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What a Girl Wants, What a Girl Needs
I'm a fabulous 45 and it's time for me to come out and spill the beans. Guys, do you want to know what a woman wants? Send me your questions.
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NSV - Jeans!
Yesterday I had to wear an "old" pair of jeans size 16 because I needed to do laundry and I only have one pair of 14 jeans that fit. The 16 jeans were falling down. We went out to pick out a Christmas tree and my daughter laughed at me and told me I looked like a gangster because my rear pockets were hanging so low. HA HA…
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Overcoming a Plateau
Hi everyone, I've been hanging around the boards but don't post here often. No reason, I just usually don't have anything unique to say. Today I'd like to share what's going on in my journey right now. I started out in June by running and in July logging and running. I usually run 4 times a week, and anywhere from 2-4…
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I can't stop touching them!!!!
My leg muscles!!! They make me so happy.:smooched:
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Progress??
Hi all of you! How's it going? I have lost about 5 pounds in the last month and I did my first 5K in over 15 years about 9 days ago, so yeah, going well here.
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NSV - Jeans~
I haven't worn these jeans since ...I don't know. Maybe 2 children ago!!! 3 months ago I was busting out of a size 16. Now I am in a comfortable 14. I can't wait until size 12...... Keep the faith!
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The most you lost in a week?
This is so weird. I've been trucking along since mid July, losing a pound every week or two and perfectly fine with that. Suddenly......this week......I've lost over 3 lb in one week. Now if it were the 1st week I would think water loss due to lower sodium, etc. But no, I've been doing things pretty much the same. Every…
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NSV
My first 5 K in over 16 years!!! So much fun! Time 47:40, looking to improve that time.
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5K Nervousness
Hi all, I am doing a 5K this Sat and I am not sure how hard to push things in the next couple of days. My foot is still a little sore from a run last Saturday. I am nervous about the run! I don't even know why!
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Endorphins.
Tell me your experience. When did you know you were getting a happy feeling from the endorphins? How long into your cardio (I am jogging) do you usually get the feeling?
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Recipe
I am a chicken fiend, because it is a delicious source of lean protein. However it can get kind of bland after a while. Here is a recipe for Citrus Grilled Chicken: Marinade: Juice and zest of 2 oranges Juice and zest of 2 lemons 1/2 c of olive oil 1/2 c of sweetened lime juice (the kind you use to mix cocktails) salt and…
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What's the difference?
What do you think makes the difference between those who succeed in losing fat and getting healthier for good, and those who burn out after a few months and fail?
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2 NSV's
Last night we went out, and hopped around from place to place having fun, a few drinks, a few things to eat. I normally am exhausted before everyone else in the group (we double dated with some good friends). Usually, by 9 PM I am just like Please shoot me! But I found I had so much more energy last night - when we were…
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Well, it's awfully quiet here.
And I feel hungry.
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Under Pressure
Tomorrow my hubby and I are going to see some friends we haven't seen in several weeks. Hubby has been losing weight and our friend noticed, and told him that I was also losing weight. Now I am worried...what if they look at me and say to themselves, "What do you mean she is losing weight?" I have only lost 5 or 6 pounds,…
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NSV: Stairs
It happened when I wasn't paying attention, but I realized last night that I can hop up a flight of stairs with no problem, without pulling myself up the banister or anything! Just hopping from one step to the next and not even winded at the top. Felt awesome and worth all the hard work so far!
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How do you DO that?
How do you all post those funny little videos that loop?
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Please offer suggestions! Food diary open
Please look at my food diary. I am trying to eat back my exercise cals....I am being so good. So frustrated. Got on the scales this morning and no change. I am about to rip my hair out.:sad:
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Aunt Flo
For various reasons, Wednesday morning has become my weigh-in morning, although I am sure that will change in a couple of weeks when school starts. (I am a teacher.) This morning I hopped on the scale and I am one pound heavier than last week:sick: .... it's my TOM and I know that water retention is the reason but it is…
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noob running question
Training for a 5K and trying to increase my mileage by 10% each week. Yesterday was a scheduled rest day but instead of resting I hiked 5 miles. HRM had me at about 65% most of the time, slow pace but some climbing (very hilly). So, count as mileage or no? BTW my legs were killing me on my 3 mile run this morning....def.…
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"Banking" calories
Does this work? I am headed to a cocktail party with tapas on Saturday night. I want to have a couple of drinks and some snacks. Is it ok to bank a couple hundred calories a day in preparation? Does that work?
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"Light" cocktails?
I like Raspberry Stoli with diet 7-up and a twist of lime. What's your favorite?
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to TDEE -20% or not to????
OK, I have had pretty good succes and lost 2-3 lb in my first week, but YES I feel hungry all the time and I am miserable. So.... reading up on TDEE and trying to understand it better, it does seem like the right choice for healthy long-term weight loss. But....upping to 2500 cals?? That's 1000 cals over the MFP…
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don't eat it - donate it
Here we are trying to eat less while thousands of children are going hungry. I plan to do this: once a week, skip one meal. Don't starve yourself - have an apple or something! But I plan to skip one meal and donate food to the local food pantry. Better yet, send the money to the food pantry - they can usually do more with…
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Just say no!!!
Food keeps on coming in the door...all sweets. I knew it was going to happen and yet I felt unprepared. UGH I ate 2 cookies and STOPPED myself - no more eating mindlessly. I hope I can last the rest of the week. Tying to avoid the faculty lounge. :(
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Eating back calories??
I wanted to log in calories I burned today while painting my kitchen so I logged the time as light housework. It was sort of heavier than just light housework because I was climbing, reaching. etc. but I wanted to be conservative. It said that in 3 hours I burned over 700 calories! I did eat some junky food the last few…
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"Exercise" not found - help!
I will be working for a few days painting our kitchen (large with vaulted ceilings, so climbing, reaching, etc.). Any idea of the burn rate for something like that?
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Newbie lost over 1 lb already!
I only joined 2 days ago but tracking my meals is leading to loss already. I know 1 lb isn't much and from experience I also know that the first few pounds drop off quickly when you cut back on intake. However I am pleased and motivated!
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My profile photo
Here I am in all my glory. Fat, happy and drinking a beer. But the truth is, as much as I enjoy eating and drinking, I need to learn to do it in moderation. About 2 years ago I was using another online fitness/weight loss site and I did well. I lost about 20 lbs. However, they have returned and have brought a few friends.…
