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Why don't I get sore?
I have been working with a trainer 2x a week plus working out on my own 2-3x in addition. I don't get sore. The first time I worked with the trainer, my legs hurt so bad that I had trouble walking down stairs and anything else that used leg muscles (in other words EVERYTHING). But after that one time, I have no gotten…
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What is the most embarrassing thing you've done at the gym?
Today I did it. I knew it was bound to happen at some point. Today I farted in front of my hunky trainer. I wanted to run and hide under one of the machines.
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Paleo Nutrition Breakdown
Does anyone know what the nutritional percentage breakdown is for the paleo diet?
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Food and Calorie Burn
I'm hope this doesn't sound dumb, but are there any foods that get burned before getting stored into fat? How long does it take before a calorie that isn't burned gets stored into fat? I know that calories have to burned off through exercise, but obviously I can't workout after every meal. I hope this makes sense.
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Goal: Lost inches rather than Scale Weight Friends
Hi all .... I'm looking for friends that aren't relying on the scale to measure their weight loss. I get easily discouraged when the scale doesn't show a loss despite my efforts. I stopped weighing myself and am going by the way my clothes fit. If anyone else out there does the same thing, I'd like to be friends. I…
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Which would you rather have ... Sex or Food
I'm a "Friendsaholic". I watch the reruns on Netflix. Anyway, a question was asked -- which would you rather have ... sex or food? I vote SEX!!!
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Calorie Burn Question
I work out with a trainer for 30 mins 2x a week. When we workout, I do squats, pull-ups, push-ups, ropes and pushing a 75 lb sled. How do I figure out how many calories I'm burning for that period of time. I also workout on the rowing machine for 10 mins to warm up. I checked my pulse a couple of times and sometimes it was…
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Protein Ideas
I work with a trainer and am horribly out of shape. A couple days after working out, I'm really sore. He said to eat more protein. I have Pure Protein bars that I love, but I'm having a hard time coming up with high protein ideas. They also have to be low in calories to fit into the 1600 calories that I eat each day. Any…
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Some tips that might help ....
I've lost 60 lbs. but gained back 30 due to a medicine causing really bad sugar cravings. I've finally figured my behaviors out and am on the losing path again. It's really about recognizing your behaviors and correcting them. A lot of times I find myself reaching for a frozen fruit bar when I'm thirsty and not hungry. So…
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Protein Bars
I haven't tried any protein bars. What are the good tasting ones with the most protein?
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I don't know what to do!
To start with, I'm bipolar. After 10 years and many, many medicine changes, my psychiatrist and I finally found the perfect combination of medicine. Unfortunately one of the meds causes intense sugar cravings and eating in general. I find myself going to get food without even thinking about it. Or I'll eating two of…
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Maybe this will give some motivation ....
I started on this site in 2011 (around December of that year). I didn't really get serious until 2013. Yes it took me that long! From 2013 - 2014, I lost 50 lbs. It took me 2 YEARS before I finally got serious. Yes, it shows determination. But imagine this ... If I had gotten serious back then, I would now be at goal for 2…
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Lost over 50 lbs ... NSV
I've lost over 50 lbs (closer to 60 now). Yes, that is a scale victory, but not the purpose of this post. Thursday night an acquaintance came over to me, hugged me and said "we've just been talking about you and how much more beautiful you look since losing all of the weight you have lost". I had a goofy grin on my face…
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So Overwhelmed!!!
I feel so overwhelmed. I need to lose 100 lbs and every time I look at that number, it just seems so hopeless. I used to be around 140 and less. Then I had to take some meds that caused all of the weight gain. The meds caused such cravings and a feeling of not caring about anything that I just lost control. I've lost some…
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Looking for friends 50ish looking to lose 50ish
I've been here for a while and lost quite a bit of weight. I've got another 50 or so pounds that I'd like to lose. Looking for ladies and men around my age (50) to keep giving me a nudge as I need it. I also nudge back.
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HRM vs. MFP Calculations
I'm a bit confused. I have a Mio HRM wristwatch. Some years ago, I had the watch and the calculations were accurate with MFP's calculations for walking 3.5 mph. They both were at 174 cals burned. Now, however, MFP says the same which is 174 for 33 mins but my watch says approximately 350 for the same amount of time and…
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Why can't I do this???
I started here a couple of years ago. I did really well. I've lost about 25 lbs and have kept them off. How, I don't know! I stopped logging for about a year. I lost all of my friends. :( Anyway, the problem that I'm having now is that I cannot stay on track. I start out the day good but around 4:00 it goes south. I start…
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Highest Percentage of Weight Lost Challenge
Hey everyone! I just started a challenge on Skinnyo that starts April 1st and runs through July 1st. The challenge is called "Highest Percentage of Weight Lost Challenge". There really aren't any rules other than checking in once a weight. The amount of weight lost doesn't count -- only the percentage of weight lost. The…
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Protein Powders
I haven't tried any of them before. I'm thinking of adding it to my diet. What are some of the good tasting ones?
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My ice skating experience ...
Last night I went (well sorta went) ice skating. First I couldn't find what entrance we were supposed to go through. Finally after driving around for 15 mins I found the place. So, my daughter and I are excited. I huffed and puffed up a few flights of stairs, walk quite a bit of a way to get to the entrance and get in…
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I am so horribly embarrassed!
I took my daughter to Legoland this evening. We live just a couple of miles away and can go often with our season passes. Usually my dad takes my daughter but I wanted to take her this time. I have to use my dad's scooter because I can't walk more than a few minutes before I'm crippled from my back. So we get there and the…
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News Feed
Waaaaahhhh :sad: I want my news feed back!!! :grumble:
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COPD & Exercise
Hi all ... I have COPD and use an inhaler. Exercise is supposed to help it. BUT, I can't exercise because I can't breathe when I try to. I can go along for about 7 or 8 mins but that's it. I struggle with weight training too. Anybody else suffering from COPD and how do you cope?
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Walk Away the Pounds Leslie Sansone
Is anyone else following her videos? I'm such a wimp. I'm on the easiest one and can only go for 11 mins. :frown: I ordered 3 more to make it a little bit more interesting. I'm interested in anyone who would like to follow along with me in doing her workouts.
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Am I too paranoid?
I joined a couple of dating sites. I really didn't expect much because of my weight but I was wrong. Well, I prefer to get to know someone online before moving onto that first date. I just think it would be easier for conversation on the first date if we got to know each other a bit. Twice now I've had men wanting to just…
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Zoosk or BBmeet ... That is the question ...
Okay, so I'm ready to go out there in the world and forge ahead into uncharted territory. I've check out Zoosk and there seems to be a lot of men in my age group in my area. It's a bit pricey but I figure I'm more likely to find someone serious instead of hookups. Then there's bbmeet. My concern about bbmeet is that…
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Dating Site Confusion
Okay ... Here's the deal ... I want to start dating again. I haven't dated in over 3 years. There are so many different sites out there but the ones that I'm interested in are Zoosk and bbmeet. Here's where the confusion comes in ... Do I look for dates in the BB site even though I know that I'm losing the weight and will…
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An Epiphany!
I play bingo a couple of times a week. All of the halls have snack bars and it's hard to not give in to temptation. And I would always say "just this one time and then I'll get back on track". And I do that with every temptation that comes across my path. Last night it was someone's birthday and a piece of cake was put in…
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I saw myself today ...
I mean I really actually saw myself. I was in a fitting room and at the end of the hall was a mirror. Do you know those mirrors at a carnival ... ones that make you look long and ones that make you look small? Well, the image I was was one that made me look short and fat. I realized sadly, as I carried my size 22 pants,…
