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Abs and a belly?
So I'm laughing about this in the mirror this morning. GUYS I AM STARTING TO SEE MY BABY ABS APPEARING!! But I still have not lost the ever stubborn belly fat from my lower belly. It's a weird combo. Should I keep my exercise routine consistent and work on my nutrition or should I amp up my lifting/cardio? I'm comfortable…
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Lactose intolerant
Can people become lactose intolerant later in life? Growing up I had a lot of dairy in my diet. I cut a lot back once I started watching what I was eating. Now I feel like I have an angry tummy after I have certain kinds of dairy.
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Loose skin
I wasn't very large, but now that I'm slimming down, I've noticed a fold starting to form at the bottom of my belly. What do I do about this? Will it snap back?
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Runner's Toes
My toes! I've been training pretty regularly now. But my toes are starting to look really rough around my nail beds and around the tips of my nails. I've heard of people losing their nails and I'd like to avoid that. Any advice?
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Running - numb foot?
My foot has been getting tingly and numb as I try to increase speed on the treadmill. Does this happen to any other runners? My shoes still have good support.
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TO ALL THE REAL WOMEN (and men) WORKING HARD!
Watch this PSA video and have a great week! http://www.takepart.com/video/2015/01/18/this-girl-can?cmpid=tp-ptnr-upworthy "I JIGGLE THEREFORE I AM." Remember, you're strong and you are amazing because you are getting up every day and facing your battles. “Before we began this campaign, we looked very carefully at what…
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Diabetes Prevention
I have many family members that have developed diabetes later in life, including some fit people. Being aware of this I would like to start early in preventing this from becoming my problem as long as possible. A few years ago I had my blood tested and I was approaching the numbers where you being to worry, but I changed…
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MY BOYFRIEND MAKES ME FAT!
Okay, so he's not all to blame. However, since we moved in together-about a year and a half ago, I've gained a solid 40 lbs. I was a healthy size of 120-130lbs before, and I bloomed! I'll admit I was taking zoloft, which has been said to increase weight gain like nobody's business. I stopped taking that (with dr help) 6…
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muscle loss?
I haven't been to the gym in 6 days. In that time I have dropped 2.6 lbs. I want to know how fast muscle loss happens? I lift every time I'm at the gym and have been trying to build muscles but since I haven't been there, am I losing it?
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What is saturated fat really?
I know WHAT saturated fat is. What I'm wondering is: how bad is it really? I know it's probably basic information, but I'm curious what your guy's take on it is since the entire web comes up with different diets and unhelpful information when you ask questions about any kind of fat. I currently try to avoid it as much as…
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Cardio True or False?
My goal is to start weight training so that I can figure compete. I met with a trainer, she said that after 15 mins, the body stops burning fat and starts to eat muscles. Is this true? I have about 36.7lbs body fat / 15+ fatty lbs to loose (she measured and told me). Should I lower my cardio to 15 mins and the rest…
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STRONG LADIES
I have set myself some huge goals. I am looking to make some friends with people that weight train and/or figure train.
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OFFICE CHAIR WORKOUT
It's weird, but I sit all day at work and I feel like I could multitask a little. Tiffany Rothe has a pretty nice "chair workout" which would be great if my office was in a closed room and my cubical had actual walls. Are there any isolated exercises that don't draw a lot of attention that I could do while I work?
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ouch ouch ouch!
I've been working out like a champ, but my body is so sore. I drink lots of water, and I try to eat enough to counter my maintenance. I also take a lot of time to stretch. Does anyone have any remedies to help with the soreness and stiffness?
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My butt is sore... let's make the arms sore too!
I am new to the gym atmosphere. I understand most cardio machines and I can function lovely on the leg presses. Where do you usually start when it comes to upper body?
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STOP saying healthy food is more expensive
I honestly just bought $30 worth of fresh veggies, whole grain bread, meats, milk and cheese. I know it will last my hubby and I at least an entire week.... I calculated how much it would cost to get mac and cheese and chips and soda and crappy foods, I could get about the same amount of food, but a bag of chips goes so…
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I heard squatting was cool.
Ever since I can remember, I hated squatting. It always made my knees hurt and if I could avoid them I would. But have you seen the girls with the nice booties from squatting!?! I'm giving this a second thought. However, since you can't spot lose fat, I am asking, can you spot add muscle? If so, it's time to make my…
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Canned Pumpkin
I have a few cans of pumpkin. I really want to use them, but in healthy way. Suggestions?
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Milwaukee Figure Competitions?
I have a new goal/ambition. I'd like to challenge myself to first, get to a figure competition body, and second maintain and compete a few times. I'll be in Milwaukee, but are there any that people would recommend to train for?
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Things I would say to Jillian Michaels
Dear Jillian Michaels, I have always been afraid that you would someday knock on my door and kick my *kitten*. So, today I decided I would prepare for that day / a zombie apocalypse (two birds one stone). I learned very quickly that yes, you encourage loudly-but you're funny and inspiring. At the end of a work out where I…
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My first 5K - The Happiest 5K on the Planet
Last summer I decided I wanted to stop being afraid of running. I went from not being able to make it a block, to running 2+ miles over the three month span that Wisconsin weather allows me to enjoy the outdoors. This summer I signed up for The Color Run... I made it the entire way. When I got done, all I could think was,…
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Bran or Flax muffins?
anyone have recipes they would recommend?
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What exactly is Clean Eating?
I hear the term clean eating a lot. I'm curious what it really means. Does it include meats? Does it prohibit certain foods/types of food. I am assuming it's lots of fruits and veggies, but I want to hear it from the people I trust the most ;)
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Exercise & Calorie Counting
Last summer I carefully watched what I ate and used the MFP to calculate what I had burned extra and ate more accordingly. I don't feel like it went well. I looked back at my year and just saw it kind of plateau. This summer I think I'm going to map how much/how I exercise, but not use it to calculate how I should eat.…
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Natural sleep helpers
I just graduated college a few weeks ago. I've spent the last 5 years juggling a really hectic life of school, work and family. Now that I'm all done and in the process of having a normal - less stressful - more time to breathe - life, I can't fall asleep at night. I'm the kind of girl that my head touches the pillow and…
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Defense training
Hi! I live in a little bit of a pesky neighborhood. I don't know any of my neighbors and by appearance and rumors-it's not that great regardless. I am a 5'6" and 135lbs 23 year old female, I generally walk my dog during the day but I have to take him out at night too. Sometimes I can hear my door handle to the entrance of…
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4 Legged Friends!
PLEASE research the warning signs that your 4 legged friend may be over heating or exhausted when outside or being your running companion!!! I run with a Boston terrier, I know they have issues breathing normally so even if I can keep going, I stop because they can get sick or seriously injury themselves. THEY LOVE BEING…
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Swim Suit Season!
It's coming! I started looking at some bathing suits, and probably the first time in 5 years I was kind of excited when I got to the two piece section! Ladies and gents, I think this girl might be able to sport a bikini without hiding under 10 beach towels this year!!! Maybe I'll even update with a start to finish bikini…
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What do Polish, Welsh people look like?
Funny, I went into a family diner and this little old lady told me I had very Polish lips and nose and a very Welsh and Irish shape of my face... I'm not sure I've ever been able to pick out these features on anyone else or what makes them stand out of a crowd... but the lady was right, I am. Please help me with a…
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Banital?
I am not really a pill person. I was more curious about just flushing out my system/detox solutions. (I try to do something naturally every few months). Anyway I ended up accidentally ordering a free sample. I guess I'm curious if anyone has tried it. Do you like it/hate it? pros/cons? Tips for if I were to take them (like…
