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Goal reached! and a pin-up photo shoot reward!
I did it! My goal weight of 140 lbs was met in mid-January! One of my close friends happens to be a fantastic photographer, and I recently did a "pin-up" photo shoot with her as a reward! It was one of the most wonderful experiences I have ever had! I've never felt sexier, more beautiful, or more confident!! I'll start…
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Question for the lady runners....
I gotta know... What type of underwear(if any) do you wear for running? I'm torn between comfort and VPL, and going commando seems a bit...sweaty. What do you do?
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59 pounds down... (new pics!)
I've lost my motivation lately! Maybe it's the cold, maybe it's the Holidays... I was planning on waiting until I reached my goal weight of 140 before posting another thread, but it really helps me to see the changes, so I figured I would do it now to get my motivation back! Ideally, I'd like to get to 135, but I just want…
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Runner's Knee?
Hi Everyone! I've been doing some Googling and it seems like I may have "Runner's Knee" I feel fine at first, but then about 2.5k into a run, I get a weird almost electric feeling under my kneecap. I have been just pushing through it, and it comes to a point where my knee almost gives out, and then tapers back to a dull…
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Is there a way to determine your 'ideal' weight...
...other than BMI? My BMI gives me a range of 115-155, so I'm shooting for the middle, but that's quite a range, and apparently not all that accurate of a gauge anyway! So, how do we really know when we are at our 'happy weight'?
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40 pounds down (with pics)
I've lost 40 pounds since the beginning of July, but honestly, to me, it feels like all 40 pounds came off today, when I put these two pictures side by side. I was living in some sort of dream world before, because I had no idea I looked so overweight! It was the number on the scale that scared me, not what I saw in the…
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Feel good moment!
Had my yearly check up at the Dr's today, and the first thing the Dr said is how good I look, and that he couldn't believe I still had more weight to lose. THEN, and here's the best part - he said he had some weight to lose as well, and that it was hard to get motivated. So - I showed him the MFP app and he downloaded it…
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Nike+'ers, are you up for a challenge?
Would those of you with a Nike Sensor like to join a challenge on the Nike website to see who can log the most miles in a month? If there is enough interest I'll create a challenge for us - what do you think??
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Postcard Challenge - Round 5!
I'm super excited to be the winner of Round 4, and be able to host Round 5!! The winner of this round will receive a postcard from Alberta, Canada!! All those interested (new people always welcome!) just post today's weight here, and then in two weeks(August 7) post your new weight (or send me a message) and the MFP'er who…
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How can I get more core strength?
Actually, the title should probably say, how can I get SOME core strength, as I'm pretty sure I have none!!! For example, if you are familiar with Pilates, the 'Roll Up' move where you essentially do a slow sit up, with your legs flat: http://pilates.about.com/od/pilatesmat/ss/RollUp.htm I can't do this move, AT ALL! It's…
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Is it bad to run every day?
Everything I have read so far seems to say that a day of rest in between runs is best. I'm currently on Week 2 of C25k, and I'd like to go for a run tonight, but my regular day is tomorrow, and I'd still like to do that one too! I have a 5k in 9 weeks and I'd like to be as prepared as possible! Will a few extra runs here…
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C25k'ers, give me hope!!!
So, I am just about to start week 2 of C25k, tonight, but today I attempted running a 1/4 mile to calibrate my Nike Sensor. I could barely do it! Now, it took me about 2 1/2 minutes, and currently the program has me running only 60 seconds at a time(well, 90 starting tonight!) Anyway, I have signed up for a 5k on October…
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I did it! C25K Week 1 Day 1 in the bag!
http://go.nike.com/0jn7k2u It felt so good! I think I may have to do two weeks of each, instead of one, because I think it was a bit harder than it should have been, but, I did it!! Though I stopped during two of the 60sec runs, one because my ipod fell, and one because a dog jumped on me, LOL! I can't wait to do it again…
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Ouch! My shins!
I'm doing the 30 Day Shred, and I am soon to start the C25K running program. During the shred, whenever I do jumping jacks, or the butt kicks, my shins hurt when I land each step. I'm scared that when I start running this same thing will happen and I will need to stop, which I don't want to do! I guess it feels a little…
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Healthy Homemade bread recipes?
Does anyone have any healthy bread recipes? I've wanted to start baking my own bread for a while now, and I'd love to hear of any tried and true healthy recipes that are out there! I love any kind of bread.. Rye, Multigrain, anything! Thank you!
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Body fat calculator..
In case anyone is interested: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/body-fat-calculator/ Not sure how accurate it is, is there a standard rule for defining % body fat?
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What's your daily water intake?
MFP recommends at least 8 cups of water each day. That means eight, 8oz glasses, meaning 64oz per day, right? I'm getting about 50oz per day, and sometimes more... but I pee ALL the time! Does this get better after your body adjusts to that much water? Does that mean I am having too much for my body? How many oz do you…
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Hi! Starting fresh...
Hi Everyone! I joined this site a few months ago, but fell off the wagon and have just found my way back. I am determined to stick with it this time! I have a 3.5 year old son, and a 10 month old girl. After each pregnancy, I lost the first few pounds easily, but then worked my way back up!! I currently weigh only about 10…
