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Half Marathon Training
Monday I start my half marathon training. Anyone else training for a half or even full and wanna be my buddy?! LOL Monday Evening - 3 Mile run then 20 Minutes strength training Tuesday Morning - 3 Mile run then 20 Minutes strength training Wednesday - Rest Day Thursday Morning - 3 Mile run then 20 Minutes strength training…
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Meal Preppers Unite!
I meal prep my breakfast and lunch every Sunday. I'd like to see what others prep for the week. This week, Breakfast was hard boiled eggs and bacon. Lunch was buffalo chicken dip in a wrap. Next week, I am thinking egg muffins with sausage and asparagus. Lunch, I think I am doing buffalo chicken dip in the wraps again.…
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November 2017 Step Challenge
It is almost November and I have loved the October Step challenge so here is Novembers. Challenge for October was 10k a day, so for November, I am aiming for 11k everyday! Yours can be lower but shoot for a little higher than your average!! November 1: November 2: November 3: November 4: November 5: November 6: November 7:…
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Coffee Options
Good Morning (atleast here in the US, good afternoon/evening for everyone else.. LOL) I have been working on lowering my carbs and doing pretty decent. One thing I need to work on is my coffee. I like the girly flavored options. I drink half of it black, but then end up mixing it with a cappuccino and get killed with the…
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Triathlon
I have my first triathlon coming up in a little over 6 months. I am super nervous. The biggest thing I have completed is my 2nd 5k in 41 minutes. This might kill me! 6 miles canoing (I have never canoed!), 5.5 miles running (I have never ran this much) and 18 miles biking (I have only done 7 miles before)! We start…
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Today... not TOMORROW!
December is a new month…. It starts on a Monday… We always say, “NEXT MONDAY”…. Instead of doing what you want NEXT Monday.. start tomorrow/today! What are you goals for December? My goals are to be in the 170s, to work out alteast 25 hours (Christmas is the 25th day so that is my goal) and to just be happy with being ME!
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Coffee Options??
Good Morning (atleast here in the US, good afternoon/evening for everyone else.. LOL) I have been working on lowering my carbs and doing pretty decent. One thing I need to work on is my coffee. I like the girly flavored options. I drink half of it black, but then end up mixing it with a cappuccino and get killed with the…
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24 Hrs October Challenge
There was a 24 hr October Challenge... that seems to be inaccessible for the last two days. The goal is to work out atleast 24 hours during October. 10/1/14 - 98 Minutes - Walking 10/2/14 - 103 Minutes - Boxing and Walking 10/3/14 - 45 Minutes - Walking 10/4/14 - 48 Minutes - Walking 10/5/14 - 40 Minutes - Walking 10/6/14…
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Biggest Loser 2014
We have a few spots left in our summer biggest loser challenge. It is a food and exercise challenge. Its mainly all for support, and bragging rights. Feel free to add me/message me if interested... I will add you to the challenge group. Our first weight in is this Friday and we are going until Labor Day
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Vegetarian meals for kids
My son is 12 yrs old and for a while has been talking about becoming a vegetarian. This last few days, he has not eaten any meats. I know he needs to be getting proteins in his meals as well. I know it would be just as easy enough to google some recipies, but I thought I'd ask what other parents that are going through this…
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Kids and the Gym
I have a question for other parents out there... How do you feel about kids in the gym? My 12 yr old son has been wanting to go with me, and I have seen other kids in the gym we go to... He is not obese by any means, so he doesn't need it per say. He sees me going and that I enjoy it, and he wants to go as well. We have…
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Strength vs Cardio
I used to only do cardio. I now use the weight machines at the gym. I do the below... 20 minutes of cardio (either eliptical or arc) I then do 3 sets of 15 (70 lbs) on the triceps push down. 3 sets of 15 (70 lbs) on the lat pull downs 3 sets of 10 (50 lbs) on the triceps exctensions 3 sets of 10 (50 lbs) on the chest press…
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I cant believe it!
I cant believe it... white girl got some @$$ makes me go harder at the gym. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WDcpwZqYlU&oref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D-WDcpwZqYlU&has_verified=1 What song makes you push harder?
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Thankful November
November is all about being thankful. We should do this every month really but since its the US version of thankfsgiving this month.... Here is my day 1... What is yours? November 1st. I am thankful for my son. He makes me push harder everyday to show him that you have to work for the things you want in life, to never give…
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5k - My first
My first 5k is a week from tomorrow. I am super excited and nervous I know I can walk it with no issues but I suck at running. My goal is to run part of it and finish under 45 minutes. Have you completed a 5k or want to? What was your time? Was it for a charity? Mine is represented in my picture!
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Cincinnati, OH 5K Races
I have yet to do a 5K and I have the goal of completing my first one this year... even if I walk most of it with my first one. Anyone close doing one? I have found a list of some. http://runningintheusa.com/Race/ListByCityRadius.aspx?City=Cincinnati&State=OH&Radius=25&Rank=Upcoming&Page=2
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Shakes
I have recently started drinking some shakes for breakfast. I am currently drinking the GNC Creamy Chocolate shakes. I have tried with water and bananas, and today I have tried with water and peanut butter. Both aren't the best thing I have ever drank Anyone have any suggestions on recipes for them? Do you drink yours with…
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Oblique October
September squat challenge ends today So I searched for something that starts with O OBLIQUE CRUNCHES!! http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/oblique-crunches Oct 1 - 50 Oct 2 - 55 Oct 3 - 60 Oct 4 - Rest Day Oct 5 - 70 Oct 6 - 75 Oct 7 - 80 Oct 8 - Rest Day Oct 9 - 100 Oct 10 - 105 Oct 11 - 110 Oct 12 -…
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Wrong side of the bed
I think I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today I have no patience for people for some reason And if the dude across from me doesn't stop chomping his ice, I am going to throw something at him. Oh... and the coffee slurper comes into the office in 45 minutes. Oh happy Monday! Argh!
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Exercising - Changing Routine
I have been back on my exercising adventure for almost 2 months. I have lost about 7 lbs (I haven't calculated inches yet) I feel like this past month, I have been staying right around the same area. I did also bring into play some of the weight machines. When I go to the gym, I pretty much do the same workout.. Arc 20…
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99 Days until January 1 2014
A few of my friends posted today about there being 100 days until New Years Day Google says there are 99 days... but that is neither here nor there. I have a goal to shed another 15 lbs. I will complete my first 5k in under 45 minutes on November 9th. I will bike/walk/jog 600 miles. What is your goal for the next 99/100…
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5K
Anyone interested in doing this 5K? http://donate.dav.org/site/TR/Events/General?fr_id=1040&pg=entry
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Date Ideas?
I'm supposed to be going to a Halloween festival with a guy tomorrow... But it's supposed to rain... Suggestions on a back up plan? I do not think the movies are really appropriate as we are just kinda hanging out. (we havent seen each other in a few yrs)
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Double Goodbyes...
I recently joined a gym again... YAY!! I have really enjoyed using the weight equipment. I want to tone my arms, A LOT! I want to know the best way of to get rid of my double goodbyes... aka the flab of my under arm! Suggestions?
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Biggest Loser Cardio Max into P90X
Hello and Good Evening. I have really just started to push my butt into gear. I have been doing the Biggest Loser Cardio Max. My dad gave me the DVDs for P90X. At this time, I can only get half way through the Cardio Max. Do you think I should wait until I can complete Cardio Max (its 50 minutes) before going into P90X?…
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Starting all over is so hard to do... My story
Good Morning to some and Good Evening to others. Most of my family is/has always been on the "thicker" side. Its like a constant battle. I decided in September 2011 that I was really going to become healthy and fit. I did so well the first few months. I lost 30lbs. In January 2012, I met the man that I thought I would…
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I need a daily routine
I always am looking for something to not bore me with working out. I just bought a fitness plan and was wanting to make up a routine to do exercises in the morning until I can afford my elliptical. I found this on pinterest.... now if I could just have her body after 10 weeks! http://pinterest.com/pin/199002877256793177/ I…
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Atkins Ideas
I want to start working my way into doing the Atkins diet. I know there are plenty of books out there but I want ideas from people that have or are doing it. There are some issues.. I do not like hot dogs, and mostly sausages. What do you like that is low in carb?
