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Whitening strips
So I'm looking to do something to whiten my teeth. Anybody have good recommendations for whitening strips/kits that are low maintenance? I can't afford the super expensive stuff, but I definitely want my teeth whiter! Oh, and yes, I do have excellent oral hygiene :-).
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Morning runs
Because of the heat and my work schedule, I'm going to have to commit to training in the morning. Unfortunately, I hate mornings. Anyone have any good tips they use to motivate themselves to get up at the booty crack of dawn and run?
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Tough Mudder
I'm toying with the idea of running the Tough Mudder in my area next April. Anyone got any experiences (good or bad) to share? Advice?
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Need advice!!!
I'm going to hang out with my best friend tonight. Last time we hung out, he told me he wants to be with me. A really big part of me wants to be with him too, but he's been in and out of my life over the past 5 years, and I do have a fear of him disappearing again if I put myself out there. We need to talk about things…
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Changing calorie goals
Alright, I'm thinking about trying something new to "simplify" my weight loss some. I can't afford a HRM at the moment, so I'm considering just setting my calorie goals to "very active" and not calculating exercise calories, since I'm pretty sure mine aren't accurate. I work out hard almost every day of the week. This way,…
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Couponing
I'm trying to get started couponing. Does anyone have tips, tricks, and websites I can use? I'm not trying to go crazy with it, just save a little money each week. I've discovered that I can't use any websites that use the "coupon print activator" because it freezes my computer. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Battle scars
My friends all make fun of me for being proud of the bumps, bruises, and scrapes I've sustained from working out. I'm currently sporting a bruised arm (whacked it into a barbell) and a skinned knee (wasn't watching where I was going and ate it on my last long run). What is your favorite battle scar?
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Everyday foods
Anyone have foods they eat almost every single day? Mine are: Hummus Baby carrots Natural peanut butter Granny Smith apple Skim milk Dark chocolate Protein powder
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Runners and lifters
I'm wondering how many of you out there both run and lift heavy. It seems like people believe doing them together is counterproductive, but I like both of them and I'm not stopping! I know that it won't make me look like a figure competitor, but you can't expect me to believe that the combo (done on different days) won't…
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My first 5k!
This morning I ran my first 5k race in 36:15! I started C25K in June, and I'm now training for a 10k on Thanksgiving! I even felt inspired enough to blog about this one :) .
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Inexpensive running clothes?
I picked up running this summer, and I know that over the next 5-6 months I'm going to need some good cold weather running clothes. I'm a fairly broke college student, so does anyone know where I can get items of decent quality for a low price? Thanks!
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Anytime Fitness Reviews?
I'm looking for a gym, because I've pretty much exhausted the limits of the dumbbells in my apartment gym. There is in Anytime Fitness within a 5 minute walk of my house. Any reviews? Like, dislike, things to watch out for?
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Need more support
I've recently gone through and cleaned out my friends list (people who hadn't logged in for a month or more), so I'd love some new friends who are supportive and motivational!
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Yoga NSVs!
Today in yoga, I held a headstand without the support of the wall for 5 seconds. Also, we're working on drop backs using the wall, and I walked halfway down, when before today I've only been able to bend back and touch the wall!
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Protein powders
I just started an intensive, heavy lifting program and everything I read suggests 1-2 protein shakes a day. That's feasible, but protein powder is expensive! Body Fortress is a decent price at Wal-Mart and has good reviews, but I would love to know if anyone on here has experience with this particular brand, or any other…
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Numbers on weight machines
Part of my strength training includes seated row, which I do on the universal machince at my condo's gym. Instead of having weights however, the plates in the machine are numbered 1,2,3,4, etc. Does anyone know what this means? Are they ten pound plates? Help!
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P90X, Crossfit, or New Rules of Lifting?
I need to step up my strength training, and everything I've read has led me to believe that lifting heavy is extremely important. A friend gave me her old P90X dvds, another friend is a certified Crossfit coach and has offered to help me get started (I can't afford one of their gyms, so he's willing to show me all the…
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Sprained ankle
I need some advice. I sprained my ankle last night, so I can't do a lot of workouts for the next week or so. I think I can still do pilates, but I don't know what else I can do to work out. I go nuts without a workout! Any help/advice?
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CrossFit?
I have several friends who swear by CrossFit workouts. Does anyone on here have any experience/opinions on it?
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Contemplating P90X
I'm contemplating starting P90X (a friend gave me the DVDs), but I am planning on training for a 1/2 marathon starting the first week of September. Anyone done this before? And advice on what I should do?
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Body fat went up?
So my measurements have gone down by about a half inch everywhere, and my weight has gone down. Why is my body fat calculator telling me I've gone UP a full 2%? That doesn't seem right. I've been working out hard, so I don't think I've been losing muscle...
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Anyone in the Atlanta area want to run a 5k?
So, I've set a goal of running a 5k this year, but I would love a training partner (or 2...or 3...). I'm in Atlanta, so if anyone's interested, let me know!
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Yoga mats
During yoga class today, I realized I am in terrible need of a new yoga mat! I wish I could afford a super-nice one, but in reality it's not feasible. I don't want to spend more than about $20, but I'm willing to push it to $23-$25 if there's one that gets rave reviews. Anybody have a suggestion?
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Night owl to morning person?
Has anyone had a sudden shift from being a night owl to a morning person? The past three days, I've woken up between 5 and 6:30 in the morning with no problem. Normally, I can sleep all day when given the chance. Does anyone know what could cause this? BTW, I'm not complaining about getting up early! I'm actually liking…
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Anybody use the Nike Training Club app?
If so, what are your favorite workouts, and what rewards have you unlocked? I LOVE this app!
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Half-marathon training plans
So, I'm a few weeks into c25k, and it's going REALLY well. Like, I'm surprised how well. I'm really enjoying the running, much to my surprise. There are two half marathons a year in my city (Atlanta), and I was looking at Hal Higdon's half marathon training guide, and it looks pretty doable for someone who has recently…
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Gluten free help
In the past few days, I have discovered I have an intolerance to gluten. This is all new to me, so I was hoping to find some other gluten free friends for support! I'm a little nervous, but I'm hoping this will help with a lot of the health issues I have been having. Hope to hear from some of you!
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Kicking Butts!
Ok, MFP community, I'm a smoker, and I've recently decided to quit. I'm wondering if there are any other smokers out there who are trying to quit, or any former smokers who can give me tips on how to get through my cravings!
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Need friends!
I know there's a previous post about friends, but I need some! I'm also a motivator, but I sometimes need motivation too, so I'm hoping for some adds!
