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baby got (less) back
This site provides me with a tremendous amount of inspiration so I thought I'd share my progress. This is my 3rd time losing about 50 lbs. Once in my early 20's, then after 2 babies. The first pic was taken Dec 2012 a couple months after my youngest was born. The second pic was taken today. I went from about 200 to around…
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Machines v Free Weights
I've never done much strength training but I'd like to start. I just joined a gym and had an orientation with the weight machines. You all seem to strongly favor free weights but the machines seem a lot more convenient. Will they be ok for me at least in the beginning? Or are machines to be totally avoided? I am concerned…
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Whole Grain Chocolate Biscotti
I made these with all white whole wheat flour, subbed evoo for the butter, decreased the sugar to 1/2 C and omitted the chocolate chips in the cookie. I also added a few shakes of cardamom and ginger. They're great and a healthy and filling breakfast treat. http://www.pastryaffair.com/blog/chocolate-almond-biscotti.html
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Xbox One, anyone?
I've been trying some of the fitness games/apps over the weekend. I really like Zumba although I'm not sure how great of a workout it is. Has anyone else tried the other programs? Which ones are worth buying?
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NSV - Fries and Cookies
My husband brought home McD fries tonight... and I didn't touch them! And earlier I made cookies for a play date and didn't touch those either!