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Suprised with HRM result
My birthday was yesterday and I got a Polar FT4 from my mom. I've wanted it for a while, so I couldn't wait to try it out. I do my normal hour on the elliptical today using it for the first time. I expected the "calories burned" to be much lower than MFP, which is notoriously high, but I also expected it to be lower than…
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Ever have to cancel a date for a fake-sounding reason?
I just had to cancel a date with a guy for a reason that is 100% true but I know sounds 100% made up. I feel bad, but I'm sure he thinks he's getting stood up. This would have been our first date, so even worse. What did I cancel for you ask? Well, at lunch today, was I walking up (yes, up), some cement stairs in the…
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So conflicted
Ugh. I just had an evaluation after 2 months of working out twice a week with a trainer, classes (pilates & toning) and cardio on the other days of the week. I'm so conflicted by my results. Forearm: -0.5 inches Biceps: 0 Calf: -0.5 inches Thigh: -2 inches Chest: -1 inches Hips: -2 inches Waist: -2.3 inches Total: -8.3…
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Nervous waiting for PhD apps to come back
So, I'm kind of freaking out and nervous waiting for my PhD applications to come back. They should come back at ANY time now. All three said mid-February. I'm having a serious freak out right now... I used to be one to stress eat, but nope. Not going to do that. Instead I'm going to stress-cardio as I like to call it, when…
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Nausea all of a sudden during Workouts
Hi everyone, I'm completely at a loss at why this is happening. I've been working out for 2 years, consistently about an hour a day, 5 days a week. All of a sudden, within the last two weeks, nearly every single time I work out, I get nauseous. Not just after my workout, but during it as well. Morning workouts, afternoon…
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To call/text him or not to call/text....
So, everyone, I need an opinion. Quick back story: I have what I like to call my "lightswitch" boyfriend. We are on off on off on off. Already redflagging, right?! Well that's not what I'm here for. We have long periods of off in there, it's not a weekly thing, but it's been going on for like 5 years. We just always end up…
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I ate a candy bar and I liked it.
Yes, I admit it. I went to the store, to get stuff to make ceviche. And there it was. Calling my name. The Herseys Cookies and Cream bar. I didn't buy it. Then I got in my car and realized I forgot the main ingredient in the SHRIMP ceviche... the shrimp. This time, I got the candy bar. I haven't eaten one in about a year…
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Zuchinni Bacon Pasta Recipie
I made this tonight, because I had a bunch of random stuff I wanted to get rid of (the zucchini NEEDED to be cooked), so I just threw this together, and it turned out AWESOME, so I wanted to share. Ok, first it’s important to note that I added a few extra things SIMPLY because I either had a little tiny bit left and threw…
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I don't know how to run.
No, really, I don't. I can "run".... but it's kind of like when you jog in place. My feet are pretty much right next to each other and I go forward a little bit... it's just really slow. It's definitely more of a jog than a RUN. I can "run" forever like that. But it doesn't really make me tired or feel like it's working…
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The reality of having to take a month off is setting in...
So next week, we're going to Spain for a month. Sounds awesome right? YES! AWESOME! I'm so excited. But the reality of my no-internet connection IE no myfitnesspal for a month, is starting to set in. I KNOW I can make smart choices and I KNOW we will be doing TONS of walking and stuff, but still, I am freaking out! I live…
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46 lbs down... but new stretch marks?
So, I'm down 46 lbs.... but just noticed today that I have gotten new stretch marks! and in a REALLY weird place.... the back of my knees!!! There's like 3 or 4 on the inside corners of both of my knees. Any idea what this could be from or why? *Also, I've been on a plateau for about the last month, and am just starting to…
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46 lbs down... 4 to go
So, I was just creeping through pictures last night, and first came across an old picture of me in Chile, 2009. I was shocked at how I looked, especially putting it right next to my current picture.... so I thought I'd share! I probably weighed around 225 - 230 in the Chile picture.... This picture below is another…
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21st Birthday on Saturday!
Hey guys, So, I know there's tons of topics on what are good LIGHT drinks to have when going out with friends. This is NOT one of those threads. My 21st birthday is on Saturday and I have no idea about any drinks. At all. Seriously. I drank a lot of wine and beer when I was in Chile, but for actual drink drinks, I am at a…
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NSV - dimples
So, I've lost 40lbs now, and in the last week or so I had really noticed my face had changed, but I couldn't tell why! My family figured it out. I HAVE DIMPLES NOW!!! I did not know that could happen. I haven't gotten a good picture with the dimples, but here's some from facebook, maybe you can see...…
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Just tried Shirataki noodles...
and I actually like them! I let them kinda soak in with the juice from my moms beef and broccoli, and am eating them with that, and they're good!!! I'm so excited to discover I like them. Just had to let people know :)
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Walden Farms 0 calorie salad dressings.
So, I saw these 0 cal, 0 fat 0 blah blah blah dressing at walmart today. It was kind of pricey (I'm SUPER cheap), but I was tired of my old low-fat low cal dressing, so I thought why not try this 0 calorie ranch. I just did. It's surprisingly decent. It's definitely no amazing ranch dressing, but it's definitely a LOT…
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Wow, crazy night of eating, and didn't go much over.
I can totally tell my eating habits have changed. Anyone that wants to look, go look at my dinner. Seriously. I used to eat about double of everything I listed there, and TRUST ME if I did anything, I over-estimated how much I ate tonight. I thought screw it, I haven't had a good night out in forever, I'm going to eat…
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Anyone want to look at my diary and give me thoughts?
Hey guys, So the last two weeks I have just maintained my weight. I'm thinking I might have hit a plateau. It's kind of annoying, but I know I'll get off of it eventually. I just re looked over my food diary, and have noticed that I have eaten out more than usual recently, so that's probably part of it. Also, it's been a…
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Do you think I need to mix up my cardio?
Hey guys, so I have a question: I do strength training along with my cardio like 2-3 times a week. When I do strength training I do 30 mins of cardio, then 30-45 mins of strength training. But on the days I don't strength train, I do an hour of cardio. And I ALWAYS do the elliptical. It's one of the total body crossramp…
