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Bridge to 10k? Running advice?
So, I've finished the C25K program and have been doing the 30 minute running option now but I was wondering if I should start the Bridge to 10K program now to build up to running for longer distances. Anyone have any success with it? Or is it more important to focus on picking up my running speed? Or just add a couple of…
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How do you come up with a weekly menu?
I've decided that one of the easiest ways for me to be better about what I'm eating is to come up with a weekly menu and stick with it so I'm not just rooting around in the fridge. For those of you that plan out your week, how do you come up with your menus? Do you just look at your pantry and plan or do you use a website…
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Gym Routine Advice
So, I've finally found a gym that I like and have been trying to figure out my routine. Right now, I'm doing a strength training circuit with machines, abs, and a little cardio on Monday and Wednesday and an hour spin class on Tuesday and Thursday. I'm not sure what to do with my Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Since I'm new…
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How do you choose a gym?
Hi there! I've decided to bite the bullet and join a gym to liven up my workouts, add a strength training component, and maybe try a group fitness class that I can get behind to ramp up my fitness and weight loss goals. I've tried joining gyms in the past but haven't stayed with them because it was local to work and not…
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Scale and Non-Scale Victories!
Today has been a twofer. Maybe even a three or four-fer. I stepped on the scale this morning after staying away from it for a couple of weeks. I was out of town for work and then my husband was home for the weekend and a week night and I was POSITIVE it was going to be bad. I figured I had to do it though. And I'm at 179!…
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Make your own frozen dinners?
So, I saw a thread today about frozen dinners and are they bad for you. While I don't think they're necessarily horrible for me compared to the options and they do help with portion control, I know that I eat too many (a frozen breakfast sandwich in the morning and a frozen meal usually 4 times a week). Does anyone have…
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Running in the rain
So, I've been planning on running tonight and I've been excited as it's W6D3 of the C25K program for me tonight (25 minutes running, no stopping). Problem is, it was only supposed to sprinkle this afternoon and be fine this evening and now its raining and will be raining all evening. I still want to run outside, but is…
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NSV- Shopping
I have a conference to go to downtown tomorrow and needed something professional to wear. So I went "shopping". In my own closet! And things that haven't fit for over a year (probably 2) fit! My blazer that didn't button! Button down shirts that gapped. Work pants that I couldn't button 2 months ago. Saved me a lot a…
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Strength Training?
So I've been doing well with my food choices (for the most part) and I've been doing Couch to 5k for 5 weeks and loving it. I don't have any problems fitting in the running now because I'm enjoying it. In fact, I add lighter runs in the week when I don't have to. I am, however, having a huge problem doing any strength…
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Almost glad I got as large as I did
So, I was thinking yesterday on my drive home from the in-laws that I'm actually glad that I gained as much weight as I had. Why is that, you ask? Because I am now finally taking care of me and I'm not doing it for my husband, my family or my friends. I'm doing this for me. Now, I'm a priority. I have to make time to take…
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New Member- Looking to lose 30 more lbs
Hi all! I've been seriously trying to lose weight since the new year and have been successful in losing the first ten pounds, but have been having trouble staying motivated and losing the next 30 lbs. So, I joined my fitness pal and while its too early to see any differences, it's always easier to lose weight with some…
