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Triathlon Friends
I'm looking for Triathletes to be my friends... Any kind really! I'm an aspiring triathlete so I'm looking for those with experience and those that are really just getting started. We should form a group :) We can share Ideas, training tips, diet struggles, and stories about people throwing things at you will your out on…
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MFP Swag
Hey Mike! how come we cant buy t-shirts and what not! Lets have an impromptu design contest. Design and post yours...Go Use a washable marker to fill in your weight!
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Ladies Only...
Im hungry make me a sammich.
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Race nutrition
On sunday I'm doing my first Triathlon. Yay! I dont generally use Nutritional supplements during training mostly because up to this point I didn't find it necessary but I've been told I need to make sure I do during the Tri. So I'm looking for input from other Racers, Cyclists, or Triathletes. Gu, Hammer Gels, Clif shots,…
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Nipple confusion...
Fact or Myth? Go
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Swimmers & iPhone geeks
i need an app to log swim workouts I have runkeeper but it only allows distances in whatever you gave the default set to. I run in miles I swim in meters. I'm having difficulty finding anything good. Help
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Melaleuca supplements
Does anyone use these or have you used them? Know anyone who uses them?
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Just say..."because"
Interesting bit of information. How to Convince People to Let You Cut in Line If someone asks you for a small favor, you're far more likely to do it if they explain why. The thing is, it's not the reason that matters. You may think it is, but you can just as easily convince people to let you go ahead of them in line with a…
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Say it with a sign...
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Drink
im on my 6th 7&7. What about you?
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The Science behind Music
Your choice in music can be holding you back.... http://lifehacker.com/5622382/creating-the-ultimate-exercise-playlist
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*Rant* Closed Groups
Seriously Closed group? What kind of elitist crap is that? /End rant I feel better
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What's your favorite Position?
I like 2nd base, but Of course when there is a lot of action I like 3rd base the best.. I cant wait for spring baseball. Which position do you like and Why?
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Do you know what this is?
If you do, you can be my friend. :) * All current friends are exempt from this requirement
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Career change? or Crazy?
Over the last year an in the past 30 days I have changed a great deal. Im a different person than I was on Jan 12th 2010. In the last few days I feel overwhelmingly drawn to try and help other people achieve what I have. Its something I feel strongly about and I believe I can be that motivation and guidance thats necessary…
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Bicyclist vs. Motorists: incident report
I had a rather negative experience on my bike ride last night. I had a drive race past me on a quiet residential street only to stop 50 yards up and talk with someone in a driveway. As I approached the rear of his vehicle I waited for him to proceed to the stop sign so he wouldn't have to pass me again. He finished his…
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Losses have slowed
Well I started at just under 300 and I am 203 In the last 15 lbs Things have slowed down alot. I have roughly 30lbs that I would still like to get off and my BMI shows Im still Obese 2 lbs from Overweight! Should my losses have slowed down already. I know they would slow but I figured it would be the last 10-15 lbs not…
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Too much Sodium...
http://damnyouautocorrect.com/
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Calorie Calculating tips
From the excellent site Lifehacker. These may help you out. Calculate Your Activity-Specific Calorie Burn with Wolfram Alpha http://lifehacker.com/5602510/calculate-your-non+gym-exercise-with-wolfram-alpha If you're exercising outside of the gym but still want the comforting statistics provided by modern technology,…
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Has anyone ever said...
(I thought this was important enough that it deserved a wider audience then just my blog.) "Im Proud of you." We are all on this journey of trying to lose weight. But we dont realize how incredibly deep and complex our issues are beyond just being overweight or obese. What others see is that we are fat and out of shape and…
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Reaching out for some help
Im having some trouble. It seems that when you lose a little weight like I have that there are of course physical changes that take place but also emotionally and in your personality. I'm just really searching for some help in coping with this. I feel like I have lost a friend and am grieving but also excited and happy…
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Interesting App worth checking out
http://lifehacker.com/5723127/shopwell-customizes-nutrition-facts-based-on-your-needs Punch in what you do or dont want in your food and shopwell tells you which products are the ones for you. Read the Article you'll understand.
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Portion control article
Credit to: http://www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/Portion_Control_Made_Easy.htm?cmp=17-9534 Portion Control Made Easy Matt Fitzgerald For Active.com Portion control, or consciously limiting the size of your meals and snacks, is one of the most effective and reliable ways to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. A study…
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Underneath
I just wanted to share something that I thought was really cool. In looking at some B&A photos I found something incredible. Underneath all these faces and eyes filled with unhappiness, painful memories and depression are beautiful, stunningly gorgeous people. Im not kidding every Woman on this site with an after picture…
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FYI....For your inspiration
I watch this about once a month because it is so moving and inspiring and Im really on this same path. Ben's story is really cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbXgQqbOoU
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Blogger roundup
I blog/journal about my Weightloss/fitness journey I actually started several years ago when I first attempted this and picked it back up when I finally got back on track. More than anything I just wanted to document my journey for my own personal benefit. I blog about successes, training, and struggles that Im having as…
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Water questions
First does anyone drink water over night? I used to when I was heavier and still woke up through the night now Im sleeping pretty much straight through. I drink so much during the day I wonder if my body feels dehydrated with the lack of water intake for 5-7 hours? I know i drink alot of water do you ever wonder where it…
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Nike.com deal
http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?sitesrc=uslp&cp=usns_0328071544 coupon codes NIKEAIR: 25% OFF JUSTDOIT: Free Shipping Above codes ARE stackable Codes entered on second page of checkout Valid thru 11/30/10 CLICK CLEARANCE Section on left to browse the eligible products
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Need Help - Calorie intake tweaking
So for the last month I have been stuck at the same weight give or take a 1-2 lbs fluctuation. I believe this has happened because I'm not eating enough. *Disclaimer* If you look at my public diary please ignore the last few days as nothing is really posted. I generally don't eat my exercise calories and have lost 80 lbs…
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The Prison Workout
Last night I stumbled across a old clip of Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs talking about this prison workout and this morning with a little Google help I found a great detailed explanation. Don't ever complain about not getting your workout in because you cant afford a gym or equipment. :) Some prison inmates have nothing but a…