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Need Inspiration?
Read this article about an amazing woman, Jennifer Branson, who I had the opportunity to meet and spend some time with when volunteering at a recent Spartan Beast.... she is an inspiration if there ever was one. Great heart and soul too! http://gotmagazine.blogspot.ca/ (Intro Snippet): In 2007, I had a life altering…
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"So you’re feeling too fat to be photographed . . ."
A friend of mine posted this to her facebook page and it really puts things into perspective. "So you’re feeling too fat to be photographed . . ." (http://myfriendteresablog.com/so-youre-feeling-too-fat-to-be-photographed/) I really recommend taking a few minutes and read it. We all have goals, we are all trying our best…
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Stretch Help Please
I am looking for advice on stretching. Today, my chest is really tight from re-starting my upper body training (lots of pulley exercises and free weights). It hurts if I take too deep of a breath. Wondering if anyone has any tips on how to properly stretch it out. Secondly, I am working on my running - both uphill and…
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I know it sucks but.. (small gym etiquette rant)
My gym has a sign up sheet for the cardio machines. In the 12 years (on and off) I have been going there, it always has. Today, I walk in, sign up for my favorite treadmill - the one in the corner by the window (my gym has 4 different types/brands, and only one or two of each). There is no one on any treadmill as I lace up…
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Motivation: No more excuses!!!!
(apologies if this has been posted already) I admit it. I have made many excuses. I have been struggling through my training for next year's Spartan races. Until this morning, when I saw this in my news feed on Facebook.... I cannot express the extent of my respect for this man - Cpl Todd Love - and his whole team who ran…
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My First Spartan Sprint
There have been a few posts about Spartan races - so I thought I would share my experience. After a year and a half working out and losing 68 lbs (still have 35-40 to go), I thought I would challenge myself to a Spartan Sprint (3+ miles [5km+] and 15+ obstacles). Many bruises, scratches and sore muscles later, I am happy…
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Quality of Cardio Equipment Question
I usually work out at the gym, but circumstances at the moment have me working from home and keeping very wonky hours. I tried to go to the gym, but it takes too much time from my work schedule right now, and want to work out from home. I have the weights, medicine ball, fancy-pant mat, etc. but nothing for cardio. I was…
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St Method Multi Cereal Bread info
just a heads up for anyone who eats this bread - there are many entries for it - but they just released "New Packaging" which also includes new dietary information - instead of fixing all the entries to reflect this change (and perhaps not all areas have the new recipe) but I entered a "Updated" entry - there are several…
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Database Entries
Just wondering how many people add food to the database as opposed to just adding it for yourself. While I try to sift through the database (because it's a great resource and took time and effort by other people), I often cannot find 'exactly' what I am looking for. For example, coffee is a pretty personal thing (when made…
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Pet Peeve @ the Gym
I know there are many threads of this nature, but..... Small rant: Arrived at my gym today and went to the sign up sheet (it is at the entrance - you have to pass it to go anywhere) and was happy to see that all three AMT's (All Motion Trainer) were free, except when I looked over - all three were in use. When you sign up…
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Kid's Say the Darnedest Things: An NSV of sorts
My first name is Kelly. My nephews (now 8 and 13), have always adored cuddling with me, as I was "soft and cushy" as they would tell me. But kids can be a bit mean even if they don't realize it. So, the easiest rhyme with Kelly is "Kelly Belly, Big Bowl of Jelly". This was usually uttered while they giggled (they were…
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Good News in Sports Bras (size D and up)
From Cocoperez (sorry! lol) http://cocoperez.com/2011-07-26-new-sports-bra-helps-reduce-bounce Get ready for a new type of sports bra ladies, one that actually keeps you held in place. The new bra will hold each breast separately instead of pressing both against the rib cage. Unfortunately, the bra was created by Panache,…
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TV @ The Gym
Didn't know where to post this ... Usually when I go to the gym, all the televisions facing the cardio machines are either the news (with no sound nor subtitles WTH!) or talk shows/reality t.v. - and the sports channels are all on in the weight area (i will not go into a rant about this....) I usually ask them to change…
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Too Cute (NSV)
shared this on my profile this morning, but was too cute thought I would post it too =) Oh how times have changed. It used to be, when one of my kids wanted to leave me a note - they would attach it to the fridge. This morning, I woke up to a note from my 15yr old attached to the scale.....
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Quality Trumps Quantity?
Perhaps. This article (http://healthland.time.com/2011/06/23/study-the-best-and-worst-foods-for-weight-loss/) seems to think so. Based on a study coming out of Harvard, "... suggests that the quality of your food matters more than its calorie count." Not an entirely new ideas, but an interesting longitudinal study =) also…
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Gym Etiquette
I know there has been several similar threads (which are now buried) - but I just wanted to share this: My gym is relatively small - there are 6 large mats against a wall (facing a window) for people to do their ab work / stretching. This space can only accommodate 6 - 7 people max. Yesterday, there was this girl all…
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63 lbs down - 30ish to go!
I finally hit 189 yesterday - and after a bit of pondering (and some shopping today) I decided to share my progress pics. On the left is today @ 189lbs, and on the right is at my heaviest in sept. 2009 @ 252lbs.... I couldn't stop staring at my before photo - I hardly recognize myself at all!
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Happy & Frustrated
I hit 60lbs lost today - I am elated. I feel amazing, I look in the mirror and feel like I look great - for the first time in a long time, while I was blow-drying my hair, I didn't hate the reflection of my face (it's slimmed out considerably) and overall, I have nothing to complain about. I have about 25-30 lbs to go…
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On restaurant 'healthy' foods
Saw this and thought I would share: Why are Canadian food companies resorting to the health “bait and switch”? Canadian companies are using the promise of healthy options to lure customers. But are they putting their money where your mouth is? Steve White, Canadian Press Have you seen the newest Tim Hortons TV commercial?…
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Looking for New Ideas
I have been in a rut lately, and know that part of it is getting bored with what we have been eating the last few months, and have been reverting to old faithfuls that aren't quite as healthy. When I made the decision to lose weight, we revamped our eating habits as a family (I have 15 & 18 yr old daughters). We made a lot…
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180 Days In: A Bit Tired
Or just thereabout, and I am slowly dipping into (another) small valley of complacency. I really thought by now, this would be old hat. That my eating habits would have naturally evolved (as I was doing very well for quite some time). I never deprived myself of treats (in moderation) and always tried to balance my treats…
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To Be Fat Like Me
Pretty decent movie actually. I watched it last night with my two daughters (14 & 18). It's a bit cheesy at times - a light after school special feeling, (2007 w/ Kaley Cuoco of Big Bang Theory fame - IMDB link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0889600/), but overall, there were some great moments and the overarching theme was…
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NSV: Sometimes it's the little things
I have been going to my gym for over 1.5 years relatively consistently. Today, a woman who I see often (but who I have never exchanged words with) approached me as I was leaving and commented that she rarely notices people in the gym, but said it seemed to her that I slimmed out a lot!? I told her how much I have lost…
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Everything should taste like bacon*
not sure if this should go here - or in the chit chat section ... but saw this and couldn't stop laughing - and had to share. http://store.baconsalt.com/BaconAirtm-bacon-flavored-oxygen-inhaler_p_117.html
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Skip the gym - pay a fine?
so many discussions about motivation and things that get you moving - saw this article and thought I would share What do you think? _______________________________________________________________________________________ Skip The Gym And Get Lighter -- In The Wallet Wednesday, March 23 2011 3:52 PMWritten by: Erica Orange…
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World Salt Awareness Week: March 21-27
Just thought I'd share: http://www.worldactiononsalt.com/index.htm and via my twitter feed: David L. Katz retweeted by EatingWell A practical tip for World Salt Awareness Week: in general, a food with more mg sodium than calories per serving is 'salty'
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Just Past Halfway - 47lbs down
35 / 40 lbs to go I never thought I would actually share before and after pictures, but MFP has been a very huge reason for my progress. I have spent countless hours looking through the success stories, have made many friends, and have found so much support on the forums - more than I ever thought I needed. So, it is my…
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(Sad) NSV
I am ecstatic to go from a size 20 to a size 14 since last September - however, I had a favorite pair of jeans I could never fit in to - and was looking forward to wearing - (un)fortunately, I only fit into them for about a month - I went to put them on today, and they were much much too big - I am sad to have to fold them…
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Weighing vs Measuring: A cautionary tale
So, this morning, I go to have my morning cereal - Corn Flakes .... the box says 1 and 1/4 cup = 110 calories ... in brackets, it says 30g. I take the measuring cups out and fill up the first cup, then out of curiosity, decide to weigh it instead - 1 level cup = 30g... I never did get that extra 1/4 cup Somehow, I feel…
