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? for cyclists/bikers
Do you do exercises or strength training specifically for your upper body? If so, what? I am biking about 10 miles 5-6 x's/wk, but I'm thinking that although my legs and lungs are getting a workout, my upper body isn't so much. Any thoughts?
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For all the Whovian runners ...
Forget the zombies. I run from Cybermen and Daleks! LOL
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Candida Diet Experience?
I am at the beginning of starting this diet because of a health issue, not to lose weight as I have already reached my goal. Does anyone here have any experience with the candida diet? I am daunted by how strict it is and am having a hard time reaching my daily calories.
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Running Outside in Winter
I am fairly new to running (started c25k in April, graduated in June, and continue to run 5K 2-4 x's/wk). I usually run on the track of a nearby high school in the mornings. I live in the upper midwest of the US, so it snows and gets below zero quite often, especially overnight. I don't belong to a gym, and I don't own a…
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50lb Weight Loss Goal Reached (pics)
In December 2010 / January 2011, I reached my highest non-pregnancy weight, approximately 195 lbs. I started MPF in January 2011 and logged in off and on for a while. During the summer of 2011, I ate better and biked and did the 30 Day Shred. I got down to around 172 lbs, but once the weather got colder (I live in the US…
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HUGE NSV - Wedding Dress Fits 15 Yrs Later (pics)
Today I fit into my wedding dress. I don't think I can fully describe what an immense victory this was for me to fit into that dress again. Every few years I would try it on. For many, many years now, I have not been able to fit into it ... meaning have it fully zipped and buttoned (Yes, it has both.). I finally just…
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Looking for advice as I move into maintenance
What advice do you have for someone moving from weight loss into maintenance? I've done the weight loss thing before, so I know how to do it, but not maintenance ... unfortunately. Although my mindset has changed that I haven't viewed myself as being on a diet but making a lifestyle change, I'm nervous about this next step…
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Finished my first 5K race today
Had my first ever 5K race this morning and finished in 34:51.99. 4 months ago I started the c25k program, never really having run before. Thanking God for giving me the strength and endurance to do this!
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3 Years of Birthday Pics
Yesterday was my birthday. My hubby, our 5 kids, and I went out to Applebee's to celebrate. (Gotta love their 550 calorie meals!) They told me I got a free sundae since it was my birthday. It was HUGE, as you can see in the last pic. Thankfully they brought enough spoons for all of us, and we shared it. I am not at my goal…
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Healthy BMI & % Body Fat Reached!
Checked my BMI on a couple websites this morning. I've reached 24.7. According to a couple websites I checked, 18.5-24.9 is the normal/healthy range. Also, my % body fat on my scale the last few days has been at the very top of the normal range. Yes, I still have fat to lose and I know there are other tests more accurate…
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What one thing has had the most impact on your success?
I am proud to say that I weighed in today with a 40lb weight loss. I am so thrilled! Only 10 lbs to goal! As a result of my weight loss so far, I've been asked what tip/advice I could give that had the biggest effect on my weight loss. My answer? Tracking what you eat and not eating under 1200 calories per day. Although…
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Progress pics
The 1st pic is me at my heaviest non-pregnancy weight. Since that pic was taken, there have been lots of ups and downs, stops and starts. Last summer (2011) got down to about 170/172 lbs, but then gained weight again during the fall winter. The 2nd pic is me this past Easter when I decided to recommit to losing weight and…
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Halfway there
As of this morning, I am down 25.8 lbs, halfway to my goal of losing 50 lbs. I'd lost about 23 lbs last summer, then fell off the wagon in fall and winter, and gained about 8 back. Now in the last 5 weeks I've cleaned up my eating habits, am on week 4 of c25k and have started biking again. In these 5 weeks I lost 10.8 lbs.…
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c25k ipod (iphone) app question
I've started doing the c25k program. I currently use some c25k podcasts with the music they came with that I downloaded from the computer onto my ipod touch when I run/walk. The music on them is okay, but I'd rather listen to my own music. I know there are a number of c25k apps out there, but I was wondering if there are…
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Why isn't my BMI going down?
I'm down more than 20 lbs since my highest weight back in January 2010, but 15 of those lbs have come off since June 23 when I started doing the 30 day shred. I'm losing inches, but nothing dramatic, 1.5" on my bust, and 2.5-3" each on my waist and hips. I've done the 30 day shred 6 days a week since starting at the end of…
