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Detox or Cleanse??
If you've ever done a Detox or Cleanse is there one is there one you would highly recommend?
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YOUR grocery list ..(of Healthy eating).....
Ok so I'm stocking up on all things good tomorrow morning at the grocery store- Can you tell me what you get every single time you go to the grocery store- or what you can't do without? I know I always get avacado, almonds, different green lettuces, chicken breast but I want to widen my horizons and see if I can…
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Touchy subject....Supplements BCAA?
I had a great workout at the gym this morning- I did my NROLW and was there with 2 other women who are doing the same program (almost done- I'm just beginning) they started discussing supplements the one told me to get BCAA's- the other one said if I want my kidneys to give out- and there they went- and my head phones went…
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Your awesome schedules :)
Can any of you please share your lifting schedules?:flowerforyou: I know that is a lot of info but I'm just starting out- I have gotten the form totally down, know my starting weights - now I'm off on my own:indifferent: ....I'm not willing to give up my cardio- I love it, so some days I will combine, the days I do I will…
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Muscle people? To be sore or not to be sore??
Let me give a quick small history of me. I'm old-er. I've worked out- on and off most of my life- (a month regularly here- 2 months there) since I was 16. Almost everytime I've lifted or did resisitance training I would become sore the next day. For the first time in my life I've been working out REGULARLY- cardio 5/6…
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an ache? - In your opinion, is it normal?
I've have been having achy joints lately- particularly my shoulders. Now my knee started to ache a bit yesterday too. It comes and goes.......... I have never been athletic and have never lifted or jogged for more than 2 weeks at a time and I have only been about 30 pounds overweight TOPS.....Is this normal or should I pay…
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5'5" ladies are perfect 10's! :)
I'm 5'5" 165 and constantly going on the "success boards" for inspiration of what I could possibly be one day---- maybe :) But I thought maybe it would be easier to get some 5'5" who have lost or want to lose and we can support each other that way :) THANKS :heart:
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TO EAT OR NOT EAT EXERCISE CALORIES??.....(calm down)
Just tell me you knowitalls .:smile: :happy: :smile: :happy: Please.:ohwell: Don't get angry at me for asking :grumble: ...... I just want to know. I KNOW I'm doing something right- because I've lost weight but if I can do it SMARTER AND QUICKER (2 lbs a week opposed to 1) I like most of the worlds population trying to…
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Lesser of the two evils......???
If you absolutely had to pick........- no time, didn't prepare, nothing at the store, nothing in the car, on the road- whatever excuse you can think of- ................ would you grab something quick from a fast food restaurant OR eat a Lean Cuisine frozen meal? (We're having a debate at work because I would rather have a…
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Silly question- brand new to 30DS
I have a really silly question. I bought the dvd on Friday- got my spare room all set up with the DVD player and the dumbbells/matt/ everything ready so I could do this at 5am and go down to start it and my remote control was out of batteries so I couldn't get it to start exercise, it sat on MenuI was about to give up and…
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Tired? :(
Wanted: Your Opinions (or facts) Pleaseeeeeeeee :smile: I've been working out for exactly one month today- mostly cardio- it's taking me a long time to get into the swing of strength training but that's next..........anyway I'm on 1500 calories and Im exercising at least 40 minutes a day/ at least 5x a week. I've lost 8…
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Fat vs Protein....concern or no? Macros
I'm having a hard time keeping my protein UP and my fats DOWN...... When it comes to my goals.......Do any of you have advice on how I can get my proteins up and my fats down or is that impossible. Everyday it seems that my fats are the highest percentage on my Calorie Breakdown........Maybe I'm just going about this the…
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?? results?? of any kind....
How long did it take you all to see or feel any results once you changed to a healthier lifestyle? 4 weeks? 6 weeks? 8 weeks? I know,,,,,, I know....... I should just let it happen and have patience, it's just VERY hard for me to be working so hard and not seeing much in the way of results- especially when I'm trying so…
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Dumb Question (I get smarter from these) :) ...Fiber??
I guess I can try and research this myself but can someone just tell me isn't Fiber really just carbs in most cases? I just watched a special that said fiber was the "broom" of your body and you need plenty of it to sweep away all junk...(yea I get that) but I'm afraid of carbs at this point...... I eat plenty of spinach,…
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Bad skin ?? Anyone else or just me-
I don't know if this is the appropriate "board" to put this on but does anyone have a skin issue since they started working out a lot?? I have a few blemishes here and there on my face and never had them before ....... I'm sure they are just a result of all the sweating but my skin is horrible right now :frown: - someone…
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Protein shakes- carbs
Is there such thing as a low carb protein shake? If so any suggestions..... I guess I need to add it on as one of my snacks when I start lifting :) :) :drinker:
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adding friends?? Please put me in "the know..."
Why do I go to a lot of profiles and people have written "if you don't leave a message- don't ask to be my friend?" "if you don't tell me where you know me from- move along"........ I honestly am either looking at the profile pics and they are awesome or loving a comment someone put- isn't that what most of us are doing?…
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vending machines -_- suggestions - in case of severe hunger
My beautiful work place said they would take suggestions on what to put in the 'DRY' vending machine........ as of right now, we have a wide array of doritos, cheetos, candy bars, licorice, animal crackers, ramen noodles, mac and cheese singles, carbs carbs carbs and more carbs. Since I'm stuck here late (and unprepared…
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WTH!?!.....LOL! ....no but seriously..... please HELP.
I'm pretty new to MFP and can you all just help me with some of these abbreviations? :ohwell: NROL4W? BUMP?? TDEE?? and please help if you know of any that would be useful for us newbies to know- I've caught on to one or two but don't know what half of these mean! :embarassed:
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CARBS (lower)
I'm in the beginning phases of my new healthier lifestyle and my focus at the moment is losing weight- like 10 more pounds- and then I don't care what the scale says- I just want to tone up. For right now can you all share with me what "lower" carbs are to you? - I've basically took breads out of my diet and noodles,…
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"I like big butts and I can not lie......" help!
I don't want a flat non-existent behind- I have bigger thighs and it's bad enough that my breasts will be the first to go (maybe)- I don't want to be fat but I love my curves! PLEASE if any of you know good routines to lift the rear end and round it out please help me out......I know 100 lb squats will do the trick but I'm…
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Any Bikers!????!!
I plan on starting to bike in the Spring (I am in Minnesota :indifferent: ...) But can anyone tell me what kind of bike to look for- some look like granny bikes, some look like Lance Armstrong bikes.... I plan to bike on some trails because we have a gizzillion but on the streets alot too. Any suggestions would be great!…
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APP-ers..... I need your advice....
In your opinion what is the best training App? - overall would be nice to know but I'm thinking more strength training....
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help! I have a question for anyone.....
I am new to working hard at the gym, I've had a membership for almost 22 years and only went and did half *kitten* work outs- well I haven't kept my shape up and need to tone up so I'm in it to win it now :bigsmile: BUT for the past 8 days, I've been walking at 3.5-4.0 (different intervals but never UNDER 3.5) on a slight…
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Newbie....
I'm a newbie coming into the group- looking to lose only about 15 more pounds- though I'm not paying too much attention to the scale- I'm paying more attention to the fit of my summer shorts :smile: I'm on a life long mission!
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Hi there everybody!!!
:flowerforyou: I'm a newbie, I've been on and off for the past couple months but YES- I am one of them who started "a new" on the new year and there "aint no stopping me now!!!" Glad to be here, and if you want to see someone shrink in front of your eyes I'd be the one! (I know I have to get a picture up and thats coming…
