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Runners- why do I do this?
So today I ran my farthest ever- 6.24 miles at a 9:15/mi pace. I am so proud of myself. However, every time I run, ( I am new to running) I say to myself, " I am never doing this again!" But as soon as I get home I am already thinking about the next time I will run. Thoughts??
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My vacation weight is gone- plus.5 lb!
So happy- I gained while on vacation in June and it's FINALLY gone plus .5 lbs. What's working for me is eating an approx. 400 cal breakfast, a good size lunch then a snack, and a very small dinner. I have been doing some kind of exercise every day. I am not logging food, just my cals from my HRM from workouts. I'm happy!!!
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Scale flickering- annoying!
I am back to daily weighing and it's going well. However, just had to vent, this morning my scale read one number and then quickly went back to the number I weighed all weekend. It rarely flickers (mine only measures in .5 increments). I just found this annoying! I hope it's that first number tomorrow am!
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Eating at night/back to daily weighing
Ok, kind of a mixed post here. I know technically it shouldn't matter what time of day you eat, but I have managed to lose the 3.5 lbs I put on from vacation by eating normally during the day, a very small dinner, and nothing afterwards. I think my downfall was eating a skinny cow at night plus a few other "tastes" of…
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Hip Hop ABS!
Has anyone done this? My hubby and I did 2 segments on Saturday. Ok, how many times can Shaun T say "hip hop abs" or "Shaun T" in each workout, seriously!!
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Shakeology drinkers!!
I am so excited about the new Vanilla flavor that just came out today. I just ordered my bag with free shipping. I can't wait to try it. Anyone else? I also can't find how many calories the serving has?
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Assumption that women don't work???
I'm probably being overly sensitive, but yesterday my husband and I were meeting with a vendor for my son's bar mitzvah. She asked my hubby what he did for a living, but not me. I am also employed too!! I felt insulted. Do I give off a vibe that I don't work? I have been a stay at home mom in the past, but went back to…
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Gym friends!!
I'm sure we all have them- for me it's the ladies in my Zumba classes- I may not even know their names, or just their first names, but we chat before and after class. It's nice to have people there supporting you, and motivating! Isn't it funny?
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30 day Shred- doing back to back levels ??
I did 30 Day Shred 2 and 3 back to back today, and I was DRIPPING when I was done! Anyone else done both? I've had this DVD for a while, just hadn't done it for a few months!
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Skinny Cow fans!!!
I just got back from the grocery store- Skinny Cow is now making Snickerdoodle ice cream sandwiches. They are 140 cals and it says Limited Edition. I bought 2 boxes! I hope they are good- they look YUMMY!!
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RACE day- Spinning??
Anyone done these at their gym? I just did one today- it was 30 mins at 85-90% of your max HR. I used my HR monitor and really pushed myself. I feel great. I actually wanted to keep going when it was over. The instructor said your only supposed to do them once a month??
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Shakeology anyone?
Ok, I KNOW that it's expensive, and I KNOW that it's not just going to make me magically lose weight. However, I think that having a 400 calorie shake in the am will help keep me full and give me some extra nutrients I may be missing. I've had a shake for breakfast for the past 2 days. They are yummy! I'm going to see if…
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Spinning vs. Zumba
I do all group exercise classes- Mostly Zumba, but mix in Spinning, Body Combat, and Ripped. Spinning is my highest calorie burner in the least amount of time. I am dripping sweat during it, but the weird thing is I feel like Zumba is harder because I am standing, not sitting? Does that make sense? I love Spin class though!
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Sauna- the appeal?
So, I personally don't use the sauna at either of my gyms, but know a lot of ladies who go in there with their workout clothes on after and just sit in there and chat and sweat. I do not get the appeal. Maybe if you are just in a towel, but with your clothes on after you are already sweating and I live in TX where it is…
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Funny things group EX instructors say/do!!
I love group classes- it is the only way I stay motivated! Last night during body combat, the instructor kept saying, "Good work TEAM"! For some reason I just found that hilarious! What are some things that make you giggle??
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REAL WORLD Portland
Ok, I am too old to be watching this show (35)! but I can't wait to watch it tonight- such trash tv! Anyone else tuning in?
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Sugar free popsicles = life saver lately!
Ok, I KNOW they aren't good for you, but these have been my "go-to" between meals since they last a while and are only 15 calories. I think I ate 4 today! Just saying.... :)
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What I really don't understand about gaining weight...
Myself personally, I'm on here as my clothes don't fit well and I can't go on not fitting into my jeans. What I don't understand is those who say they've gained weight over the years, or they put on 20lbs last year. For those who did, did you one day just go and get all new clothes? I certainly can't do that, and my…
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Is this Horrible to think this way??
When I'm working out, and it's really tough or I just don't want to do it, I think of a friend who has weight problems and isn't doing anything about it. I think- You don't want to get like "insert name here". I feel SO horrible thinking that way, but it gets me through my workout. Am I a bad person? I feel like it.
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COLOR RUN
I am doing "The Color Run" this weekend with my family. I will be walking though. Anyone done it- advice, feedback??
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Going to the ladies....
This is very random, but I pee more than usual people, usually every 1.5 hours...At dinner with friends I was the only one who got up twice during the meal. It's a little embarassing, but does anyone really care or should I just forget about it. I do have bladder issues (nothing is wrong with me, I've seen a urologist…
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PMS...someone PLEASE reassure me!
Ok, I finally got my period back in the beginning of Feb after not having it for 6 months due to undereating/too much exercise. I stopped working out every day and started eating more after I realized. I'm pretty sure I'm about to get my cycle next week. I've gained 5 lbs in a week and my pants are tight. I feel gross!…
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Cautionary lesson learned- childbearing age women
Just want to share my story. My period has FINALLY come back since it last came in late July. I joined MFP in April hoping to lose a few pounds, tone up, and get ready for my sister's wedding and bathing suit season. My BMI was normal, but my clothes were getting a bit tight. Anyway, I started counting calories and…
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Previewing exercise DVDs?
Anyone preview their workout DVDs before they do them? I can't be alone?!
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Thanksgiving week- I'm SHOCKED!
First off, I am in maintenance, not trying to lose, but trying hard to maintain and not gain. I just returned from being out of town for a week. I did not go to the gym at all as I usually do. I did do a fair amount of walking. I did not log my food, and I feel that I definitely ate a bit more than usual, especially nuts!…
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Dream day- but not a binge
What would you eat if you didn't have to worry about calories or about portion size. Not a binge, but what would you eat if you could and not gain weight. Here's mine for a day Breakfast- large bowl of honey bunches of oats and 2% milk Coffee with lots of vanilla creamer Lunch- PBJ with Lots of Peanut Butter and Jelly.…
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Love Jillian, but NOT kick box fast fix!!
This DVD was horrible. I planned on doing level 1 and 2 for my workout today. I did level 1 and then put it away and did 30 Day shred level 3. Thank goodness I had only rented it from the library. Anyone else have any opinions on this DVD??
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No more Trouble Zones- JM
Wow- I did this one this morning and it was a tough workout! I hope I feel sore tomorrow. Anyone else done this one? I didn't wear my HRM though- it was being washed :(
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Work at home people- vent!
Can any other work at home people relate? Yes, I am at home, but I have a job that ties me to the computer, I'm not just sitting at home. A good friend wants me to pick up her daughter from school and watch her for the afternoon. I told her I have to work until 3 (when I pick my own kids up). I cannot entertain a 3 year…
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Ladies only-period ?
Ok ladies, I haven't had my period since July 29th. I know I'm not pregnant. I'm done having kids, hubby snipped. I mentioned it to my ob gyn at my annual at the end of August. She said if it doesn't come then she needs to see me. I have a feeling my body is just shocked at the change in my exercise routine. I went from…