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Starting Over - lose the same 30lbs Again!!
Life happened. Here I am starting over to lose the same 30lbs that I had already lost but gain backed. I know how to do it, I just lack motivation. Here’s to a new day tomorrow. Wish me motivation.
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Two Years = 25# weight gain
I worked hard and lost over 60 pound three years ago Then over the last two years I have gained 25 of it back. It sucks, I know what I need to do to be healthy. I lack motivation and drive. To make matters worse I'm recovering from shoulder surgery. I'm four weeks post-op. Looking to stop the pitty party and get back to…
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Bad Day
Ugh!!! Just need some motivation.. TOM is here with an extra 6 pounds. It's so discouraging... I want to bury my head in the sand and eat away my frustrations. I know it will go away with in a week. How do others get through this womanly time? :'(
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Anyone with sucess doing tabata work outs?
I've been looking to change things up a bit. I've notices a lot of tabata workouts on YouTube. Can anyone shed some light on this type of workout. Pros/Cons or your experiences?
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Lost Steps - VivoFit
I forgot to sync my VivoFit yesterday, did I lose all my steps? When I synced today I notice yesterdays steps weren't there. If that is the case can I add the steps manual from my Iphone. I had record day for me, so I'm totally bummed that the data maybe lost.
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VivoFit
I got a VivoFit for Christmas. I seem to understand the basics of how it works. I have it linked to my iPhone. Yesterday I walked for 1/2 hour on the treadmill. It logged my steps, but doesn't show it as an activity. I ran 2 miles this morning and it logged my steps. but I want to be able to see that I've done an activity.…
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iTunes - Running Mixes
Morning, looking for recommendations on iTunes running mixes. Looks like they have some different mixes, looking for one that has a great beat for running! Thanks!
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Ship Sails Sunday - Scared about weight gain!
My family and I set sail for a seven day cruise on Sunday. I've worked so hard to lose 60+ pounds. I just love food so so much!!! I'm freakin out about gaining weight. I've packed my running gear and plan on taking the stair all the time.... But the food!! I know it's going to be ever where. Any little tips or suggestions…
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Easter Binge
Holy Scary Scales! Not pretty this morning. Anybody else pack on the pounds this Easter weekend? Scales were up 4.4 pounds this morning. Going to push the water today and get right back on track. I will not let this get me down!
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6 MINUTE MORNING WORKOUT
I've moved my workouts to the evening because I need to get more sleep. However I miss the energy I was getting from my morning workouts. Does anybody do a little morning workout? I found on that is 16 squats, 15 pushups, 30 sec plank hold, and 16 bicycle crunches. Do you think this will "jump start" my day?
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StrongLifts 5x5 - can this be done dumbbells?
So many of you say your doing StrongLifts 5x5, I want to do this but I can't afford to purchase a barbell set. So I was wondering if I can just use my dumbbells? Thoughts??
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Flip Belt -
Morning, I ordered a Flip Belt from Amazon. I ordered a medium based on my waist size. Well it's way to small. I was wondering if anybody else has ordered one and how did you determine what size you needed. Also have you been happy with it, does it seem to hold things well. thanks
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Re-Start!!
I've maintained a weight of 175 for the last two years after having started at 238. It's now time to re-start and complete my goal of reaching 160. I as going to wait and start on January 1st; however this morning I've decided no time like the present. I want to reach my goal by April 13th the week before I leave on a…
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B12 Level is dangerously low!
I've been feeling like crap for several months. I was so frustrated that I was lifting weights and running, eating well, and still feeling like I'd been run ragged all day... I finally went to the doctors and after several test to rule out ovarian and bowel cancer my doctor said let's check your B12 level. My B12 level is…
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Log Exercise
I was wondering how does one log exercise - interval training. Warmup on treadmill for 4.5 minutes then 1 min weights - 1.5 min treadmill - rotation 8 times with 4 minute cool down. thanks!
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In search of a Re-Boot
I've lost 60 pounds between Feb 2102 to March 2013. Since then I have maintained but can't seem to get motivated to lose the last 10 pounds. I lead a pretty physical life style getting at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. For those of you that have experienced a plateau how did you RE-BOOT yourself! I know it's my eating…
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3 meals vs. 6 little meals a day
I was wondering who has success in eating 3 meals a day vs. 6 little meals a day. I've been doing some research and they are "studies" that say you increase your metabolism by eating 6 little meals a day; then there are studies that say it doesn't matter. Isn't it Calories IN vs. Calories OUT that matters!! What's…
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My Personal Challenge
I've developed a unhealthy relationship with my scales and have a bad case of phantom fat (I look in the mirror and see the 238 pound women I used to be, not the 167 pounds that I'm currently at). I need to learn to appreciate/accept/love body. I need to continue toning and losing the last 10'ish pounds of fat! My goal is…
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Lifting and Cutting back on Cardio
I've started to lift weights! Do I need to stop my cardio; it freaks me out because I've been doing heavy cardio for two years. It's time to start building up more muscle and tone up. There are so many articles that say no carido, yes carido, some say ok but after you lift. Last week I began focusing on one set of muscle…
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Ditch or Not to Ditch the Sales!
I've become obsessed with my scales. I weight my self at "least" 4 times a day! I can't decide if it's to hold myself accountable or to torture myself. I've started to do "metabolic" training/workouts to burn the last 10 pounds of fat! So my questions is how many of you divorced your scales? If you have what do you to…
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Green Tea Drinkers
Hello, wondering if Green Tea Drinkers have seen the benefits that green tea claims to make.
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Gloves to use on punching bag
Santa brought me a punching bag for Christmas and a pair of kickboxing gloves. My knuckles hurt after 10-15 minutes using the kickboxing gloves. Should I get boxing gloves to protect my hands better? Any suggestions.
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Size 10 -& Happy
Hello, I've lost 60 pounds and I'm now in a size 10. I'm 5'5 and weight 170. This all seems great but my BMI still says I'm over weight. Help me out, how many of you are a size 10; what is your height and weight! I've been on my weight lose journey for almost two years. I've haven't lost any weight for about a year because…
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Light Strength Training Everyday
Does anybody do light strength training everyday with 1/2 hour of treadmill/elliptical? I'm at a plateau and want to jump start my weight loss again, so I was thinking I'd do 30 minutes of Kelly Coffee Myers weight lifting DVD's and then 30 minutes of treadmill/elliptical. Looking for thoughts on this!!
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Runners - Miles on sneakers
I have read that you should retire your sneakers and get new ones every 500 miles. Is this true for runners or should I retire them sooner. I've got just over 400 and I've noticed that I'm getting shin-splints. I'm wondering if I need new sneakers. Thoughts!
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Shame in walking part of a 10K
I turned 40 in April and made a list of things I was going to accomplish this year. One of the goals was to run a local race called the Milk Run(10K). I've been training and I'm up to 4.5 miles and I'm pretty sure I can do 6, but I have this overwhelming feeling that I wont be able to. Here's my issue, is there any shame…
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30 Day Shred and Running
I'm looking to shake up my workout routine soon again! I have 16 pounds to go before I reach my final goal weight of 150 (I'm 5'5"). I'm finding it harder as I get closer to lose weight so I keep changing up my routines. I was wondering if anybody has had success with doing 30 Day Shred every other day and running the…
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Water Retention from Humidity
We are headed into our third of high humidity, not something we typically have here in VT. My weight jumped up almost 10 pounds in two weeks most likely from water retention. There must be a lot of people on here from the southern states where humidity is common. How long can I expect this water retention to last? I'm…
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Just Can't See It!
I've lost 60 pounds, I have gone from a size 22 to a size 10. Why is it when I look in the mirror I can't "SEE" the weight loss. I feel amazing, I have tons of energy, and love to workout, but the mirror is my worst enemy.. What's the deal, has anybody else experienced this? Does it go away? Will there be a awh moment when…
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Gained 10 pounds in two Weeks
I'm freakin out because I gained 10 pounds in two weeks. I'm a stress eater and I have been over eating, but really 10 pounds. I've still worked out every day for 30 minutes. ugh!!!!
