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Does ("caffeine free") herbal tea count as water intake, or
I haven't been drinking much straight water recently, but downing tea by the gallon because it's soooo cold! As I was logging my food just now, I got to that darned water glass and went "wait a minute..." So, does "caffeine free" herbal tea count as a glass of water? I realize that all tea has a minute amt of caffeine in…
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Runners: what (if any) form of ID do you carry with you?
I set out this am for my "run" (2nd week of C25K - I'd hardly consider it a REAL run yet, lol) with just myself. DH was home so I left the foor unlocked. No keys, no phone (I have a triceratops that is un-appable, so I run with an iPod nano) and no ID. It struck me that if something were to happen to me, there would be no…
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Before/After C25K pics - did you remember to take them?
Aw guys, I just ran W6D2 and, when I got home, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror on the way into the shower... holy cow, I wasn't noticing any changes, but suddenly BAM, I look like somebody else! I wish I'd have taken the ten seconds to take "Before" pics before I started up. I feel like mid-W6 is too late to be…
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Food intolerances - spill 'em!
I've recently discovered that I likely have a peanut intolerance, which KILLS. Not literally, just figuratively. As in, peanut butter is the world's most perfect creation, and I'm crushed! Also, life without peanutty stews and curries? Blegh. Worst. I wish I could be intolerant of something like, oh, lobster. I hate…
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The biggest thing that keeps me motivated/confident
First, my story: I tried C25k last year, and quit after "failing" the W4 runs over, and over and over again. I just allowed myself to stop running and told myself "It's okay, you can try again next time." The next time, I'd think, "Well, I couldn't do it last time, so it's okay if I can't do it today"and would stop again.…
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So, I have this rash...
... on the back of my ANKLES. (Yeah, I know, you weren't expecting that. ;) Every time I go for a walk or run, I get this weird rash on the back of my legs, right near the ever-popular ankle tattoo spot. (I don't have a tattoo there, for the record.) The rash is about the size of a softball, and goes away within an hour of…
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NSV - The Incredible Shrinking Arms!
I just finished the first run of W4 in C25K, and while I'm pleased to see little changes here and there, the shrinkage in my arms is astonishing! Like, I'm almost to the point where I can't give myself "fat arm" by squashing it against my ribcage. o.O Unexpected! I've gotta say, between my arm shrinkage, my belly…
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What are YOUR invaluable tools for success?
I've been on and off MFP for a couple years, starting at my heaviest at 152lbs, and down to my lowest at 133lbs. During my off-times I've been back up as high as 146, which is the kick in the butt I need to climb back on the horse. Today, I'm at 140.7, about to head out on my third run of C25K, and committed to this thing…
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I keep derailing around 4:00-7:00pm every day! Help!
I've been noticing recently that no matter how I divide my calories around for the day, I end up going wild in the afternoons. Handfuls of goldfish crackers, several cookies, jelly beans, floorboards, curtains... if it's not nailed down, I eat it. Somehow I all of a sudden become ravenous (only for junk, obviously... oops)…
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My green smoothie experient for lunch? VOMITOUS!
I usually use frozen blueberries, fresh baby spinach, chia seeds and almond milk in my green smoothies, with an occasional banana and/or scoop of protein powder - simple, quick and tasty, right? Well, today I'm out of both spinach and blueberries, with no bananas to be found, so I decided to try using the mixed greens in…
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C25K W2 - how many minutes running in total?
I know the program says alternate 90sec running with 2 min.walking for a total of 20min, but I'm having a huge brain fart and keep getting lost in the math. I know there are 8 60sec. runs in week 1 for a total of 8min. running, and I just started W2 and can't figure out how to log. (no HRM). Thank you!
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Can someone explain the Fitness+ function on iPod nano?
I sent in my old nano to Apple when they had the recall, and they sent me a (what are we on, now? 6th Gen?) 8G touchscreen ipod with a clip on it - perfect for running. Along with the Music, Podcast and Radio functions, there's a fitness app that apparently counts calories, distance, steps, etc. How does it do it? I…
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I just jumped back into Ripped in 30: Week 3 after a 2.5wk s
I had to pause it a couple times (okay, three) to catch my breath, but I was worried I'd have to start over at Week 1 AGAIN. I always seem to get sick smack in the middle of this stupid DVD... this would have been my third time attempting to make it all the way to the end.
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Workout of the day?
So what are we all working on right now? C25K? 30DS? P90X? Ri30? NROLFW? (so many acronyms!) I'd love to know! I'm almost finished with Week 2 of Ripped in 30, and pepper in some Zumba for Wii every now and then. I got a few weeks into C25K this last summer but quit when it was dark both before and after I went to work,…
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Zumba for Wii NSV! (such a poet...)
I just realized I'm having trouble getting the belt tight enough around my hips to register movement correctly - I'm running out of Velcro! WOOHOO!
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NSV - Thank you, Jillian! ;)
I just realized that if I put my hands on my natural waist and tense up like I'm being tickled, I HAVE SOME SWEET MUSCLES UNDER THERE! o.O Not only do I have itty bitty abs, but I also feel obliques as well. This is incredible! I can't stop doing it, and I love it, haha! Third try on Ripped in 30, and it's definitely the…
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My husband promised me THIS as soon as I finish 30 workouts!
Woohoo! Today is #23. I don't even care that it's a bribe... I love makeup! :)
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I am SO frustrated with the POLAR website!
DH found me a (used) HRM at our REI Garage Sale a few months ago, but the model number was obscured on the back so I couldn't find the manual or ask questions about it, since I wasn't sure what I was dealing with. Flash forward to today, when I realized that it was silver sharpie, and I could use my nail polish remover on…
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Okay, 3 days into my 4th go at JM Ripped in 30... *sigh*
I just can't seem to make it past the middle of W2 (the furthest I ever got was W3D1.) Those effing Crow (Crawl?) Pushups in W2 are literally the hardest thing I've ever tried to do (emphasis on tried - i don't think I've successfully completed a single one.) I'm just getting discouraged because I see the results other…
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Help! Creating MFP "recipes" for marinated foods (Like in Fi
I've spent a great deal of time learning how to freezer/OAMC cook so that I can have food prepared in advance so DH and I don't eat out all the time. We both work til past dinnertime and get home starving, so it's nice to have something all ready to toss in the oven. Lots of these recipes have marinades that, while SOME of…
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Disneyland: 2010 vs. 2011 (pic!)
Okay, so maybe it's not the most dramatic picture you've ever seen, but it's big for me. When I went to Disneyland for my honeymoon in 2010, I looked at the pictures afterward and cried. I was so disappointed with the way I looked! When my husband and I decided to go to Disneyland again the following March (almost exactly…
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My scale is MIA... What to do?
Hey guys! This is my second run at the MFP system. I lost 16 lbs. from mid-Jan to mid-March, and since then I backed off and took it easy for a while. Happily, I didn't gain anything during the "off season," but I'm still ~10lbs from my goal. With summer looming, I'm back on the wagon and ready to go! That said, here's my…
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Grief and Weightloss
My Grampa went home to be with Jesus this morning, and while I'm so glad he's no longer in any pain, I miss him terribly. I have something like 1270 cals left for today, but I don't feel like I can eat anything. I guess I'm just looking for support in that I feel selfish thinking about myself and not wanting to hit…
