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Anyone take Remeron/Miratazapine?
Anyone else here take remeron? I started about 3 months ago and gave myself time to get used to the new medication but now I cannot get the weight off! I'm not gaining but the way im eating I should be loosing. I lost 7 pounds before the meds and since starting I loose 2 at the most and then it slowly comes back. I've been…
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HRM vs MFP vs Calculator
Alright, I'm having an issue with figuring out calories burned for my exercise. For reference I am 26 year old female, 133 pounds. I had a feeling my heart rate monitor has been over estimating my calories burned. So today for example I did a 45 minute TurboFire workout (think kickboxing meets zumba, with 3 HIIT intervals…
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It's almost JUNE!
How is everybody doing?
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Les Mills Combat
Who here has done it? Or wants to do it? Thoughts? I really love the workout I've done with it but I'm worried about maybe getting bored with it?? Maybe some kind of hybrid would be good...
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My transformation so far!
It's been a total lifestyle change for me - this happens slowly and over the last 4 years. So much has changed for me and I can't wait to see what is next! This before picture is the day before I got married - 5 years ago, then there is me 8 months pregnant with my first baby. Tipped the scale over 200 on that and after…
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Checking in!
The scale is starting to move a bit for me! How is everyone doing? I am totally wiped out from this bootcamp I'm doing! It's getting better everyday.
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Updates
Really haven't lost any weight yet...I think I've been eating a little more by about 200 calories a day - which I needed to this close to maintenance and I probably have gained some muscle so I'm not discouraged yet...buuuut almost haha. How are you all doing??
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Wow! New week!
Sorry I am late a day!! How is everyone doing? Scale read 141 even this morning I am so close!! Started a 5 day a week, 6 week bootcamp yesterday! It is crossfit meets kickboxing meets craziness! Haha, super fun I'm so excited to see my fitness increase!
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Goals for the week 4/22
Once I get to the grocery store Wednesday I will be able to hit my macros better - still eating too many carbs for my liking. And finally all the wine is out of the house so no alcohol this week either! :) Turbofire as usual, WITH weight training 3 days this week and maybe a run twice or thrice. Goals for you?
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It's Friday!!
Do your goals change over the weekend? What day is your weigh in day? As a stay at home mom with husband that works a weird schedule weekends mean nothing to me lol. So I just chug along with the usual. And I WILL get under 140 by Wednesday!!
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Sundays
How do you usually spend your Sundays? Do you prep for the week to come? Refuel? Take a rest day? Its crucial for me to use sunday to set up my success for the next week! I'm talking meal and food prep, scheduling workouts, and making sure I have no surprises in the week to come! My rest days typically don't fall on Sunday…
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Midweek updates!
How is everyone doing so far? We are half way through the week! I'm dealing with some stomach issues/possible ulcer that I'm learning is worsened by abdominal exercises. I'm currently doing Turbofire (kickboxing) and Combat (MMA). These have a lot of moves that incorporate your core of course but I'm not usually on the…
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Goals for the week of 4/15
Happy Monday! What are everyone's goals for this week? I plan to stick with my Turbo workouts and keep my carb count in check this week. It's been a little out of control lately but I think it could really speed up my results if I pay more attention to keeping my carb count lower!
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Day 1
Hey everyone, I'm really excited to get started! If you want you can introduce yourself and tell us some of your goals! I'm a stay at home mom to 4 year old and 7 month old boys, I've been on this journey every since I had my first son, and now that I am done having kids I'm ready to be in the best shape of my life!…
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Looking to start a "Last 10" Group!
Hey everyone! I have 8 pounds left to go to reach my "goal" and start building some awesome muscle. They say the last ten is the hardest but I'm determined to get there by June 1st! Who is with me?? If you have 10 pounds or less left to lose and want it gone by June 1st join in! Friend me and check in daily!
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Turbofire!!
I'm in week 2 of Turbofire and LOVING it! Looking for some Turbo friends! Add me : )
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What would a perfect day of food look like for you?
Im curious what everyone would consider as close to perfect nutrition as possible based on your knowledge. I know this varies depending on a persons needs but what about for you? And how often do you eat that way?
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Need suggestions for a weight bench!
Want to get my husband and i a weight bench for christmas and some free weights. We would both be beginners and need a reasonable price. Not too concerned with space as it will just go in garage. Needs to hold a decent amount of weight though my husband is 6' and 230 lbs. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! I…
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Logging running..where is the 11 or 10.5 min mile??
I've been logging my running as an 11.5 minute mile, but now after a couple months of training I know im faster. So I went to log it as 11 minute mile but its not there...jumps straight from 11.5 to 10 with nothing in between. So I looked it up on THREE other sites (livestrong and caloriecount) and its the same...please…
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need excersize modifications for working out at home!!
Need suggestions for modifications for some excersizes. I'm working out at home with no bench or cables. Specifcally leg extensions, leg presses, seated calf raises, flat bench cable flies, triceps pushdown. Mostly leg stuff. Thanks in advance! Aiming to start jamie eason's livefit trainer next week!
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Jillian Michaels online program
Has anyone done Jillian Michaels online program? The one you have to pay for that's personalized fitness and meal plan? Its on my groupon this week for 67% off and was just curious what's all involved.
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clean lunch and snack ideas please!
Going grocery shopping tomorrow and would like to start eating more clean. Dinners are easy - chicken veggies and grains, breakfast is eggs but lunch is harder. I need lunches I can come home and make quickly during my break and possibly lunches to pack for my husband to take. Snack ideas too would be much appreciated. I'm…
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BAD stomach cramps during crunches
Really bad stomach cramps during an ab workout. This is my third day doing jillian's six week six pack and my stomach cramped up reaaaally bad about three times during this. I ate an hour before workout. Is that too soon? Eating a banana now hoping potassium helps...
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40-30-30 diet, whats your typical day?
For those of you on a 40% carbs 30% protein 30% fat diet what does your typical day look like? Can I look at your diary? My husband and I are both about to start this and I go grocery shopping tomorrow. Any suggestions appreciated!
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Dr. Praeger's frozen food! veggies for kids
I found a line of dr. Praeger's food products in the frozen aisle...and there are some kids choices too! I got little spinach nuggets and sweet potatoes nuggets...you broil them from the frozen state and my son LOVES them. Just thought I would share. All natural no preservatives and a great way to get your kids to eat…
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Can someone explain to me why you should up your calories as
Can someone explain to me why you should up your calories as you get closer to your goal? I have nine pounds to go. If I change my goal to loose only half a pound a week instead of two...will I loose slower or will I actually loose faster because of upped calories? Why would i want to loose slower - because it will ease me…
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Can someone explain to me why you should up your calories as
I have nine pounds to go. If I change my goal to loose only half a pound a week instead of two...will I loose slower or will I actually loose faster because of upped calories? Why would i want to loose slower - because it will ease me into maintenance calories? any other reason? Just looking for some clarification on this.…
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Underarm/Side boob fat! help!
I have two weeks to get rid of that bulge that comes out when you wear a strapless dress. What can I do? Dress is not too tight. I've been working on my upper arms what else?
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Gold's Gym Workout dvd
Anyone ever get a golds gym workout DVD? Super cheap but not the best reviews. Wondering if you all had ever tried one!
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Healthy/Low cal meals for cheap! Help!
I need some ideas for really cheap meals that are healthy or low cal! So far I thought of meatless chili and bean burritos. What do you make in a pinch? I have lots of pasta in the pantry but I don't know how to make that low cal really. Thanks in advance!
