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I'm Back After Having A Baby
I've taken quite a long hiatus from my fitness journey. In 2013 I had lost over 40lbs. After getting married in October 2014, losing my mom June 2015, and having my son July 2016, I have come quite a long way from where I was. I had gotten below 170lbs, I was strong and healthy, but most importantly I was confident and…
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Polar Loop - Tracks Steps While Sitting
I just got a Polar Loop for Christmas. While I'm guessing there's a learning curve for the product, I've noticed in the few hours that I've worn the product, it is counting steps while I've been sitting. For the past 30 minutes, I have been sitting on the couch researching the product, and have somehow taken 76 steps in…
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The Pounds Won't Come Off... I DON'T CARE!
My weight loss journey started in the beginning of January, and I started going to the gym January 10. My starting weight was a squishy, flabby, unhealthy 210lbs... I've been stuck at 170lbs. since July. I've been bouncing between 168-172 consistently, and it was driving me up the wall, but now... I just don't care! I can…
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What Can You Do Now?
I know there have been posts like this before, but I really haven't seen any lately! So, what can you do now that you haven't been able to do before? I can do flat foot squats now, I've NEVER been able to do them before!
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So close! 10-15lbs left to go!
I'm keeping this short and sweet because I know I will be hitting my goal soon, so I don't want to keep posting the same story over and over again... Long story short, I decided back in January that enough was enough and I needed to do something about my health. This year has been a year of transformation, turning NOT into…
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W8D3 - Last Day and First Race!
Post-run, with my medal! Today was my last day of C25K, and also my FIRST 5K race. I was just hoping to finish within 45 minutes. Obviously I need to reevaluate my expectations of myself, because I finished 4th in women's and 5th overall! (My boyfriend finished 1st in men's and 3rd overall, his first race as well.) My time…
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Last Day of C25K, FIRST 5K Race! Unexpected NSV!
Post-run, with my medal! Today was my last day of C25K, and also my FIRST 5K race. I was just hoping to finish within 45 minutes. Obviously I need to reevaluate my expectations of myself, because I finished 4th in women's and 5th overall! (My boyfriend finished 1st in men's and 3rd overall, his first race as well.) My time…
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Knee Pain (Patellofemoral Syndrome)
6 months ago, when I'd been going to the gym, I would get really bad knee pain during my exercises (mainly squats and lunges) and it soon carried on to going up/down the stairs. My doctor said I have "Patellofemoral Syndrome", probably from doing squats and lunges and the such and it was just too much strain on my knees,…
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NSV - 800 Balories Burned!
I was really frustrated and irritated today. At first, I did what I would normally do in these situations - I turned to food to help ease my anger. However, I caught myself and turned those emotions on the gym. 1 hour and 800 calories later, I felt SO much better. I'm sure I'll be feeling it tomorrow since this is the…
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22lbs. lost, 28 more to go!
I'm always browsing through the Success Stories forum, reading, commenting, envying... :grumble: For so long I wasn't seeing my success. Now 22lbs. down, I'm FINALLY seeing it! I'm losing my tummy and, oh my gosh, I actually have a waist?! :noway: I still have a ways to go, but I'm so glad to finally feel like I'm…
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A Different Valentine's Day Challenge
I want to pose a different kind of challenge to you all today. For most people, Valentine's Day is associated with love. (Or lots of chocolates and flowers. :flowerforyou: ) No matter where you are in your journey, one of the biggest steps for many people is learning to love the body they are in. I challenge everyone today…
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That Time of the Month Cravings
I'm curious what other ladies do about any cravings they get before/during Aunt Flo's visit. I've been craving massive amounts of salt and carbs, and even letting myself have a little bit isn't helping. :frown: I've gotten myself to the point now where usually if I crave something, I can have a little bit and be satisfied.…
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Easy Meals that Don't Need to be Kept Cold?
Hey all! Any ideas for easy meals that don't need to be kept cold? I have LONG days at school Mondays and Wednesdays (over 10 hours), and need a good filling lunch that I can just keep in my bag or my car. I know there's salad and sandwiches I can make, but I need a little more variety in my life. Ideas??? TIA!
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Gym Workouts for a Beginner with Bad Knees?
I'm getting a gym membership today at Planet Fitness, and I was curious what exercises any of you would recommend for someone who hasn't been to the gym in over 6 months? I used to go to my school gym, but it's a class you have to sign up for and it's only circuit training with just 2 circuits to choose from. I'm trying to…
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Back Again - Need Motivators!
I used MFP religiously for several months until I fell off the wagon about a month and a half ago, after I severely sprained my ankle and nearly all my physical activity had to stop. :frown: I decided since it is a new year, it is a good time to really focus on a new me. I'm turning 23 in two weeks (holy guacamole!) and…
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They Fit! NSV =)
I have a few pairs of pants that I haven't been able to wear in over a year because of extra weight. While I haven't seen the scale move down in the past 2 weeks, I decided to try one pair these pants on - I felt like I was having a "skinny" day. And by the love of anything holy, they buttoned up! They're still a bit too…
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How to Modify Insanity for Low Ceiling?
Has anybody had to modify the Insanity workouts due to a low ceiling? To keep up on my workouts (starting today!) I'm going to have to do them at my boyfriend's house on the weekends and the ceiling in his room is LOW, like... just over 6ft high (sometimes I'm scared I'm gonna hit my head just walking in there!) And no,…
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Going Over Calories with Healthy Food - Good or Bad?
So I've been going over my calories the past couple days, but I've been making sure I eat fairly healthy food. Like today I had a turkey sandwich (croissant, turkey, tomato, avocado, LITTLE mayo), grilled chicken salad (roman lettuce, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, croutons, onion, vinaigrette), and a spinach salad…
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Exercise Induced Asthma - How To Deal?
Some of you may be familiar with this: pain while trying to breathe during exercise. The tight, sharp pain - I compare it to feeling like I just drank a gallon of ice cold water. I'm just curious how some of you may deal with this little speed bump on the road to being healthy and fit? I used to not have a problem with it,…
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Motivational Posters
I started making myself some inspirational "posters" to post around my room and the house (the fridge, the garage where soda is kept, etc.) to keep me on track for my weight loss/exercising. Has anyone else ever done this? What did you say to yourself through your posters?
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Looking For Friends & Support =)
I'm currently 22 and a full-time college student, work part-time, and I am tired of looking and feeling the way I do. I usually make excuses for not exercising (too tired, don't have time, etc.) but enough is enough. I'm currently 210lbs. and I just never feel good about myself. I want to go back to what I was two years…
