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If this is 40, I need to get my butt in gear!!!
I know they're celebrities and they all have oodles of money for personal trainers and chefs, but I'll be 40 in 8 years. I need to get my butt in gear and DO THIS!!! http://www.espressogossip.com/articles/view/122?utm_source=taboola
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Question for all you Heavy Lifters...
What is your favorite mode of training: straight sets, pyramid sets or reverse pyramid? And why?
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Going Primal
Hello all! So I have decided to take the leap and go Primal. I have been reading Mark Sisson's ebook Primal Blueprint Introduction and I must say it really makes a lot of sense. I know he has many great ideas, but I thought I would throw a little meat into the lion's den and see what others who follow this lifestyle do to…
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Those Dreadded Last 10 Lbs...
This is an article posted by the California Dietetic Association. We've all been here before, and I thought it would be nice to have some reminders to refer to. Enjoy! http://healthyfitnutrition.net/losing-those-last-10-pounds/
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Understanding Calories (A lesson in Energy)
I thought this is something everyone should read. I'm sure there are many of you on here that know this, but I felt that it should be posted. Enjoy!!! What is a Calorie? By: Flavia Herzog, MA, RD "Calorie has become a household word, although exactly what a calorie does is a mystery to many. Ask one hundred people what a…
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Attention Moms & Moms-To-Be!!!
I am currently 20 weeks along in my first pregnancy and I was wondering what was or is your favorite workout to do while pregnant? I do a lot of walking but its getting kind of boring and I want to throw something new in the mix. Before I got pregnant, my favorite classes at the gym were Turbo Kickboxing, Body Pump and…
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Whole Foods Plant Based friends! :)
My husband and I are looking to adopt the Whole Foods Plant Based way of life. I am looking for people who follow this vegetarian/vegan lifestyle who are willing to give any tips, tricks and support. Having an open diary would be great so I can get an idea of how to properly start planning my days... Thanks everyone!
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2 NSVs *YAY*
The first is from last night. Here is a little back story. Every Sunday night we have family dinner night and my grandpa is usually there, if he feels up to it. Here's a little back story about my grandpa. He is not usually a complimentary person. If you are on the chubby side, my grandpa (aka Mr. Perpetual Beer Belly)…
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One Ingredient Ice Cream!!!
I just made this. All you need is a banana!!! ~Make sure the banana is a little over ripe, but not mushy. ~Peel, cut into coins and place on a plate. ~Freeze the plate for 1 to 2 hours, until the banana is frozen solid. ~Using a food processor, process the frozen bananas, scraping down the sides occasionally, until the…
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HRM Advice?
I really want to purchase a HRM fairly soon, but I don't want to buy one and not be happy with it. I also am aware they are not cheap, which is all the more reason to find a really good one. The Polar brand seems to be the most popular. I just want it to calculate the cals burned during my workouts, it doesn't really have…
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What does your username mean?
I always wonder this as I make new friends and see everyone who posts on threads, etc. and I've always wanted to ask: What made you choose your username? My name is Diana and was technically named after Princess Diana, so my family has always called me Lady Di. I just took that and added my birth year 1982 --…
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Planks...
I just began including them into my daily routine and I can hold them for about 30 seconds right now. Those of you who do planks, how many do you do a day and for how long do you hold them?
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OH EMM GEE!!!
I understand that restaurants add more fat and sodium to make their food "taste better," but really Chili's? I'm going to dinner there with my husband and his parents tonight and I wanted to look up the nutritional info before we go so I can choose the "healthiest" option. I am going to have the Guiltless Grill Grilled…
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I'm looking forward to...
My pants not cutting into my waist as I sit all day at work...also, seeing my collar bones!!! What are you looking forward to that keeps you going?
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Inexpensive HRMs???
I am on a pretty tight budget for the time being, but have been wanting to purchase a good HRM. Can anyone recommend one that works really well with out costing a fortune? I'm really hoping to get one for $50 or less, but I don't want to waste my money on something that isn't very accurate... Any feedback is welcome! Thank…
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Pasta, Chicken & Zucchini in an Avocado Cream Sauce
I made this for dinner tonight. You can add any other veggies or use any pasta you feel like eating. ***DISCLAIMER*** PLEASE READ ENTIRE RECIPE BEFORE MAKING TO BE SURE IT MAKES SENSE TO YOU. I MADE IT UP AS I WENT ALONG & THEN WROTE THIS OUT AFTER THE LEFT OVERS (which wasn't much!) WERE PUT AWAY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF…
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That's it! I have had it!...
... With myself! I have been on MFP since April & have lost a measly 2 lbs! Really? Come on! If I had actually been working my butt off like I have been projecting, that 2 lbs would have been followed with more lbs lost. I can't believe I have been looking @ everyone's food & exercise diaries, and congratulating everyone…
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Yet another reason to Eat Clean!
The ingredients list below is for the popular orange drink Sunny D. Ingredients: Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup ******2% or Less of Each of the Following: Concentrated Juices (Orange, Tangerine, Apple, Lime, Grapefruit). Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Beta-Carotene, Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Natural…
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NSV!
I am particularly proud of this one because it is essentially a 2-in-1 NSV. My husband and I were shopping for clothes the other day (he needed new jeans and I wanted to find an outfit for our first anniversary trip to Catalina Island). I thought a dress would be nice and picked out a few to try on; when I walked by a few…
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Attention all Clean Eaters...
Hello, I recently bought the book "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Clean Eating" and was hoping to find some friends on here who have adopted this lifestyle. Your tips and advice for someone, like me, starting out would be most welcome. My biggest problem right now (and I know I shouldn't call it a problem per se) is my…
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She noticed, right?
Before I started mfp, I had lost about 3 lbs then proceeded to lose another 2. We're all happy when we lose 5 lbs right? So the other day my aunt (my very opinionated aunt) said, "Wow, Lady Di, have you lost weight?" I proudly said, "Yes, I lost 5 lbs!" Then she laughs and says, "Oh, please, 5 lbs isn't noticeable..." Ok,…
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Food for Thought
If you want to do something, do it. If you don't want to do something, don't. In the mean time don't spend your time complaining about doing it or not.
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Carmen Electra?
Has anyone ever tried the Carmen Electra Aerobic Striptease DVDs? I have the first one at home and have done it exactly one time (the day I bought it 5 years ago). I do remember feeling muscles in places I didn't think I had them lol. But I was wondering if anyone has done it and seen results... Thanks all!
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Saw this quote on WebMD...
Let's all strive to say this EVERYDAY as we look at ourselves in the mirror: “Hey, OK I need to work on my body. But, I’m ready and willing to do the work. I love myself and want to take care of this precious body that I’m so grateful for. I know I can do this.” :flowerforyou:
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I hate my arms! Help!!!!
OK, so I know my eyes may just be playing tricks on me, but it seems like every time I look in the mirror, my arms double in size. Ladies, I know you feel my pain when you refrain from waiving to someone for fear you will fly away! Does anyone have really good arm exercises that target the triceps? I do cardio and also it…
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Changing how I stock the fridge...
Ever since I can remember, my mom would always keep fruits and veggies in the "crisper drawer." This has been passed on to me. Now that I am married and do my own grocery shopping, I tend to buy more fruits and veggies than I think my mom did. Here's the problem: I was using the crisper drawer to store them and you know…
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Awesome snack tip...
Awesome tip I read in a recent Everyday w Rachael Ray magazine: At the beginning of the week, buy red, yellow, orange & green bell peppers, cucumbers & carrots. Slice each and then divide evenly between 5 ziploc bags & store in fridge. Grab and go snacks ready to take to work everyday. I did this and also bought some…
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I consider this a NSV!!!
I love this! Having to wait longer to eat my lunch today was pretty annoying, especially since my stomach started to growl and I immediately wanted to run to the burger joint next door and order their biggest juiciest burger and crispy fries:grumble: ... But, I told myself that I brought a great lunch and just to wait a…
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If anyone can help me understand...
I would greatly appreciate it! OK so I understand WHY we need to eat back our exercise calories, I'm just having a hard time knowing exactly HOW. Since I started here on mfp, I have been doing my best to eat as naturally and healthy as possible (i.e. whole grains, lots of veggies and fruit and minimal processed foods) the…
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Just getting used to this site...
Hello all in MFP Land! My name is Diana and I have officially been a part of this site for just over 3 weeks, but only within the past couple of days have I been dedicated and on track with my food and exercize logging. I am slowly getting the hang of everything and I love to read as many posts as possible. Message me if…
