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Cool Chicks with Power Kicks (CLOSED GROUP)
Good Morning Ladies!! I hope you had a GREAT day! I would like to apologize for there being no daily exercises yesterday. There is still no posting for the exercises :grumble: On that note, I will be taking matters into my own hands!! :wink: I will need the day and evening in order to create the exercises (which I will be…
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OCTOBER CHALLENGE - HOW FUN!!! (CLOSED GROUP)
Hello my friends and team mates!! As you all know (and in case you don't), my name is Summer and I will be leading you through your October Challenge:glasses: ! This challenge (with major proper to Gary6030 because he puts all this fabulous stuff together) is made to do IN ADDITION to your normal workout routine. We want…
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Not A Pound Lost But PROGRESS (With Pictures)
I have been feeling rather down lately :grumble: . I literally cannot make the stupid scale move one way or another. It's stuck. Below are my weight loss pictures. I was completely shocked :noway: to see the difference that a month and a half makes. It only also goes to show that your scale should not be the only things…
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Weights and Upper Body...HELP
When it comes to weights and upper body (well and lower body too :laugh: ), I'm at a loss. Which machines should I use? Should I use free weights? What are ANY of the names of these things? How many reps? What weight amount is a good starting point.... Help >.< I want to start dipping into more weight training this weekend…
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What is your current motivation?
I know why I want to lose weight in the long run, but I have short term reasons that keep me pumping iron, getting a new gym membership, and playing tennis like it is about to go out of style.... 1.) I want to be picture ready for my vacation to San Francisco at the end of October. I've never been there, or anywhere on the…
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NSV - IT FITS!!
NSV - I bought (in the Cleveland Indians colors) a "C is for Cleveland" shirt...Size Medium....Last year (yes...this time last year in 2010)....Realized when it came in the mail it didn't fit. I'm going to the game tonight...it was laying there....I thought, "why not see how close you are to fitting into it?" My MFP…
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Anyone Else Using SuperGreens?
I'm currently using YOR Health SuperGreens. I like them in my diet as its a GREAT jump start on making sure Im getting a GREAT dose of vitamins (via veggies and fruits). My old sales rep person lives on the far side of town, and now that we dont go to the same university, it is too much of a pain to keep buying from him.…
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Whats YOURS favorite Guac recipe?
I am doing all the cooking for my better halfs birthday gathering a week from Saturday. I'm curious about some of the difference versions all of you like!! LET ME HEAR'EM :laugh: Edit:Seems I did not proof read my title....OPS!:wink: :noway:
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Energy Drink Fanatics
I've seen a lot of people who are hooked on energy drinks. I myself used to be one of them, but after I started having chest problems (IE breathing and irregular heat beats) I took myself off the 'juice'. HOWEVER, if you are going to drink an energy drink, why not let it be something so much more healthy! These little…
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New HRM - Polar Fans
Hey everyone. I am in need/want to buy a new HRM. I currently have a Polar Bluetooth+, but I think I want something that isnt completely connected with my phone. Keeping my phone on me at all times while playing tennis (which I do the most of any exercise) is not fun or easy. To my HRM friends.... I definitely want a Polar…
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Measuring Inches Lost???
This could be a dumb question however.... If you do your measurements and you lost 1 inch around each thigh, would you could that as 1 inch lost or 2 inches lost. While this question seems elementary, I've gotten mixed reviews.:sad: Time to leave it to the MFP experts :wink:
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When To Take Vitamins?
A couple weeks ago, I started to take Womens One A Day Metabolism and Fish Oil. The reason I wasn't taking them before was because they make my stomach feel HORRIBLE (whether taken separately or together....I've tried both), almost like I'm going to get physically ill. I'm stuck like this for a least 30-60 minutes. I keep…
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Healthy Eating Blog
Hello my MFP friends! Besides blogging on MFP, I will also be creating a separate blog specifically for FOOD! I love to cook and it has become a passion of mine! While I create a lot of great recipes on my own, I'd love to feature some of your recipes too! The more tasty goodness, the better the selection! If you have a…
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Biggest Pet Peeve...
Well, to say I have one is an understatement, but as of this morning, there is only ONE thing that drives me BONKERS on the MFP boards.... When someone is looking for recipes, cooking advice, etc, they usually put if they have vegetarian lifestyles, which is kind of important. WHY OH WHY would you recommend chicken and…
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Protein Powder/Shakes - Advice
Currently, I am taking a multi-vitamin (Womens One A Day Metabolism), omega-3, and have some awesome SuperGreens (YOR Health) that I drink/take daily. In the morning, I also drink an organic protein drink called 'Orgain' (which I recommend to EVERYONE...If you want to get it though, its cheaper through Amazon!!). I would…
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Snacks - On The Go!
I am someone who needs get tasting snacks to help me get through the day. Preferably, ones I also dont need to keep in a refrigerator. While getting food from a vendor today, I noticed a little bag of 'Crisp Apples 100% Freeze-Dried Apples'. I flip over to the back and see this... Serving Size - 1 Container Calories - 40…
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Getting Started With Workouts + Andriod
I downloaded the Amazon Appstore (GO GET IT) for Android. It is fantastic, to say the least. The best part about it was one of the apps that I ran across that I haven't seen before. VirtuaGym!! This is a GREAT app if you are trying to get a workout in, but you don't know where to get started. It has 'newbie', 'beginner'…
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Pot Luck Dinner
Going to a friend "Welcome Home" party. It is a surprise, so the wife asked us to all bring a dish, so he doest know right away a bunch of people will be at the house. Im at a loss on what I should bring/make that is still healthy, but a can make a big batch of (besides a salad...). Your comments, recipes, and everything…
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Workout DVDs
Hey everyone. I'm looking to change up my DVD routine. I currently have Turbo Jam and LOVE all the different workouts they have for me to chose from. However, before I get bored of those DVDs, I would like to add more to my collection so I can keep enjoying my workouts and not get bored. I enjoy dancing, kick boxing, and…
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Mexican Restaurant
I was just invited out to Mexican tonight. I dont usually eat at Mexican restaurants, so Im not familiar with their menus, but this place seems to have a little bit of everything. What should I get? Forewarning, I do not like beans. I also heard that veggies at Mexican restaurants are usually so coated with butter, its…
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Cardio with added weights
I plan on dusting off my Turbo Jam DVDs for nights when I cannot make it to the gym for one reason or another due to time. When I do the Turbo Jam DVDs, MFP already has an approximate setting for that DVD. However, over the years, I have been known to add ankle weights, as well as hand weights, in order to intensify by…
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Salmon Recipes
Im making salmon tonight and would like to try some new recipes. I usually make Lemon Garlic or Blackened Salmon. Anyone have any other recipe ideas? Thank you much!
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You Are What You EAT!!!
As many of my closer MFP friends know, I do suffer from some incredibly stubborn Endometriosis. I've been in a head to head battle with it for years. A little over a month ago, I said enough was enough!! I was so hopped up on all sorts of hormones, I had NO chance of losing weight, plus the treatments weren't even working…
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Ways Your Body Says...GREAT JOB!
When we are calories counting, or in my case, trying to overhaul how we eat entirely, we expect to see certain results. 1.) Smaller scale numbers 2.) Smaller clothing sizes I think we forget to look at the unsung changes our body is making. Ive always been the one in the family with the horrible fingernails (brittle,…
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Good Protein Good Iron
I alway struggle with natural (IE real foods versus shakes and mixes) protein and especially iron (I cannot eat beef). Today, my co-worker gave me some of her Edamame she had left over from lunch. I went to log in my amount and was PLEASANTLY SURPRISED!! For a quarter of a cup of these wonderful little beans (lightly…
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Tips On Iron
I seem to be doing a very poor job of getting enough Iron, which I very much need. I cannot eat red meat, so that option is out. Anyone have any pointers on how to get some more Iron in my system, without just taking vitamins? Sometimes, vitamins in pill form make my stomach nauseous, so I have been avoiding supplements…
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New Goal...Sort Of
One of my greatest dreams has been to travel the world. Well, I dont even have a passport, so that tells you how well I have done with that so far. However, things are really beginning to fall into place in my life and I will have the great opportunity to go to the Philippines! My close friend just moved back there two…
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Tracking Protein
Gurr...Im getting frustrated...I have talked to two people (reliable people who know a lot about dieting/strength training/weight loss/weight gain etc etc etc) and both have said you should have 1 gram of protein for every pound you weigh (especially if you are working out)....So why does MFP have the bar set SO low? Does…