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Any benefits to steady state cardio?
I went to the gym today and didn't really feel like taking a class - I've really been switching it up at my new gym and have tried a few new classes this week, including a spin class, Zumba, and a strength training class. Today I jumped on the treadmill and pounded out 4 relaxing miles at 6 miles/hour. I wasn't breathing…
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Treating myself while husband is traveling
My husband has been traveling a lot lately and one thing that my mom suggested I do to make it easier on myself is to consider the time while he's away "spa time" for myself. She meant giving myself pedicures and taking baths, reading trashy novels, and generally being nice to myself, which I'm down with. One thing I want…
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Surprised (and delighted) by quick loss - is it a trick?
Hi all! I'm a 5'7" woman and I'm trying to lose the 10-15 pounds I've gained since I got married (only in May! I was lazy for two months...) because I don't want to start the trend of being married and chubby. I started counting again this week (it worked for me before, a year ago, to get down to 140 lb, which is a very…
