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Agents of S.H.E.I.D.
Thoughts comments? What did you all think. Last night was the FIRST time in I have NO IDEA how long (besides football and we even tape that) my husband voluntarily watched LIVE TV. I thought it was a good pilot. Will be interested to see where it goes.
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Lackluster World
My friend is having a Kickstarter to release a hard cover of his comic LACKLUSTER WORLD which I have always loved, granted he is a friend so yes I am bias. SO if you wanna support him check out the link. He has some pretty killer options. He has been doing this for as long as I have known him and goes to quite a few of the…
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March Madness
Okay I actually loathe basketball but the catch phrase is nice. My goals this month are as follows: -Lose 5lbs (or more if I can manage 8 that would be awesome) -Walk 3-4 times a week, increasing my pace and time (got 13.1 to walk on May 7th) -Up my PT exercise sets by 1 new set each week, ie 1 set of 10 reps added each…
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Home Equipment
For the folks that bought the equipment for home, where did you get most of it? My gym is just too insane with meat heads and it is annoying to have to wait for a rack every time I go to the gym (and this includes all different times). I just need to buy the stuff and do it at home! So give me your best recommendations and…
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Fat not going away
I am throwing around a bunch of ideas on how to get this damn weight to drop off me at this point. I have been constantly lifting for 2 solid months now and NONE of my clothes feel any looser. The progress I am making on lifting I am happy with but I am frustrated that I can't seem to drop any of this fat.... My tape…
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1 year success NSV
1 year ago I was laying in my bed twisted and broken. I had re-injured my lower back playing broomball(look it up if you don't know what it is). I had been slammed into the ice repeatedly by some d-bag who takes recreational sports way to seriously. I couldn't stand up straight, I was twisting to the left, I couldn't sit…
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Started today!
I had my first session with my trainer today and I finally went through this program with her today! WHEEE!!! I have a REALLY bad lower back so my weight going up will probably be slow but I'm excited. She said my form was spot on and we worked on an adjustment for my deadlift since this is the one that can bring me down…
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The new Batman?!
Ben Affleck?! Really?! Who thought this was a good idea!!!
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What is your Favorite Month/Time of year?
I LOVE October. Fall is in full swing, it nice and cool out and perfect weather for tea and snuggling under blankets. Not to mention on of my favorite holidays, Halloween! November is tied with October because it has my ALL TIME FAVORITE holiday, Thanksgiving. I would take two thanksgivings over christmas any day!
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star trek / star wars - neither?
Are their geeks out there that DON't like either one of these series? Just curious. I like both so this question is actually moot for me but just curious. Would your "geek" status be taken away if you didn't like either?
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Any low back injury folks lifting?
I have a session planned with my trainer to show me the correct form etc for a lifting program and to show me alterations if that is even an option. I was just wondering who else out there has had a low back injury and is lifting? (I have herniated disc at L4-L5, well it is getting better obviously) I will probably be just…
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Blue Ash area? Gym Partner needed
I live actually live in Norwood Ohio but work in Blue Ash. I am a member of the Blue Ash Rec Center and am looking for a gym partner. Possible someone to start the Lifting for Women program. I am on a tight budget (until the husband finds work, laid off unexpectedly three weeks ago) and really feel I need a partner to…
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Veronica Mars
So I am going to say that the Veronica mars project will reach the 2 million goal in less than 24 hours. Bring on the movie.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
I just have to say this man is awesome. I got to see him speak at Wright State University last night, in Dayton OH (where they CLEARLY had no idea the draw power this man had because it was PACKED and then some. They had to have 2 satellite rooms of overfill). I am beyond excited that they will be re-doing COSMOS! He is a…
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Cincinnati Area Gyms
I love my gym (Blue Ash Rec Center) but it only has a pool in the summer. I need gym that has a pool. What gyms out there have an indoor pool that aren't a royal pain to get into (like the YMCA) with reasonable gym memberships? I live in Norwood and work in Blue Ash (which how I am a member there). Any advice on where to…
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RED SHIRTS
So my friend I graduated college with and some of his friends (a few I know and a few I don't) have started working on a parody called RED SHIRTS. If you know the meaning of Red Shirts then yes it is in reference to what you think. Not sure the whole premise but go like them over on Facebook…
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December - the Month of Holiday insanity!
December already! Geesh. Didn't we just start the November?! This whole time goes faster as adults needs to stop. My goal for this month, get back to working out slowly (since the back is slowly on the mend), hopefully get into the 180's! I am so close.... 192.2... come one I can get there right?! even with all the holiday…
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Cincinnati Flying Pig - 2013
So what Ohio folks are just as crazy as I am and are already signed up for the 15th Annual Flying Pig?! I walk the Half Marathon. The full Marathon is not something I really want to attempt. I am determined to beat my best time of 3:31 this year!
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NSV - one year of steady working out
This isn't the biggest NSV but I though I would post it for the others in the same boat as me. I decided last year to really re-commit to going to they gym and drop weight. well I haven't lost much weight (only 7lbs) but I have passed my one year mark of going to the gym on a regular basis (3-4 times a week). This is a…
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Does the snack industry have no shame?!
Flavored Pringles of Pumpkin Pie and White Chocolate? I think I need to excuse myself to the restroom so I can be sick. http://consumerist.com/2012/10/11/just-what-we-needed-pumpkin-pie-and-peppermint-chocolate-flavored-pringles/ Just What We Needed: Pumpkin Pie And Peppermint Chocolate-Flavored Pringles October 11, 2012…
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Happy August!
Phew it is already AUGUST! July just flew by! Day 2 of Bootcamp and day 2 of week 2 of c25k was yesterday. My goal is to keep this going! My bootcamp ladies have told me that even though my scale only says 7lbs that I look like I have lost a lot more. My tape measure doesn't seem to be making any changes either (but I…
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Frustrated but still hitting the gym
Okay, my scale has been stuck on 194 for over a month now so I decided to log it. The hopes it would budge are being given up. I hate the scale. I am frustrated because I feel good but I am not really seeing too much of a difference and I have been consistant with my workouts for almost a year now. I should have better…
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Giant Lego
Shhhhh don't tell my husband (he doesn't log in here anymore that I remember) but I bought the millennium falcon LEGO yesterday. It was on sale! I couldn't resist. I am trying to decide if I want to put it together myself OR give it to him for his birthday. (I gave him the GIANT Star Destroyer for Christmast). I am such a…
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Logging weight loss
Does anyone else wait to log in their weight loss until they are sure it is going to stick? I typically weight myself every morning (just out of habit) and if I drop a pound or two I normally wait a few days or more before I will even log the loss. So sometimes when I do log it states I lost 2-3lbs at a time when really it…
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Ebooks vs. Real Books
Okay I have to know. What are your thoughts on e-readers (Kindle, Nook etc) versus real books. I was skeptical at first but then my husband bought me the baby kindle just before our wedding so I could have it on our honeymoon for our *cough cough* recover time. I have to say the Kindle is awesome. Light, easy to work and…
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Ads for Pizza Rolls and Cinnamon rolls?!
Ummm I thought I was fitness, eat right website so why I am seeing ADS for Cinnamon rolls and Pizza rolls?! Really! Fail MFP FAIL!
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Anyone in Cincinnati area?
I live in the Cincinnati are and am looking for a workout buddy. My husband means well but he just doesn't like exercise and I don't want to force him to do anything he doesn't want because there is nothing worse than trying to workout with someone who hates it. I like to walk, hit up Yoga and am willing to try a training…
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belly fat
Okay we all have it and we all want to reduce it. I have the BIGGEST flat tire around my mind section and was hoping some folks would have a few exercises and/or tips that help reduce it. This is my biggest issue of my weight and I know it is the hardest to get rid of. Anyone have any tips for me? I am ,more of a walker…
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Timex Heart Monitor
Okay I purchased a Timex Heart Monitor WR30m model and it is giving me crazy readings. Said i in 40 minutes I burned 513 calories on the treadmill going from 4.0 to 5.1 in intervals for 30 minutes. The treadmill claims it is 257. I don't know what to believe and I can't get this thing to enter my weight. Don't even see…
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Scale Phobia
I hate the scale. I have always hated the scale. I don't like weight numbers. I find there is too much emphasis on how much one should weight however I realize it is one way to track progress. I know taking measurements is another but can I just ignore the scale altogether? I have also discovered that our scale could have…
