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Uncoordinated - simple toning exercises?
I'm aware that one cannot "spot burn" fat in specific areas of the body with toning exercises f course, but I'd like to add some daily reps in addition to cardio and restricting calories - in particular I'm looking for exercises to tone the stomach and thighs. I have two issues: 1. I do not have access to a gym and 2. I am…
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How do you carry your iPod/keys while running?
I'm working on getting back into running regularly; I used to run 4 or 5 times a week but got lazy. Before I was running on a treadmill at a gym, so I just tossed my iPod in the treadmill's cup holder, easy. Now I'm going to be doing it outside, and I'm not sure how to carry my iPhone and keys. I've seen the armbands, of…
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Which C25K weeks were the hardest/easiest transitions for yo
Title pretty much says it all. Curious because week one was no problem for me (it was a challenge, but manageable) and then week two was SO hard for me to transition to. Each of the three workouts were so hard for me that I wasn't sure I'd be able to finish while doing them (I ended up finishing them all, but it was…
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ONLY losing weight through exercise?
Over the past few months I have noticed that the ONLY way I can lose weight is by exercising (running, specifically, since it's my exercise of choice). I can eat 1200/1300/1400/1500/1600 calories for weeks - I've tried all of those numbers to make sure I'm not putting myself into starvation mode, and tried varying them to…
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Anyone start with C25K and branch off on their own before co
Has anyone here "learned" to run using the Couch25K programme, but then switched to your own thing before it was over? How did that go for you? I did W5D1 on Monday and ended up running straight through the second three minute walk because I was enjoying the run and didn't want to stop, so I finished off with a 13 minute…
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Calcium?
I've been diagnosed by my doctor as being in the early stage of osteoarthritis (at 27 :grumble: - my mother started developing it in her late thirties and my maternal grandmother in her mid-late forties, so it's happening *earlier* each generation, ugh :frown: ) In light of that, in addition to ensuring my diet is rich in…
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Eating Issues Support Group, 2nd Thread
The first thread was getting super long, so I thought I'd start part two so that new people looking for support (and us, too), aren't having to slog through so much! It's Monday, so why don't we start the 2nd thread by posting a healthy goal we'd like to achieve this week - even something small - and how we're going to go…
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Yet more name talk...
Since we're on a roll... If you have kids and you're comfortable sharing, what are their names? And whether you have them or not, if you suddenly had a/another baby tomorrow - or your wife/girlfriend/some woman you had random casual sex with did, for the guys - (just go with it here and pretend suddenly having a baby…
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If you're a woman...
Is your MIDDLE name one of the following? Doin' some informal "research". Ann/Anne Beth Brooke Catherine Christine Claire Danielle Dawn Diane Denise Elaine Elise Elizabeth Grace Jane Jean/Jeanne Joy Kay/Kaye Lee/Leigh Louise Lynn/Lynne Margaret Marie Mary May/Mae Michelle/Michele Nicole Noel/Noelle Paige Rae/Ray/Raye Renee…
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Did anyone quit "smoking" as part of their fitness effort?
I'm not sure how openly I can discuss this, so to keep it low-key, did any former smokers (I'm not talking about tobacco) quit or cut way back when you decided to work on getting fit? If so, what influenced your decision - the fact that it made you crave food so much? Less crap in your lungs for cardio? Just a general…
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Okay, men, your middle name thread...
If you're a guy, is your middle name any of the following? If I don't have your spelling but it's the same name, go ahead and count it. Alan/Allen Alexander Andrew Benjamin Bradley Charles Christopher Daniel David Gordon James Jeffrey John Jonathan Joseph Keith Kenneth Mark Martin Matthew Michael Nicholas Patrick Paul…
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Does anyone else take a RX stimulant (e.g. Dexedrine, Ritali
To be clear I mean take one *legitimately*, as prescribed by a doctor, because you need it, not take one recreationally. I take Dexedrine and it's really causing me to struggle with eating healthfully and becoming fit. I've been offered advice and suggestions, and I really appreciate those, but I would love to have a small…
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How many siblings do you have?
Just curious!
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What time of day do you run?
Runners, what time of day do you usually run? If you have do it at a certain time because of work or other obligations, weather, etc. when would you run if those things were non-issues and you could go any time you wanted? Is there a certain time that's considered "ideal" in terms of getting optimal benefits from the…
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"Real women have curves."
Women, how do you feel about the statement "real women have curves"? It was originally a slogan used by Dove to sell body products, I think, someone correct if I'm wrong, but seems to have made its way into common vernacular in discussions about body types. And of course men's opinions are welcome as well, I addressed the…
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Has anyone done IVF?
Way off topic, but hey, it's the chit-chat board (and technically, weight *can* be a factor in this :wink:). Has anyone here done IVF because of FEMALE infertility? (ETA: But feel free to respond if it was male infertility, since some of the questions still apply.:smile: ) If so, buncha questions for you: 1. What was the…
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How do you log Couch 2 5K?
I've been averaging the distance, time, and speed, and logging whatever the pace averages to (which has been 5mph so far), but I'm curious if others are doing something different and if so, what. Thanks!
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Two truths, one lie.
Anyone feel like playing? In case you're unfamiliar, it's pretty much what it sounds like, you post three things about yourself, two of which are true, one of which is not, and the people below you try to guess which is the lie. Whoever guesses correctly then posts their own two truths and one lie, and again, the person…
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How much water is too much?
Is there a limit to how much water is beneficial for the body in a 24 hour period? I'm not talking about hyperhydration (water poisoning/intoxication), I'm talking on a smaller scale; is anything above a certain number of cups (12? 14? 16? etc.) in a day, even if spaced out, not *harmful*, but simply useless to the body?…
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Compensating for high heart rate when calculating zones?
My average resting heart rate is 111 (due to a medication I take which raises heart rate as a side effect; no I can't stop taking it; yes, my doctor is aware of my heart rate), which is obviously higher than the normal/healthy zone. Since my resting heart rate is so high, do I need to make adjustments to the standard…
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If you exercise outdoors, does the weather deter you?
Curious about how others handle bad weather and exercising. If you don't have access to a gym or your own equipment (I have neither) and exercise exclusively outdoors, what, if any, weather will derail your exercise plans? I walk/run and spring here is rain rain rain and relatively cold, and so far I've been staying in…
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Couch to 5k - how hard was it for you?
I'm going to start C25K as soon as the belt I ordered for running shows up in a week-ish (have nothing that doesn't bounce around to run with before that) and I'm slightly nervous. I ran for about a year a few years ago, and was decent at it, but I'm really out of shape now (have been doing some walking to try to get a…
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Do you drink tap water?
Does anyone here who USED TO drink bottled/filtered/etc. drink tap water now? If so, how did you acquire a taste for it? How long did that take? I've always drank (drunk? not sure how to conjugate that :embarassed:) bottled water, but I've recently had a big blow to my budget, and I almost always drink 12 cups/day (and…
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Women: do you walk/run at night?
I'm kind of a night owl; my internal clock is just set a bit later than normal, I think. 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM is pretty much my day, and I usually feel most like walking at around 8-10ish PM. In June/July/some of August that's no big deal because it stays light so late, but until then and after that, I'm usually walking in…
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Pets?
Do you have pets? What kind, and how many? Names? Other stuff you'd like to share And of course pictures are a good thing. :wink: :heart: -- Juliet
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Other people and your name.
So, inspired by the babynames thread, let's talk about our own names - specifically, others' reactions to them. Do people frequently make comments about it? Usually misspell or misprounounce it? Comlipment it often? None of the above or something else? Do share. :bigsmile:
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What's your name?
First name, of course, not last. Just curious! :)
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Prescription ADD medication, anyone else take it and how doe
First off, I want to be clear that I'm NOT talking about illegal or recreational use of these medications, I'm STRICTLY talking about them in the context of having been prescribed by a competent doctor, taking them as prescribed, and actually needing them to function. I know there's a lot of controversy about this type of…
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Shoe Pedometer?
Can anyone recommend an inexpensive but decent shoe pedometer? I'm talking like $20 or less. I don't expect awesome quality for that, but would like something relatively accurate. In a fantasy world I'd be using Nike + iPhone, but that's not really feasible, so... Would really appreciate suggestions! Thanks! :)
