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Hands hurt...help?
So I may be an idiot, that's okay, but hopefully someone can help me. I am doing a workout series that requires doing things like push-ups while hold on to metal dumbbells. The problem is this hurts my hands...a lot. Not in the good way either, in the "metal is shoving against my bones" kind of way. Any suggestions on how…
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What is this? Pain Edition
So I have started running. Good times etc. Started my 2nd week (4 days per week) yesterday. I am pretty sure I am running properly BUT my right leg has this strange pain in it...wondering if someone can help me ID it and tell me how to stretch it out or something. It is on the inner part of my lower leg and feels like it…
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One Month into ZCUT
I bought Zuzka's new DVD's about a month ago. I did a few workouts without a rest day and didn't follow the first week exactly because I wasn't waiting to start it once I got it and the calendar started on Sunday. With that said this is how much of a difference I have gotten in a month. The picture on the left is from…
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Insanity to help running?
So here is the deal. I am moderately in shape and have a decent amount of muscle but my cardio skills are lacking. I do HIIT (usually around 15 minutes) which is GREAT for leaning down but not so great for things that require endurance...like running. I have a 5K at the end of September which is great but I am not prepared…
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Music?
How do you get your music for your workouts? Do you download music? Use an online radio app? Which one? I didn't care for spotify...so what else is there? Pandora? And...?
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Anyone want another friend?
I could use a few more friends. I recently lost about 20/25 of them because people stop logging in and run away. A bit about me: 28, 2 kids, I don't eat clean. I suck at getting enough veggies/fruit. I deal with IBS (fun!). I also have 4 cats and in maintenance mode (hence the screen name). Preferred workout is HIIT. If…
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What is your favorite exercise?
Why is it your favorite? My favorite is what I know as "dragon lunges". I like it because it is cardio and excellent butt training...plus legs and abs. All in one.
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Ladies: Running with a Weak Bladder?
Yea, I know...TMI bodily function post. No fun, yucky...etc. Anyway. I have had 2 kids. The first one was no biggie...the 2nd one went from la la la I am fine to BORN in under 3 minutes without meds. She wrecked my insides due to such a quick birth. I find when I run I leak pee (as I do when I jump, sneeze, cough, laugh…
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Yoga Pants vs Sweat Pants
Which is acceptable for running errands in (grocery, bank, etc)? Either? Neither?
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What's your favorite cereal?
Just a fun little weekend survey! What is your favorite cereal. Mine: Cinnamon Chex
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If you have a HRM...
Do you wear the watch bit all the time? Or just when you are working out? I am looking at the FT4...it seems kinda big....so I was curious. Do others typically wear them all the time or just when you are busting out a workout
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How do I know it is February?
I know because I just went through and deleted a bunch of people on my friend list that hadn't logged in/responded to anything in 2 weeks. The new years resolution folks are starting to fall like flies. I could use a few new friends if anyone is interested! I would love to have some friends that stick around and keep…
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Feeling like I can't be "proud"
I have found there isn't much that kills my motivation more than trying to be proud of what I have accomplished or posting anything about it anywhere. I admit, my story isn't as exciting as someone that has lots 100 pounds and I was a perfectly fine weight when I started....but nothing gets to me more than "I would kill to…
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Do you have a blog?
Does anyone have a blog or a blog they like that they want to share? I love getting new ones to read! Mine isn't fitness related at all. It is about homeschooling my 6 and 4 year old. May be completely unrelated to what most people are up to OR it might be interesting to read...that is for you to decide!…
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Shave off the hair or not???
Right is current...left is previous shave (2005). Thoughts?? Opinions?
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Zuzka Light's new DVD?
So Z is releasing a new cardio DVD series on Tuesday...I was wondering if there was anyone here that has used it/seen it/got a sample of it? Can you tell me anything about it? Are there several workouts on each DVD? Is it pretty intense?
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Which part of the ankle and how do I fix it?
Last winter I tried to run on the treadmill and totally pi$$ed off my left ankle. It had been doing okay but got angered again when I did calf lifts earlier this week. Now obviously that means don't do them again or do them with less weights etc...BUT I was wondering if anyone know what part of the ankle this was and how…
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Friends?
A bunch of mine keep dropping and not logging in! I am not a great example (I don't eat enough fruit/veg/etc) but I am usually within my cal count. I am in maintain mode right now (hence the screen name). Anyone?
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Cardio?
I don't have a gym and I do HIIT. Other than running what are some good cardio options? I have a decent amount of muscle but I need to burn off more fat which maybe means more cardio? I have a treadmill but running all the time is annoying...so what are some other options I might not be thinking about?
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Why does this happen?
So I do high intensity interval training most of the time for 12-15 minutes. It burns a buttload of calories. I also lift weights. I have never had a problem with injuries or anything doing those activities. Yet...every time I try a Jillian DVD I end up hurting myself. 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30, 30 Day Abs, etc....I can…
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A few more friends?
I just changed my diary over from having "ALL THE FOOD" to actual times of the day where I eat food. Lost a few friends due to them not logging in. I am looking to maintain and make myself exercise. I would like to cut down on the chocolate but with Halloween...well, we will see. I am in the NE so maybe Sandy will cancel…
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Anyone low glycemic index diet?
I am looking into it not for weight loss, I am in the maintaining phase, but hoping maybe it will help some of my female/PCOS symptoms. Are there cookbooks/recipes/ideas anywhere?
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Anyone else looking to maintain?
I managed to get to my goal weight and now am tracking to maintain. Anyone else in the maintaining stage and want to be friends?
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Anyone have trouble with exercise + TOM?
Just wondering if it is normal or not. I exercised last night fine but today I am SO insanely weak and tired. I don't know if it is just low iron or hormones or what but I am not a fan. Blah.
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Doing well avoiding chocolate but...
the kit kat commercials for Halloween are KILLING me! Ugh.
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What are YOU watching tonight?
Saturday night here and since I have no life I am watching horror movies! Right now it is The Innkeppers....after that I am not sure, something else on instant watch.
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New Friends?
Anyone interested? Exercise I enjoy: HIIT, walking, jump rope, XC skiing, biking. Food I need to avoid: chocolate, sugar Things I like: reading, cats, bad reality TV (Survivor), knitting, horror movies Things I need to eat more of: veggies, fruit
