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Pregnancy & Fitness BootCamp
General pregnancy and fitness question. I've been doing a bootcamp for the last few months (HIIT / Agility / Weights) I go 4 days a week and just started walking 3-5 miles a day for added cardio. Well today, surprise I'm about 4 weeks pregnant .... My BMI (30) and BF (45%) are still extremely high even with my 20lb…
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Inches vs Lbs? When will the scale catch up?
Hi everyone, I joined a boot camp 5 weeks ago. Its pretty intense, mixture of interval, cardio, and weights. I started the camp weighing 236lbs, i'm 5'6. So far my scale fluctuates between 225-231lbs. So 'm not sure if ive lost 11lbs or 5lbs. LOL! I have lost 7" off my waist, and 1" off my thighs, hips, and bust in the…
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Working out in pain?
Hi everyone, after losing all my weight I gained back 80lbs in the last year. I have started back at my fitness routine BUT this time around I have physical issues that prevent me from working out to my fullest. I keep getting severe pain in my ankles and feet, even something as simple as Zumba will get my feet and ankles…
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My Before and After 2010-2014
I was having a self loathing moment on the phone recently. I keep fluctuating between 156lbs-160lbs, I was upset at the number on the scale, I was uspet because I havent been able to get past 156 in months, I was upset because I felt like I would never see 140lbs again. So close, yet so far away. UNTIL My cousin said hold…
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Lean Muscle Tips for Busy Moms?
Just wanted some advice on excerises that help tone up at home or work? I'm a single full time working mother. I was attending classes at a local gym, but I'm no longer financially in the position to do so. My kids start private school in a few weeks, and I'm also going back to school part time, all while working full…
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Breaking the "Routine" help
I started MFP back in December, and everything was going well up until April where I hit a plateau and stopped losing inches, weight, etc. May, June, July were pretty bad months, I had no motivation and even though I was still going to the gym I would leave my classes early or show up 30mins late. My routine consisted of 4…
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Meet my new Jogging Partner!
I'm still debating on what to name him, its between Blu or Diesel. LOL! He is a purebred blue & tan colored German Shepherd. (The blue color is caused from a recessive gene that fades out the black color, so his nose, eyes, and fur is a silvery / gray color) He is 9 weeks old, and yes he is huge! A couple of more months,…
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What 200 Calories really looks like...
Seen this blog and thought it would be beneficial to see what 200 Calories really looks like. It kind of makes you think about the choices we make everyday while on this journey to a healthier lifestyle. LINK: http://imgur.com/a/w9nHF
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When people cheat on exercise - Rant!
A co worker and I have been working out consistantly since the begining of January 2013. We go to the gym together every day, we motivate each other, we come back to work in the morning in constant pain etc etc. So far, our progress has been slow.. BUT there has been progress. Well a third co worker decided to join in on…
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Am I doing too much to soon?
In 2010 I used to walk 5 miles a day with a kickboxing class 3 days a week, within the year I dropped 50lbs. In summer of 2012, I managed to gain 35lbs of those pounds back... I've recently picked up a new routine at the gym. I've been alternating between doing Zumba (3x a wk) , Weigh/ Strenght training (3x a week) For 6…
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Which one and how often? HELP!
I've recently joined a gym that provides evening classes, which is perfect because I get out of work at 5:00pm Monday - Friday. I just checked there schedule, and I have enough time to either do Zumba three days a week, and 2 days of strenght/weight training OR 3 days of strenght/weight training and 2 days of Zumba. Plan…
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Starting All Over Again.....
Hello all, I decided to start posting in the forum and maybe gain some motivation and help from others. 5 years ago I gained alot of weight during my pregnancy. I'm 5'6 and started out at 130 and weighed 200lbs in the delivery room. I was under the impression I would lose the baby weight quickly. About 2 1/2 years ago I…
