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Question for Triathletes -- Getting Faster?
Hi, there. So I am an amateur triathlete who hasn't done an event in two years bc of various injuries, but I'm training towards another one this October. I'm reading a book called "Racing Weight," which basically asserts the hypothesis that a person can find his or her ideal racing weight, lose weight and get remarkably…
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Hypothyroid And/or Tired Adrenals?
Hi, everybody. I'd like to hear from people who have gone through this, so please answer from personal experience and with as little judgment as possible. I am an amateur triathlete, planning on doing 4 events this year. In the last two years, I've done ChaLEAN Extreme, 2/3 of P90X2 (until tri season training started) and…
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Anybody else have a weighted hula hoop?
So I got this weighted 3 lb. hula hoop for Christmas, which is what I asked for, and aside from the extremely funny instructions inside, this sucker HURTS. I did it for 2 minutes, and I can see how it would really help you whittle your middle down, BUT it has these kind of knots on the inside of the hoop that hurt when you…
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PLEASE STOP!
Certain things on here drive me bat-s@#% crazy, so just for fun, I thought I'd ask -- fill in the blank: For the love of all that is good and holy, PLEASE STOP _______________ on MFP! (Yes, I am bored and procrastinating grocery shopping!) :sad:
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Best/Worst Boot Camp Experiences
Hello, campers! A fellow PT & I are planning a spring boot camp. I am all about the FUN in fitness, so I thought I'd ask, what have been your best or worst boot camp exercises, experiences, etc? Any advice or something you wish somebody would put in one? Cheers! :drinker:
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Do you like the new "like" feature of MFP?
So I'm just curious. MFP now has the Facebook-esque ability to "like" a post instead of the old school MFP, where we all had to leave a comment or remain silent. Personally, I kinda feel like it's the wussy way out to just "like" something, although it's a time-saver. Anybody else's thoughts? :ohwell:
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Best/Worst Thing People Said on your Weight Loss Journey?
I'm building a site to help people with various problems, one of them being weight loss. Please respond ONLY if it's okay for me to incorporate your reply into an article (I will NOT list your username or any kind of identifying info) about what to say or do or NOT to say or do to someone trying to lose weight or get fit.…
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I'm Afraid of My Scale!
Anybody else have this crazy fear of weighing? Every time I go to my doctor, I'm around the same weight. I've been working on this for so long, I'm finally getting so wary of weighing that I just don't do it. My hubby and my friend BOTH weigh daily. I just can't bring myself to do it. How often do you weigh yourself? And…
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Tailbone Injury Question
Okay, so this one is for anybody else who's injured their tailbone. I injured my tailbone a few years back biking, which made sense to me. Sixteen days ago, my tailbone started hurting as if I had fallen on it really hard. I hadn't. The morning I started feeling it, I did a lot of jumping in my workout -- jumping jacks,…
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Juicing or Nutriblast, Anybody Else Doing This?
So I saw this movie called "Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead," and thought I'd try out juicing; then I saw an ad for the Nutribullet, and it looked like an easier/less messy way to juice. I am having a veggie/fruit combination every morning, and what's better, my kids are having 1-2 what we call "smoothies" a day. This is in…
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DVD Workouts for Teens?
My 16 year old (daughter) has asked me to help her find a good workout program. Anybody else have a program that's worked for your teenager(s)? Thanks!:drinker:
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Did Jillian Michaels Go Too Far on BL?
Hey, fitness fans! Just finished watching last night's Biggest Loser. I was a bit baffled by Jillian Michaels' treatment of the one girl, who she seemed to badger into leaving. These people are already broken -- does she need to break them down more? Can't the workout itself do that? I'm curious, what did you think? And…
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The Virgin Diet
Hey, everybody! I am on day two of the Virgin Diet, which is an elimination diet -- for 21 days, you eliminate what she (JJ Virign) calls the top 7 foods that people tend to be reactive to -- intolerant, not allergic -- which are: gluten, soy, dairy, eggs, corn, peanuts, sugar (including artificial sweetners except xylitol…
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Where to Buy Reasonably Priced Organic Meats?
Okay, calm down those of you with dirty minds! :embarassed: (It hit me after I posted the title.) I've been buying organic chicken, grass fed beef and pasture raised pork. The only place I can find pasture raised, grass fed beef is Mom's Organic Market, but it costs a freaking arm and a leg. Anybody have a cheaper source…
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Odd Childhood Pets
When I was a kid, we had a pet pig named Leona. Anybody else have a weird family pet? :smile:
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Thyroid question
Mynew doc started me on armour in June. I feel somewhat better, but my temp is still about 97.1 consistently and my resting pulse between 48-57. Anybody know if these numbers are definitely a sign of hypothyroid? Can I be better with lower numbers or should I up my dose again? I am due to up it on Friday. She wants pulse…
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Anybody Else Eat Dinner for Breakfast?
I had a salad this morning for breakfast. I also tend to eat standing up. I used to have something hot, but now that it's hot outside, I can't swing it in the a.m. Anybody out there with me?:drinker:
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Who Have You Been Told You Look Like?
`Okay, so the bagger in the grocery store told me I look like one of the judges on Chopped Champions on the Food Network. Came home, looked her up, and I feel like sticking a fork in my own eye. Who have you been told you resemble? Did you like it or not?:smile:
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NOT Workout-Related: Who's Your Favorite Dallas Man-*kitten*?
Okay, so I DVR'd the first two episodes of Dallas, and may I say, Jesse Metcalfe (sp?) formerly from Desperate Housewives is MEOW-worthy?! Yes, I am old enough to be his mother, but WOW! Which man-*kitten* is your favorite?:love:
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Fill in the Blank: When I Don't Exercise, I Feel _______.
Sore. Go figure!:smile:
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Would Anybody Else Like to B@%#-Slap The MFP Counter?
I mean, seriously! I was on here for over a year, and then we traveled and I forgot ONE DAY -- and now I'm back to a small number. Any suggestions on how to change it? I say do a particular number of days out of the year they've checked in. That's a lot more accurate. Thoughts?:smile:
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What is Your Favorite Off the Beaten Path Workout?
Went rock climbing/hiking today at Great Falls State Park for 2 1/2 hours -- that would be mine. What's yours?:smile:
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TRX Question
My [very fit] friend did a TRX workout a week ago and said it kicked her butt. I looked online and it looks good, but it's $200 for what looks like a glorified pulley. I'd like to hear from those of you who've tried it, and also find out if it's worth the money and if there are cheaper options to get the same system.…
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Running Wtih Shin Splints?
Good morning campers! I am training for triathlon season, have been doing a lot of biking on trails and swim-bike-run or swim-run bricks at the gym. This week, I've been on the treadmill quite a bit because of bad weather here. I am NOT a runner by nature, and I am slow. I've gotten up to 3 intervals -- rounds of 6 mins.…
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Last Night's Biggest Loser (SPOILER ALERT)
Okay, so if you did not watch last night's episode, do NOT read this! I'm just curious, what did everybody else think about Buddy & Mark walking out? I think they're quitters, and quite frankly I wondered if Conda and/or Kim engineered this as an easy way to get two major threats out of the house? I thought they all should…
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Biggest Loser -- or Biggest Bunch of Brats?
Okay, campers, time to put your two cents in. We've all doubtless heard of the mutiny the latest BL contestants staged when, apparently, yet a second time this season, the show attempted to bring back past contestants. I say this is squandering an amazing opportunity, and LIFE is going to throw you curve balls & not ask…
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Exercise and Depression
Okay, campers, it's time for true confessions. My mom is bipolar, and depression seems to run in my family. The last few weeks, I've really been battling depression myself and just FORCING myself to get up and work out. Weights and any kind of jumping or biking seem to help my mood. So my question is for anybody else who…
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Question for Vegans Only
Okay, kids. I am asking for advice, NOT permission, so please non-vegans don't post why I'm crazy, this is extreme dieting, etc. For all those vegans out there: how do you handle eating at restaurants? Hubby was determined to go out for breakfast today (which I did not want to do), which traditionally has been our "thing"…
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Going Vegan
Hey, campers! Well, I've finally come to the conclusion that my low carb, higher meat/dairy/cheese diet is not doing it for me. My weight has plateaued. So -- I'm going to go vegan (with an emphasis on the vegetables, NOT bread, etc.) and see if I can start dropping weight. I'm phasing out the meat & dairy -- although my…
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Biggest Loser Weigh-Ins: Does Anybody Else Want To Kick Thei
Okay, maybe this is just me, BUT -- I am soooooo tired of hearing BL contestants whine about not losing more than 4-5 pounds A WEEK on the show!! The majority of us in the real world have a rough time losing 1-2 lbs. I wish Alison would start saying, "Thanks, Bill -- step down and stop whining!" Anybody else feel this…
