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Hams Soooo Tight!!!! - Rest / Recovery days
I've been living with the same body now going on 43 years and I've noticed that I take longer to recover than most people. I've always been this way and I'm wondering if it's common or if there is a name for it. I also take several days for bruises to show up after an injury and I don't know if that's related. When I work…
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Now THAT ought to do it!
I've been running for several years and I currently run 2 miles, 3X per week at 6 mph or faster (usually faster). I just started the 100 pushup and 200 situp programs. Now it looks like I'm going to be doing Tae Kwon Do 2X week in a family class. I know there is such thing as too much exercise but I don't think I'm even…
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Play 60 with me!
I know this is a program to encourage kids to get out and play for a minimum of 60 minutes a day but I'm all in. I am taking a stand and promising to myself, with all of you as my witnesses, that I'm going to do this too. Every day, I'm going to be out there playing basketball, football, walking, biking, rock-climbing,…
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Don't call it a comeback, I've been here for years!
I've been stuck between 205 and 215 for years and I'm sick of it! I was very active here once-upon-a-time but have only lurked here recently. Today is the day! I am re-dedicating myself to getting back into a shape other than round. 185 is my goal weight and I've got 25 lbs to go. Who's with me?
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Back after 3 years!
Hey guys and gals, This community helped me lose almost 40 lbs several years ago. It's been over three years and I've gained back about 10 of those pounds. I've been exercising all along but I haven't been as careful about my eating habits. I'm starting to eat better again and I'm determined to get down to my goal weight…
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MFP Runner's Club 9-3
Yea!!! I hiked through the woods (rough terrain, no trail, dodging spider-webs and briars) for two hours yesterday and still managed to hit the gym this morning! 5 min warmup 18 min run @ 6.1 mph 5 min cooldown
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A whole month without getting sick!
Yay! We made it a whole month without getting sick at my house. It was inevitable though, my son caught a cold and now I have it. I'm skipping the gym until I feel better but I don't really have an appetite either so that's good, I guess. Those of you have children will appreciate this. When they first start (or change…
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GOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!
Well, today has been a real mixed bag. I've been stuck at the same plateau for a month and I got on scale this morning and was 2lbs over. I know why though (Long John Silver's) so I didn't take it too hard. I forgot and left my thermos at work yesterday so I had to take my coffee in a Mason jar. I was able to do 18 min.…
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Victories large and small
We all know this but sometimes we could use a reminder. It's important that we celebrate all of our victories, large or small, and don't let the setbacks set us back. I managed to avoid eating pizza at home Wed. night and then there were tons of snacks (which I avoided) at a conference I attended on Thurs. There was a…
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Really upset, ready to throw in the towel.
I interviewed for a job a few months ago and was told that the interview process was long and would probably take several months. There were supposed to be several interviews along the way. Well, I hadn't heard anything and I was concerned so I e-mailed a friend who works there. She e-mailed back that they already offered…
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Coming back from an illness or injury.
So, I caught the respiratory infection that was going around and I missed over a week at the gym. I'm feeling better (but still not 100%) so I decided to go back to the gym today. I could have gone Fri. but I gave myself an extra few days to try to get my strength back. Good news / bad news. My chest didn't hurt or burn…
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Big milestones coming up...
Okay guys and gals, I've got a couple of big milestones in sight. Thanks to the respiratory infection that's going around, I haven't had much appetite and I'm down to 205! <weakly> YAY! <cough> 204 was the lowest I ever got to several years ago when I started dieting. I bounced back up to as high as 218 but stayed around…
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Bad Day!
Well.... today was pretty bad. We had a snow day and I was stuck at home with lots of temptation. There were several different leftovers in the 'fridge and I have a serious problem throwing away food. I did manage to drink my water. I avoided having hot chocolate after coming in from playing in the snow and I went to bed…
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My running plan
I hate running... I always have, but I hate it less than most other cardio exercise and I know I can do it. The mistake that I've always made in the past is in trying to do too much, too soon and hurting myself. I took the Cool Running: Couch-to-5K Running Plan and modified it. I think it assumed a level of fitness that I…
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Hey Guys!
I just found this site and registered. A little bio and background. I'm a 36 y.o. male, 6', 211 lbs (at present). A few years ago, I was at 241. I got motivated and lost 37 lbs. Over the last few years, I have fluctuated between 204 and 221. Back before Christmas, I got motivated to go the rest of the way. I joined a gym…