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5 Surprising Reasons You Blew Your Diet
1. Attaching Negativity to Dieting 2. Over analyzing 3. Expecting Quick Results 4.Hanging with the Wrong Crowd 5. Comparing Yourself to Others http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/5_surprising_reasons_you_blew_your_diet While the article seems geared towards men body building I think the advice still…
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Anyone else using Fitocracy?
Just curious if anyone else around here was using Fitocracy. I just started using it and can already tell I'm going to love it, I'm always up for a good challenge.
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Great Article about Being Honest with Yourself
http://tammystrome.com/2011/week-10-team-t-e-why-you-shouldnt-lie-to-yourself-honesty-results/ While yes this woman is working towards being a competitor, I think the article brings up a good point. You have to be honest with yourself and hold yourself accountable for every little piece of food that goes into your mouth.…
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Looking for Constructive Criticism/Help
Background: 26, F, 136 pounds trying to get down to 125. Around five years ago I lost about 30 pounds and each year I tend to fluctuate 5-10 lbs. but always lose the weight to get back down under 130. This year I'm struggling. For about a month I've been consuming about 1470 cals per day and exercising 6x/week (3 days…
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Running vs. Walking vs. Jogging - Bad knees
I tried finding something similar to this topic, bu didn't have much luck. I have bad knees which I believe comes from my mom's own battles with arthritis as she apparently started having the same issues around the same age, 26. I try to do cardio that is easier on my knees but enjoy running on the treadmill. I'm just…
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Newb Introduction
Hi everyone! My name is Maelie and I'm from Florida. My weight loss journey began back in 2005 when I was at my heaviest around 160 pounds. I lost about 30 pounds and got down to my lowest (125) about a year and a half ago. Since then I've slowly allowed ten pounds to creep back on; my boyfriend calls it love weight and I…
