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Beginner Lifting Programs
Been reading reviews of the New Rules of Lifting for Women book -I think I may just see if my library has a copy and make photo-copies of the exercises routines. Any other lifting info out there for beginners that you have tried and liked? I have been *trying* to go to the gym 2 nights a week and do a full-body routine…
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Turkey Meatloaf with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
We have made this meatloaf several times over the past year or so since we discovered it, my kids eat it up and even ask for more, so I thought I would share here! Turkey Meatloaf with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis (from the Food Network) 1 hr 5 min Prep:15 min Inactive:5 min Cook:45 min…
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Activtrax at the Y - Any other members use this?
Completed my 1st Activtrax workout last night with the trainer. To be honest, some of the stuff seemed easy and we even bumped up the weight on a few items. I was surprised by some of the stuff I did well and discouraged by others. I knew when I started that my weakest is my upper arms/shoulders. Surprisingly, I did okay…
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Blog piece called Dear New Girl at Gym
My fitness instructor sister posted a link to this on FB today - I like the tone, and thought someone else may like it too. http://ericamillard.com/ "Dear New Girl at Gym"
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Name og Group?
Why does it now say "Delete 40 Week Exercise Challenge" ??? sorry for the typo in subject line - wish we could go back and fix those!
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Trying to figure this out!
I am not a numbers person. Have always been horrible with numbers and usually when I try to read through all the TDEE info the words start swimming and jumbling and it starts looking like Chinese. I joined MFP last year (Jan 2013) and lost about 15lbs counting cals (trying to stay around 1200-1260 and doing pretty minimal…
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Hi - starting a new work out plan
Hi all - I just joined this group. I have been a MFP member for over a year, but got off track towards the end of 2013. I am trying to get back in the groove and have recently joined the Y and signed up for the Activtrax program they offer. Does anyone else use this? A little about me: 32 yr old, mom to 2 kids, office job…
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Sore but feeling hopeful!
I am back it again this year, starting over really. My hubs and I joined the Y on Saturday and since then I have: -carried my 23lb son around the zoo for the better part of our day there on Sunday (about 4 hours) -arms were sore the next day -used some weight machines (arms) on Monday night and used the eliptical for about…
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Hormone testing?
Hi all! I did a search for the word hormones and saw there are lots of memebers who experience hormonal issues. I couldn't find anything similar to mine, so I wanted to reach out for some advice. Background info: I'm 32, 2 young kids, have not been on any sort of birth control since 2007, have been told by sister that our…
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How do you keep on trucking?
What do you when you feel discouraged? What has helped you get over those hurdles or past those "woe is me, why bother?" days? I am feeling a little discouraged this week. I am not here to gather sympathy responses or have a pity party; I just am curious how others deal with it.
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keratosis pilaris - anyone got any advice?
I know this is not a fitness or exercise question, but I was not sure where to put this. But since it involves looking good in sleeveless tops and bathing suits, figured this may the best fit. I have keratosis pilaris, commonly known as chicken skin or chicken bumps, on my upper arms. I have had it all my life and I hate…
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What is your daily schedule?
Hi all! I'm new to this group and fairly new to MFP. I'm a mom of 2, a 4.5 yr old girl and a 1.5 yr old boy. I work outside the home, as does hubby. I am really struggling to find the motivation to work out at home, but feel too guilty to join a gym not to mention how I would fit that in. So I was curious about other mom's…
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Question for women regrading TOM
Happy Monday to all! And yes, I did search for this topic, but could not find anything that specifically answered my question. I keep finding that woman say they GAIN during that TOM due to water weight, etc and that they skip weighing that week. Is that right? Or am I reading it wrong and it is the opposite and you…
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Here's to a new year!
Hi, I'm new to My Fitness Pal. I was thinking about starting my own food journal the old school way, but this seems so much better. Hoping I can shed these pounds and stop feeling so bad about myself and enjoy shopping and life in general more than I have been the past few years! I'm 5'1" and weigh 120 lbs and hoping to…