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Besides yourself and a mirror, who gave you a wake-up call?
I know for some people just looking in the mirror is enough to give you a kick in the rear to get in shape. But did it take someone else telling you that you were unhealthy? Like a family member, doctor, friend, etc? I remember looking at myself one day and thinking what happened to me...
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NSV - running into ex in-laws
This past weekend I was at a Shriner's party (not sure if anyone knows what a Shriner is). Anywho, I saw my ex-husband's cousin and went up to her and asked if she remembered me. We have been divorced for 3 years. She shook her head and read my name tag (I took my maiden name back) So I told her who I was married to. Her…
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I ran my first 5k!
When I started my weight loss journey in Feb. 2011 I was 255lbs and could not run if my life depended on it. I started slow. I would walk for 15 mins then 30, 45, etc. About a year later I started to add running. I could only go about a minute but we all start somewhere. I was down to 220 and once I started more running…
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Running Success!!
I already shared with my friends list but I just feel like shouting this. I started running April 2013 and at the time I could make it about 1.5 mins before I had to stop from huffing and puffing. Last night I set out for my run, I normally can make it about 26 mins before I get wore out. That is about 2 miles for me. Well…
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Fad Diets
Every single day a person post "Does xxxx really work?" Let's help these people out with a list of stuff that DO NOT work. To start, Weight loss shakes (want to drink a shake for 2 meals the rest of your life)
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How sore is too sore?
I have a trainer. Last Tuesday we went to the gym and worked legs. I was a little sore the next couple of days but nothing too serious. Then on Thursday we worked arms. A little soreness of Friday but it went away. On Saturday we did a boot camp workout for about 45 mins. I can hardly move. My boyfriend has to help me off…
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255lbs to 180lbs... Still not finished
In February 2010 I weighed 255lbs. I am currently at 180lbs with hopes of getting to the 140's. I am still a work in progress.
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Omg! I didn't lose any weight last week
But I lost half an inch!! And I am ok with that. I see so many posts where people get upset because they ate right and didn't lose. The scale is not always the best way to see your weight loss. Buy a soft tape measure and take measurements.
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Bootcamp exercises
Hey everyone! I have searched the internet for bootcamp exercises to do outside with no equipment. Most sights take me to a page that won't load or never tell me what exercises to do. Any advice such as what exercise for how long?
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What will you give yourself after you reach your goal
When everyone reaches their goal weight, what do you plan on treating yourself with? For me, when I lose the last 31 lbs I want to get a tattoo on the side of my stomach.
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Fruit
I am confused... I just ate an apple and it contained half of the sugars I am allowed for the day. I thought fruit was good for you. Any input? I have heard that fruit contains a "natural" sugar. I am not sure what that mean compared to other sugars.
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Hard time improving distance
I started running a few months ago. When I started I could barely run for 2 mins without panting and hurting. I have improved and can run for 20 mins, about 1.7 miles. However, I can not get better. I have been stuck on that distance for a month now. I try to go 25 mins and I just can't. Please offer advice on how you…
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When craving soda, what do you reach for besides water?
I hate to say this, but I am addicted to soda. I have cut down to 1 a day and just went 4 days without one. But I craved it and it would drive me nuts. I do not drink diet sodas, yuck! How does everyone replace soda, I know everyone will say water. I drink about 10 glasses of water a day but it still does not give me that…
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Hard to find willpower
I have always struggled with my weight. Through high school I was a little over weight and then once I graduated I hit 255 lbs, I am 5'7". I started walking and cut down to only 2 meals a day. After about 8 months I weighed 165 lbs. Well I am up to 185 now and I can't seem to get my willpower back. I started the GNC lean…
