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Eat more to lose more? I am confused!
Ok...so I am a tad confused here. I have read tons of posts about this and just can not wrap it around my brain. It sounds too much like an oxymoron to me...Eat more- weigh less! I started exercising and dieting a few weeks ago. I lost weight initially then ...boom...nothing! So then I changed my activity level on my…
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C'mon guys...I need a boost today!
Ok, so having a duh kinda moment. I am exhausted. This week really bit the big one. Three of my kids were sick. The baby has a cold, Nick was home Wednesday sick and Tashie was home Thursday sick. I just figured out that I may be tired because I have been walking and running extra, and not logging it in as exercise cause…
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What is a fair rate for a trainer
Ok, so I am thinking of hitting the gym and was wondering if I can afford a personal trainer. Anyone have one and if so what is the current rate/fee? I live in a small town so things tend to be more expensive out here and I wanted to make sure it was on track before I jump right in! Thanks!!
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Help -1st 5k...need advice...
I just signed up for a 5k. I thought it said Sept. 23 but it turns out it's the 3rd - tomorrow! ACK! I have never run before...I do an elliptical workout every day that is 7 miles but I don't actually do running outside. First of all...how do you guys prepare the day before? Should I do my usual workouts today or skip it?…
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Strange NSV
I actually had my daughter's teacher just eye me up and down and "remind" me that there are to be no form fitting t-shirts or cleavage when I volunteer for the class and to make sure I do not wear jeans with thongs exposed. I had to laugh cause I have always been so fat that no one cared before but now I'm getting the…
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Light bulb moment
I was sittng here checking my e-mail and I saw the Woman Within catalog and saw some jeans I liked - only when I clicked on the link I figured out I am too small to fit in even their smallest size......TADA!!! The light bulb lit up! That put a big smile on my face for the day! :bigsmile:
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NSV - Whoops!?!?
I was laughing because I was doing my workout earlier and I lost both my pants and my undies....OOPS! They slid right on down... Guess I need to buy smaller ones!! My kids also found this amusing but also worrisome because they actually asked me where I thought I would find money to buy new workout gear for myself. Totally…
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NSV - but not sure if I like it
So my hubby came to me and asked me how much weight I have lost. I told him the number and he said "Don't you think you should stop now?" He said to his friend last night - in front of me mind you - that when we met I had what he called "junk in the trunk" and he loved it....and now I've lost it. I told him I am not done…
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Good news and bad news
So I went to the dresser to get a pair of jeans out that I have had stashed for awhile. I put them on and the actually fell down around my ankles! I had set these aside when I was halfway through this weight loss journey so I would have something to wear. Well, oops...I was saving them for so long they have gotten way to…
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Feeling bummed but understanding is dawning....
Ok, so if you look at my ticker you'll notice I have lost a bit of weight. I am really happy about the amount of weight I have lost but just am going through the "blahs". Every so many pounds lost my body has done a kind of "shift" in where things go and what they look like and right now I am just mortified at what it is…
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here's how to figure out zumba
Go to zumbacalories.com and enter your info :wink:
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here's how to calculate Zumba
Go to zumbacalories.com and enter your info :wink:
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Bummed by friend's comment
So I was talking to a friend earlier and I told her I was excited because we are going to a wedding in a couple of weeks and I wanted to show off a bit. I have lost alot of weight and am feeling kinda good about it. I said I just wanted people to go "Wow-you have 5 kids? No way!" She said she didn't know I was so…
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Can't wrap my head around it!
I ordered a shirt and a pair of shorts online and ordered them what I thought was too small for me so they would fit in a few weeks when I was down a few more pounds. Well, they came yesterday and I will have to alter the top because it is too big and the shorts fit perfect! OMG! I was dancing around in them, lol! I…
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TOM question ladies...
Ok, so I have lost a few pounds and I have PCOS. I really noticed this month that when TOM came I can actually see my stomach sticking out all bloated. I haven't really gained any weight - am not losing either during this...but my question is - do any of you notice that much bloating? Was I always having this issue but…
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How much is too much?
So this week I logged 12,158 minutes of exercise....am I doing too much? Am I setting myself up for a fall doing this? Some days I look at the totals and think "Wow! Did I really do all of that?" I am afraid if my body gets used to all the exercise and I cut back I will fall to pieces? Any advice? Ok so it was a typo -…
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Exercise schedule with special needs kids
Hi everyone! I have 2 special needs kids...my daughter is autistic and my son has ADHD. I also have 3 other kids. Do you find it a challenge to fit in workouts with your kid(s). What do you do to ensure you get to do your routine? :smile: Also, anyone with similar problems, kids etc if you'd like to add me feel free! We…
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This is at 47 pounds lost...can u tell a difference??
This is my before pic <br> and this is my after . I am not done but am hoping you can tell a difference???
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Doing a happy dance : )
I started this wearing a size 22 (yes-I am ashamed of myself!) I just put on a pair of size 18 jean shorts! Wohoo! One small step for me - but a noticeable one for me to give me some extra encouragement!!
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I'm annoyed!
My spandex workout tight pants are loose. That really annoys me when I am working out...but I have to say this is the first time I am happy to be annoyed! LOL! YAY!!:laugh:
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PCOS REALLY SUCKS!
Ok, so I am killing myself trying to lose weight and am hardly getting anywhere. I am getting so frustrated and just plain feel like crying. Everyone else is just losing weight left and right and I am just struggling. I have PCOS and endometriosis and have been told by my doc that means it will be extra hard to lose the…
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Been silent for a bit - now looking for friends
I've been silently lurking the boards for about a month now and have decided it's time to branch out. Anyone who would like to friend me please feel free. I have a lot of weight to lose and need lots of motivation. I have a strange sense of humor and tend to tell it like it is...so if you think you can handle me please…
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Totally strange question...
Am I the only person on the planet that is exercising barefoot? I absolutely hate shoes and I have hated them since I was a child. When I have to go out I wear my Croc sandals that are open. Even in winter! I do my elliptical barefoot and have no problems and I also do DVD's of Zumba, pilates etc and I haven't had any…
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Disappointed in myself...
I found a mini m&m on the table that my kids had apparently overlooked and I picked it up and I ATE it! And I LIKED it! And now I am beating myself up over eating one little old mini m&m...it wasn't even a regular one but a baby one, LOL! This guilt thing sucks! And what's worse - how in the heck do I figure out how many…
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Exercise while sick
Ok, so here's the question...should you exercise when you are sick? I am not terribly ill...but have a sore throat/headache/muscle aches and fatigue. I took some advil and pushed through my elliptical and then a general aerobic/toning dvd. Do you do more harm than good by pushing yourself or is it better to work through…
