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Swimming for Weight Loss
I know swimming has many benefits but am wondering how many of you use swimming laps/treading water at moderate pace, etc, as your primary aerobic workout. What are the pros and cons you've noticed? Any tips on how to increase the content and intensity and change up the routine in addition to the laps? Thanks in advance!
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Black bean and corn chicken salad
I just made this and it is absolutely DELISH! 2 cans of corn (mixed white & yellow or the Mexican corn) 2 cans of black beans 1 medium red onion 2 large green bell peppers 2-3 avocados Tomatoes cilantro lime juice olive oil 1 package of Fiesta Ranch dressing Rinse and drain the corn and beans. Chop & cut up the veggies.…
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Ahhh - my latest NSV
I haven't actually posted an NSV before, but for some reason, this one is being shared. I've officially gone down 3 whole pant sizes. Yup - 18/20 down to a 14. WOOT WOOT! And my top size from an XXL down to a L. It feels so strange to shop in different sections of the store and not just the 'big girls section'. I struggle…
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Now this is eating!!! (pic)
I must say that this is about the BEST 434 calorie meal I've had in, well, forever! I'm following the 40/30/30 macro and really enjoy the protein intake.
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Need new clothes....Again!
The people around me in life (home, work, etc.) must be getting so tired of me talking about exercise and nutrition and weight loss. But I just have to make a comment - and they probably wouldn't care or fully understand. The last time I wore these jeans they fit (two weeks ago). Today I can slip them off over my hips…
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A reflection....
Just looking back on the past 2 weeks I've realized how much this new lifestyle is working!! I lost 2" in thigh, 1" in calf, 1" in hips, 2" in waist, 2" in chest, .5" in neck and 4 pounds! For the amount of time I'm working out and the calories I'm burning, I was hoping the scale would magically show a smaller number, but…
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Three short workouts vs. one long
I have the opportunity to use a treadmill at work during breaks and lunch. So my routine has become two 15 minute walks at 3.4 mph with an incline of 8-10. I do this 5 days/week. And about 2-3 days per week I walk an extra 20 minutes before work starts. My question is this - is it just as effective for weight loss to break…
