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Couch to 10K in 15 weeks?
Alright! I am going to work with my two best friends and co-workers to do the Couch to 5K (C25K) and the bridge to 10K programs.... Who wants to join us? :bigsmile: These are apps that you can have on your ipod or android phone. Simply to track and know your plan. I think it would be great to have a group motivated to…
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Introductions
Why don't we get to know everyone? Just say a little something about yourself or copy your profile summary.
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~*~Phase ONE~*~
Build Healthy Habits in Phase 1 During this first phase of my 12-week trainer, you'll make a habit of working out and eating healthy, perhaps for the first time in your life. You're going to start with weight training, which is like the fountain of youth, an anti-gravity miracle that helps tighten and tone your body from…
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Nutrition!!
Here is where the discussion can cover any food concerns or ideas. Please share what you find works for you! Female Diet for Phase 1! ~Eat first meal within an hour of waking. ~Plan ahead! Designate a food preparation day. ~Measure and weigh everything whenever possible. Purchase measuring cups and a kitchen scale. ~EAT…
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Can you change a recipe in the oven to the crockpot?
I want to change this recipe to cook in the crockpot but I am not sure how to "roast" in a crockpot!?! If you have ideas or suggestions please reply... Thanks in advance!!! Roasted Chicken Ready in 2.5 hours Ingredients: •5 lb roaster chicken •1 tsp sea salt •2 tsp ground black pepper •4 sprigs rosemary •4 cloves garlic •1…
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June circut exercise
Hello! I need to focus on strength training but don't have a lot of time. So I decided to create a circut exercise that can be done at home with my body weight and is designed to challenge myself over the next 30 days. I would welcome anyone to do the circut with me and support each other. The goal is fitness not weight…
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A year losing inches and gaining back life!
I joined MFP on Jan 26, 2011 starting weight was 205, but I started my journey on October 14th weighing 214. I tried (and failed) to do the 30 Day Shred starting April 17, 2011... even though I failed to complete that program it made me take a picture of myself as a "before" and take my measurements. One year after that I…
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what is the most accurate GPS for running?
Hello everyone! I am a runner and currently training for another half marathon. I am finally getting to the point where I need/want a GPS that is accurate for my long runs so I can run anywhere I want instead of a marked course. I have tried some GPS apps on my smartphone, but I don't know if they are really accurate. I am…
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Checkins
Alright.... as of posting this, there are four days (counting today) until the end of the year!? Then we start Jamie Eason's LiveFit!!! Everyone that is participating, check in either on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. Please copy the below format for tracking (you will be thankful later :wink:). The Group will checkin…
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~*~ PHASE THREE~*~
Phase 3: Burn Unwanted Fat, Save Hard-Earned Muscle Let the fat burning fun begin! By this stage of the program, you're no stranger to hitting the weights with intensity, and you have quality muscle to show for your efforts. Now, in Phase 3, the training goal changes from muscle building and fat burning to strictly fat…
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~*~ PHASE TWO~*~
Take It To The Next Level In Phase 2 Now that you've finished Phase 1, healthy eating, working out, and taking the right supplements should be a regular part of your daily routine. Hopefully your commitment is revealing positive change and increased energy. As this phase comes to a close, prepare yourself for intense…
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My awesome NSV in only 3 weeks!
So I started doing Jamie Eason's LiveFit 12 week program (which is free on Bodybuilding.com/livefit) and the exercise for the chest workout day includes pushups!? When I started, I couldn't even do three in a row. I had to do three sets of twelve pushups one day a week for the first two weeks. I wasn't able to so I broke…
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Start the New Year off right... Jamie Eason's 12 week progar
So I spent the last two years focusing on cardio as my weightloss tool... but that is going to change in 2012!!! I am going to work on weight training!!!! But if I am going to do that I need a plan of action!? Well Bodybuilding.com has the Jamie Eason's LiveFit 12 week program. That is all the help that I need, it has the…
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I can SEE the difference!? LOTS of pics!!!
I started my journey on MFP Jan 26, 11. I was motivated to take "before" pics for starting the 30DS, well I didn't finish the 30DS because I had a quarter marathon to run in the middle and level two was going to be too much on my knees. But I finally found the pics from April where I stood infront of the mirror. I just…
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My collage of success
So I have been meaning to make a collage of my progress. I finally did it today.... I realize that I don't have a huge milestone. I have lost a total of 45 pounds. I am only looking to get down another 15ish pounts. I went from 214 pounds in October 2010 to 169 October 2011. I am planning to get to 155 by the end of the…
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Simple tricks/tips to clean eating
Hello... I am working on making my healthy eating switch to clean eating. I know that some of the things that I eat everyday can be switched out for cleaner options. My concern is how picky I am about the food I eat. I am going to make my snacks be fresh (or as fresh as possible) fruit like grapes, apples, pineapple,…
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side effects of multivitamins?
So I started taking a multivitamin this week, but I am noticing that my stomache is upset after I take it. I am taking it with food so it is not the issue (recommended to take with food on the bottle). I am not sure if it is because it is a solid pill or if I just need to "get use" to it.... What is your experience or…
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2-3 small protien loaded meal ideas needed...
I have found that I get hungry and need to eat every 2 - 3 hours (my stomach gets queasy). I am new to eating every couple hours which is causing me to over eat! I want to start eating 5 to 6 small "meals" throughout the day. I am a runner training for a half marathon in October and need some ideas on what to have in my…
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Bourdior Photo shoot?
I am interested in having a bourdior photo shoot but I have questions about it. If you have had one or know how the whole "process" works I would appreciate your insight. Do you take your own lingerie? Do you take your own props? (like shoes or jewelry) How do you pick a photographer? What was the best thing about the…
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How do you help without annoying?
Hello, I have plenty of "real" friends that I encourage to get healthy. I also have plenty of friends that I have encouraged to use MFP. My question is how do you continue to help them without annoying them. I see that my friends sign up but then don't logon. I send the emails when their status says 3 days. I write on…
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Need ideas on how to get active?
Before I found MFP I signed up for Sparkpeople. I get emails from Sparkpeople since I first signed up with them... but I never went back to SP after MFP. Today I got an email about 30 days to an active lifestyle. It is a calendar that has a tip to be active for each of the 30 days in June!?! If you need help getting…
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SEEing my sucess
Since joining MFP I have lost 20 pounds. Every day I realize some new aspect of my body that has changed over my time here. I finally decided to use photo bucket to make a comparison photo.... 214 lbs for Halloween 2010 and 188 lbs Easter 2011 :bigsmile: (didn't realize the pic was a smaller size)
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NSV that means a lot to me
So today is Mother's Day. Like many people I spent the day with my mother and then went to see her mother (aka my grandma). So we are all sitting around to chat and I get up to go into another room. After I got back my mother and grandma finished what ever discussion they were having and my grandma turns to me and says…
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My first NSV
So today I am wearing a pair of petit pants size 18 from New York Company that I bought in October last year. When I bought them I bought two pairs in petit and two pairs in regular. I made the mistake of trying on the regular and just assuming the petit would fit due to them being the same size. Well I got home and ready…
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Victory in hand!!!
I am very proud of my results and excited to "see" my progress! :bigsmile: On 1/28 I had my BMI done & the results were: Large frame 205 lbs 63" body fat 35.8% fat weight 73.5lbs lean weight 131.6lbs total body water 49.1% BMI of 36.4% Today 4/28 I had my BMI done & the results are: Large frame (can't get away from that!?)…
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Bar code scanner on phone app!
I just found out that there is a bar code scanner on the app for my phone!? It is the little funny symbol that looks like a messed up pound (#) sign next to the maginfing glass to search for food. That is going to be a life saver while I am out and about! Did you know about it? Are you excited to learn that feature is…
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which is better?
To show your weightloss ticker with how much weight you have lost (ie I have lost 18 lbs) OR To show your weightloss ticker with how close you are to your goal weight (I have 20lb to go)? Which motivates you more and why? :huh:
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I need an education on Whey
I have a friend that is considering drinking whey protein mixes. I know a little about the concept of drinking Whey protein drinks. The concept I understand is that you drink it after your workout to get a “boost” in building muscle. Muscle helps you burn fat faster and increases your metabolism which allows you to eat…
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I did it!
I finally uploaded a photo because I have a before and after.... I know that seems silly. I added it to my profile to remind me that this site works and helps me reach my goals. I was also embarassed about many of my photos before :( In the before picture I weighed 205 on Jan 23, 2011 and in the after picture I weighed 192…
