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Does anyone get a little more lax on a plateau??
I broke a 2 1/2 month plateau in June, lost 10 more pounds and have been stuck again for the last 5 weeks. I'm not worried about it, frustrating as it is, I realize it is normal but it still makes me mad. I have upped my exercise, which I still do every day and I have actually switched to TDEE 2 weeks ago, so I increased…
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Brooks Shoe Owners
I have a new pair of Brooks Trance running shoes. I bought them about 6 weeks ago and they are already wearing out. The grips, or soles on the bottom are almost completely gone. I have logged about 120 miles in them, mostly walking, and I only wear them for exercise. Now this is my first pair of Brooks. I'm normally an…
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Heart Rate Question
I'm not sure the right way to ask this question without stumbling, so hang with me here for a second. I have been exercising for a year. Mostly walking, some running and when I do lifting I do squats, push ups, lunges and work with dumb bells, all at home. I work out 6 days a week. The last couple weeks I have added in…
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Shoes for Insanity??
I just ordered Insanity and will probably start it next week. Besides the fact that I'm really nervous because I think it will be too hard for me, what shoes do I wear? I have a nice pair of Brooks running shoes that I wear while walking and running. I fear that they might not work right due to more side to side motions of…
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I have to be doing something wrong...Running
I started losing weight last August. I'm 38, 5'6" female with a SW of 284, GW of 150 and CW of 225. I had been at or around my SW weight for about 3 years so I was in pretty rough shape. In the beginning I couldn't even walk down the driveway to the mailbox without being winded or my back hurting, but I got on the…
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I think I messed up...
A little history on me. I'm at 5'5" 38 year old female. SW was 284 on August 6. I started by just walking. At first I could hardly make it down the driveway, to the mailbox without my back hurting. But I got out there every day and went further. Since it was hot in August, I got on the treadmill and worked my way up. 20…
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Anyone lost 100+ pounds without strength training??
A little history on me. I'm 38, 5'5" female. SW was 284, CW 229. I started losing weight on August 6, 2013 after the doc told me I had to either lose wight or I was being put on meds for diabetes and blood pressure. So the first 4 months, I cut my calories to MFP recommendation and started walking. I walked almost every…
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This is why Cardio is not enough...
I wear my heart rate monitor every day but don't normally check the calories burned until I'm done. Today, after 30 minutes on the treadmill, I looked at the calories burned to compare with the number on treadmill monitor. I had walked for 30 minutes on a 3% incline at 3.6-3.8 and the treadmill said 235 burned and my HR…
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Exercise Bike vs Bike Trainer
I will be the first to admit I am not a fan of riding a bike, but I'm going to give it a try. I love my treadmill, but due to an injury I need to go to a bike instead for a while. That being said, I am looking into to either an exercise bike or a bike trainer for the mountain bike that I have . Do you notice a difference…
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Shin Splint??
Hi. A little background on me. I'm 37 yo female, 48 lbs lost into a 135 pound goal. I started C25K and make it to Week 7. I have NEVER been a runner so that alone is a major accomplishment for me. I run inside on a shock absorbing treadmill so far and want to move outside when the weather turns nicer in a month or two. I…
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For the Rhythmic Runners...
We know who we are. We are the ones that our bodies fall victim to the rhythm of the music. We have no choice but to walk and/or run to the beat. I am a new runner, working my way through C25K on Week 7. I ran my first mile this last weekend. Yay! I need help finding music to run to. I know there are a thousand threads…
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Have I gone Hyper??
I have been Hypo since 2006. Prior to losing any weight we had my dosage at a good level and I was feeling really good. I finally didn't feel like I wanted to sleep my life away, I was feeling depressed but not on any meds for that and the only thing hindering me was my weight. My SW was 284, I'm 37, 5'6". I'm on 125 mcg…
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What is wrong with me???
A little history on me. I'm 37 yo, 5'6" female. I started this journey 3 months ago at 284 lbs. When I started I couldn't hardly walk down the driveway to the mailbox without being winded, but I got on my treadmill and would walk a mile, then a mile and a half and worked my way up to 2.5 to 3 miles a day minimum. A few…
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Weight Training while doing C25K
I'm on week 3 of C25K and was wondering if was doing weight training as well. I think my running would go better if I was physically stronger, but I worry that muscle fatigue and soreness from weight lifting will hinder progress in C25K right when it's getting hard anyway. I do squats, lunges, crunches and some work with…
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Good news from the Doc today
I went to the doc for routine blood work on Aug 2. It was not a good day for me. I was told then that my triglycerides were too high, my total cholesterol was too high, my glucose levels were in pre-diabetic range and my blood pressure was 135/88. I've been hypothyroid since 2006 and on meds for that only. I'm 37 and I…
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Question about Heart Rates
A strange situation occurred over the weekend and that brought up some questions. I hope someone can enlighten me. A little history on me...I'm 5'6", 37 yo, female. Started losing weight on August 7 and am now down 30 pounds with 100 more to go. I started by walking on my treadmill. I could barely make it 20 minutes when I…
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Looking for an App
I need helping trying to find an App. I want to set some goals and am looking for an App that will keep a running total for me and I can add to it each day. I want to keep track of how many miles I am walking/running for the month and things like that. It can be either Android or iOS, doesn't matter. Worse case, I could…
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Couple Exercise Questions
First question...Is it OK to do calisthenics every day? I know you are supposed to give your muscles a break after weight lifting, but what about squats and lunges and abs. I don't do 100's a day or anything, but if I do like, 2 sets of 15, with weights, is that OK? I have kind of worked it in as Interval Training with my…
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Muscle Weakness After Lifting
I feel like crap today. I started exercising 2 months ago and I haven't done much lifting, mostly cardio with light weights so far, plus squats, crunches and stuff like that. But today, I decided it was time to start lifting. I started with 30 minutes of cardio, instead of 50. Then I went to our weight machine and did some…
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My fat has changed
Yes this is a strange subject, but I thought I would share to see if this has happened to anyone else. I have spent the last 4 years hovering around 280 pounds, but the fat on my body was solid. If I wear a sleeveless shirt, my arms are big but not flabby, my thighs were the same...solid, not cottage cheese looking. I'm…
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Need a good Ab Workout
I am open to a machine if that will do the trick. I just don't have the stamina, I guess, to do crunches correctly. I get tired, they suck and I quit. Or I do the crunches and I'm not working hard enough for them to do any good. I'm in the beginning stage of exercise, but my abs are being severely neglected. Any help,…
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Looking to buy a HRM
I have no idea what to get. Recommendations?
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I used food as an Anti-Depressant
I began my weight loss journey on Aug 6. On August 2 I had a doctors apt and had my blood work done and found out that I am pre-diabetic, have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I have been treating Hypothyroidism for about 6 years now which means I have to work twice as hard to lose any weight. I guess I should…
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What to eat on the go??
My girls play sports, my husband coaches, we are on the go a lot. I also work full time. It seems I spend my life eating on the run, drive thru's, gas stations, concession stands. How can I incorporate healthy eating into that? I can pack a cooler, but how many nights can we eat sandwiches? I need ideas on quick meals that…
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Anyone with big goals?
I'm a 37 year old mother with 135 pounds to lose. Just starting out with my first 5 pounds lost. I have a long way to go, so if you have a big goal too, add me. We can go on our journey to healthier living together.