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Les Mills body pump
Has anyone taken this class at a gym or worked out with the dvds? About how many calories do you burn in a work out? I'm thinking about taking the class, I've heard good things!
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IFC, NPHC, NPC?
I was just recently reminded of the power of a bond from a Greek organization, even from a complete stranger. It got me wondering, is anyone else here a "greek" from college? It'd be cool to find support from brothers or sisters! I am an alpha phi (once a phi always a phi!) What about yall?
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can men and women...
Just be friends? What do you think? I have 2 close guy friends (one is a former room mate) and people are always telling me there has to be more but I don't think so.... All opinions welcome!
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new friends?
So I've been here for 45 days and have lost 6 of he 21 lbs I would love to say good bye to forever! I'm officially at a healthy BMI as of today and looking for some more supportive pals. The ones i have are great, i just want to more friends to encourage and be encouraged by :) A little about me: I'm a vegetarian I'm a…
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Be a turtle
A lot of people have inspired me lately with their dedication and it occurred to me, I want to be the turtle. We've all heard of the tortoise and the hare. Slow and steady wins the race. Sure, losing 0.3 lbs after a weeks worth of work isn't what we want to see but guess what? 3 more weeks of that and you've lost over a…
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trusting people
So this is not weight loss related at all, just so you know from the start! I know for sure that I'm not the only one with trust issues, but for those of you that have conquered your trust issues....how did you do it? This is something I've dealt with for a few years now and still interferes with all relationships I have…
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Shoguns Japanese Restaurant??
We are going tonight my brothers birthday dinner and I can't find the nutritional info anywhere! Help! I'm a vegetarian so I used to always get the tofu teppanyaki but I want to know what I'm putting into my body. Any advice or help?
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my first NSV, with yoga!
For those of you yoga lovers, you know how much control is required in the upper body for the chaturanga (or chest knees chin pose) in sun salutation, well today was my first day to be able to control my way down and hold it! And we did it several times through out class! So excited!!!!! And hello biceps :)
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working out too much?
Ok I've got a couple of questions that I want y'alls opinion on! 1. I work out 7-9 times a week and considering picking up another class at my gym. That would make it about 9-11 work outs a week, if not more. Is this too much? 2. Right now I have my activity level at "light" because I don't work so when I'm not at the gym…
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French toast? No thank you!
This morning while I was enjoying a delicious healthy breakfast (all natural Apple cinnamon pita, fruit salad, greek yogurt and an egg white), I watch my family scarf down French toast with too much syrup and little smokies sausages I realized that I did not want anything they were eating. This was not just because I'm…
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shin splints!
Does anyone have any great advice with dealing with/preventing shin splints? I always stretch (but maybe there's a certain one I should be doing?) And I get new shoes every 6 months, but no matter what I always end up with shin splints in my left leg only! help!
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what drives me crazy....
When I see on tv or hear on the radio commercials for these weight loss gimmicks that encourage you not to change your lifestyle at all. WHAT THE HECK!? How is that ok? It just reminds how short sighted and ignorant so many people are! I have to change the channel or mute it or something! Just drives me crazy! *phew* a…
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How do you eat your soy nuts?
I recently bought roasted soy nuts but I have NO idea what to eat them with or anything. I've tried googling it but all that comes up are recipes on how to roast soy nuts. Help!
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eating organic on a budget
I try to eat organic as much as I can because I like the taste and I feel better knowing I'm not consuming pesticides but it can get expensive! This is an article I found about eating organic foods on a budget, hope this helps some of yall! http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/cheap/20040901a1.asp
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For the ladies...
How do you manage to control youre cravings when your favorite aunt (flow) is in town? All I want is chocolate and soda! Its horrible, mother nature has a twisted sense of humor!
