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"Clean" Bread
I love bread and was having a hard time thinking about giving it up them I found this recipe for clean bread using my bread machine. Hope you like:) 1 ½ Cups warm water ¼ Cup honey ½ tsp. salt 2 tbsp. coconut oil 4 ¼ cups whole grain flour 2 ¼ tsp. yeast I add it all to the bread maker in the order listed and put it on the…
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UGH HEAT AND RUNNING
I started C25K (again) last week did good. now this week it is so hot outside. I get up at 5 to go to work so I cant go before work (Still too dark at 430). I work till 3 come home to 18 month old twins in the dead of heat. They are up till 8ish and my husband isn't home till 9ish, by then I am exhausted. What would you…
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I have BEETS
I got a bunch of beets in a fresh veggie basket I got. I have never used them in anything before. Recipes?
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Farm fresh veggies
I just heard about a farm near me that you pay a base price in the spring and you get fresh veggies all summers. So for $350 now I would get a box to feed a family of 2 for 2 weeks every 2 weeks from the beginning of July to the middle of October. They are all local and organic which I like but I have no sense if this is a…
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Roll Over Calories
Do any of you roll over calories? If I eat 400 less then my goal today should I eat 400 over my goal tomorrow, or if I over eat today should I try to eat less tomorrow?
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stronglift 5x5 for women
Heyi have created a facebook support group for women doing strong lifts 5x5 called Stronglifts 5x5 for women. Please join for support inspiration and tips.
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facebook support
I have started a facebook group stronglifts 5x5 for wowen. Please join for support insperation and tips!
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Gaining
I started stronglifts 5x5 almost 3 weeks ago and I am gaining weight like crazy. I know that you can expect to gain at first but I have a lot of fat to lose. I was just wondering when you started to lose weight from heavy lifting.
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Stronglifts 5x5
So I did day 1 of stronglifts yesterday. I must say that I loved it. I am the right kinda sore in the right places today and I am so looking forward to going back tomorrow. I am just hoping that I keep this motivation...
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Body Fat
52% body fat??? Excuse me while I go dig a hole to hide in, ugh. Motivation to keep my flabby *kitten* going to the gym I guess:(
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NROL or Stronglifts 5x5
I am going to start weight lifting on Monday but I am having trouble choosing a program. Which would you recommend?
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Cardio Music
I need new music!!! I need something fast paced top 40ish kinda music...What do you recommend for cardio days?
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New rules of lifting
I was wondering what results (pics would be awesome) any ladies have had from NROL. I am debating starting this or C25K or maybe both.
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Am I doing too much?
I am re-starting NROL tomorrow and I started C25K today. (I did the first day of both last week then got sick so I am starting over today) I am quite out of shape. For the first 4 weeks I plan on doing C25K on Mon, Wed and Fri and do NROL Tues and Thurs. I am starting with the "break in" for NROL so it is only 2 days a…
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Workout routine
For all you seasoned lifters I was wondering if my routine is good to start off with. I have a lot to lose still so I have decided to ease back into exercise doing what I enjoy (weight lifting) and adding more of what I really don't enjoy (cardio) with time. I am hoping that lifting will help me to lose some inches. at…
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Very Beginning of my progress
First picture is 3 years ago, second picture is the day I had my twins a year ago and the last picture is a couple weeks ago... There is about 20 pound difference between the first one and the last one. I still have sooooo far to go but I think I see a difference:)
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How Much Time???
2-3 days a week I will be doing yoga for around 30-40 mins. Sunday is going to be my rest day. I will have 40 minutes the other 3 days of the week to squeeze a gym workout in. I am trying to focus on weight/Inches loss. I am just wondering if weights or cardio would be more beneficial for me or what the split of time to do…
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Yoga Video Help
Good Afternoon, The ladies in my office have started to do yoga at lunch time and I was just wondering if you have any suggestions for any videos online or on DVD that are a good workout in about 30 minutes? Today we did Jillian Michaels level 1 (kicked my butt for my first time doing yoga) we are just looking to add a few…
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Over on Calories?
If I went over on my calories yesterday will staying under by the same amount today balance it out?
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Fitbit
Waste of money or useful tool? Why?
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Younger?
Looking at the many wonderful before and after pictures on here I cant believe how much younger everyone looks in their after pictures. Its wonderful. Keep up the great work everyone. I am hoping to be posting my before and after's within the next years as well:)
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Protein
According to IIFYM.com I should eat 1 gram of protein per lbs of body weight...does this sound right? Over 200 grams of protein seems like a lot and I am having trouble getting that much...tips?
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Self control
Ugh, shameful lack of self control on weekends. I am pretty good during the week while at work then it's usually just Me and the babies till close to bedtime. As soon as the weekend comes there are just so many temptations I am having a hard time. Does anyone and have tips that might make weekends easier (and healthier) to…
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C25k
I am wanting to start C25K on April 1 (when our new gym opens). But I am not a runner... I cant figure out how to breathe properly and I get shin splints. I have really good running shoes so I know its not them. Does anyone have any advice on how I can make the transition to being a runner easier?
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Loose Belly Skin
Hi there I am just starting out. I had twins a year ago so I already have some loose skin on my belly but I was wondering if there is a way to tighten it/prevent it from getting worse with more weight loss. (Not Surgery) Thanks:)
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How to get more healthy calories
My BMR is 1670 so I should be eat at least that but probably more correct? I just started logging what I eat yesterday but what I eat has been pretty much what follows: Breakfast: 2 Slices of homemade "clean" wholegrain bread with peanut butter, warm lemon water Snack: Apple or Banana Lunch: Greek yoghurt with chia seeds,…
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Twin mom needs support
Hello I have 1 year old twin girls and I am ready to get back into shape. Looking for support. Please friend!
