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8/23/14 Weekly Check in and Chat
Good Morning! I just want to say ... I am SOOOO sore! 6 am Boot camp class on Thursday and a light leg workout with my boys last night just to keep the muscles loose, and I am now into full late-onset soreness today. YIKES! AND retaining water as my muscles try to heal themselves from my insane choices! Ha, ha ... but in a…
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Welcome! Start Here ...
Previously known as "Starting Strong, Staying Strong", we are a small group of ladies who are re-organizing with both old friends and some new ones. Please take a moment to introduce yourself for the benefit of all. Please share what brought you to this group, what you hope to get out of it, and what you plan to contribute.
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7/26/2014 Challenge and Goal Setting
Good Saturday Morning to all of you! We are in the last half of July. Thank you to those who are checking in and participating on a regular basis. This week I thought we could rev things up and add a new twist to our week ... While I am normally not in favor of "eliminating" foods from one's diet, what if we just "take a…
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Summer Challenge!!
Let's kick off the second half of the year with a 60 day cardio challenge!! Who's with me?? I have a spreadsheet to track our miles and minutes and looking for folks to join in and have some fun with some of our old favorite challenges as well as posting some new ideas. Hoping everyone is doing well and looking forward to…
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Daily Chat: 7/16/2014 "My Fitness Band is Making Me Fat"
This morning I caught a segment on the Today Show titled "My Fitness Band is Making Me Fat". Did anyone else see the segment? Here's the link in case you missed it: http://www.today.com/health/my-fitbit-making-me-fat-users-complain-weight-gain-fitness-1D79911176 What do you all think of this story? Do you use any type of…
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Daily Chat: 7/8/14 - When do you weigh yourself?
I saw a great newsfeed post this morning: Here was my answer: What do you think about this topic? When/how often do you weigh yourself and how do you use this information? While you're here, share with us how your day is going!!
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7/12/2014 Challenge and Goal Setting
Good Morning!! Sorry to be late off the starting block this week in getting this thread posted, but I just want to say I had a fab trip with my son to San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly last week. Over several days at the central California coast, we visits two different farmer's markets, the Cal Poly campus, Avila Beach, and…
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Daily Chat: 7/10/14 What are your plans???
Hi all! Jumping in the car this morning and headed to the central California coast with my 16 year old son. San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly campus to be exact! Planning to get lots of walking and sightseeing in over the next couple of days, and looking forward to exploring the area with my son as he is interested in Cal…
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Daily Chat: 7/7/14 Inviting everyone to check in today!!
Good morning folks! Wondering what is happening for everyone this week? One of my MFP friends posted on her news feed this morning about her need to focus on her food choices. Sound familiar? I posted back: "Chips for me is a trigger. Same as Nebslp. I resist for awhile but they keep calling and keep calling until I give…
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7/5/2014 Challenge and Goal Setting
Good Morning Folks! Hoping you all had a fantastic week, are getting settled in a ready for the first weekly challenge! Many of you have already started posting activity on the group spreadsheet. Congrats to you all! ** I thought it would be great to start off our first weekly nutrition challenge focusing on the basics:…
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Daily Chat: 7/3/14 - Happy Thursday!!
Good Morning All! How's everyone doing today?? Today is Day 4 for me back at the gym ... and I am sore. :happy: Yes, it is a good kind of sore, but sore none the less. Crazy how quickly we "lose our place in line" when we take a break for a few weeks. Since waking up this morning I have spent the better part of my morning…
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Great Reading!
Just came across this post a moment ago. Great reading and fits with our like-mindedness ... Here's the original link and a copy of the post below. Enjoy! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1343719-get-rich-quick
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Summer Challenge Group!!
Previously known as "Starting Strong, Staying Strong," We are a small group of like-minded women who appreciate the opportunity to motivate each other toward success. We participate in health and nutrition challenges on an ongoing basis to keep fitness fun. We are re-organizing and adding a handful of new folks for our…
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First Check-in (7/1/14) and Ground Rules
Welcome to all! I am excited to see some old friends pop up here as well as some new faces. To make sure we are all on the same page, please review some basic guidelines below: * Step One: Please take a moment to introduce yourself in the "Welcome! Start Here ..." Thread. Keeping everyone's introductions in the same spot…
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Best Heart Rate Moitor?
Hey All ~ I am planning to invest in a heart rate monitor and would like feedback from others as to what you have purchased: * What HRM did you purchase and were you happy with the purchase? * What do you like best about your particular HRM? * What do you like least or would like to change about your HRM? * If you were…
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Not seeing results??? Read this ...
Working hard at the gym but still not seeing the results you're looking for? Certified Personal Trainer, Tim Yamagata explains 5 common mistakes that might be preventing you from reaching your fitness goals and offers suggestions on how to move forward. Reprinted article from California Family Fitness website:…
