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Before and After Bikini Shot!
So the first picture is me at about 180-185 lbs, right about when I looked in the mirror and thought, how the heck did I let myself get here?! That was around August 2011! I lost about 25-30 lbs by Christmas time and was feeling so good to go home to my friends and family looking healthier and feeling great. Since then,…
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Weight Lifting Shoes in Crossfit
Hello! So, I've been considering weight lifting shoes for a while because I lift a bit better with an elevated heal (small weights under my heals), but the stability isn't there. My coach recommended I invest in a pair of lifting shoes because it can only help make me a better lifter. SO... what I don't want to hear is…
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Inov-8 shoes for Crossfit - anyone have a pair?!
Does anyone own Inov-8 cross training shoes? I want to buy some because I've heard they were made for Crossfit and are great shoes, but unfortunately can't find a retailer who sells them in South Australia and will have to order them online. I'm just wondering how true to size they run?! Also, what do you think about them?!
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Jillian Michael's 6 Week 6 Pack Challenge!
I've been on this journey for over a year now and I've successfully lost just over 35 lbs. For the last 8 months or so, I haven't been able to shed anything and I'm beginning to lose motivation! I'm constantly giving myself excuses to skip work outs and eat crap so I need to do something to turn this around and drop a few…
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What's for lunch?
Anybody having something super tasty for lunch? I'm about to chow down on some yummy chili I made! :D
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The Jeans from 6 years ago finally fit!!
So I've been on Myfitnesspal for just about 1 year now, but I've been no stranger to dieting and going up and down in weight... I've always been the biggest of the 3 sisters and struggled with being much bigger than my friends most of my life too. Looking back, I looked fantastic in high school, but I wasn't as tiny as my…
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Before and Afters - Focusing on NSV to succeed!
All too often on the journey to a healthier body, our mind gets a little confused and we focus far too much on the scale than the results in our bodies. I started my weight loss journey in August of 2011. I had reached my highest weight ever by simply neglecting any bit of a healthy lifestyle I once had... eating out all…
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My history with Jillian!
Hey guys! Glad to be a part of this group! I wrote a little blog post about my experience with Jillian and will be tracking my progress as I go, please check it out: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/shauna121211/view/hello-jillian-we-meet-again-251675 If any of you have done Jillian before, you will probably enjoy the…
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My history with Jillian!
Hey guys! For the third time, I'm spending a month with Jillian! I wrote a little blog post about my experience with Jillian in the past and will be tracking my progress as I go this time around. I know many of you out there are starting a May Shred of Ripped, so if you're interested please check out my blog:…
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Unexplained foot injury?! Help?
Ugh I hurt my foot! I have no idea how! After an awesome run and a sesh on the stair stepper Monday, I got home from the gym and took off my shoes and realized the outside of my foot hurt. I thought it was nothing but now it's Wednesday and it hurts more than it ever has!! :/ The pain is on the outside of my foot about…
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Jillian Michael's DVD's
Hey all, I've done 30 Day Shred and Ripped in 30, loved them both! I want to start one of her work out DVD's for the month of March and I want to try one I haven't done yet. Anyone out there tried the others and can recommend one? Thanks!
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1 million kilo challenge!
Hey guys! I'm sure you've seen the ads and if you haven't I'm sure you will! Australia is hosting a weight loss initiative called the 1 Million Kilo Challenge: http://www.1millionkilochallenge.com.au/home I've started a team called "My Fitness Pals" so join up and join the team! Let's drop those kilos! :)
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What do you love about Adelaide?
While we get a lot of slack as the capital city that has nothing to do, I beg to differ! I think Adelaide is super exciting and there's always something fun to do! They don't call us the festival state for nothing! That's why I love Adelaide! How about you? :smile:
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Ripped in 30 - October/November! [Closed Group]
Alrighty, so this is starting on Monday the 17th! Is everyone ready? I surely hope so! And I hope you are all serious about sticking to this. If you are going to drop out, just tell me now and I'll take you off the spreadsheet. Sure, it's okay to miss a day or two here or there, but in order to stay motivated, we need…
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It fits! *pics*
One of the turning points for me is when I tried to put on one of my favorite dresses to wear out for my friends birthday. Hadn't worn it for at least 10+ months so when I tried to zip it up I was so devastated that there was just NO CHANCE. I mean, I would have needed an army and the jaws of life to zip this thing up.…
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Ripped in 30 Challenge Starting October 17th!!!
Alright guys, So I recently posted some great results I had from Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred video! I feel great after doing so well with that, I am ready for my next challenge and hope that some of you would like to join it with me. The Ultimate Goal is to complete Ripped in 30 in 30 days and NOT take any days off!!! I…
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Dime a dozen or 1 in a million?
I'm sure you all fall into the latter category, so I thought it would be fun to share why we are all unique! What makes you different from every other average Joe? I think for me, it's the fact that I left my family and friends behind me in America to move to Australia and have no intent on moving back!
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30 Day Shred Results! :)
Okay so I finished the 30 Day Shred in 30 days with no break! So proud of myself and so happy with the results... still miles away from my goal, but inching my way to success! I also ran 30+ miles in the month and attended BodyPUMP once or twice a week. :) Alright so here it is: before/after, loss (inches and pounds)…
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Peanut Butter!
It's awesome! http://www.prevention.com/health/nutrition/smart-shopping/healthy-eating-why-you-should-eat-more-peanut-butter/article/e61dc7043c8a4110VgnVCM10000013281eac____ 'nuff said.
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Don't Quit!
I thought this was a really good little motivational poem! When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down, And you feel like the biggest failure in town. When you want to give up just because you gave in, and forget all about being healthy and thin. So What! You went over your points a bit, It's your next move that…
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Confused about Muscle Gain!
Okay... so please forgive me if this shred is floating around already... I tried searching but couldn't find what I was looking for. I've read quite often that you cannot gain muscle unless you are eating a surplus of calories. Is this a plain black and white answer, because it just doesn't make sense to me? I'm currently…
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Coffee that helps you lose weight...
Hey, has anyone heard of this? http://www.slimminggreencoffee.com.au/ "Coffee Shape Slimming Green Coffee is a coffee drink, made from high quality green coffee beans and roasted coffee beans. Simply start your day off by drinking 1 cup of Coffee Shape Slimming Green Coffee 15 to 30 minutes before your breakfast! It is…
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You Are AMAZING!
I just wanted to let you all know.... Whether this is day 1 or day 1001, Whether you're working on losing your first pound or your last, YOU are AMAZING! You are an inspiration! And you are changing your life! Don't forget to give yourself a pat on the back EVERY day because this is NOT easy, and YOU are doing it!
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Halloween....
I need costume ideas as I plan to be best dressed at my Halloween party! :D Last year I rocked it in my Dora the Explorer costume complete with backpack and mask... can it be beaten?
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Lean Protein...?
This is mainly for the Aussies because I know this sort of thing is heaps cheaper in the USA. Does this look like a good deal? Is it worth getting? Will it help with weight loss and toning? Just $69 For TWO x 1kg Tubs of Lean Protein Shake Mix – DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR! Perfect For Dieting, Weight Training or Busy Folks Who…
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Do you think you have an unhealthy relationship with food?
Well, it can't be this bad... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJGIMd3_LfY ABSOLUTELY CRAZY!
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Any fans of The Office?
I was watching The Office last night and this little scenario happened... Andy: Do you have a minute? Darryl: I'm very busy with time sensitive work. Andy: Not to go all Sherlock Holmes on you but I can tell by the reflection in your glasses that you're entering points into WeightWatchers.com. Darryl: If you don't enter…
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Yes Please - Potatoe side dish
Whip these beauties up and served them with a lean steak and some greens. Oh yeah! :love: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/04/stuffed-red-bliss-potatoes-3-pts.html
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Gaps in nutrition!
Hey hey... Now that I'm keeping track of what I eat, I can see where I'm missing out! Any suggestions for tasty food high in potassium (besides bananas - they are ridiculously expensive in Aus) and high in Iron? Those seem to be my major gap areas. I've got high blood pressure, so I'm definitely concerned about my lack of…
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Little victory!
I haven't been doing this for very long... about 3 weeks, but today when I was getting ready for work I noticed how clear my face was! I've always had trouble with getting acne on my chin and today I realized I haven't had any new zits in a while! I went to work without any coverup! Yay!
