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Detox for your mind....
Sometimes I wish there was something to take/do to instantly rewire your mind so that you always make good choices. I have been maintaining for over a year and have been able to have some chips/cookies whatever as a treat and keep things under control. Last week however it was like all of the lessons that I have learned…
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burpees hurt?
I started doing a burpee challenge with starting out 2 sets of 5 with 30 sec plank in between, upped to 10 then 15 with 1 min plank. My hips hurt horribly when I am done. Is this one of those things that you just have to work through? It seems to be in the jump back into the plank position that I have the problems. I have…
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storing tomatoes
I always used to store my tomatoes in the fridge until someone told me to leave them on the counter because they will taste better. Now however they are going bad too fast and getting mushy when I try to slice. They don't last 4 days at home. I don't know if I should put them back in the fridge or just try to buy greener…
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Using TDEE if excercise is not consistant?
I am wondering if using TDEE is going to work well if exercise is not consistent. I try to walk/run 3 days a week and sometimes I get more sometimes I don't do it at all. I sit all day and most evenings as I drive my daughter to her karate and sit there...wonder then if I should just choose Sedentary as my activity level.…
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Sit ups VS Crunches
I am thinking but not sure if I am correct that sit ups and cruches work your abs differently. I am trying to make my core stronger as to relieve some back/hip issues. Sit ups are definitley harder for me so not sure if i should alternate them. Thanks!
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Body fat down 7% in 1 month??
I have lost 3 lbs and a couple inches from all over and my body fat went down 7% in 1 month. Does that even sound right or have I messed up my calculations? I used the fat2fit.com/tools. Thanks!
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Calories burned in a day question
While wanting to use the TDEE formula, I am wondering if i am more active than I think. Would wearing a HRM for 24 hrs work to figure out calories burned in 24 or not? I don't know if the HRM would keep tally for that long or if it would even be accurate. Thanks!
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Question about clean eating resource
I was looking into many clean eating resources online and one that i was reading, she was into protein shakes. Now tell me how that a protein shake falls into that catagory of clean eating. So does that mean that the rest of her ideas were full of phooey??? I understand the basic concept of whole food items and the fewer…
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Excercising = eating junk?
I have been not excercising and only watching my calories (1700). I started doing 30 Day Shred last week and it seems like i am wanting nothing but salty junk stuff. Is this a stage to just get through or is this just me? Has nothing to do with TOM.
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ketchup packet size?
Ok how much ketchup is in a packet? This is Hunts brand and it doesn't say. I haven't counted ketchup before but I just read that its got tons of sugar so I better start.
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Eating plan pre surgery help
I am having a little outpatient surgery on Friday and dreading not being able to eat. I eat on a schedule so much now that not being able to have breakfast, lunch and then dinner at who knows what time is driving me nuts. Do i pig out the night before or do i try to pack in my calories in my dinner meal?
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HRM GEL
I was just reading that you could use KY instead of the spendier gels for ultrasounds on the HRM. I have started having problems with mine not giving good readings and thought that I needed gel. Has anyone used KY for the HRM?
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Planks..Do them in sets or 1 long one?
Do you as a Fitness Nation, do multiple planks of say 5 for 30 seconds each or do you just try to do one for as long as you can? Trying to figure out which is going to be a better deal for the body.
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Winter cooking
Just wondering if anyone else is panicking at the thought of all of those nice yummy high calorie casseroles and such that come along with the cooler weather. Are you planning to revise your recipies or ditch them all together? Summer was easy due to grilling and all the fresh veggies. Now is when the hubby likes potato…
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Taking Measurements Tip
As I was taking my measurements last night I was feeling a little disappointed. I had gained a .5 inch around waist, I thought that was due to not excercising reqularly....um it turns out that if you stand up straight you can lose all sorts of inches.. I was hunched over so I could see the tape... WHAT AN IDIOT I AM!!!!!…
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Short term low carb?
I was just wondering if going lower carb say around 100 would doing anything in 10 days? I have already lost 20 lbs, have vacation coming up and didn't know if anythng would happen in 10 days or if it takes longer than that for lower carb to work. I have no intentions of staying low carb. Would it do more harm than good?
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excercising to eat junk?
Does anyone else think oh I should work out extra today so I can have that cookie or donut? Why don't I want to excercise so that I can have a bigger piece of chicken or some tuna?? Is it just one of those things you go through on this journey or just me? LOL
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NSV-Seedy glances
I bought some new shorts yesterday because the others were too baggy. Hubby mentioned in an email to me that I looked nice and I said thanks for noticing and for saying something.He asked "Haven’t you been paying attention to my seedy glances in your direction??" I hadn't but I will be paying attention now! I love that guy.
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Macaroni Salad w/yougurt?
Has anyone made "classic Macaroni salad" with Greek Yogurt instead of Mayo? I was wondering if it could be done in a straight across conversion or if you would still need to use some Mayo? Thanks for your help. I keep trying to look up receipes but they aren't regular mac salad.
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Can you lose your muscle tone in a week?
I have recently been very sick with flu type and now I have pnuemonia so I can't do my workouts. I had been doing 30 DS and was feeling so good and addicted to my workout. My question is this, I lost more weight but feel flabbier..Could I have lost what I muscle I had gained in such a short time or is it in my head.
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Do you need less sleep?
As I am excercising more and eating better, I am finding that I am not as sluggish and actually feel better on a little less sleep. Granted my daughter still wakes me in the middle of the night so I don't get a good rest but even at that I can get up 30 minutes earlier and not need a red bull to get me through the day like…
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Carb Coma?
Hey there, I just wanted to share about my weekend. I have been eating fairly well. Much more balanced anyway. So this weekend I ate how I would normally have eaten. I still counted (went over a bit) but was just doing what WAS normal. I was sooo tired both days, dragging, falling asleep in the chair, etc. Realized late…
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cramps during lunge/squats
Last night during 30 DS, I started getting cramp in thigh while doing side lunges. It was a slow on coming one but I couldnt get it to stretch out. I took a potassium pill last night but is there something else to help or to prevent it? It hurts so bad today like someone punched me in the leg. Not a fan of Bananas or I…
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Sodium out overnight?
Say that yesterday I had a high sodium day of 4000. If I drank my 8 glass of water or more, would most of that be flushed out in 24 hours? Or does it take longer depending on metabolism to get that out? To see a difference on the scale and body.
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Shakey during 30 day shred
I am on day 5 of shred and the last 2 days I have been starting to get shakey/twitchy as soon as I start. I mean that I can't do the jumping jacks in the beginning without it starting in my legs. For anyone who has restless leg syndrome it sorta feels like that while I am working out. I have been eating around 1700…
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carb catch up
Hi there, I am on day 5 of 30 day shred and I am getting shakey shortly after I start and get leg twitches like I do when I get restless leg. Last night I was shaking and was light headed after I was done.Hubby thinks I am not getting enough carbs. So my question is this: Say I eat some more carbs...Should I feel better…
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NSV!
I had to make cookies for my daughter's preschool class. Choc Chip (MY FAVE!) I am so proud of myself for having just 2 cookies instead of the normal 8-10 when I make them. and yes I did log them in!
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HRM and sex
I just got my HRM yesterday and my hubby wanted me to wear it to bed so he could see how many calories I burned..What a dork. and no I didn't! My HR spiked just thinking about it....lol
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Pulled muscle help
Ok I think that I pulled a mucle. It would be part of my pecs right before my pit...I don't know if trying to stretch it out would help or just give it a couple of days. I did it carrying my 35 lb daughter up the stairs, something I normally do, but I think I just had a hold of her wrong. Any suggestions?
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30 DS weight?
Hey all! What size of weights are you working out with for 30DS? It just says light weights..does that mean 2-5 lbs? I want to have it all in had before I start it. I have no weights at home yet so I need to know what to buy. Thanks
