I should get.
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Viper VSS4000 Remote Start w/Smart Start??
Anyone have this installed in their vehicle? I'm thinking about having it put in my car. I'm just wondering how people like it and if it's worth the $600. * Also if I get a starter I want the smart start because I leave my car at a park n' ride and need to be able to start it from farther away. Thanks!
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Progress Pics
I think people should post progress pics to show how Insanity is helping them improve. You could post a "before" photo and an "after" photo when you finish the 1st and 2nd month. I'll try and take a photo tomorrow before my fitness test. I don't take underwear or bikini pics but I can take a picture in my tank top and…
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iPhone Photo Albums w/passwords....anyone know how?
Anyone know how to create a photo album on your iphone that is password protected so only the naughty pics go in to that one and the rest can stay in your regular photo album?
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Gluten Free Peeps
Why are you gluten free? Was it something that a doctor recommended or something you decided to try yourself? Since being gluten free have you noticed a big difference in your weight? I'm curious and would love to hear more about it.
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Belly Fat
*Before starting let me just say I know you can't spot reduce.* With that being said...when you have a large amount of your fat in your belly area is it worth it to do ab exercises or is it better to wait until you lean out? I ask because I've heard a lot of mixed reviews. I've heard people say it is pointless to do abs…
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Warrior Dash II
Anyone else signed up for the Warrior Dash this Saturday? I run at 11:00.
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Energy Drinks
What's your thought on zero cal energy drinks. I know a lot of people say they haven't hindered their weight loss but I was wondering what your take was on them.
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Mattress for Sale!!
Trying to help my chances in selling my mattress. I have it listed on craigslist but here are the details. We bought this Simmons Black Beautyrest about 3 years ago. It is not the right bed for my husband. I have no problem with it. Very comfortable bed. Non-smoking home. No stains - always had a protective cover on…
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Who has Sprint cell coverage?
Anyone here in MN have Sprint? I do but my contract is up in Sept/Oct for 2 of my lines. We are thinking of staying and upgrading to the iPhone 4s but I'd love to get some feedback on them. Right now I have a LG 3G phone and it sucks. I noticed the iPhone is 3G as well. I've only heard one person say they didn't like their…
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Help w/Weight Loss
Okay I've been doing this weight lifting program I'm on for 7 full weeks now. I start Wk 8 tonight. It started out as 4 days a week and then it went to 5 days a week around week 5. Cardio was optional but I still do at least 30 min either walking, jogging, incline walking, or elliptical. I did an HRM test and it came back…
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Sprint iPhone - Who's got it?
Okay I'm do for an upgrade and I've been with Sprint forever. I love their everything data plan because it's pretty reasonable in price. I was looking at getting the iPhone but it looks like it is only a 3G phone. I already have a LG 3G phone and it sucks. I'm nervous to upgrade because I don't want to be stuck with a…
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What's more important?
Is it your calories comsumed or your macros? See here is my problem. I should eat 1800 cals. Yesterday for example I ate 1751. I exercised and burned 735 calories. That brings my NET calories to 1016. My BMR is about 1530. So technically I should eat more so that I'm not below my BMR but....if I do that then my macros are…
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Does anyone buy 1/2 a cow?
Does anyone out there buy 1/2 a cow? My husband and I were thinking on going in with someone and buying 1/2 the cow. It is $1,200 for about 300 lbs of meat. You get a varity of steaks, roasts, hamburger, ribs, etc. It comes out to be about $4 a pound. I'm wondering how long the meat stays fresh. I mean would it stay fresh…
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Drink Ideas
Okay - I'm going on a camping trip with weekend with my husband and 4 other couples. I'm bringing light beer for myself but I also want to bring a mixed drink. I was thinking of mixing it ahead of time and having it on ice and ready to go while we are there. I'm thinking something fruity or tropical but with a kick. Any…
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Mind Set - Does it work for or against you?
I was talking with my husband last night and he was telling how proud he is of me and how great I look and so on. He grabbed my upper thigh and I said - what are you trying to grab my fat. He looked at me and got all upset because he says I'm not fat and I need to realize that. He thinks that I negative talk myself too…
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HRM - 24 hrs
So I'm starting a new workout program on Monday and the guy recommends wearing your HRM for 24 hrs to see what your burn is on an average rest day. I'm 8 hrs in and I've reached 1,000 cals. I'm going to jump head here and say I don't think eating 1,900 on a daily basis is too much. If anything on my workout days maybe I'm…
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Memory Foam Beds - anyone have one?
Anyone have a memory foam type mattress? We are thinking about buying one and wanted to get some reviews from those that have them.
