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Cardio vs. Weights Balance for Weight Loss
Let me start this post saying I 100% believe in weight training, do not live and die by the scale, and am seeing changes in my body. Now that I have that out of the way, let me get to my main question:laugh: ... I have sort of hit a slow period/stalemate with my weight loss. I have started ramping up my weight training,…
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Question: Calluses when lifting
So I have been lifting awhile, and recently have switched over to more free weights. That being said, the calluses (which I consider a badge of honor) have really been going to the next level. I am trying not to be the gloves guy and tough it out, but maybe that is the only real option. Any suggestions for dealing with…
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Spoonful of Sugar...
...helped my medicine go down this morning. I was a little sluggish out of the bed this morning, but forced myself to the gym. When I got there I came across my future-cousin-in-law, but he is a big shot guy and it was just good that I was able to see him there and show off my getting in shape. The real "sweet" part came…
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Leg/glute workout advice
Hey all. So, recently, I have been doing 2-3 days of legs one day and upper body the others. After seeing some progress in physique, I decided to refocus on running (too hot for that in the Florida summer heat). So, in the hopes of both not wearing my legs out completely and seeing more actual weight loss, I decided to…
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Guilty Pleasure Workout Song
So, I was at the gym the other day, and was looking at everyone listening to their headphones. I started thinking about when I first started going to the gym. In my mind everyone was listening to typical workout music (driving rock, metal, hip hop, etc). Well, when I first started going that is what I listened to, as well.…
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Great weight loss story from CNN
Check out how this guy took his life back for him and his family: http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/29/health/mac-weight-loss/index.html?sr=fb072913weightlossmac130p
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uh oh...
...the Choco Chunk (that's me) just messed around and ran a 5k! I just started moving, got into a good rhythm, and next thing you know I hit it. I can't believe. It tied my best pace and bested my furthest distance by 6/10 of a mile. I was never a runner, and with the help of C25K, MFP, a lot of reading, support and God I…
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Needing to slim down for 5k!
Hey All! I have been doing my c25k for a bit and am on week 7 (2.5 mile run). Anyhow, I am able to do it, but I really feel like I am getting to that point where - in order to reach my goals - I may have to take a step "back" to take a step forward. I am currently at 282 lbs. I know that is big, but I am down 75! I think…
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Look, Mom! I can jog!
A friend asked me this, and I thought it was an interesting mb topic: Let me be clear. I didn't really plan on starting to run. In fact I have always hated running, and still have a love/hate relationship with it. Anyhow, I started off walking about a mile. Then I would try to make that mile faster. Finally, as I got up to…
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Surprising yourself
I am not sure if during your weight loss journeys you have ever done something that surprised yourself (shocked to fit in old clothes, turned down a fave dessert, etc). Anyhow, I just had a really weird one today. I was going through my profile on MMR, and came across the goals I set on there. It read as follows: Small…
