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December Miles
December it is tough to find the motivation to get moving. Set a miles goal and use it as a motivator to keep on swimming (or walking, running, crawling, hiking... whatever works for YOU). Don't want to track miles, set a minutes of exercise goal. Use this to keep yourself doing SOMETHING.…
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2014 review; 2015 goals
It is almost the end of the year. It is time to take a look at what was accomplished in 2014 and make a plan for 2015. Did you have goals in 2014? Did you meet them? What did you learn about yourself? What are your goals for 2015?
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How do YOU handle the Holidays?
This time of year seems to be tough on the majority of people trying to make healthy choices. The 6 or so weeks between Thanksgiving to New Year's can be brutal. I know that last year I was going strong and was at a nice 157lbs going into Thanksgiving and by the time New Years came around I was 167. I still have most of…
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Holiday challenge 10/31/14 through 1/2/15
Anyone interested in tracking weights and doing another challenge? I can set up a spreadsheet if people want to participate. I know I could use the extra accountability through the holidays?
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November Miles tracking
It is getting chilly but I am determined to keep moving. Join us! Set a goal and track your miles for November. Anything counts. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y5jkk0JeLx9UA9Y8itUU6AtIj_8l0FkPuVdCHKvk2m4/edit?usp=sharing
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October Miles tracking
Sorry this is a couple days late! I just got back from vacation. Feel free to add yourself and set a goal. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/162M8m59vjcacHqzJlWoctosFSOln2-wSqt7s0Vm2FHk/edit?usp=sharing Since I am just starting after injury I am setting a goal of 50 miles since I know I am still going to be limited…
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Halloween: An interesting perspective on candy
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Your ultimate goal
I have been struggling a lot this year with weight loss. I go down a pound, up two, down two, up 1 and it has been a year of the Yo-Yo. Overall I am down 1 lb from Jan 1st (maybe 2). I decided to think, what do I REALLY want to get out of this journey. When I actually thought about it, my true goal, has very little to do…
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September miles tracking
I created a spreadsheet for mile tracking for September. Add yourself, set a goal and start tracking away. You can track any miles you want (running, walking, swimming, biking, crawling, kayaking etc). This is about you setting a goal and working to meet it! My goal for September will be 60 miles. I missed it in August by…
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Coupon code Fenway Spartan
http://www.groupon.com/deals/spartan-races-2?p=6&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&sid=f88d02e8-1298-4645-ad88-90d031c8fe45&division=boston&user=6ae06662c6eb34a5fbb469ce51e1dd793951736ae232862c2926d64f17d8d533&date=20140701&s=body&c=title&d=deal-page&utm_campaign=f88d02e8-1298-4645-ad88-90d031c8fe45 I just signed up…
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June Miles (walk, bike, run, swim etc.)
I plan on tracking miles this month. Anyone wish to join me? I am setting my goal at 75 miles again. Here is a link to the spreadsheet.. feel free to add yourself! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiC21m2BK4qsdFVxdUJIQUVzMnkzaUpFNlo2Sk5TdXc&usp=sharing
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June Daily Move it Challenge
As promised I am starting fresh (a day late) with a daily move it challenge. Each day this month I challenge you to either incorporate the "move of the day" into your work out or do this move individually and see how many reps you can do. You can participate every day, or just pick the days you want to join in. This is all…
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Week 2: Daily move it challenge
Sunday: Jumping Jacks: How many can you do in a minute? Rest 30 seconds in between sets... how many sets can you do? Monday: Walking lunges: Set a distance (or number of lunges you want to do) and alternating sides do walking lunges to your destination or desired number. Not challenging enough, add some weight Tuesday:…
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New England Tough Mudder
Anyone doing the New England Tough Mudder at the end of this month?
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Week 1: Daily MOVE IT challenge
Many of us feel we don't have enough time to work out. I have learned on this journey that every little bit counts. This challenge is for everyone. It doesn't matter if you are just starting out or if you are a seasoned veteran on this journey. Everyone can do this at their ability level. I challenge you to do one move a…
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Holidays
With Easter coming up I have been thinking a lot about how to be successful over the holiday. What do you do to have success over the holiday? Do you give yourself a cheat day? Do you pick on indulgence and try to stay on track otherwise? Do you just try to exercise a ton so that in the end it evens out?
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Hello!
I am new to this group and new to the concept of eating clean. I have been slowly making changes in my diet to eat cleaner and to be more aware of what I am putting into my body. When I first started my friend recommended the cook book "Well Fed". I bought it and LOVE it. It has tons of GREAT clean recipes that are full of…
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Recommend your HRM
I am in the market for a new Heart Rate Monitor as my Polar has finally gone to rest. My hope this time is to upgrade to one with GPS capabilities. What brands are good? What experience have you had with yours? What do you use it for (running, biking etc)? Thanks!
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When do you workout?
When do you workout? I just gave birth to my second son. I am trying to figure out how to fit a run in or a workout in and other than doing it when they go to bed or waking up early I have no idea how to fit it in. Any suggestions?
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Seafood/fish recipes
Didn't see a thread for Seafood recipes so I figured I would start one. Post all of your seafood favorites here.
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Low carb/ higher protein snack ideas
I am looking for some ideas for different snack ideas that are low carb. I need things that require very little preparation or will hold well throughout the work day. I am looking for ideas that are high in protein but really any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
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Calling all Runners
Any tips on how to run up hill? I have been running since the beginning of January and I am fine with flat courses and slight hills but if I have to run up a larger hill (which happens a lot where I live and run) I can't seem to get a rhythm or a comfortable stride. I have tried shortening my steps, lengthing my steps,…
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ISO guacamole
Anyone have any interesting twists on guacamole?
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New NSV
In January, my husband and I decided to start our journey to a new, healthier lifestyle. We decided that for motivation we would sign up for some races. This would get us off the couch and running. We started with the C25K and finished it up right before our race today. Today I ran my first registered 5K. My goals for this…
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Strength training
I have been been working out since the beginning of January but most of what I have done is cardio. Now that I am almost halfway to my goal I would like to add in more strength training so as I lose the last 15 I can start toning and building more muscle. I am looking for ideas of strength training exercises/work outs that…
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Cottage Cheese
I recently discovered that I like Cottage Cheese. I have been eating it and mixing in a little bit of pineapple to spruce it up a bit. Anyone have other ideas of things I can mix in to make it even more enjoyable?
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How do you measure success?
What is success? How do you measure it? I know everyone on this site has different goals and different ways of measuring their own success. What is it to you? For me, success is measured in many different ways. 1) Weight loss 2) Inches lost 3) temptation resisted 4) physical challenge accomplished 5) physical expectation…
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workout clothes recommendations
I am really starting to get into a workout routine and want to get some better work out clothes. Most of the time I work out in a pair of cotton yoga pants and a cotton t-shirt/tank top. I sweat like crazy and seem to get extremely overheated. Anyone have suggestions of some nice breathable work out clothes? Mostly I run,…
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Need help, calling all runners!
Any tips on how to breath when you run? I have been training to run a 5K in May and I am doing great, but I keep getting cramps in my side while I am running and have to stop and walk for a bit until I calm down my breathing. Is there any tips on how to breath to stop this from happening? Is there another reason this would…
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just joined
My name is Danielle and I am 31 years old. I have a 3 month old son and a wonderful husband of 7 years. I am looking to get in shape and be healthier so I can be around to watch my little man grow up.
