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Stretch Marks and a Six Pack?
After having a giant 10 lb baby I have horrendous stretch marks and realize they're not going anywhere, BUT is it possible to get noticeable abs (maybe not a six pack but definition) and have stretch marks? Or will the skin forever be so squishy that no definition is possible?
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Meditation as part of workout routine?
I've recently been having heart issues (PAC irregular heart beat) and stress can be a cause of it. I don't feel stressed but maybe I am subconsciously? So I was considering trying to incorporate meditation into my daily workout routine. Does anyone else do this? I was wondering if others have had luck making it part of…
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RAGNAR!!!
Just wanted to see if anyone else on here is running the northwest passage ragnar this July? If so, any tips for a newbie? Never heard of it? check it out here http://ragnarrelay.com/race/northwestpassage its a 190 mile 12 person overnight relay race from Blaine to Whidbey Island.
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Leg pain... shin splints???
So I've been running in minimalist shoes or the last 9 months or so so I'm not real new to it. I had the begginers calf pain but since that first month i haven't had any problems EXCEPT one. So you know that bone that runs down the front of your leg that when you get shin splints it hurts along the front edge of your leg,…
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Ragnar? have i lost my mind??
Just wanted to get advice or hints from fellow MFP users who have participated or are considering the Ragnar relay race! I'm in western Washington and my friend has convinced me into joining her team but I'm not much of a runner, let alone someone who can run upwards of 20 miles in the dark in a 24 hour period! So, has…
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Magic weight loss
Does anyone else think its silly when someone approaches you about your weight loss and asks how did you do it? I'm always tempted to be a smart *kitten* and tell them about some new magical contraption or food just to mess with them. I mean really, its not rocket science you eat less count calories and exercise more,…
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My two NSV's :)
I can now wear my wedding ring again! Haven't worn it in over a year but now my fingers have deflated enough that it once again fits, and it sure is sparkly :) Also, decided to run a mile the other day just to see how fast i coudl do it. Mind you I've been running this year, but prior to this year I really did NO running.…
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Vibram FiveFingers, any good?
I've been really considering buying myself a pair of vibram fivefingers shoes. I love walking barefoot, dont care for shoes w/ lots of arch support, and I hear they help with good posture. Anyone own a pair? What do you think and where do you wear them?
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Road Trip Dieting
I'm about to embark on a 2 week road trip. We are going to be doing a lot of driving between locations and camping probably 80% of the time. I'm looking for advice on how to eat during my journey both eating out, eating on the road, and easy camp food, also any ideas on fitting in exercise. I'm planning on taking my…
