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Need advice re. spine injury (bulging disc)
I was in a major auto accident in July. It's been a cluster f of injuries from it trying to navigate back to the world of being my old self. I need advice PLEASE! The doctors suck b/c I don't totally understand what they're talking about and I think they're too arrogant to take the time to walk me through things. The MRI…
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Have you been in a car accident?
Were you injured? Was it your fault? Were there multiple cars? Emotionally, how did you evolve after the accident, aka move on easily after it or did it kind of stick with you on a daily basis wanting to creep into conversations? I'm just trying to put my emotional reaction to a major auto accident into perspective while I…
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Herniated Disc/Work/Walking Problems
I was in an accident several months ago (SUV landed on my car at a red light - crazy) but long story short, here I am with disc problems in T12/L1. It's causing several problems but the biggest is that the my right leg sometimes stops functioning and I can't walk. Yes, there's sometimes pain shooting up my back and the…
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Inquiry: Becoming Handicapped/Housing Modification
Have you had to make modifications to your home for a family member that became unable to walk? I'm trying to figure out the best route to go for my mother in a multiple floor home that refuses assisted living. She's also refusing the possibility of living on the first floor and having a handicapped accessible bathroom…
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Sushi Calories? Accurate?
I struggle with determining how many calories are in a sushi roll, per the ingredients. Anyone ever come across a good website with calorie info? I do use the MFP database but I just want to cover my bases. TIA
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Progress of a shrinky-dink
I started my weight loss adventure last August BUT with the woes of a messy separation, I stumbled through the fall and early winter. It wasn't until maybe January/February that I really got my ducks in a row enough to focus on this. With that said, here's a progress update since December....
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TM Charlotte, NC in Nov?
Anyone planning to do it?
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Nut Allergies - Traces
If you have an allergy to "nuts" (mine is treenuts - specifically hazelnut, pistaccio and almonds), what kind of reaction do you have? Is there a mild/moderate/severe depending on how much you ingest? I've had reactions that have taken me to the ER with my throat closing up needing an epi pen but the other night, I got a…
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Ragnar Relay Race
Has anyone done one? I've been invited to join a team for the DC one later this year. I've been excited about doing one even before this so I am stoked. Just thought I'd put it out there to possibly here other's experiences. TIA
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What races are on your horizon?
I'm thinking about goals and wondering what everyone else is working towards. :)
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2014 Tough Mudder?
Just curious if anyone is making plans towards one in 2014.
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Bike rack
I have a hybrid bike that for the most part, I've just laid across the back of my mazda5 but now I need to progress to one of those bike racks.......any advice on choosing one? I can easily google what is a best fit for a mazda5 2012 but I'm a little nervous, as car stuff is not my strong point. Figured, I'd check here and…
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Runners - Post Ankle Sprain Progress
Have you sprained your ankle? What was the healing process like? How long before you ran again? Did you run with any support? Would you recommend it? I'm out of the boot that immobilized my ankle but I'm using a lace up compression brace from the sports med doc now to walk. It helps. When I get to the point of walking…
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Runners with ankle/foot injuries
Have you ever injured your foot and/or ankle? A sprain? Tendonitis? Strain? Was it ever a situation where you couldn't even forsee running on it until it healed? I had tendonitis in '01 but in my situation, it was severe -- the tendon fully came out of the socket (my right foot rolled to the right so all of my weight went…
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Diet Soda - Quit Cold Turkey or in Moderation
Those of you who quit diet soda, did you just straight up quit or do it slowly? This is my biggest struggle. I use to drink very little of it but after I became a Mom, kinda increased a wee bit too much. TIA
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Any p90x groups on here?
Looking for some p90x pals :)
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Distance Running: CamelBak/Waist water packs...?
I'm dipping into distance running this spring to summer, with the hopes of preparing for a Ragnar Relay down the road. I've really always been under 5/6 miles in my experience. With that said, I did a trail run this past weekend with enormous hills out in the woods without any water stops.....that killed me because I…
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The p90x Nutritional Levels.....
If you've done p90x, did you follow the suggested nutritional levels? See here for the handout they give you with p90x on it that I was reading: http://www.teambeachbody.com/home/-/dl_get_file/32ea4c06-2287-4660-8adc-8db758929d28 I'm about to start p90x so I am trying to determine the calorie plan to follow. I have my…
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Garmin 610 - HRM
Does anyone have the Garmin 610 for running? I was trying to use the HRM to record a workout's average HR but it really only displays it as you work out. Anyone have experience with it? I was really hoping it had more use than just current HR.
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What's your personal sick/plague v. exericse policy?
I've been working out on average 5-6 days a week for months now. I haven't gotten sick but my 4yr old has brought the plague to the house (strep/scarlet fever) this week but whatever he gave me is a modified version...mostly coughing incessantly and wheezing....anyways, I can't see myself exercising unless I can stop…
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Flirting for Dummies.
Someone should write the book for people like me. So I get on an elevator and the next person that gets on is a very attractive man. I'm single and who knows if he is but I figured, he is too attractive for me. He starts a random conversation about the courthouse elevators, when his pocket starts quacking. I'm sure there's…
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Seeing Results
Last month, I lost a clothing size. This month, I'm not seeing results per say but I have seen a large jump in my strength and endurance. So I guess, that's better than inches because if I keep working....I'll see more results? :) It's almost three weeks in since my last measurement and I'm really only going off how my…
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Anyone doing the VA Beach Tough Mudder this year?
Anyone? :)
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Jillian Michaels' Body Revolution v. Chalean Extreme
I am doing JMBR which is challenging for me but through each video, I progress nicely. I'm seeing great results but after I'm done, I really need to take it up to the next level. I purchased Chalean Extreme thinking it would be a step up but I did one of her cardio videos for a double workout day and was seriously…
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You favorite workout video?
What was your favorite JMBR video? What phase are you currently in?
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Cardio 2 & Phase 2 vids
I am logging my exercise as high impact aerobics for Cardio 2 & for videos 5, 6, 7 & 8, as circuit training general. Is that sound about right to everyone else?
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ChaLEAN Extreme - Burn Phase
How heavy are your weights for that phase?
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Devising a training plan/lifting
I do video workouts at home (single Mom that can't afford the gym) so I have Jillian Michael's Body Revolution (which I love) and now I am trying to incorporate Chalean extreme's videos....Some days, I do double workouts, since Jillian's videos are only 30 minutes and sometimes at night, I feel the bug to do another…
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Sound muffling of home workout?
I turned on 30 day shred and with all of the hopping, jumping and bouncing, I'm sure the house sounded like it was about to cave in :) Any suggestions on how to "muffle" the sounds? I saw these and was wondering if they're a good choice:…
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Yoga DVD recommendations
I've only done a little bit of yoga. I want to incorporate one DVD a week into my fitness routine. Anyone recommend their's to a newbie?
