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Working Moms vs. Stay at Home Moms
Tonight I was reading this article on the LA Times: http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-the-md-working-mom-20120213,0,2356974.story It discusses the happiness of stay at home moms vs. working moms. The percentage is pretty much the same. Also, they look at the emotional health of the child and it's almost the same too…
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Stress Cravings!
So, I'm a therapist and always wondered.... What do you crave when you're STRESSED!?!?!?! For me - today I am craving Umami Burger - they have this Truffle burger with truffle oil and truffle cheese. It literally melts in your mouth. What stresses you out the most? Me - we are currently in escrow selling our house and now…
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Stretching & the Foam Roller
So, I'm not very flexible - can barely touch my toes. And it makes me think that I never really get a full stretch after workouts, and this leads to sore muscles. I've actually had less muscle soreness since I began doing circuit training two times a week (plus 2 days of spinning, one step aerobics class, and sometimes…
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Muscle Soreness
So, I am trying different strategies to reduce the amount of days I'm sore. After doing a circuit training class on Saturdays I am sore until Wednesday. I have been doing the class for a year and I'm still sore - EVERY WEEK! (I also do spinning several times a week - and I feel very little soreness after these classes.) I…
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What's your most memorable run?
This weekend I ran a 10K across the Golden Gate Bridge. It was pretty spectacular, an amazing view and I was there with my parents - an amazing memory!!!! Runner's World magazine wrote about the best trail runs, but I want to know: What was your most memorable run? And why???
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What is your favorite 80s workout...
You know what I mean.... Sweatin' to the Oldies.... Jane Fonda.... What is your favorite 80s workout??? Personally, I started going to Step Aerobics with my mother when I was 4, and now do it myself and love it!!!!
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HRM Question
For those of you who have been using a HRM - are the (exercise - cardio) calories on MFP accurate for you, compared to your HRM? I'm on the smaller side, so I'm really interested in hearing from those who are focusing on toning vs. losing weight. Thanks for your help!
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Aerobic exercise can increase brain size, keeping you mental
....keeping you mentally sharp This article is from the LA Times: Another reason to follow through with that New Year's resolution: Aerobic exercise keeps the aging brain -- as well as the aging body -- in fighting form. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Illinois, Rice University and Ohio State…
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Running vs. Walking
So, my husband and I got in a little disagreement about the calories burned when walking vs. running. Well, darn, he was right. You do burn more calories running, unless you are walking at 5mph or faster. I read a thread about this a long time ago, but thought I should post it, since I was POSITIVE that I was right....…
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The (extra) benefits of walking...
I thought this article was interesting because it looked at the cognitive abilities of people who walked 5 miles a week for a year. Those who walked briskly saw cognitive gains over those who did just toning and stretching. And remember this is cognitive processes!!!!!!!! So, get out there and walk!!!…
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The challenges of cooking...
So, I am pretty new at this cooking thing and am experiencing a wide range of challenges. Today, I tried to cook olive oil and white wine together. It exploded like fireworks....all over my kitchen cabinets, who knew? Does anyone have any tips for cleaning oil/wine off of cherry wood cabinets???!!! At least I am getting…
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Correct way to use the Elliptical Trainer?
So, I've read "bouncing is considered cheating. You're letting gravity do too much of the work for you." Does anyone have thoughts on correct posture while on the elliptical? Trainers - help! How do I get the best workout I can on the elliptical?
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I hate it....I love it...
Exercise that is. The anticipation of going to the gym or getting on the treadmill is dreadful. I try and not think about and just do it. If I think about it the anxiety of how hard it's going to be builds. Of course it's never as hard as I imagine it to be. THEN, after my workout I feel amazing. The natural adrenaline…
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Food for busy people...
I went to Dream Dinners today for the first time. It's a store where you order a range of foods (I did it online) and then go there and make the food according to their recipes. You then take it home and freeze it to eat at a later time. They had many options to choose from and I picked the healthiest recipes (between 250…
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Can I start the 5K training in the middle?
I would like to run a 5K. Since I am able to run for about 15 minutes at a 6mph pace, can I start the training beginning at week 5? Week 5 begins with - 1/2 mile run, 1/4 mile walk, 1/2 mile run, 1/4 mile walk and 1/2 mile run Thanks!
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Fats - Healthy vs. Unhealthy
I am going over the recommended fat almost every day. However, most of my fat is healthy - avocados, nuts, etc. The iphone app breaks down the fats into types (Saturated, Polyunsaturated, Trans, etc.) but I don't know how to separate them online. Any suggestions? Is anyone else going over their fat grams everyday through…
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Trouble Sleeping?
I have been having trouble sleeping at night for the last few weeks. I believe there are possibly two (or more) culprits. 1.) My tummy is growling 2.) I have to get up to use the bathroom. I eat pretty close (+/-) to my recommended calories and I drink 8 glasses of water per day. My exercise is a pretty routine 3-4 times a…
