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Strength for Runners and Deby Girls
Hey all! I am training for the Chicago Marathon and run trails, but I need to add some strength training back in due to fitness requirements for work. I need to be able to do your basics: push-ups, bench press, and sit-ups. Plus I like to be strong. :) Due to the running schedule, I can only set aside two days a week for…
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Guidance Needed
I'm trying to put together a training schedule, and I am having a hard time figuring out the best way to go about things. I would appreciate any help or advice. My short term goals are related to doing my best on a PT test that will likely occur in 6 to 8 weeks - a minimum of 30 push-ups, 40 sit-ups, and a 14 minute 1.5…
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500 Days!
Today is my 500th day straight of logging on MFP. 500 days ago, I thought I'd maybe get down to a size 14 and gain some strength. In 500 days, I've gone from a tight US size 18/20 to a comfortable 4/6. I've lost 70 pounds of fat and gained muscle. I've gone from dreading the stairs at work to playing roller derby, becoming…
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Pants NSV
In my own mind, I rarely feel like I've really lost weight. I feel like the same person, inside and out. However, I was cleaning out my closet and found my favorite pants from last summer. The difference between those pants and my new favorite pants was definitely eye opening and motivating!
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Ready to take the plunge...
...but its hard to change! If anyone has any advice or support, I could use it! My natural reaction to successful weight loss so far it to cut more calories. However, I am considering the exact opposite based on really wanting this to be a lasting lifestyle change. I really appreciate the information gathered here, on the…
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Had my BMR/RMR tested.. now what?
Since January, I have lost just over 50 pounds. I used the MFP recommended calories of 1200, but then ate back most exercise calories and logged anything that even approached exercise (ie vigourous cleaning, walks). I did adjust most MFP exericise calories down though per my heart rate monitor and some common sense. For…
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Yay, I'm finally overweight!
Today I finally edged my BMI from the Obese category to the Overweight category. I don't think BMI calculations have a lot of value, but I admit it was still nice to see.
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Introduction and Some Success!
Hi everyone! I have been using MFP since April or so, and I love it. I lost some weight before April using a similar website, but it got to be hard to use and it set my calorie goal to 800. I wasn't able to fix it, so I came here. I love how easy MFP is to use, and I really like the community support and seeing everyone's…
