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Fake Fit Challenges
So this is a public rant, apologies in advance if I offend anyone. I signed up for a city-wide "Fit Challenge" and was invited to a free "body scan." When I got there, I didn't see any weights or machines or cardio equipment (that they said they did have), and that should have told me a lot. Anyways, so I got my body fat…
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curvy women- working out woes
I bet this thread has been done to death! I'm a petite, yet "curvy" person, and as much as I like running and strength training, my boobs and butt jiggle when I do, and I don't like it AT ALL. It makes me feel so self conscious even though I know no one's looking, and uncomfortable physically, as well. Any suggestions? No,…
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Getting married again?
So what issues would I be needing to think about/ be concerned about when getting married again, with regards to children? After 5 years of being single and countless heartbreaks, I think I've found The One, lol. It's definitely a new ball game when there are kids involved. I have a five year old son, and we have no…
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Lowering your body fat %
I know this is relative to your diet, body, and what your workout/training program looks like. (Also pretty sure this thread has been made before.) However, how long would it take for someone to drop 1% of body fat? I have roughly 8% to lose to get to an ideal. 5'1", weigh around 123 lbs, body fat 32%. Cardio 6x/strength…
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Dream Car
If you're already driving your dream car- congratulations! If not, let's dream on! Mine would be a 2014 Stingray
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Going from a women's only gym to a regular one
So making the switch from women's only to a regular gym. Anyone else done the same? Any awkwardness or whatever?
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What did you listen to on your first ever date?
If you can remember that far! In The End- Linkin Park sign of things to come haha
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NSV- GAINING weight
Gained weight, but it still counts as an NSV, because I didn't feel like it was the end of the world. All I think is that I have to pick myself up, dust myself off, and keep at it. I have to thank MFP and all the beautiful friends and people here for changing my mindset!
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Need help flavoring snacks
How do I get powdered spices and salt to stick to snacks like pretzels and home made potato chips? The stuff doesn't stay on the snacks :( I don't have a problem with oils, butters, and liquid or semi-liquid seasonings lol.
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Compliments at the gym... all day, everyday!
So for the past week, I've consistently been getting all sorts of nice words, encouragement, motivation, and even compliments at my gym. I was so taken aback when a lady walked up to me and said that I didn't have to come to the gym anymore because I was pretty toned. I thanked her, but looked down at my mommy belly lol.…
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Going to Failure
Thoughts? Came across a few interesting and fun looking workouts that suggested this "reps until failure" thing. It looks like I'll kill my muscles, but I have no clue.
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Stitch in my side while running
Every time I run faster or harder than I normally do, I get this extremely painful "stitch" in my side. Like, right around my rib cage, and that forces me to drop my running speed down. Does this happen to anyone else? What do I do? I enjoy running more than I enjoy squats and lunges and stuff!
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Non-food-or-drink related hobbies
What do you do to kill time that doesn't include inhaling tons of chips and downing glasses of soda? I know some people who actually list "eating" as a hobby. *facepalm*
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Body Fat Percentages Fluctuating?
At the gym, on those scale thingies (those bio electric whatnot stuff), I was at 32.4% body fat. On the body fat % calculators, I'm 25.7%. I'm 5'1", and 122 lbs. I don't have access to calipers, so that's kind of out of the question at the moment. What would be a more accurate body fat % measurement?
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Could club soda be an alternative to regular soda?
Trying to lose weight, and tone up now. I used to be crazy about soda, and find it a little difficult to not drink soda when I go out. Would club soda be a healthier alternative? Well okay, yes, it's not "healthy-healthy" but maybe healthier than sugar-loaded sodas? And less calorie-laden? I just love the bubbly feeling of…
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Anyone else suffer from prickly heat/sweat rash?
I've got miliaria, better known as prickly heat or sweat rash. Sometimes, I get a bit scared to sweat too much, because I tend to break out in extremely painful, itchy, red rashes. Get them on my neck, chest, and back most of the time. Hurts like hell, and I end up working out with a cold, damp towel around my neck just to…
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New around here! :)
Hey everyone! After weeks of seeing great posts and awesome before/after pictures here on myfitnesspal.com, I decided to join! I started a fitness routine about two years ago, but was on and off until last week. I've rejoined my gym, and have a few goals- I would love any input, help, tips, and ideas about these! My goals…
