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Strength training, cardio, or a combo?
How did you successfully lose your weight? I always hear a combo of different ways and how one way is way better than the other. What did you choose and why?
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High Fiber Foods
Hi All, What are some tasty foods and treats that are high in fiber that you've noticed have helped with your system? Thanks!
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Cheap and healthy lunches that FILL THE TUMMY!
Hello, Anyone have any meals that are cheap and healthy and that actually fill you up? Everything I've tried is good and all, but my tummy still fills hungry, actual hunger. I try to make sure I have a meat with my lunches of veggies and such, but I think I'm doing something wrong. :/
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Lifting weights...
What is an effective weight lifting routine? How many days a week and for how long do you dedicate time to lifting? I'm trying to do more lifting than cardio to help burn more fat and build some muscle tone. Thank you.
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Running when it's fa-fa-freezing...
I've started running now, yay me, but I'm having a hard time with the cold weather. Any clothing tips or running tips for a cold newbie like me? Sometimes my treadmill gives me cabin fever. Thank you.
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Lifting Weights for Women
How long did it take you to start seeing results and how many times a week and for how long did you lift weights?
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Running with dogs...
My family and I adopted a stray Great Dane or Great Dane/Lab mix yesterday who is a juvenile... I'm excited to get to run with him. Who else runs with their dogs? Do they keep you moving more than what you would alone? :love:
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Woot! I ran!
I'm so excited! I ran for 30 minutes straight and went 2 miles. This is a huge NSV for me. I'm prepping for my second 5k in a couple of weeks.
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Plateuing...
So it's been about 3 months since I've started this new life style change, and I can say with a smile that I've lost 23lbs so far. I eat around 1500 calories a day, or close to it, whether it's a bit more or a bit less. I exercise 7 days a week, doing a combination of walking, kickboxing, strength training, and whatever…
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How long did it take you to build muscle?
I was curious how long it has taken you guys to notice a visual difference in your muscles after cardio/weight lifting? And how many times a week did you do cardio and weights? I'm introducing more weight lifting with my cardio and I'm feeling a difference, but not quite visually. Thanks
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I just lost my first 20lbs!
I'm so excited! I just lost 20lbs in less than two months. I eat clean at 1500 cals a day and I walk and do kickboxing a lot throughout the week. And importantly, I drink a ton of water.
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Running and shin pain... Needling advice.
Hello MFP peeps, For the runners, how do you cope with running and shin pain? I can run for a while but I have to start walking because my shins start getting sore, not like a horrible pain... but it's enough for me to stop and just walk. Any tips? Thanks!
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Fiber intake...
Does anyone have any good recipes or various foods you like to eat that are high in fiber? Thanks!
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Which do you prefer?
The gym or at home (Xbox, DVDs, outside, etc.)? :bigsmile: I've had much better luck at home and wanted to know what you all do.
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Needing help... Newly diagnosed with Diabetes...
Hello, I have a family member who has been newly diagnosed with Diabetes in his late 30s. He is waiting for his Diabetes management class in a week or two, but as a family, we want to eat the same foods as he does so he doesn't feel alone and we can eat better, be healthier, and supportive. Any diabetics out there who can…
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When did you notice?
When did you guys notice a difference in your clothes after you started losing weight? I'm 10lbs down, but I feel mind over matter... I not sure when to expect to see a difference.
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Help with fiber...
Hello, I was wondering what you guys either eat or take to consume more fiber. Foods for me haven't really made much of a difference and pills I have taken that are OTC just make my stomach cramp. Open to new ideas... Thanks!
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My doctor told me I need to add more resistance training
Hello MFP, I went to the doctor yesterday for a routine physicial and one thing my doctor mentioned was that I need to add more resistance training in order for me to lose weight. He said the kickboxing is good cardio, but all the walking I do isn't going to burn the calories I need like resistance training would do, and…
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Kickboxing - Xbox Fitness
I've started using Xbox Fitness to try and lose weight. Has anyone else done this and succeeded? If so, do you have pics? Thanks!
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Hair!!
Hello MFP!! There isn't a thread that I think this topic really fits into, so I picked this one. I have an odd question for the ladies who style their hair everyday... I am starting to workout everyday and because of that, I get very sweaty, so my hair is soaked by the time I'm through... My question is, how do you ladies…
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Hello MFP!
Hello MFP! Today I've decided to start dieting and exercising. I'm a 27 year old female looking to lose 70+lbs this year. ::crosses fingers:: I would like to have pals who have the same goals I do and are motivated. :happy: I've tried dieting and exercising several times before, but this time, I have elevated BP and…
