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Is that necessary?
So I tend to do early morning workouts 99% of the time... I usually get to the gym around 5:00-5:30 and work out for about an hour. No makeup. Roll out of bed, brush my teeth, throw my hair up and go. I'm working out this morning on an arc training machine...almost empty row next to me. One other person a couple machines…
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How long before you saw results with strength training?
So....I've recently begun to incorporate more weights and strength/resistance/toning training in to my workouts. I do pilates (Mari Winsor) and I do the circuit at the gym in addition to a good amount of cardio. I'm not expecting overnight or miraculous results...I'm just asking for stories on how it worked for you...how…
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Pilates?
So I've been doing a pilates DVD (can't afford classes)-the Mari Winsor classic mat exercise. For sure something is working because my body is like jello afterward, but here's my question... I'm not looking to lose a whole lot-just to tone up. I'm a healthy weight but I want more definition and to look leaner. Has anyone…
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Men's opinion on short hair
So...I used to have really short hair (pixie cut-see below, it was very similar)...now it's longer. I got bored with not being able to do a lot with my short hair so I decided to grow it out...I'm not quite to my goal length but it's driving me nuts. It's so much work..the products to keep it looking nice are getting…
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Type I Diabetic...frustrated.
So...I'm struggling with getting into shape (not really losing weight, though that'd be a pleasant side effect). I do have lots of low blood sugars and have to treat them (better than being in a coma)...but because of the severity of some of the lows I've had lately, I over-treat (eat too much, take in a lot of calories,…
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Dog Park Drama
Long winded story-sorry in advance. So we took my two boxers to a dog park for the first time this past weekend. We learned our older dog (shelter dog) doesn't get along with big groups of dogs. He's insecure and doesn't understand how to play...he does get along with a select few stable dogs, but works best one on one or…
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Walking a young dog/puppy
I had a question about my boxer dog. So I have two of them and one is just about five months now. I wanted to take both dogs for about an hour long walk today, but I heard that walking a puppy too early for long periods of time can cause problems with bone and joint health. She seems to love going for walks but I wouldn't…
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What movies make you cry?
So this came up because I was watching a movie while I worked out this morning (on my phone-nothing on TV so early in the morning). It was a movie called "Hachi" about a dog that followed his master to the train station every day. His master dies and the dog keeps going to the train station anyway, waiting for his master…
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Question about curl enhancers?
So I've discovered since moving to the East Coast that my hair is naturally wavy (at least in humidity). I'd like to encourage this since my hair (usually) is STICK straight... Anybody know of any good hair products that enhance curl (and actually WORK)? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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One thing you refuse to give up...
I'm one of those people who refuses to cut everything out of my diet that I enjoy. Overall, my diary reflects a very healthy intake...fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. That being said, if I want a drink or something sweet, I allow myself to have it, just in moderation. I'm not one of those people that…
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Peanut butter craving
This is strange, but it's hard to remember a day I did not eat peanut butter. I am not even exaggerating when I say I eat it daily-usually with a little bittersweet or dark chocolate for a lower sugar dessert. There's not a lot of scientific research to prove why a person craves certain things (except in the case of Pica,…
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Most romantic thing someone ever did for you
I hear so much frustration and anger on the forums about a SO or guy/girl that upset someone... So I've decided to focus on the positive. What's the most romantic/sweet thing a guy/girl (husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend etc) has ever done for you? My husband on our first Valentine's Day as a married got up after I fell…
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NSV: down a dress size?
So I was sick earlier this week which sucked-wasn't able to make it to the gym for several days. Today I felt better and was able to get up and at 'em and hit the gym before work. It's 60's day at work so I bought this dress...it's a Calvin Klein and I don't know if they're known for vanity sizing. All I know is that…
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Fitness Profile Settings? What is going on...dude.
HOLY CRAP...I updated my fitness profile to sedentary and to lose 1/2 lb/week (I have less than 10 lbs to lose)...and the calories just went through the roof. I have noticed I've been feeling extremely hungry during the day-especially the past few days (mostly due to shark week), but...can this be right? That's SO MUCH…
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Disrespected at work.
So...this individual has done this before-multiple times. I've sat down with her and tried to talk with her reasonably and calmly about it, but it persists. She is a higher up/manager at work...but not MY manager. She has lost her temper and literally screamed at me in front of other employees. This morning it happened at…
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Do I look like I need to lose weight?
My husband automatically says what all husbands say...(at least the nice ones) "NO. You'e fine, babe, just the way you are." I want an honest answer. I have some pictures posted and they should be viewable...granted they're not the most body-concealing...I'm looking for honest (but kind and polite) feedback. I'm 5'7", 142…
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First set of progress pics
So I uploaded my first pictures to track my progress (per the suggestion of lots of you all on the forums). How can I fix them so that when I add them to my pictures on MFP, they're facing the correct way? (They're all sideways...) Thanks!
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Salad Dressing Recipes
So I'm trying to eat more salads at lunch time. Got some fresh veggies, cottage cheese and all the good greens I like...I run into a snag with salad dressings. I don't like buying the low fat kind because I know what fillers they add to them to make them creamy/tasty. Does anybody have some good recipes for light salad…
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Really...you're that lazy?
GROSS. At the gym this morning a lady left a USED panty liner on the floor of the shower room. How lazy can you be?! There are SIX garbage cans in the locker room and you're too lazy to find ONE? Disgusting. Truly...gross.
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Playing or Fighting? Dog question
So a lot of my pals here on MFP know I recently got a boxer puppy. Thursday marks her 11 week birthday. She's getting bigger every day and is now pushing 20 lbs. I have an older boxer named Booker. First few days he avoided the new puppy...but now they play together regularly. I had a question about their behavior lately.…
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Seasonal allergies :(
I'm miserable. It's that lovely time of year when all the flowers and trees start blooming and blossoming... And my eyes turn red, nose runs and itches and I sneeze almost non stop. Has anyone found an allergy medicine that doesn't make you super sleepy? I tried the Claritin ready-tabs...they don't work. Benadryl and…
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Why do people listen to Dr. Oz?
No really-it's a serious question. To those that buy into whatever he says...why...why do you do this...?
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IUD
This is rough. I'm only 1 week into my IUD and already my period is worse...it's been going on for 2 weeks now. How long before this gets better? I have a follow-up with my GYN next week but I'm miserable.
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Competitive friends...
So...I have this friend of mine. I care about her dearly, but being around her stresses me out. Anybody know people like this? She has to be the skinniest...have the cutest clothes...the best stories and jokes, the most work drama... Well recently I got a puppy. She has wanted one for a long time-but my husband and I have…
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Breakthrough! And yet...not
So last night, my hubby was pulling up to the house just as I was taking our dog, Booker for a walk. He came along with us. Booker usually has his nose to the ground, lifts his leg to EVERYTHING and pulls on the leash (especially when other dogs are around. He barks and practically flies off the leash). My husband refuses…
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Inappropriate work attire...*shudder*
So...there's a lady at work...she annoys me a little in the first place, but she's nice enough. She's 50ish...probalby mid 50's. She (twice now) wears this sweater...it is low cut, first of all...and has a VERY open weave pattern at the top. I do not want to seem mean...but honestly the sweater is borderline inappropriate.…
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Authoritative Walking...
So...I'm working on being more of a "pack leader" ( to quote Cesar Milan) so that I can have better control of our rescue, Booker (a 7 year old boxer). So far in the home he's been very sweet and submissive, but when we go for walks, he barks at and lunges at other dogs (not to fight...if I let him go, they'd be running…
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Infection? If you're easily grossed out...be warned.
So...I had a suspicious mole removed-they took out a decent area of skin AROUND the site too. I'm doing EXACTLY what the physician told me. No strenuous exercise that would stretch or irritate the area...mostly arc trainer, walking or nothing at all. I'm cleaning the site with hydrogen peroxide, drying it and then applying…
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Can't work out/seriously work out for 2 weeks :(
So today I had the rest of a suspicious area of skin/mole removed. It's a pretty decent sized chunk-about an inch-long incision and the doctor told me I can't work out at the gym/do strenuous exercise for 2 weeks... I'm planning to walk my dog as much as I can...this just blows. I usually did my exercise first thing in the…
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Favorite Easter Candy
What's yours? Mine is cadburry creme eggs...delicious. Or the robin's eggs with the hard shell. I like peeps, but not for eating. Just put one in the microwave for a while and you'll see what I mean.
