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Energy After Gallbladder Surgery
At the beginning of November, I had my gallbladder removed laparoscopically. Compared to what I've read from other people, my gallbladder pain wasn't too bad. I would have severe pain for an hour or two, but it would only happen once every other month. At it's worse, I had pain 3 times in a week, but that was only one…
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Pain in the Achilles Tendon
A few weeks ago I started feeling pain above my heel. I would only have this pain for a few minutes in the morning before I started my workout, and then the pain would go away. Now, I haven't worked out in a few weeks (for other reasons) and now the pain is a little worse and throughout the day. I think it's my achilles…
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Warm Orange Beet Salad
This is my new favorite: 1 bunch of beets (cleaned with the root tails & stems removed) 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons water 3 small blood oranges (or 2 large oranges) 1/4 cup toasted walnuts (chopped) Place beets on foil, add the water & oil. Fold foil into a closed packet. Roast at 400 degrees F until tender, about…
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Starting Rushfit in September
I am starting George St. Pierre's Rushfit next Monday. I've convinced my husband to start it with me. Is any one else currently doing this program or planning to start it in September?
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Time to Challenge Myself
So I was really frustrated with myself this Friday. I do not feel like I am getting anywhere with my fitness level, and I know it's my own fault. I eat junk during the weekend and wonder why I don't lose weight! I also came to the realization that I'm not at an aweful place either. I'm close to my goal weight and have been…
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My NSV for the Week
I had a NSV yesterday. I was sitting next to a new co-worker yesterday during lunch, and she overheard another co-worker ask me about my 2 year old son. I answered his question and mentioned my 5 year old daughter. She was shocked I had 2 kids and said I looked very "toned". She didn't say skinny or thin... she called me…
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Turbo Fire Question
I just started my own CLX/Turbo Fire hybrid program and did Fire 30 on Sunday. I spent the rest of the day at a birthday party playing and chasing my kids. That night, my back was sore. Yesterday, I woke up with a really sore back. So, I decided to push through it and did CLX Burn 2 in the morning. My back ached for the…
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Calories Burned According to a HRM
I just got a Heart Rate Monitor for Christmas. I finally tried it out today. I did the 45 minute Interval workout, and it said I burned 560 calories! For this particular workout, I usually log 25 minutes Aerobics (high impact) and 20 minutes Circuit Training for a total of 316 calories burned. So the readout from the HRM…
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The Funny Things Children Say
I love my children. They are my greatest joy, they make my laugh, and drive me completely crazy. Sometimes they manage to do all of this at the same time. As mothers, I know you all know exactly what I mean. So, I thought it would be fun to share some of these moments with each other. My huband and our 5 year old daughter…
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I am stuck!
I am not trying to lose much... only about 1 lb a month to get into my goal weight range, which is about 5 lbs away. But I have been stuck in the same 2-3 lb range for a few months now. I have two small children, ages 1 & 4, so it's hard to find time to work out. It is just frustrating!
