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Things people say when you're dieting.
Just thinking about some of the stuff that people say when you're dieting. For example: having a bit of a cheat meal (it was only a tiny cheat) at work the other day, and I say to a co-worker "I haven't been drinking carbonated drinks lately, but I think I'm going to splurge and have a diet soda with this." His response…
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It's like Groundhog Day without the piano lessons
Well, here I go again. Over the years, this site has brought a pattern into clear view for me and made it easy to examine in detail. January, I get it in gear and restart the diet and exercise. By spring, I'm a diet-tracking/weight-losing machine. I do well all through the spring and summer, often losing 30 - 50 lbs (about…
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"Clean" eater critical of Low Carb
A guy at work, a self proclaimed "clean eater" who doesn't eat sugar or red meat or packaged processed foods (allegedly), said to another coworker that my diet is unhealthy. He went on to claim that I would lose muscle more than fat. I eat low carb, moderate protein, high fat. I do this primarily for health reasons…
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September Squats and Crunches Challenge!
Starting September 1st, same challenge we did in August. But, I am going to add weight to my squats and work a little harder on my form for both the squats and the crunches. And, I'm adding a little something for my arms . . . . And if you really want to kick it up a notch . . . .
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August Squat & Ab Challenge
I missed out on these challenges for July, but I'm ready to kick off August in a big way. 2 simple little exercises done regularly for the next 30 days. I'm actually starting tomorrow with measurements. Who's with me?!
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Plateaus: A necessary evil?
I experienced a plateau with a different WOE a couple of years ago, and it lasted so long (6 months) I got very frustrated and threw my hands up. I am doing well since starting this WOE, and I am so excited that it seems so much more sustainable. I am losing at a steady, healthy pace (just under 2 lbs per week), and I was…
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What is the Body Jam Experience?
Some friends on FB are posting about it. And it seems as if it might be a personalized meal and workout plan designed following a consultation with a personal trainer. I mean, that's what is implied, and that sounds pretty good. But when asked what it is, they always just give the contact info. Anybody have any experience…
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In a slump . . .
So, yesterday was Cardio Recovery, which I really just hate. I love the rest, but that one workout just sucks. It also didn't help that it was the weekend, and my family kept interrupting my workout. This morning, my HRM crapped out on me (that's what I get for buying one off of Ebay), so I couldn't monitor my heart rate…
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Why am I starving?!!!!
Today was my rest day. I am just finishing week 1 of Insanity. I woke up with my tummy growling loudly, and I have just felt constantly hungry all day long. I started off having my protein shake and banana. Then, I went right ahead and ate my lunch too (5 egg white omelet with onions and kale greens and whole grain toast)…
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Want to eat everything in the house
Today was my rest day of week 1. I woke up with my tummy growling loudly, and I have just felt constantly hungry all day long. I started off having my protein shake and banana. Then, I went right ahead and ate my lunch too (5 egg white omelet with onions and kale greens and whole grain toast). Later I had a yogurt, and…
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Putting C25K on hold
Here's the deal, I bought Insanity like 2 years ago. Then, I started the program only to stop a few days into it. This is sad, but we were living in a very old house with wooden floors, and I was afraid I was going to damage the structure of the house with all the jumping around (true story).:blushing: But, now I live in a…
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Insanity Veterans, I have a question for you . . .
I've just started Insanity a couple of days ago. Tomorrow is supposed to be Cardio Recovery. However, I have lost that particular disc and didn't realize it until moments ago. I bought this set 2 years ago, started it and stopped it almost immediately, and I've moved since then. There's no telling where the disc might be.…
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Where y'all at?
Is everyone still at it? Not a lot of posting going on in this group lately. I finished week 5 day 2 today. I feel great. I was worried about the 8 minute runs on this day, but I made it through without too much trouble. Now, I'm nervous about the 20 minute run coming up next time, but I feel sure I can do it. I'm getting…
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C25K how long between days
I started the C25K on Friday. I did day 2 yesterday, and I felt some soreness in my shins when I started, but it went away as I continued. Today, I am having more pronounced shin soreness. I have had shin splints in the past, many years ago when I tried to start running. It got so bad I couldn't run at all. This time, I am…
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Small NSV for today
I work in a warehouse. And, it gets hot in the summertime. So a few years ago, the company started buying shorts with the company logo embroidered on them for those of us in management. The first year, I got size 12. The next year, I needed a size 14 and was too embarrassed to order them. Last year, I went ahead and…
