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disgusted with myself and venting....
So between 5/25 & 6/17 I lost 7 pounds of muscle, gained 11 pounds of fat for an overall gain of 4 pounds. I lost 72 calories off my BMR and gained 15 years on my metabolic age. Why, do you ask? My awesome new job! I really like working there, but the fringe benefits are killing me! I have access to FREE cookies. Some of…
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Lifting heavy questions for you
Over the past two months I have incorporated lifting weights down at the gym into my exercise routine. I cut back on cardio (only running 3 days a week) and am lifting 4 days a week. I have not read any books, don't work with a personal trainer and need a little advice from the more experienced people. Background info....I…
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insomnia and vitamins....my research
So I know that there has been many discussions here about vitamins being a waste of money/eat whole nutrient dense food....but here is what I discovered. FYI....I have not medical background (but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night)!:laugh: I am working with my Dr. to have my levels check so the results should…
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86 year old gymnast
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Food for thought on H2O
How important is water consumption to weight loss....let me tell you. I am 47 years old and went thorugh surgical menopause eight years ago, so I don't have to deal with monthly "water weight". I am not used to consuming water, as I don't like the taste of it. In the past month, I went from consume about 4 glasses of water…
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foot injury....photo
I was doing a weighted calf raise last week and noticed pain in my foot. I used to call this spot my "little ankle" but now have determined it to be (I think) the navicular tuberosity. Anybody have any experience with injury to this body part? There was never any noticible crack, pop, tear or immidiate pain, so I don't…
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snow angel calories!!! picture
How many snow angels would you have to make to burn 100 calories? Or build a snowman? Last time I checked, we are coming to the end of April. How much longer will this insanity continue? Two hours ago you could see the grass!!!
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Besides water, what do you drink.....
Besides water, what do you drink to stay hydrated? I am looking for ideas that don't involve aspartame. I switched from coolaid to Crystal Light, but I think the aspartame is playing with my insomnia and acid reflux. Have never been much of a tea drinker. I used to drink a ton of cherry coke, but dropped that cold turkey…
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logging activity as "1 calorie burned"
I have seen some people here that log in their activity as "1 calorie burned" as opposed to entering it as what they actually burned. I have heard several explainations as to why, from "so it doesn't mess with my macros" to "so I don't have to eat back my exercise calories"..... Can anyone help me understand this?
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advice...body compostion analysis
Last week I wasn't feeling quite right. I am not sure if I was fighting some bug, lack of sleep (my husband has been keeping me awake with his bad back) or not enough calories. I had no energy, felt icky and achey and NO motivation to do anything. Getting myself to the gym was such a chore and I felt SO unproductive while…
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saturated, poly & mono fats
Does anybody change the daily fats on their calorie/nutrients Because I eat a healthy amout of almonds and walnuts, I am always over on poly and mono fats. Is this a bad thing? On my mobile application, it says I shouldn't be eating any poly or mono. My weekly totals for polyunsaturated fat is 36 and my monounsaturated fat…
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need advice from other runners
Your thoughts please................ Today I just finished off w3d3 of c25k. It was a struggle for me. I don't know if maybe I should repeat the week, or try w4 and see what happens. Towards the end of my 3 minute segments, my chest starts getting tight and my heart rate goes up between 177-180, which is max for me. I have…
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Breathing tips for runners
As a new runner, I found this not only interesting, but helpful. Thought I should share it. http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/running-air-breathing-technique?cm_mmc=NL-TrainingExtra-_-1236604-_-03192013-_-Breathe-Right-by-Running-On-Air
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Need advice: Armband vs HRM
NEED ADVICE This was my workout today: 10 minute warmup leg extensions 10/30 lbs, 10/50, 5@6/70 leg curls 10/50, 10/70, 2@6/90 leg press 10/30, 10/50, 5@6/70 glutes 10/50, 10/70, 6/90, each leg elliptical 15 minutes stretch for 15 Now my BodyMedia Fit armband says that while I was at the gym, I burned 315 calories in a…
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two month side by side pics
This is me a month into my wellness journey. Starting weight in November 2012 was 185. I don't have any pics from then. I finally got around to editing a side by side to post. 12/6/12 178 pounds/ 27% body fat 02/4/13 169 pounds/ 26% body fat
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NSV....lipid panel
Back in November, I had my annual physical including a lipid panel. December is when I started my health improvement plan and joined a gym. Here are my test results. Cholesterol: was 224 now 210 (normal is 125-200) non HDL cholesterol: was 188, now 179 HDL: was 36, now 31 (normal < OR =46-) LDL: was (no reading), now 110…
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sick workout....or workout sick?
What does everybody here do when they are sick with a cold? Push through a workout? Lite workout? Or veg on the couch till they feel better? I definately don't want to go to the gym and spread my germs, and I'm definately not feeling like doing much of anything.:sad:
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weigh ins and water weight
So when you know you are retaining water (from too much sodium and DOMS) and you have a weigh in/measure in, do you skip that week, record it as normal, or wait a few days? Inquiring minds want to know.
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We love snow days!
We have 6-8" of fresh snow on the ground this morning! The kids are happy because there is no school. The dogs are happy too! Took them for a walk out to the empty lot behind our house and the snow is up to my knees in some spots.
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(7 lbs) water weight?!?
Hello Groupees! Watching what I eat and exercising are new to me. Saturday was a big workout day for me (went to a trampoline park with a friend for a workout class - burned 600+ cals in @50 minutes). Sunday is always a rest day. Sometimes I might take the dogs for a walk just to get out, but really no much activity at…
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help with shin splints
I have self diagnosed myself with shin splints. I am 47, 5'9" and currently weigh 166-168 pounds. I started my journey back in Nov. 2012. I have lived a sedentary lifestyle over the past several years. When I joined a gym, I decided I wanted to become a runner. Along with lifting weights, I started running on the treadmill…
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The "perfect food"
Is there such a thing as the perfect food? You know...the one that supplies you with the exact amout of macronutrient in the right percentages. Like 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat. I am trying to eat my meals proportionately healthy and find myself referring to my pie chart often. Does anybody else do this or just me?…
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MFP...connecting peeps all over the country!
Here is a picture of valarie1972 and me (crazy4fids) after fitness bootcamp this evening. We met on MFP and met in person for the first time this evening. Turns out we only live about 10 minutes from each other. We are close in age and have similar fitness goals. Thanks MFP for connecting me with a new…
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C25K and more
Greetings fellow MFP peeps, Last week I found the phone app. c25k and really love it! This program has given my treadmill time much needed structure. I could have probably started out on week two or three with the training that I have already done, but I decided to start with week one and concentrate on my running form. I…
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If you were my friend....
If you were my friend and we ran together every morning and I showed up at the park wearing these: would you still run with me and be my friend?:blushing:
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Brown rice syrup
Anybody out there use brown rice syrup in recipes as a substitute for sugar? Is it a healthier source of sweet than white sugar?
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Liver and whole body cleanse?
Anybody have any experience with a liver and body detox? My chiropractor has reccommended one for me. Over the past decade, I have taken a lot of medicine for depression, anxiety, insomnia, digestive issues, female issues (I had a total hysterectomy in 2004) and allergies (since was a child). My husband and I have been…
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carbs and cravings
Does anybody have any tips on controlling carb cravings? I yearn for cookies and cupcakes all the time. I have purchased some of those 100 calorie snack packs but I know I shouldn't be eating them. I have tried eating fruit to replace the cookies and cupcakes, but I find myself in the kitchen looking for somthing else. For…
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apps anyone?
Has anyone invested in any of the apps you can sync MFP to? I am looking for feedback on the BodyMedia FIT LINK armband. You can sync it to MFP. It helps track you calories burned and your sleep, although I am not sure how it monitors your sleep. Linda :laugh:
