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Newbie to running
Spring is around the corner, and I'd really like to start "running". I have a 4 year old daughter that is full of energy and wants to start playing basketball next fall, and I really want to keep up with her! I don't expect to do a 5K over night, but I'd like to be better at it than I am now. If anyone can give any tips on…
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Birthdays, Holidays and Parties at schools.....
Ok, I have 2 sisters that are still in high school (2 different schools) and one came home with a letter stating that from now on, whenever there is a birthday celebration, a holiday party, or any classroom party in general, the kids are ONLY allowed to bring fresh, store bought veggies, Wheat Thins cracker, Triscut…
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New to running....
HELP!!! I've been getting the itch to pick up the pace and jog/run! I tried this in the spring, and I think I landed myself shin splints.. Any tips for a newbie to running?? I don't want to end up like that again, I could barely walk for almost 2 months, which left exercise to a bare minimum for me, if at all.. I hear…
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An evil of all evils...Stretch Marks
Like most women, while pregnant, I ended up with a ton of horrible looking stretch marks... I know the chances of them completely dissapearing are unlikely, but I was just curious if weight loss helps minimize them, or if there are any foods/oils/lotions/etc out there that may help? I tried Palmers lotion for stretch…
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Name it.....
What is the hardest part about sticking to your diet or exercise?? Or what is the one thing that makes you want to quit?? When I get really stressed, I just want to give up. I don't over eat or anything, I just don't feel like trying anymore.. everyone has something that bugs them enough to just want to stop. Thought I'd…
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Reaching the Calorie Goal
I'm finding it hard to hit my calories everyday! I started to workout (Jillian Michaels last chance workout) plus I go to the gym when I can, 2 or 3 days a week, and I walk 2-3 times a day. After all is said and done, I'm finding I still need to have between 200 and 700 calories, depending on what I do physically that day,…
