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Which workout is your favorite?
Or... maybe it's more accurate to ask, which one makes you curse at the screen the least? Haha. I keep changing my mind. I really like Cardio Recovery since I enjoy yoga and it's pretty similar. But I think my other favorite is Cardio Power & Resistance. I HATED that one at first mainly because I felt like the power jumps…
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Week 5
Just started my "recovery" week... I really liked having a new work out to do! It wasn't quite as insane as usual, but I was still sweating a lot more than I expected! Anyone else in week 5 right now?
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Saturated fats and cholesterol
I wrote an article on saturated fat and cholesterol to clear up some long-standing misconceptions. I would copy-paste it here but there are some links to studies within the text. It's posted on my blog at this link if you'd like to take a look:…
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Do you get snotty when you work out?
^^ do you?? An average cardio session for me usually requires 3-4 tissues lol.
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What to do after Insanity?
I have five weeks left but I'm already looking ahead. I am considering doing a second round because I like it a lot, but I don't know if I'll be tired of it by then. I have seen people get amazing weight loss results from the 30 Day Shred, but from what I'm hearing it's more of a beginner workout and might be too easy…
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Kombucha
Does anyone drink kombucha tea? I love how it tastes, plus it has B-12 (important for fellow vegans!). It's also supposed to be good for the GI tract since it's fermented, but I haven't looked into that a whole lot. Anyway - who else likes it? My favorite is Synergy brand, the Trilogy flavor. I buy it at Whole Foods.
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Pure Cardio - never again!
Today was day 26 and the last time I ever have to suffer through pure cardio! Unless I do a second round of Insanity that is! ;)
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Guess my weight?
I won't be offended! I'm just curious what others think. I'm 5'7.
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28 days binge-free
As a recovering binge eater/bulimic... this is a huuuuuge NSV!! I can hardly believe it.
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Noticing any little changes yet?
I think I'm 1-2 weeks ahead of most people in this group but I'm noticing some little changes in my body! I keep seeing this little dent of muscle definition in my quads when I walk up the stairs, and when I wash my hands and look in the mirror I can see my triceps popping out a bit. Also, when I'm doing my power jacks and…
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Just how accurate are online body fat calculators?
I've seen a lot of people post the calculator from fat2fit.com saying it's the most accurate. According to it I'm 32% fat which I don't feel is accurate. I was 29% body fat last fall when I tested my body fat with a BIA test, and that was before I started lifting 3x a week. I naturally have a very straight midsection, and…
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Progress pictures!
Day 1 vs Day 12 - is there a difference? I'm not sure if the light is tricking me or if it's because the angle is slightly different but I feel like I'm already noticing some little changes. What do you guys think? I haven't taken measurements yet but my weight is +1 lb today from my first fit test. I wish the light was…
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What time do you work out?
I have been doing my workouts after work and before dinner, around 6pm. But this week I have a midterm and a meeting in the evening that would push my Insanity time back to quite late. I'm thinking about switching to morning workouts, even if it means waking up at 5:30... what works best for you in your busy lives?
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Four years, from 114 lbs to 158 lbs
I'm still a work in progress but I have come so far, especially in the last half year. In high school I was basically anorexic (first two pics on the left). That's me on spring break my junior year in 2008 then at my junior prom, 114 lbs. I can't believe how fragile and bony I was. Several years later after falling into…
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Biggest guilty pleasure food??
Inspired by the Dairy Queen thread... what "unhealthy" things do you love and eat anyway? I like the moderation approach, I think it's silly to cut out the foods you love :) For me it's Taco Bell 7 Layer Burritos (minus cheese & sour cream... so I guess that's a 5 layer...). Also, chocolate chip cookies! I have a great…
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Vegan and consistently low on calories
In the past my problem has been over-eating so now I find it funny I'm having trouble with eating too little. Haha. Before I switched to veganism I snacked on Greek yogurt and cottage cheese very often. I'm having trouble thinking of some high protein vegan snacks. I like coconut milk yogurt but its very low in protein. I…
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Who is nervous for month 2?
I'm already freaking out! I've heard it's pretty ridiculous.
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Pesticides, GMOs, food additives, and your health
What are your thoughts? Consumption of such items is quite prevalent in our diets these days. Are you concerned about how they could impact your health in the future, or impact the health of future generations?
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Beauty and the BEAT
Lololol so good http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0Rau01wbeo
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Major NSV for me :)
I have struggled with binge eating and bulimia for the last three years. As of today, I have gone three whole weeks without a binge (or purge). I can't even remember the last time I managed to go so many days in a row of just eating normally... I am ridiculously proud of myself right now.
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Unhealthy people working in the healthcare field
I don't mean to be judgmental, since I'm trying to lose weight myself, and I know others may be on a weight loss journey of their own. However, I'm currently a dietetic intern at a nursing home. Nearly every resident has some sort of nutrition related diagnoses - hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia,…
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I'm worried I've screwed up my body :/
In high school due to an eating disorder I lost 30 lbs in 3 months and was very skinny for a couple years. Over the next few years I gained back about 45 lbs from binge eating. Between last fall and March, I managed to get 15 lbs off, but in the following three (stressful) months I gained it all back again. For the last…
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We have a power outage, how do I stay on track?
Our power at my mom's house is supposed to be out until July 7th. I'm going to be living at my dads for a week, but he has a tile floor in the basement, which is where I'd normally do my workouts at my mom's place. My dad is in the process of moving so there are lots of boxes and random pieces of furniture in all the…
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Our power is out!
And it's not coming back until July 7th. I feel so thrown off from my usual routine -- can't make hot coffee, can't make my morning oatmeal, can't cook dinner. I already got bread and jelly to make PBJ for lunch all week, and baby carrots and apples to keep in a cooler. But aside from that - suggestions? I can't think of…
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Please reassure me I'm okay
I used to binge eat and was bulimic. So far I'm 16 days binge/purge free. Tonight I was eating some chocolate chips and had a bunch right out of the bag... definitley more than I needed. Probably 1/3 - 1/2 cup total. I feel so gross and feel like I've blown it although I know it's not a lot compared to how I've binged in…
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Why do I feel so huge today?
I have been doing Insanity for almost two weeks, eating really well, but today I feel and look more enormous than ever. What gives?
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Anyone else NOT track their calories?
I have counted calories on and off for the last 5 years. I have realized it's healthier for me to not obsess about yet another number. Some days I come up with a rough estimate in my head, because I've memorized the calories for a number of items over the years, but not all the time. I like MFP though because these are…
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Help me bulk up my breakfast
I usually have 1/2 cup oatmeal with berries and a tbsp of peanut or almond butter for breakfast. I've been finding this isn't holding me over as well as it used to. What can I add to give it a little more staying powder? I'm vegan, and I don't like putting protein powder in oats.
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Do you ever feel like people try to undermine your goals?
Example - five years ago, the first time I attempted to lose weight, my stepmom would intentionally throw out packages before I got a chance to look at nutrition labels because she said I didn't need to look ... but she would look at them herself first and was constantly on a diet. Right now I'm losing weight again but I…
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Relationship advice, I guess?
I don't know where to post this but I want non-biased thoughts so I thought I'd ask here... My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year and a half, but we've known each other since we were like 16 or 17. We both are 20 now. We *kinda* dated senior year of high school but it wasn't official until fall of our freshman…
