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calling all weight lifters
HI! I recently began taking a "weight" class in this past fall (one day a week for about 2-3 months now). I put weight in quotes as I am not sure it qualifies as weight lifting. Its an hour long class and I use 5lb weights (Started with 3lb originally). We stay VERY busy for all 60 minutes doing squats and lunges while…
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To exercise or not...
I was so very UNLUCKY to have gotten the Influenza B virus last week. Clearly now I know why flu shots are a big deal as I never remember feeling this horrible for so long. So after almost a week out of work, I was able to go back but still felt pretty crappy. Doc said this virus last 14 days and to NOT work out during…
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No Bake Pumpkin Pie...LOW CAL!
My class and I are making a no bake pumpkin pie today for our unit on pumpkins. Its super easy and makes individual servings that total a WHOPPING 85 calories per serving!!! Mix TWO boxes of Royal Instant Vanilla pudding with 2 3/4 cups milk. I used 1% as its what we carry in the cafeteria, but it would be less than 85…
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major workout pain!
This past Saturday I took a brand new fitness class called Body Works. It basically was 60 minutes of repeated reps with weights targeting major muscle groups. Now I consider myself a fairly fit person. I have trained for 2 half marathons and I coach for Girls on the Run. I regularly do Turbo Jams for cardio and I often…
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Nike Fuel Band
Hi! So my momma and papa bear gave me a Nike Fuel Band for my 30th Birthday last Thursday! I am having fun with it but also realizing that its not super accurate. I have met my goal everyday, and one day was literally spent at a spa getting my hair and nails done for a few hours. I really just sat there and was pampered…
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Os Peroneum
I was recently diagnosed with Os Peroneum. It has happened as a result of my peroneal tendinitis injury and the results have left two small bone bumps on the bone around my peroneal tendon. Apparently I can choose to live with the mild to moderate discomfort or I can opt for surgery. Has anyone else had this and if so what…
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Had to tell the world....
My brother and his BOYFRIEND got engaged today!! I am so excited I am about to explode. Not only am I extremely happy for them, but the Liberal in me is very happy for the situation as well! I am not sure when or where they will get married, as they can not legally get married in Missouri. I am also not sure if that is a…
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NSV
I bought shorts on Monday....I have not liked my legs enough in YEARS to wear shorts. Best of all, they are a size six!!!! How cute are these?…
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I love meat and potatoes!
Its true...no matter how I try to eat super healthy this is the basis for all the dinner I make. It can get boring so I am always looking for ways to spice things up. Here is a MODIFIED version of a recipe I found. I say modified as I left out the grilled portabella mushroom and onions (yes I am a picky eater and I can't…
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Mini Pizzas-180 cals
Hi! Once a week I do an easy cooking class with my high school students with severe Autism. The SLP and I always find easy recipes that end up being pretty high in calories as easy food usually means more processed or they are very sugary! Today we are making mini pizzas on English muffins...everyone knows this trick.…
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Chalene vs. Jillian
I currently do all my exercise with either Turbo Jams or Ripped in 30. Both give me AMAZING workouts and results (down 34 lbs so far!) However...one I love one I hate!!! Chalene and TJ: She is up beat, positive, and works out with you! Jillian and Ripped: Kinda mean, talks down to people, and she just stands there...she…
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The quote that keeps me going...
I know this is based on running...which I used to do frequently before a foot injury. But this quote is one I live by and whenever I want to quit I remeber this: "Winning has nothing to do with racing. Most days don't have races anyway. Winning is about the struggle and effort and optimism and never, ever, ever giving up!"…
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Peroneal Tendonitis
Hi Runner Friends! I developed Peroneal Tendonitis in November, AFTER running a half marathon in October. I thought nothing of it and at the end of December it was so bad I couldn't walk. I went to my podiatrist and was in a walking cast all of January and February. Now I am out and walking in orthodics...slowly increasing…
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Back pain and Ripped in 30
I have been wearing a walking cast this past month or so. (Tendonitis in my left foot). I have been able to start working out again in tennis shoes...not running but I have been doing RIpped in 30 and modifying some of the cardio pieces that bother my foot. After the workout I go back into the cast. Well since this month…
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healthy food addictions
So with Halloween candy still around and holidays coming up there is candy and munchies everywhere!!! I decided to help ward off cravings for these sweet devils I would find a healthy replacement I can keep at my desk....well i chose dried cranberries and DANG they are hard to resist! I end up eating a 2-3 servings a day…
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wedding etiquette
I need to vent to my MFP pals and see if I am totally off base. The BF's good friend is getting married this summer. He is an usher in the wedding. The wedding is in our state about 2 hours from where we live...thus we are expected to make it a destination wedding as we need to be down there Friday and Saturday night...and…
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CHEESY PASTA under 300 calories!!
Thats right... I was craving a new fav food tonight...baked spaghetti. Over the holidays the BF and I went out to a nice dinner at a nice local Italian place. I was not counting calories that night and did not worry about the baked spaghetti I ordered. I fell in love. I wanted to recreate it today. I had an idea...but…
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Can't walk!! HELP!!
Hi All, So my normal calorie burning exercise is running and/or Turbo Jams. Both require heavy use of the feet....and I am lucky enough to have a sprained peroneal tendon in my left foot (likely from running) and I can't put weight on it!! I have a post op shoe I am supposed to wear to keep my foot flat and motionless.…
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Sprained foot
Hi All, So my normal calorie burning exercise is running and/or Turbo Jams. Both require heavy use of the feet....and I am lucky enough to have a sprained peroneal tendon in my left foot (likely from running) and I can't put weight on it!! I have a post op shoe I am supposed to wear to keep my foot flat and motionless.…
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Thanksgiving!
Anyone just throwing a few days out calorie counting out the window? I am having a "Pre Thanksgiving" party for my friends on Wednesday and the menu consists of chocolate pecan pie, pumpkin cheesecake, and pumpkin pie martinis. Thursday we have my family and my boyfriends families to visit. Lots of food and drinking at…
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Peanut Butter
So I had an upset tummy yesterday and wasn't feeling well. I ate my go to sick food which happens to be peanut butter on saltine crackers. Well after a while I realized how much I had eaten and just how many calories I wasted!! Peanut butter is one of my guilty pleasures from time to time but it always ruins my day of hard…
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MAJOR NSV!!
This past weekend I had an AMAZING NSV! I ran a half marathon! 13.1 miles and I felt great! I was able to keep up with my coach and training team the whole time! It was an amazing experience.
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NSV
So for the FIRST time in TWO years I pulled out and OLD mini skirt and it fit!!!!! Size 8!!!!! I haven't worn anything in the single digits in years!!! My mom always gave me trouble for constantly hanging on to old clothes and now I can finally prove I had a reason too! WOOT WOOT!!!!
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TOM Suggestions...
Please help! I am in that special week where all I crave is Taco Bell, McDonalds and pizza!!! What would satisfy these cravings??
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SUMMER HEAT and Exercise
So I work out outside. I am a runner and I participate in a boot two times a week. I also live in St. Louis which means today was about 95 degrees with a HIGH humidity. With running I have better control and I try to do it early morning and late evenings. However boot camp is at 6pm when it is still scorching. I drop my…
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fat vs. calories
Hi! So I am REALLY good about keeping below my calorie intake for the day...I don't go over EVER!!! HOWEVER, sometimes my fats go over. How bad is this? Will this have reverse effects I am looking for? Any info is appreciated!
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Calories Per Day
Hi All! So I have been with MFP for almost a month (I seem to see some results) and I have a question. It said my daily calories should be 1900 (I am 5'9" and started at 190lbs. I also listed my daily job as "active") Since being on here I am noticing that many more people are on the 1200 calorie diet...even friends of…
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TRYING IT OUT!
Hi ALL!!! So I have been on this site for 3 days now, and so far so good! I need to get in shape and lose some pounds...hopefully before swim suit season! ;) I currently have an injured leg...but once I am all healed up I will be training for a half marathon! I am hoping that if I can lose some fat and get in better shape…
