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Stalled out
So my weight loss has essentially been stalled out since October/November. No significant gains or losses, just a couple pounds up and down like normal depending on the time of the month. November is when I started running (I was averaging around nine miles per week). December I continued doing so (but probably closer to 6…
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Before and After- Down 50lbs so far
So, about three years ago I was at my heaviest. I stayed that way, lost maybe 10lbs, then last year, just as I'd gotten down 20lbs, I broke my foot. I was unable to walk for about 8 months. Got back going, and four months later, tore all of the tendons (except the achilles) in the opposite ankle. That was in March this…
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Today I'm thankful for my NSV (s)! Are you?
And who ran 3.5 miles in 52 minutes on the river trail today? This Chick. And I'm freaking excited. This I believe is a major NSV. In the last two years, I've spent 12 months time on crutches and unable to put weight on one leg or the other because of breaks and tendon tears (related to accidents, not fitness injuries).…
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A Useful link to Diet Myths
I realize that WebMD isn't the end-all of health advice, nor is it always accurate to a tee...plus people like to use it to self diagnose...but this little slideshow is quite packed with a lot of truth about common diet and nutrition myths. Yes, everyone is different, but these are based on the general population and the…
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Creamy bean dinner
I'm not exactly sure what to call it, but it's a wonderful fall back I use many nights for dinner, and my roommate is usually super jealous when they smell it cooking. It's fairly healthy, super filling, and ultra easy (It's a one pot meal) To make four full sized meals/servings: 1 1/2 cups white or brown rice (I like…
