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Weight loss prescription?
Hi folks. At my last physical, I spoke with my doctor about my recent weight gain. He offered to prescribe me something to help curb my appetite. I declined at the time, but have been thinking about it since then. Does anyone have experience with prescription weight loss pills? My doctor is generally very conservative when…
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Tight shoulders!
Hi folks. As I've been getting back in exercise and weights in particular, I'm noticing how extremely tight my shoulders have gotten over the past couple of years. I have big muscle knots in my right shoulder in particular (mouse arm). Any tips for loosening up and/or exercising with proper form and alignment so that I…
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How do you handle the days you don't cook?
Hi everyone. My husband and I divide the kitchen duties in my house. The days that I cook, I up the veg and try to keep things balanced. My husband doesn't always do that and is a fan of heavy comfort foods. How do you manage your meals when you aren't the one cooking?
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Running in the heat -- tips?
Hello, I'm just getting back into running after a prolonged break. I live in the American South and "summer" has started to kick in here, with mega heat and humidity. I run after work (the only time I can fit it in), which is not ideal. I upped my mileage from 2-3 miles yesterday and the last mile truly did me in. I ended…
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Ripped in 30
Hey! I just started week 2 of Jillian Michaels's Ripped in 30, and I'm really enjoying it. Is anybody else currently on that bandwagon? Has anyone already done it and have awesome results to share?
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Ripped in 30
I just started Ripped in 30 again after taking some time off and it's kicking my _blank_! [DOMS is a very, very real thing.] Is anyone still doing Jillian's workouts? All the threads on the subject seem old.
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Training your dog to run with you
I originally got into running because I thought my puppy could benefit from it. Then I read somewhere that you weren't supposed to run with a dog younger than a year because it could negatively affect their growth (Is that true? I have no idea. It doesn't matter now). When I eventually did start to bring my (now adult) dog…
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Gaining it back
I'm having a bad day. I lost about 30 pounds over a couple of years and kept it off for about a year. I accomplished a half marathon, and then had to put on the brakes a little bit to deal with an injury and life issues (getting married, an unexpected and unwelcome move, a serious family illness, and a job hunt, all since…
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Back on the bandwagon!
Hi guys, Just checking in after about 10 months off. Over the course of a year or so of logging my food and exercising, I had lost just over 30 pounds. I was doing great, but stress due to big life events kicked in around June and I've gained about 10 pounds back. I've been able to halt the weigh gain, and lost a couple…
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Tapering with an injury -- half marathon
Hi guys. Looking for some opinions here. My first half marathon is in a couple weeks and over all I'm feeling pretty prepared for it. I've been running for a couple years, and have been training specifically for this race for about four months. I've stuck to a training plan and had no trouble meeting distance goals. My…
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Level 1 - Day 9
I know I'm a couple days ahead most of you, but in the interest of keeping discussion going, I thought I'd chime in. I just finished Day 9 this morning, and I'm feeling great! The exercises are definitely getting easier over all, but I'm really noticing where I'm still feeling it (the outsides of my thighs, my lower abs,…
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One year update
Hey guys! Just wanted to pop in and toot my horn. I've been doing this for a year now, and I've lost 30 pounds! I dug through my closet last night and pulled out clothes I haven't worn in about 3 years. Almost everything fits again! For everyone who thinks they are losing too slowly... keep at it! Slow weight loss is still…
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Giving up the booze
Hi there. First off, I want to say that I am by no means a person who thinks that you have to give up alcohol completely to lose weight. I've been steadily losing for months whilst still allowing myself beer, wine, and cocktails. However, that is ending now. My partner has (thankfully, thankfully) come to the realization…
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Feeling discouraged
I went to a gathering over the weekend with a bunch of people who I haven't seen since I started losing weight. I'm down about 15 pounds (around a third of the way to my goal, still working on it), and was feeling pretty good about myself. I got a new dress and was feeling pretty. Pictures started popping up this week, and…
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My NSV this week.
I was talking with a neighbor who I don't know too well. He's seen me out for my jogs, though, for months on end, in the heat, etc. We were talking about cycling to work and he stopped and said "by the way... huge difference! You look great!" It was so matter of fact. Made me feel so good! I've been riding high on that one…
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biking calories
Here's a question I've been toying with for a while now... let me toss it out here and get your thoughts. What do you think the most accurate way (minus a heart rate monitor) is track the calories I expend riding to and from work on my bike? I don't have a multi-speed road bike; I have a one speed cruiser. This means that…
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Three months down... cravings.
Hi guys! Well, I've made it through more than three months of steadily logging and steadily losing weight. Out of the blue during the past couple weeks, however, I've all of a sudden started craving junk food. Chips, specifically. These have been a problem for me in the past, I've been great at avoiding them the past…
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Weight loss in your sleep.
Interesting piece on NPR today about weight loss in your sleep. Where does it go? http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2013/06/19/193556929/every-night-you-lose-more-than-a-pound-while-youre-asleep-for-the-oddest-reason
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How to pick the perfect shoe for any workout [INFOGRAPHIC]
Helpful infographic on Greatist today: http://greatist.com/fitness/how-to-choose-shoes-for-exercise-infographic
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Having running in your toolkit!
I just wanted to give a shout out to running! I'm thrilled, after doing Couch to 5k a couple of times, to have running as a tool in my arsenal. I don't run super regularly, very fast, or very far, but I plan to keep it as an activity that my body is able to do for the rest of my life. I can't express how liberating it is…
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Being put on Prednisone
It's only for a week or so, to help manage an inflammatory problem, but I'm nervous about the weight gain and bloating. I've never been on it before. Can anyone speak to your experience? If I continue to count my calories, exercise, and drink plenty of water, I should be fine, right?
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How much cardio vs. strength training?
What's your ratio of cardio to strength training? What's your weekly schedule? What type of exercise do you enjoy more, personally?
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Anyone Done Winsor Pilates Upper Body Sculpting?
I've had wonderful results with the Bun & Thigh Sculpting and Ab Sculpting dvds. My arms and shoulders are very weak, though (previous shoulder injury), so I'm starting the Upper Body Sculpting dvd tonight. Has anyone else done this series? I'd love to hear about your experience and your results!
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First hot and muggy run of the year
Today is the first flat out hot and muggy day of the year where I am. This is the time of year when I gave up running the last go round. I've already been running less than I should be since spring hit (although I did awesome through the winter!). Can anybody help me out with some motivation to continue to push through and…
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Weights -- Advice for back issues?
I'm super inspired by all the heavy lifting ladies on here! I have some little hand weights I've used a bit, hoping to tone my arms (and they are helping, with lots of reps), but most of my strength training (especially my core) has come from yoga and other body weight exercises. I would love to add more weights to my home…
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Back in control
Wow! I'm still at the beginning of my weight loss journey, but I wanted to share a mini-success with you. I was traveling with my family last week and gave myself a little leeway on what I ate while I was on vacation. I still logged days except one, and went over my calorie goals multiple times. Sure enough, when I got…
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Calorie Average
Is there a way to find an average of the calories you eat on MFP? Meaning an actual number and not just a graph? I eat different amounts daily (sometimes over the amount, sometimes under), but I'd like to make sure I'm keeping on track over time.
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Lightbulb moment - Alcohol
I've realized through tracking my calories that if I don't drink alcohol, it is super easy to stay within my calorie budget! When I do have some (even just a drink or two), I still go way over because I am more likely to add extra snacks that I don't need. MOTIVATION! Did anyone else lose weight by cutting out alcohol?…
