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TMI Tuesdays
Just saw this interesting phenomenon, guess I'll jump on the bandwagon (not that anyone will be THAT interested). Send me a question with a #, and I'll post a reply here and on my wall (if we are already friends) I am imagining all I hear is crickets........
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POWER songs to run/ride to?
Just getting into riding and running and I can usually last about 10 minutes before my mind wanders and gets bored. What are your "go to" songs to get yourself moving faster or over a hump? I DID find "Salsa Tequila" by Anders Nilsen did wonders for getting me up to 110 RPMs on my Spin Bike and keeping it there for a…
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Going to the movies Carb Free
Going to a 3-hour movie tonight, the 1st time since I started watching/limiting carbs. I can't think of anything at the movie theater concession stand that I would get. Gonna be tough not to sit with a big tub of popcorn and a soda for a 3hour flick. Guess I will munch on Laughing Cow and celery before I leave and have a…
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I keep forgetting I am in 3-D
I look down and feel really good about the progress I have made over these months. Still can't see my toes, but I'm getting there. I don't look at bloated as I did. But then I walk past a mirror and get a side-view of what I look like, and realize I still have a long way to go. I still have a roll hanging over my belt. It…
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Daily Supplements?
With Metabolic Syndrome, everything is elevated. Blood Pressure, Lipids, etc (except Good Cholesterol is low). These should gravitate to normal with my weight loss and exercise. But sticking to a low carb diet, I am concerned I am not getting the vitamins and nutrients that I need. MFP only tracks so much of this. I take a…
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Cycling a decent alternative to running?
Previously, I was too out of shape and thick around the middle to be comfortable doing much cardio beyond the 4mph jog. Running on the football field was a struggle, but I powered through it. I can't get the hang/groove of an elliptical and bicycle seats are too small/uncomfortable for my oversized derriere. The problem I…
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awesome workout night
Got to the gym about half an hour before Spin class. So, to warm up, I hit the treadmill. What I ended up doing was running my 1st ever sub-12 minute mile. That may not seem like much, but considering where I've come from, I was stoked. But that wasn't my workout. That was just my warm-up. My Spin Class instructor did the…
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best pre-spin class snack
I am attending Spin Classes after work.... immediately after work. I am sticking to a low carb diet, so I will usually have yogurt for breakfast and a protein salad for lunch. I may throw in a cheese stick or piece of fruit as a snack mid-afternoon. But I find myself going into class hungry and think I can get a better…
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Self-Shame is a great motivator for me
Just put the picture that turned me around on my Profile. I was totally disgusted from what I saw and was hesitant to put it out there for everyone to see. But I need to own what I did to myself, so I decided to share. The GOOD news is that since this was taken, I am 30 pounds lighter and feel 100% better. And it only gets…