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The Office...
Hi... In the last 6 months I've gone from running my own business to working a 9-5 (a great job, but very different). So...now I work in an office. What is up with the cakes and cookies and snacks and complete lack of anything healthy anywhere and.....everyone seems to bring in cakes every day. It is driving me crazy! Tips…
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sadness and weight loss
do depressive periods (not clinical but periods of sadness) slow down weight loss?
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5k Run Preparation?
Hi, I recently hit almost all of my fitness goals and on my last 5 lbs of weight loss (it's hard!) My best friend invited me to run a 5k "color race" (huh?) with her the first week of october (october 8) I have 18% BF +/- 2%, 5'10" weight 143 and I strength train 3x/ week, cardio 6 times a week (usually eliptical or…
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Simple & Salt Free: Roasted Asparagus w/ dill & rosemary
super simple. i usually get these items from the farmer's market. ingredients: - Fresh Asparagus - Lemon (1) - Olive oil (1-2 tablespoons) - fresh rosemary - fresh dill spray roasting pan with olive oil cooking spray or lightly coat the pan with a bit of olive oil cut the unusable portion of the stalk off of the asparagus.…
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rowing
started using the stationary rowing machine a ton and love it. just wondering if it's any better than the eliptical with regard to a) calorie burn and b) strength noticed my knees ached a bit after so i'm also researching proper form any tips tricks or knowledge? would love to know if there are others who enjoy the rowing…
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Stretches
Hi... I'm looking for some good stretches and while I'm sure I'm not the first to ask, what are your favorite post workout stretches?
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These last 7 pounds...
First of all, make no mistake: I feel better than I've ever felt before in my life with regard to fitness. I feel strong, happy, and every day i wake up excited about being physically active. I am 40 yrs old 5'10" 145 lbs (started at 151) 18-20% body fat (as measured by trainer at gym) (started at 24% body fat) My goal…
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Best Dinner Ever (the hits keep coming!)
Every dinner is the best! been cooking a lot and loving it....i keep experimenting and having fun. here's what I made for dinner tonight....so good and easy and whole! Cooking for one is fun! Dijon Chicken, Sauteed Kale, Roasted Carrots (the carrots carmelize on their own....they were almost like dessert!) Dijon Chicken…
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For the Ladies...especially 40+
I always wonder if titling a post "Ladies Only" actually works, or if it ends up attracting more men, but this really is ladies only. Regarding the menstrual cycle and water weight.... Every month I am in shock about how much my body changes in those few days before my cycle kicks in, and then of course on the "bad days"…
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Cardio 4 times a week?
I love cardio! probably too much. so I am wondering if I'm doing it too often. I tend to do the eliptical for an hour because sometimes i can't get a workout until it's already dark out, so the gym is an ideal spot. I live in a great walking city and don't have a car so I do walk around everywhere, I don't consider it my…
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Battle Ropes?
today my trainer and i worked out with battle ropes for the second time. anyone else use these? they are so hard - so of course, i love it. just curious if anyone else has used them and if they've had helpful results. I'd never heard of them before....
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Calculating Goals, need your help, what are your goals?
How many pounds of fat should a 40 year old female have on her body? I'm trying to calculate the correct goals for myself. I am 39 (almost 40) 5'10" 145 lbs 20.5% body fat small frame (tiny wrists) hour glass shape (boobs, waist, hips, long legs) my lower belly and hips are fatty, can pinch an inch on both, though not much…
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Confused about goals, seeking your input
I've had problems losing any weight on the scale but my bf is dropping, so i'm confused. here are my stats: 5'10 148lbs strength training / circuit training 3 days/ week cardio 3 days a week body fat 24% age: almost 40 I used to weight 138 and was thin - then i gained weight and got up to 150 and out of shape. so i started…
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Going Out To Dinner
Hi. I'm going out to eat with friends this evening, and I'm scared! I have 626 Calories left to eat today. I'm afraid of not being able to verify the calorie count in front of me. I regret making these plans but I'm also excited to get out of the house and see these particular friends. It's an intimate dinner, 5 friends at…
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Sprints - How do I log them in MFP?
hi - My trainer assigned me to do Sprints today, and I think these will appear on my workout schedule once a week. Problem is, it's not in the database. What is a good equivalent to Sprints in the exercise database? Is this strength training or cardio? According to a few websites, sprints burn approximately 20 calories per…
