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Has anyone here ever floated in an isolation tank?
aka a sensory deprivation tank...? I know it's a long shot, as iso tanks are still expensive to use and aren't widespread especially in the Midwest, but I was looking for personal and straight to the point accounts of what it's like. I'm thinking of letting my friend treat me to one 90 minute session for my birthday, but…
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I DID IT! And didn't count a single calorie... (PICS)
I always feel like I'm making a mountain out of a molehill when I share my success because it's not so dramatic in comparison to others', but what the hell! I DID IT! I REACHED MY PERSONAL GOAL!! :D On Nov. 13th 2013 I made it my goal to lose 10lbs (yeah I know, not that much). I started at 156 size 8 (at least at some…
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Knee popping during squats?
No pain, and it's only in the right knee. I know I do not have bad squatting form (PT's at gym reassure me) so I wonder what it is? I would think it's happening because I've been squatting too much, but the absence of pain in either knee makes me think that's not so. It's been happening for the last few days, so I can't…
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How to dress when you're between sizes??
Happy Monday! Question for the ladies: I have been losing weight from my torso, hips and butt pretty steadily now. My size 8's sag on me at the waist and tummy but fit my muscular legs. And my size 6's fit perfectly on my waist and tummy but are too tight in the legs. My goal is to be a solid size 6 (and then after that a…
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What carbs should I DEFINITELY stay away from?
All I hear is that carbs are the enemy to weight loss. However, I will never NOT eat carbs. I know that carbs like oatmeal, quinoa, and sweet potato are loaded with health benefits so I eat those freely. I also know that fruits=carbs and I am NOT giving up fruit (I need them to make my kale smoothies palatable plus, hello,…
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Beating myself up for not going to the gym..anyone relate?
I was on a glorious 12 day spree of going to the gym. And then yesterday a combo of bad sleep, a little pre-cold and the TOM lethargy got to me and I didn't feel up to running my normal 3 miles. I was about to just go to bed, but felt SO guilty (as if all my hard work would be reversed in ONE day) so I did some piss-poor…
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Lost HALF of my weight loss goal in ONE month!
I know it's a pretty small victory in comparison to all those who have lost so much weight and have become healthier both inside and out, but heck, I'm PROUD of me. I weighed in at 156 on Nov 13th and today on Dec 13th I am a solid 151. LOL I know that is kinda lame--just 5lbs. But I only really wanted to lose 10lbs--so…
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How many hours a day is it OK to work out?
I have an 8hr work day where I'm mostly sitting. And the commuting back and forth adds another 1.5 hours of sitting basically. I try to work out for 1hr per day (cardio and strength training) but am now at the point where I feel that's not enough to make up for all my sitting. I encountered this question elsewhere a while…
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Confused about how many calories I should be eating..help?
I'm in the final stretch of a workplace weight loss challenge and the prize is money (which is GREAT for Christmas season). I am conflicted, though. In the beginning my game plan was to eat as little as possible (1000-1,200 cals) and work out for 30 mins to an hour everyday. I lost the recommended 1-2lbs a week with this,…
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I Want to LOSE My Muscle
Hi everyone! I am new here. I am on a fitness journey and every time I googled a question, this website came up. So I joined! My qualm is that I have massive calves. They are most likely genetic, and also a result of always being in sports as a child and a teen--specifically tennis. I am 152 lbs at 5'3, but appear…
