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I haven't weighed myself in over 2 months!
And I'm still alive! I've really decided to break up with my scale, and I've never been happier. Since my main goal is just to fit into my clothes well- and I KNOW what fits the way it's supposed to and when I need to buckle down on my eating/workouts. Just wanted to share since I am not letting the scale rule my life…
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NEED a GREAT BOOK, NOW!
I'm an avid reader, and have tried about 20 samples on my kindle app and STILL can't find a book! I like authors like Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain, Wally Lamb. I like memoirs, I even read a murder mystery called "the Butcher" last week which was excellent. I have read " The Help", which was probably the best book I have…
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calling all Boston/Maine people!
Hi all, I will be traveling to Boston and Maine this summer with my hubby and 2 pre teen children. Please recommend some must go to restaurants (kids are not picky eaters) and anything to do with the kids at night. I have all the touristy stuff planned-there is so much to do! Also would appreciate any must do things on the…
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Anyone else use just clothes and no scale?
So, I maintain my weight and decided to stop weighing in March. I instead try on key clothing items weekly to make sure I am on track. I am heading home from vacation and am comfortably wearing the capris I bought 6 years ago as I didn't overindulge on vaca, just a little bit. Anyone else?
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Ladies only- tom clothes!
Anyone else not wear clothes with a zipper and button during shark week? I only wear elastic waist clothes for about 5 days!
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Breaking up with my coffee creamer, anyone else?
I am going to break up with my fat free vanilla creamer in my coffee for one week and replace it with chamomile tea with stevia. I am convinced my 5 tbsp in the am is really hindering my progress. Anyone else ??
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Injury- where exactly did I hurt myself?
Sadly, I was lifting a 15 pound weight off a hockey table to start my workout Tuesday, and I pulled something- it's right above my glute on the left side, but I wouldn't really say it's my back. It hurts when I move the wrong way, or sit down and stand up. The only exercise I can do right now is walk, and even that is…
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Adults with parents in their mid 60s....
Ok, I had a lovely visit with my parents this weekend as I flew home for the weekend, and left my family behind. However, I felt like the only person who "eats" when around my parents. Both my parents are thin, healthy, but don't snack between meals and eat much less than I do. My mother had a 1/2 cup of raspberries for…
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Eating out of a gallon bag??
I am flying during lunch tomorrow,and I really want to take my lunch (chicken, veggies, egg whites) in a gallon zip lock bag and eat out of it on the plane. Then I can just toss it. Am I going to get weird looks, or should I just not care!?
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Rodan and Fields? Hype?
I'm sure there's got to be someone on here that sells this. A few of my friends from college are on facebook selling this stuff, and are constantly posting sales, pictures, and stuff about their paychecks, promotions, and a free Lexus. I am on week 3 of the eye cream, and wondering if I'll see a difference. Does the stuff…
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Ladies only-who does this? I envy you!
I know a lot of people who work out, then just hang out in their workout clothes for the rest of the day!? I cannot do that - I get so sweaty and am prone to female issues if I don't get into dry clothes right away! Do you or don't you? Ladies?
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HIIT
It's my new thing! I swear the only thing that gets me through are the 10 sec rests! Anyone else?? I'm doing the ten minute solution DVD.
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weird question- splitting your breakfast?
Anyone else do this? I feel like I'm tricking myself into thinking I'm eating a mid morning snack. I eat breakfast at 6am, before my workout, and save a 1/4 of it to eat at 9am as a small snack. It's oatmeal and vanilla muscle milk poured over it, BTW
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Biggest Loser Power Walk- no JOKE!
Ok, I did all 4 walks on this DVD for an hour and 4 minutes. I thought this was going to be my grandma's workout and and an easy day for me. By the end I was drenched and burned 474 calories! I am 5'4 and 135. Try this- it is NOT easy like I thought it would be.
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Oatmeal combo that is yummy for summer
Just wanted to share- I make about 2 servings of oatmeal, refrigerate it overnight, then scoop out one serving in the morning, and top with vanilla muscle milk (premade night before also, so it's cold). I eat it cold. It's so yummy and refreshing!
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Business dinner- inappropriate or not?
I have been married for 15 years. My husband has traveled for work all during our marriage and had many business dinners out, in groups, alone with another female colleague, etc, but his recent trip bothered me. He went out of town and did a presentation with his new subordinate and they had a late dinner together. I told…
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1/2 Marathon DISASTER!
Well, let me start off by saying it wasn't a total disaster as I didn't walk at all and finished around 2:10. However, I didn't eat veggies or fruit for 2 days, no artificial sweeteners yesterday, and even took 2 immodium an hour before the race. It didn't work! I had to make 2 unfortunate potty stops and then a longer…
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Ladies who want their period back!
Hi ladies. I lost my period for 6 months back in 2012 and got it back last February and have been regular ever since. Well, my last one was 9/14/13 and I feared it was going away again. I got it this morning. Here's what I think brought it back- When it was 10/14/13 and I still hadn't gotten it, I did 2 things. I started…
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Runners- new problem!
Ok, so I am training for a 1/2 marathon. The nights before I run (I run early in the am) I sleep terribly, up every hour, etc. I think it's in anticipation of my am run? Why is this? Anyone else?? I ran 7 miles today and did fine, but exhausted now from a bad night of sleep!
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Lost my period- AGAIN!! ugh!
Ok, here's my story. To get ready for my sister's wedding in Aug 2012, I lost a bit of weight -like 8 lbs, to get into the matron of honor dress. I don't think I was eating enough and I was exercising too much. Saw my dr., had blood work done, etc. Started taking more rest days off from working out and eating more. I am…
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Runners- great run but bad aftermath
So I had a great run this morning- I went my farthest ever- 7.2 miles and I had a good pace for myself. I ate a quest bar and drank some water before I ran as usual. After I got back though, my stomach has been upset all morning and I've been "visiting the restroom" alot. I ate my usual breakfast when I got back, and now…
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Sounds weird, but it was good!
I put about a 1/2 cup of Fiber One cereal in my salad for lunch. It was yummy, kind of like those asian noodles they sell in the international section!
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Jillian Michaels NEW Yoga Inferno
This was just released today! I am not a YOGA person, but I have really been trying to switch it up lately. I just ordered it off Amazon- it looks good!
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my trick for getting up early to exercise
Just wanted to offer my tip- it sure helps me! I go to bed "slightly" hungry and then when I wake up early to workout before work/taking kids to school I have a yummy preworkout snack that I look forward to. Usually a big scoop of honey almond PB and ice water. If it weren't for this, I would not be able to do it!
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Having dinner with a Registered Dietitian Tonight!
Yes, that's right! My college friend and study buddy (we both majored in Nutrition, she continued on to RD, I did not) is moving to my town from up north and we are having dinner with the hubbies too. I doubt we will talk about food at all, but thought I'd share with you guys!
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A few little tweaks really helped!
Well, I have been STUCK at my same weight, just want to be able to fit into my capris better, lose a couple pounds. I did few tweaks to my routine last week and it worked! Down 1.5 lbs and my clothes are feeling better. 1. replaced my pre-workout am "snack" almond butter with PB2 2. replaced my "lite" salad dressing with…
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Runners- RUDE people!
So, I'm out on my run this am..very early, about 610am I left. I don't understand other runners who you pass, and are literally inches from you, and don't wave back. I mean really? I'm running in suburbia here, not in the city. Do I really look that scary!? I know I'm sweaty and all...
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Summer dresses Online
Anyone have a summer dress (casual, with sleeves) that they can recommend to order online? I just got one from Athleta that I love, looking for more recommendations. I am 5'4 and 135. Thanks!
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12 year old boy- should I be concerned?
So, my 12 year old son came back from 3.5 weeks at sleepaway camp yesterday. He wanted to weigh himself after we unpacked. He did ( I wasn't in the room) and came out and said-" I gained 2 lbs- I thought it was going to be more because of all the different foods I've been eating." He is not overweight (78 lbs) and never…
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SAD...make me feel better
The past month I've taken up running- the farthest I've ever run is 6.7 miles, and I'm signed up for a 10K at the end of August. I work out 5-6 days a week doing zumba and other classes, occasionally DVDs at home. Last week I dusted off 30DS and started doing it every morning ( I rotate the levels). Well, I think I did…
