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Confession!
OK, so i fell off the log, maybe even jumped off. I had done so well through the first quarter of the year, really showing some positive changes...then, back to the old routine. Such a stupid yo-yo effect. I really lost all desire to put forth the effort to diet or exercise. I put 17 pounds back on like 2 months. But today…
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fasting for lent
my men's covenant group will be fasting one day a week through the lenten season (the next 6 weeks). Anyone have any tips on how to approach this from a dietary/ nutritional standpoint. I realize that a spiritual fast should not be about weight loss, but i have noticed that on days where i eat minimal calories that my…
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Extremely sore back
Well, i went and did it. Jumped up the Wii Active level from "easy" to "intermediate" and now i'm dying over here. its been two days and my lower back and hips and screaming. Its actually pretty uncomfortable to sit or walk. Anyone have any ideas on how to best work out the soreness without doing any lingering damage?
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home gym versus dumbbells/ exercise ball
Anyone have a real strong opinion on which is the best route to go. I like working out with dumbbells, but could really push heavier weights with a home gym system. gonna keep doing cardio with my wife on the wii and walking, but would really like to start defining muscles as i continue to lose weight.
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Setting New Goals
3 weeks in and I feel GREAT. the second week was a bit of a bear, but I bounced back and had a good third week. I'm actually excited about losing weight now and have a vision of a lighter, healthier, hotter me. Thanks to all the people on here who model perseverance and success. You're an inspiration. I'm setting new…
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week 2 doldrums
closing in on the end of the second week and i'm struggling. Life seems to make it much easier to fall back on poor habits than to battle through creating new ones. First week was a great success, but i've actually couple pounds back on. Wishing will power and determination grew on trees. Must get over this hump to be…
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HELP! Looking for site to create before and after images.
Where do you have the before and "future" representations of yourself made. I keep seeing them on other peoples profiles and the wife and i think they'd be cool to use as motivation. Any insight would help. Thanks.
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Week 1 Finished
Lost 7 pounds...not bad. Now on to weeks 2 and 3. These seem to be my toughest weeks. In the past, if I've done well in these weeks, I keep rolling. But I tend to "slack off" as the process loses its newness. Here's to powering through and meeting my goal: 50 pounds by Spring break.
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huge difference in scales
staying in a hotel and hit the gym this morning...woo hoo. the best part was that the "professional" scales showed a huge difference in weight. LIke 40 pounds difference... two questions: 1) Is this normal? I tared the scales and everything. 2) Can I take these scales home with me?
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Worried about Traveling
Due to get on the road for the first time this year. I'm due for an 8 hour road trip for work, beginning this afternoon. Typically, road trips involve fast food stops and then nights out on the town while away... all resulting in a dieting mess. Any one have any great suggestions to keep me out of trouble?
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Cruise Ship Bound
Hey all, this is my first go round with "my fitness pal". I've tried weight watchers approximately 27 times with no lasting results. Motivated this time by an upcoming spring cruise. Wifey has challenged me to drop 50 pounds by the time we leave. So off I go. Historically, weeks 1 and 2 aren't to bad. I tend to get into…
