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Sprint Triathlon and bike
So... last year one of my coworkers was trying to sell me on doing sprint triathlon. I thought the idea was kinda cool. But, my questions are this: #1 - do you have to have a special kinda bike? #2 - if I'm not super fast at swimming, biking or running, is it more for the experience than time?
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Are My Meds finally working?
I lost 2 lbs this month :) WOOHOOO!
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Welcome Everyone!!!
Here is a form I created, just so we can see who all is here, and kinda get an idea of everyone's goals. Please feel free to request additional questions/categories. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yDM_O_AvZvtqkQTUI-SlTVo7eDMmfTojxHAq5buKZ2c/viewform (If the form doesn't work let me know and I"ll try to fix...)
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Friday Check in
Hey all! How has your week been? Mine was decent. Monday - Lower body weights Tuesday - Insanity Plyo cardio circuit Wednesday - Upper Body Thursday - Body Combat HIIT (30 min) - which was the first time I had done it - AWESOME :) Friday - I'll do Lower body when I get outta work. We have a pep rally at the end of the day…
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Group for those who log in everyday.
I created this group after reading someone's post about a common "meeting place" for everyone to check in. Hope this is beneficial ;) http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/20864-i-log-on-everyday
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Confused about fat burning cardio...
Ok... so if my primary goal is to BURN FAT, is it better to do an Insanity type program or a body combat type program? (or any other suggestions welcome) If it matters, I'm 37, 5'2, 150. I want to be about 135. My weight/fat is primarily in my stomach. I do weights M/W/F and Cardio T/Th/Sa Thanks :)
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Just frustrated...
I tell you what... between turning 30 and my hypothyroid, my body is screaming "Ha Ha it's gonna take you forever to get to where you wanna be" While I recognize that everything is a process... I'm still frustrated. I have run 371+ miles since October. I have lost 6 pounds. 6. Not 16. Not 60. 6. (deep sigh) While I will…
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More kids than fingers?
Hey, posted a similar topic when I first signed up about 3 months ago... but for the newbies... just wanted to see who had 5 or more kids? I have 6. ranging from 2 to 20. Its a challenge and a blessing.... (In my best Ferris Bueller impression) Anyone....? Anyone....?
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Track season anyone?
I officially received my first sunburn of track season.
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How long did it take to get your dose right?
I am on the 2nd level of meds. Started my levothyroxine at .025, now at .05. Go back in 6 weeks. In the 6 weeks that I was on the .025 my numbers went UP. How many different dosages did you have to try before they got it right?
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371 Miles ran since October
So... yesterday I did my last training run before my half marathon on Sunday, and today I wanted to see what my total # of miles I had accrued. I added them up - 371. Wow. Before October I had never run more than 4 miles at one time. We started out training for a full marathon, but after a few setbacks, we cut down to a…
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Best calorie tracker?
I have a mio motive and a soleus mini GPS watch and neither seem to track my calories correctly. For example, on one of my 3 mile runs the mio said 450 calories and the Soleus said 285. I'm getting ready to try to do some Insanity and Body Combat after my first half marathon this weekend, and I need to be able to…
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Fat Burners... Do they really work?
So... went to GNC to get a pre-workout supplement and he talked about fat burning products.... Sounds too good to be true to me... Do they really work?
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Can ANYONE run fast?
So... I'm just curious what you think... can anyone run and train enough to run 6-7 minute miles? I am currently rocking a 12 minute mile. On good days I might be able to do A (just one mind you) 10 minute mile. I just can't even fathom the idea of being able to run a 7-8 minute mile.
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Fit Bit?
Hey all, I have been hearing/reading a lot about the fit bit. What exactly is it? I have a mio watch with a heart rate monitor and a soleus GPS watch that claims to count calories, but for example, I ran my 3 miles the other day and one watch said 281 calories and the other said 430. Pretty significant discrepancy.…
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Should I up my calories?
So... Been trackin for a couple months...just not losin like I want. Thinkin bout uppin calories to try something different. Lemme know whatcha think. I'm 37. 5'2. Ima teacher. Doin half marathon training schedule, runnin 4 days a week. 4 5 4 miles average on the weekdays and 6-12 on Saturday. Following 1200 calorie diet…
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marathon training and treadmills
So... how much of your training do you do on a treadmill? I had been doing it all outside since October, but the last month has been freezing, icy, cold, wet and miserable. So I've been "treadmilling" it. I have 25 days until my half marathon, and hope it warms up soon.... We started out training for a full, but after…
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Chapter 1 Reflection Questions
Chapter 1 - What's Really Going On Here?: 1. If you could personify your cravings based on your experience of it, what form might it take? Would it be like the little orange Weight Watcher mascot (remember him?) or would it take a different shape? Describe what your craving looks like and how it behaves. If you could sit…
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Lent anyone?
I'm not even Catholic, but every year I try to give something up for Lent. I figure it can't hurt. I have previously given up popcorn, pizza, Pepsi.... This year I'm going to try something new. I'm going to give up red meat and chicken. I'm gonna try to do shrimp, fish, crab, etc. AND give up Pepsi and chocolate. (my two…
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Best running shoes for women?
Hey all, time for a new pair of shoes... I have funky feet that always tear a hole in my shoe where the big toe is... so I need new shoes about every 3-4 months ;( So, any suggestions on great shoes?
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ABS how many times a week?
Hubby is tryin to convince me to do 500 abs (crunches, situp, etc.) a day. I feel like that's overkill. Opinions?
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Where'd your username come from?
So... not even sure what they're called anymore. back in the day they were screen names... Anyhow... Where did your name come from? Mine is old school... 20 years ago when I first started using dial up on AOL, the title of the time was "Miss Thang"... 4 is my favorite number, but Msthang4 and Msthang44 were taken :) What…
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Any shorties (5'2 and below) with success stories and pics?
I'm 5'2 (on a good day) and I primarily gain weight in my tummy. I am looking for some success stories for motivation.... Roll call? :)
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Keloids anyone?
I have keloids and my dermatologist mentioned that lifting weights may aggravate the one on my clavicle. Anyone have any advice or experience with that?
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Any Coaches Wives?
I'm a coach's wife who knows the time restraints we often have to work with... Trying to connect with other coaches wives to encourage each other and hold each other accountable. My hubby is a football and track coach. Together we have 6 kids (ages 2-20). I'm also a teacher and in grad school. I'm 5'2, currently at 155,…
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pre-workout energy?
Any suggestions for something to get going before a workout? I've tried the gummies and jelly beans, not so much. occasionally i'll cheat on a monster and that usually rocks me out :)
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Anyone with Kids in College and Diapers?
I have 6 kiddos, one just potty trained two weeks ago (he's 2), one in elementary, one in middle school, one in high school, and 2 in college? Anyone else got 'em spread out?
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Best Anchorman 2 quotes
A black man follows me everywhere when it's sunny. I call him Leon.
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How many goals have you set and missed?
I find myself looking at calendars where I had my goal weight tracked each week, and finding that I missed it and am exactly where I was at the beginning. I've done this AT LEAST 3 times. Realizing.... I just wasted 3 months, 6 months, and am exactly where I was when i started....
