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Runners..... GPS?????
Looking to buy a gps, and wondering what you all have had good/ bad luck with? I dont need anything to high-tec, just something to tell me what mileage and pace Im at. :happy:
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A latte a day?????
Im looking for both sides of the coin on this one.......... and I know thats exactly what I'll get. I've done minimal research, but know both people who swear that "coffee" is good, and those who would dissagree. I do know theres a difference between "coffee" and a "latte", but my question is this................ Has…
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Heavy Lifting- Ladies...............
Im sure this is covered in a BAZILLION other posts, but Im not finding what Im looking for..... I started lifting heavier and I noticed my measurements getting LARGER within the first week. Now I know it takes longer than this to build muscle so Im assuming it is water as my muscles are trying to repair themselves. Week 2-…
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Irregular Heartbeat......
Just curious..... Any others out there with an irregular heartbeat? I was diagnosed when I was 15. I was always a runner, and I collapsed during a track meet. Needless to say, I was rushed to the hospital and that is when we found out. I was on medication for a couple years, which I eventually stopped because I was symptom…
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iRenew Bracelet???
Do you own one/ wear one? Do you love it? Not so much?
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Winter 5k................. What works for you?
Im signing up for my first winter 5k and I have to say Im a little nervous about the cold lol I typically prefer my treadmill in the winter.... I had sinus surgery a few years back and my Dr said I would probably have issues running in the cold and I would love to prove him wrong..... So......... for those of you who run…
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Sensa Weight Loss System- What do YOU think??
Im sure most of us have seen the commercials................. They claim you shake Sensa on your food and lose weight- its that simple. So, my question is this............. Im sure some of you have already looked into this/ researched it and Im wondering what your thoughts are? My personal opinion right off the bat is -…
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25% of all women...................... Seriously???
While listening to the radio this morning I learned that 25% of all women regularly purchase clothes that are too small for them..... The 2 biggest reasons why were: Self esteem booster and because they were too embarrased to buy their actual size I cant understand the self esteem booster because there is NOTHING that…
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MSM.......... What has it done for you????
I have been researching the health benefits of MSM and it appears as though there are several, and also a ton of people that use it are saying good things on top of that. So I am very interested and wondering what ya'll have to say about it..... Do you use it and why? What has it done for you?
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Elliptical........... What do you LOVE?
I am in the market for a new elliptical and I would LOVE some feedback. I already have a treadmill & treadclimber, but I would like to add an elliptical to mix it up some days. Also, my hubby said he would use it.......... (MmmmmHmmmm) So, I dont know a whole lot about them- tell me what you have and what you like and…
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Is it really a compliment?
Have you ever been given a "compliment" (or what this person claims to be such) that felt more like a kick in the chops?? Ouch- I just had a dandy from someone who used to be my best friend for years and here I am scratching my head like- what the??? She basically said- "You look so happy- you proved me (as well as others)…
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Success.......... What changed things?
As an attempt to help others over the hurdles I have faced, with a whole lot less stumbling along the way.......... I think it would be nice to share what brought/ is brining you to success. We have all tripped and even fallen along the way- but, with any luck, we learned from it. What can we share with others to hopefully…
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Ankle Weights
Ok I am LAZY when it comes to strength training.... I would much rather run for two hours than do ANY form of weights. I have ZERO patience and I am uncoordinated in a major way, so it makes things difficult in that department. I always wonder- "am I doing this right?" Sigh.... SOOO....... While on my treadclimber this…
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Vegetarian Lunch Box Ideas...???
I pack a lunch every day, as I work long hours and dont like to eat out. I am finding it harder each day to come up with a sandwich/main course though? I make PB&J usually, or just cheese on wheat bread............... but it is getting BORING and I find myself not even wanting to eat.......... I cant pack something that…
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Fiber??
After some research, I have come to find that I am not ingesting enough fiber on a regular basis. Thus, I am currently looking into supplements, as I obviously dont like to eat the foods that contain it naturally. Yes- I am aware that actually eating the foods which contain it is best, but that is out of the question. So,…
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Computer generated before, during & after photos???
Where are you ladies getting the computer generated photos of what you should look like now at yuor current height/weight and mid-way and goal weight??? I want one!!! lol
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Why I stop running....... (stupid ear buds)
I don't stop running because I am tired or because I am sore.... Nope. Instead, I get off the treadmill every single day because, after about 20 minutes of running, my ear buds start to fall out because I am sweating. Now, for anyone this has happend to you realize just how irritating this is! For those of you whom havent…
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crunches on ball= swollen ribs???
Ok, so, I havent done crunches in a LOONG, LOOOONG time and I decided to do 60 on my ball yesterday morning. My abs are ok, but today my ribs hurt like seriously bad and they are swollen??? Hmmm.... I normally dont go this long without doing them but, has this happened to anyone else? Ouch! Now what?? I have a photo shoot…
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Birth Control...... Sigh..... Para gard??!
Ok so I used to be on Yasmin for many, many years until my doc changed me to Yaz early last year because the Yasmin was starting to give me headaches mood swings yada yada... The Yaz gave me a dark patch on my upper lip (real nice I know) and made me so irritable (my poor husband (in both instances lol) I looked like Tom…
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Local Honey and Allergies
Ok, I have to start a topic for this today.... I have allergies (mostly trees/some mold) that cause absolute havok at least 2 months out of every year. I didnt get these allergies until I was about 23 years old, but they have seemingly gotten worse over the past few years. I am not a "pill person" meaning I rarely take…
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Vitalicious VitaTops (My Official Opinion)
So I asked your opinion before purchasing. Now I want to give my opinion to anyone considering these. Absolutely FANTASTIC. I Have a killer sweet tooth and this hits the spot!! So far I have only tried the Deep Chocolate and the Peanut Butter Chip VitaTops- but they are wonderful. I LOVE them and they are so low in…
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Tofu Recipes?
I would love some feedback from my mfp fiends on this one- I buy tofu- eat it occasionaly but usually end up throwing it out because I dont know what to do with it. When I tried to blot the water out with a paper towel it crumbles and I have just had enough lol........ So I was wondering if anyone has a recipe or a trick…
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Vitamuffins/Vitabrownies....
Just curious if anyone has tried them and has an opinion in either direction? I stumbled across the site today and from what I could see they appear to be low cal/fat and packed with fiber, protein and vitamins....... AND I didnt notice any artificial ingredients or preservatives. I have an incurable sweet tooth and I was…
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Uggh... Here we go...
Hey everyone- I hope you all had a blessed merry Christmas! I sure did, and the cookies were good too! :) So its like this... I am sick and tired of being sick and tired! I need to legitimately lose a solid 10lbs..... but how hard it that really? I see people losing 40 and 50lbs+ all of the time- so what is my problem? I…
