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Gym Crushes
How do you handle a crush that you have on someone at the gym? Me, I just work my *kitten* off while on the treadmill and dream as he walks by. I did find out from the receptionist (who is his age and gorgeous, most likely his type), how old he was and his name. I will never have the guts to talk to him. I'm just curious…
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What Are Some Foods You Refuse to Eat Non/reduced Fat
I refuse to eat fat free or low fat mayonaise, any type of cheese, ice cream and salad dressing. Those are my cheat foods. I still measure out quantity, grams, calories, etc. But I just can't deny myself those foods.
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Sleepeating and Sweets
So frustrated. I am a sleep eater. I am a very bad sleepwalker. I will follow my calories all day and do great. Healthy foods, water and little snacking. However, it's all a waste when I sleep eat. I will eat whatever I can get my hands on. Cookies, chips, lunchmeat, cheese, etc. My mom will come in the kitchen and find…
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How To Determine Calories of a Food Prepared by Someone Else
How do I determine calories of spaghetti, casserole, etc. when it is prepared by someone else? My current predicament is spaghetti. She mixes meat, sauce and pasta together and I have no way of determining the calorie content. Any tricks or ideas as to how to determine calories? Should I just quick add a caloric number…
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Deleting Foods From Your "My Foods" list
Is there any way of clearing out the "My Foods" list? There are tons of foods in there that I will not and do not eat or need anymore. It's so frustrating going through years of foods just to find the right one.
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PCOS and Cinnamon-Who's Trying It
So, I was diagnosed with PCOS and Cushing's Syndrome well over 6 months ago and have been on metformin ever since. I have been taking CLA to try and help with fat burning and while successful at first, I have seen the effects wear off a bit. After doing some research, I thought I would try taking cinnamon supplements to…
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Help! My Boobs Are Really Embarassing!
Okay. So I am very large chested (42 E). I usually wear two or three sport bras to hold them in place. Recently, however, I am having an issue with my nipples. They are constantly hard whilst I work out. I hate it! I am doing NROL4W and am always in the weight room. I try to just ignore it, but people stare. This only…
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Stage 4 Question
Can someone explain what a reverse crunch modified to push-up is? I looked in the book and couldn't find anything about it.
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Stage 3A Body Weight Matrix Question
I just started Stage 3 on Friday. I am totally perplexed about the body weight matrix. How many times during the workout am I supposed to do it? Also, due to my RA, I cannot do any sort of jumping; so the jump squats and jump lunges are totally out. Is it okay if I just double up the number of squats and lunges?
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Stage 2 B Questions
So, I started stage 2 this week and have a few questions. 1. Wide Grip Deadlift from Box - Is it really necessary to do this from a box/step? Can I not just do a wide grip deadlift from the deadlift stand/apparatus? 2. Dumb bell Prone Cuban Snatch - Great Odin's Raven!!! This was ridiculously hard!!! I consider myself to…
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NROWLFW
I bought the book, but I have no idea of how to put together the workouts. I know about the chart page, etc., but how do I know which exercises to do in which stage, etc. I am completely clueless. Can someone help? Does anyone have a link or want to share their workout pages with me so I have something to start from? Any…
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Capezio Dance Shoes for Zumba
Has anyone here used Capezio dance shoes for Zumba? What model did you get? Were they supportive enough? What about sizing? I did my first class on Thursday and loved it, but discovered that I can't wear my regular sneakers on the floor. Any ideas?
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Sleep Eating
I hope I'm not the only one with this issue. I sleep eat and it's become a HUGE problem. It is sabotaging my whole diet and exercise routine. Just last night I woke up in the kitchen eating half of a double cheeseburger. There were two empty chicken soft taco wrappers on the counter. This is really awful. I went back to…
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New Food Group....COSTCO!
I went sample crazy at Costco today. Does anyone here actually count those calories or do you just do a quick add guesstimation of calories? Personally, I don't count them, because Costco day is my cheat day anyway, so it kinda works out. Just curious what everyone else does.
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Clutter, clutter, everywhere!!
So, my fiance and I are in the early stages of buying a house. While most of my furniture and other household supplies are in storage (we live in a single bedroom in my parent's house), I have amassed a HUGE amount of clutter-y stuff in said room. I have the "Printer Pile"..it is a HUGE pile of papers, receipts, documents,…
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How Do I Determine Calories If I Only Eat Half the Bun?
So, against my better judgement and after a killer workout tonight, I ate a Filet O Fish from Mc Donald's. However, I only ate half of the bun. I certainly don't want to add the calories for a full sandwich when I didn't eat a full sandwich. Should I just say I ate 3/4 of a serving or what? Does anyone know how to add…
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After Workout/Muscle Recovery Supplements?
I have a question about after workout supplementation. I am finding that my muscles just aren't recovering after my workouts. I always do a proper cool-down/stretch, but the next day all of my muscles are stiff and I just can't get a proper workout in. I have never had this problem before. I am getting plenty of water…
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What Part of the Day to Take Measurements?
So, I know I should take measurements maybe once or twice a month, but is there a certain time of the day that is best for taking measurements? Kinda like weighing yourself first thing in the morning after a bowel movement, but for your measurements? Weird question I know, but if it makes a difference it's worth it!!!
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The "Skinny Clothes" Box
So, I am doing this massive overhaul of all of my clothes. My room is stacked to the ceiling with bags, tubs, boxes, etc. of clothes. I have amassed this collection because a gal that works with my mother is always giving her clothes to give to me that she thinks I will like. Well, I hate clutter but, I hate throwing…
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How Do I Balance the "To-Do" List and Eating?
Over the past few weeks, my life has become incredibly hectic. My fiance started a new job after a year and a half off and his truck broke down, so I am the driver of the house. I am up at 5am everyday to get him up, out the door, and to work, then it's back home for an hour nap to let my arthritis medicines kick in and…
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Lopsided?
So, I'm trying on clothes today that to see what should stay and what should go and I noticed that the area around my waist and hips is lopsided. By this I mean that I have notiably lost weight and have slimmed down on my left side (around the love handle area) but I am lumpy and my love handle is more noticeable on my…
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To Wii or Not To Wii - That is the question!
So, I've been reading the messages on this board about folks using their Wii systems for things like Wii Fit, Jillian's Wii workout thing, and so on and am really starting to like the idea of buying a system. Now, I do go to the gym but only for the pool. I swim competitively so I do killer swim workouts three times a week…
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients and Others with AutoImmune Di
So, what are your workouts? I'm a swimmer. I have been a swimmer for 12 years since I started in college. I wanted to start a thread that we could learn from each other as to what our workouts are on days that are good and on days that we are flaring. I recently bought a Wii and am using EA Active, Wii Sports, and Wii…
