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Ouch!
So I use the elliptical every day and get a really good workout from it - I'd guess I average a calorie burn of 250 for 15 minutes. The problem is I'm killing my left foot. I have an odd gait due to a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy - my left foot turns in a bit when I walk, and I must be doing something funky on the…
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New (to me) snack!
Blue Diamond brand Bold Lime & Chili almonds. Yum. That is all.
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Tattoo question
I've looked through past posts on this and haven't seen anything, so here goes: Do y'all tip your tattoo artists? I'm planning my first tattoo and would really, REALLY hate to commit any breach in etiquette...
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Which is better...
What are your thoughts? When it comes to toning: Multiple reps with heavier weights and not-quite-perfect form (like not able to lift the weights up to eye-level, but close, every time) or lighter weights and better form every time? In the long run, am I going to get better results with one or the other? Should I stick…
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Clothing NSVs
So I pulled out my winter jacket a couple of days ago (because I'm a cold wimp!) and it's HUGE on me. The last time I wore it, I zipped it up, but I had to UNZIP the bottom/side zipper when I sat down to give my butt more room. When I put the jacket on this time, I put it on OVER my denim jacket. I reached down to close…
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My weirdest NSV
My motorcycle helmet is now a bit on the big side! DH and I went for a cycle ride this weekend (mostly Saturday but a bit on Sunday before we got rained on) and it kept sliding down my face. I think I can buy foam padding somewhere to make it fit right again... :laugh:
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Coffee Heaven...I have found it!
So every day I stop at the gas station for a 16 oz coffee. Sometimes it's all hazelnut, sometimes it's half hazelnut, half decalf. I always add 1 vanilla creamer and 2 splendas. Not bad, calorie-wise, and very tasty. This morning was an all-hazelnut day - needed the caffeine boost. I noticed that in addition to the…
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Which is more beneficial...
This might be one of those "why even bother things" but I thought I'd throw it out there... While my lunch is microwaving (usually only for about 2 min or so) I like to do *something* active. Today I ran up and down the stairs 7 times. Sometimes I'll do squats or lunges, or butt kicks. Is this even worth it? It's only for…
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Fiber One Bars - Strawberry
These? Are so FREAKIN' nummy. I bought a box yesterday. They taste like they have strawberry jam in them. They're filling - even more so than other flavors because I stop to savor how good they are. If you haven't tried them yet - do. Seriously. The mocha ones are awesome too.
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GOAL WEIGHT MET! WOOT!
Wow. I did it! That last freakin' pound is GONE. It may come back because I think it came off because of the flu, but for now Mr. Scale and I are celebrating. THANK YOU SO MUCH to all my MFP friends - your support, advice, encouragement, etc has truly made all the difference. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: On…
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Rest Days and Mental Blocks
...and a little babbling thrown in for good measure. I get the concept of rest days. I've even *done* it on days when I've been on vacation and didn't have my weights/DVDs with me, and Mr. Scale has been kind. But the thought of taking a rest day from working out at home, when I'm RIGHT THERE...just feels so wrong. It's…
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SV *and* NSV!
So over the weekend I lost something like 4 pounds. This is a dubious victory because I was under my calorie goal all weekend and had (have) a sinus infection, which meant I felt like cr*p (still kinda do) and didn't work out for 3 days. I'm going to get back at it tonight - or try to anyway. Still...I'll take the loss and…
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Happy Friday!! :)
As of this morning, I am OFFICIALLY 25 pounds down. Woot! I've been dancing around that number for what feels like forever, and I finally got there today. No, it's not all about the numbers. I feel good, and if I may say so, I *look* good. But it's a pretty cool milestone. Onward - 6 more pounds to goal weight! :smile:…
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Think of a food...
That can NOT be improved with the addition of either Garlic or Chocolate. This is not as easy as it seems on the surface. Of course, you have to like a wide variety of foods - and you have to like garlic and chocolate as well. :D Back in my days of barista-ing (heh - new word!) at the cafe in Barnes & Noble, we'd discuss…
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My dog helps me work out!
Well...sort of. He's a greyhound, and he's incredibly buff, even though he hasn't officially raced in (I think) 3 years now. My goal is to be as ripped as he is, or close to it. :wink: I started the 30DS 10 days ago. I work out every night after work. My routine is to come home, greet DH, greet Earl (the dog), change my…
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Sort of a scary NSV...
...but I'm gonna do it anyway! I'm going to GET RID OF my jeans that are too big. I have about 6 pairs now of size 16 jeans that are now HUGE on me...and off to Goodwill they go! In the past I would hang on to my "fat clothes" in case I gained the weight back, and you know what? I always did! Maybe this is a way of moving…
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Kind of an odd NSV
I'll take it, though! I'm a singer - not by profession, I don't think I'm at a professional level, but I love it and I know I can carry a tune. (I was a music ed major w/ a vocal music emphasis. ANYWAY...) For the past few months my upper range has been wonky. Everything felt strained, I couldn't hit the high notes, and…
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NSV - a bit naughty...
:blushing: :blushing: Last night I realized I fit into an article of clothing I wore on my honeymoon. :bigsmile: :blushing: That's ALL I'm saying.
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NSV: Skinny Jeans!
No pics (I still don't like the camera) but I wore my skinny jeans to work! The scale still has me flirting w/ the 20 pound mark (seriously, I must be the only one on the planet who GAINS weight in her sleep...:noway: ) But anyway - SKINNY JEANS! I've had these folded up in my closet for probably 4 years now. The last time…
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Lots of little victories
Happy Dance, Happy Dance! #1 - I am now one pound BELOW my driver's licence weight. I haven't been there in 3 years! #2 - I lost weight while ON VACATION. Didn't stay within my calories, but didn't go over by a huge amount, didn't exercise. Guess my metabolism needed the boost? #3 - I pulled on a pair of bib overalls…
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Sort of a win...
Yesterday and today I've been stressed to the hilt. Sadly, it's something I can't do ANYTHING about, it's just a really lousy, sad situation that I want to be able to FIX RIGHT NOW and I just can't. :sad: :brokenheart: This morning, I was in the grocery store picking up yogurt for my dog [if you're a greyhound owner, you…
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Everything's comin' up Milhouse!
(hoping someone gets the reference...:bigsmile: ) So as of this morning I am 1/2 pound away from my driver's license weight. I think shaking things up helped! I had a day last week where I *gasp* didn't work out and I KNOW I was way over my allotted calories. Plus, last week was the week I started drinking water instead of…
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Exercise Victory!
I am still not addicted to exercise the way I am to chocolate, but last night after talking myself into rowing/using the elliptical (there's gotta be a verb for that...ellipticalling doesn't flow right...), I was feeling REALLY good and still pretty pumped up for a) working out instead of crashing like I wanted to, and b)…
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Lesson Learned!
So this morning I weighed myself and grumbled about it. An increase is definitely not a good way to start my day. But then I remembered reading posts here (can I just say I love you guys!) about how the scale isn't always the best measure of progress; that it's inches lost, how clothes fit, etc. SO I pulled on my skinnier…
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I *hate* water...
I mean - seriously. I never drink it as a first choice, second choice, etc. Lately I've been on a Diet Mountain Dew kick (and yes, I am fully aware that it's not good for me. Caffeine, chemicals, etc..) and the thought of drinking any water, let alone 8 glasses a day - *shudder.* But hey - I'm willing to try it. I've lost…
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Woot!
So I was getting ready for work this morning and sorta kicking myself for not doing laundry last night - I had no clean jeans to wear. Just for kicks I pulled out a pair that have been folded in my closet for a while (like 3 years), and just for kicks I tried them on. They're a size smaller than the ones I've been wearing.…
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another newbie
Wow, every day I see people introducing themselves! Here goes... I joined in March after seeing my husband successfully lose weight with MFP. I was hesitant at first to get into keeping track of calories and stuff because I do have a history of an eating disorder (I'm recovered now, but my weight has been as low as 103 and…
