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Burpees How do YOU do them?
I ask because there are many variations of the Burpee so I am curious how people do them and want to know what the most popular version seems to be.
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Think Healthy
I see so many posts about people being frustrated that they are not losing weight, lack motivation, etc...I truly believe that we need to make it about health...not vanity. Yes, we all want to look good but being healthy and happy is the most important thing. If we turn our thoughts to being as healthy as we can, the rest…
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I cannot sleep on an empty stomach, I need a carb.
Hi there, I cannot go to sleep if I am hungry. I do really well all day but if I am hungry at bed time, I get up and have something to eat. I need a carb. Any suggestion for foods to eat that won't derail my eating? Yes, I am usually able to fit it into my calorie allotment for the day. I am just trying to eat lower carb…
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Juice Plus???
Does anyone use Juice Plus vitamins? If so, what do you like about them?
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What to eat pre-workout
I usually workout in the morning. I need suggestions on what to eat before I go. I am trying to lean out. Thank you.
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BCAA's Do you use it?
Hi All, I keep seeing people at my gym drinking BCAA's. They say it helps give them energy during workouts. Do you use them? Do they really help? I just got some but haven't used it yet. Thanks.
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Who does 9Round?
Hi all, Was thinking of joining 9Round 30 minute kickboxing gym again. Do any of you belong and how do you like it?
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Tips for over 50's
Hi there, I was wondering how you over 50's exercise, lose weight, what foods you eat, etc... Have you learned anything over the years of experience on being healthy, happy, etc...that you would like to share....Do' and don'ts...
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Intermittent Fasting question...
Hi, My daughter is a health nut. She is trying intermittent fasting. All day while at school she does not eat. Then when she gets home, all she does is eat. All good food, she is vegan, but she just eats and eats. Doesn't that defeat the purpose?
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If you could only do 5 fitness things...
If you could only do 5 things for exercise, what would they be? I quit the gym...it became too social. So I am going to do home workouts but I want to condense it to the exercises that people deem most important. So, I would love to hear what you would do. I do have dumbbells of various weights.
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Popcorn has lots of fat!
I eat popcorn as a snack and because it has good fiber. I eat organic popcorn with just a little salt. I never realized how much fat there is in popcorn. When I logged it I almost fell over. What is with that? Is it because the carbs in it turn to sugar and that makes it fattening? No more popcorn for me. It's not the…
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Mushy stomach
Hi all, I am in pretty good shape...but, I have a mushy stomach. Seems that no matter what I do, how much or how little I eat, I still have mush. I work out doing weights AND cardio 5 days a week. I eat clean. I even stopped drinking any alcohol which has helped with weight some...Any other suggestions???
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Calories or macros
Hi all, I know counting both calories and macros are important but what is MOST important to pay attention to. I think I know the answer, I just want to see how others are doing things...
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Quit alcohol = losing weight
I have posted that I quit drinking. Today is 10 days to be exact since I have had any kind of alcohol. I have already lost several lbs. I drank a lot. Wine mostly. I tried to count it in my daily calories but gave up because I was always going over even though it did not seem like a ate a lot. Alcohol has lots of empty…
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popcorn good or bad?
Is popcorn a good or bad snack? I eat it with just a little salt. Or should I find something else? Trying to lose some weight.
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I quit drinking
Hi all, I quit drinking. Not totally to lose weight. I am attending an AA meeting tonight. That should tell you more. It's going to be hard but I had to do it. It will interesting to see how much weight I lose and how fast. Drinking has been such a part of my life for so long. I want to be healthy and happy. Anyone else…
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Running Advice
Hi All, As some of you may know from my posts, I have started a running program as my goal right now is to run a 5k race. I just started the Couch to 5k program. I am a 53 year old female in decent shape. So far my training is going well. Just started last week. I don't have great stamina but I know that I have to work up…
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Logging every single morsel
This is really hard to do. Some things cannot be measured decently. What do you do? Sometimes I add quick calories or something...I am also trying to eat the same things a lot so then I don't have to worry about logging everything in a new recipe, etc...How do you guys handle it. I am trying to be accurate when logging but…
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What is best fitness tracker for running?
Hi there, Just started training for a 5K. I am a beginner. Do any of you have suggestions for the best tracker? I also need one that you can see the seconds on. Thanks.
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Whole30
I just started doing Whole30. I am just curious to see if there are any of you out there trying it too or have done it and what your thoughts are...
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Any Keto advice?
I am going to try a Keto diet. I started this morning. Any advice for me on what or what not to eat? I would love some simple meal ideas. Thanks.
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Diuretics, good, bad, which one...
I have heard that diuretics can help you shed water weight quickly. Do any of you out there use them and do they work? Which one do you use? Thanks.
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Advice for quick loss?
Hi all, I am going to Maui in a few weeks. I would like to look a bit better in my bikini. Any advice for quick loss before vacation? I fully know that losing weight takes time and you need to be in a calorie deficit which I am already in. I was just wondering if there were any ideas you may have for quick loss before…
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Gaining instead of losing
Hi all, Please explain why I am gaining weight working out instead of losing. I work out with weights 4 days a week. I also treadmill for 30 minutes each of those days. I eat at a calorie deficit and I do not eat back any exercise calories. I am 53 and in good shape for my age. My clothes fit better because I am tighter…
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Bullet Proof Coffee
Hi all, Has anyone here lost weight drinking bullet proof coffee?
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Which one???
Just a quick one or the other... NurtiSystem or Jenny Craig???
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Spartan Race
I'm a 52 year old female and thinking of training for a Spartan Race. I am in pretty good shape but not great shape. Do you think I am too old? It's ok, be honest. I don't want to look stupid.
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Down 2lbs and no wine
Hey all, I posted a few things early in the week, i.e.: "What not to eat" and "My family makes me eat", lol. Anyway, I had mentioned that I stopped drinking wine, for now anyway. As of this am, Friday, I am down 2 lbs. Yes, I have been eating a bit less and logging all of my food but I do think eliminating wine has helped…
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what NOT to eat
I just stopped drinking alcohol. We will see how long it lasts... Anyway, I want to get lean. I know WHAT to eat but not what NOT to eat. Any suggestions as to what NOT to eat so I can eliminate it from my diet and thoughts? Thanks!
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Family makes me eat!
My husband travels a great deal. When he is gone, I do great eating and exercising. When he is home, I am lazier and more lax with what I eat. I tend to eat very healthy but I eat more when he's home. Any suggestions of how to avoid this?