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Baby #3?
Hey all! Hope everyone had a great holiday season.... We currently have 2 girls (3.5 and 1.5 - 23 months between) and a 9 month old German Shepherd and I'm getting baby fever. Those with 3 little ones, did you feel like going from 2 to 3 was complete and utter chaos? We're playing man-on-man now, but how much of a change…
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Pubic pain with exercise
Hey all! I'm currently 18w6d with baby #2 and I'm experience some pubic pain after walking decent distances (around a mile or so - sometimes less). I remember having pubic pain with my daughter, but it was much later in the pregnancy when she was bigger and putting pressure on it. But I was just wondering if anyone else…
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Healthy Mexican Ideas?
Hey all! We're having a "Mostly Mexican" carry in at work tomorrow and was just wondering if anyone had any ideas for some healthier recipes. I'm trying to avoid a lot of dairy as well (I don't tolerate it all that well, and I'm BF'ing and my little one doesn't seem to like it too much either). Thanks in advance for any…
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Themed Challenges
Hello all, I was curious if there were any themed challenges going on that were still accepting people. I was super excited to learn about the Hogwarts one, but unfortunately missed out and am on the waiting list. I really enjoy these types of challeges and would love to be a part of one again - did a Zombie Apocalypse…
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salad storage
I'm trying to figure out how to portion out my salads for lunches without them going soggy or spoiling. I've read about cleaning and cutting lettuce and storing in a large covered bowl with a paper towel to absorb moisture. My question is does it matter if its a glass or plastic bowl? Thanks!
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Ridiculously bored at work....
I work in a clinical lab and this time of year is pretty slow for us... not to mention its been slow anyway with healthcare.... not going there.... Anyone else ridiculously bored at work today?
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Addicted to Mio
My name is Catrina and I think I'm addicted to Mio Water Enhancer. I absolutely love this stuff. I drink so much water now because of it. I hardly ever drink pop anymore (maybe 2 in the last month) and always have some water with Mio around. I got so excited about the new flavors. I'm in love with Black Cherry. Does anyone…
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Polar FT4 battery
Hey guys, I've started working out again and want to use my HRM... unfortunately the battery in the watch has died. Is this something that I can change myself/take it somewhere to change or do I need to send it back to Polar for them to change? Thanks! Catrina
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DOMS help
Hey guys, I did the 30DS for the first time in forever the other day and my calves are killing me. Other than stretching and ibuprofen does anyone have any recommendations for DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)? Thanks.
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Almond meal/flour
I really like using almond meal to make our paleo muffins and cookies. I can get almond meal at Trader Joe's for $3.99/pound. Does anyone know someplace else that I can get it cheaper? Online maybe? What flour alternative do you all use?
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How to motivate?
I recently joined our company's Wellness Committee and something we've been discussing is how to motivate people to start doing healthier things. We offer "boost points" that you can redeem for actual items (visa gift cards, ipod, pyrex bowls, etc) for participating/winning challenges, going to the dentist once a year, and…
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Munchies for Girls Night
My coworkers and I are going to be having a girls night next weekend... I'm allowing myself to partake in the drinking as my "cheat"... so my question is, what Paleo munchies are a good choice for girls night? I was going to make some paleo cookies and take some trail mix so I have something to snack on while everyone is…
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WW Scale limit
Hey guys, We're going to be starting a Biggest Loser at work, and I'm going to be bringing in our extra WW scale from home. I just got asked a question and I wasn't sure of the answer. We have some larger people that are interested and they wanted to know if the scale would weigh them... does anyone know the max weight…
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Insanity starting in November?
Would anyone else be interested in starting INSANITY in November? I know that is a ways away - but I'm currently doing a Whole30 and trying to get back into the gym consistently. I'm hoping that by November I'll be used to working out everyday-ish and have some stamina back before attempting INSANITY again (I did about 3…
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Slightly TMI - bathroom issue
So I've been trying to restart my Paleo diet this week. Of a morning I've been drinking bulletproff coffee and then having some chicken, nuts, olives, etc at break, chicken and an apple at lunch, and then a paleo-ish dinner. Yesterday I was really low on carbs (and indulged in some wine) so I don't know if thats it or…
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Hard Boiled Eggs
Dumb question... How do you go about hard boiling eggs? Do you boil the water, then put the eggs in? For how long? Or do you start with cold water, put your eggs in and then bring to a boil? I know this sounds like a really dumb question... but when I just paid $4/doz for free range organic eggs I don't want to screw them…
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Bulletproof coffee - 1st time
So I just made bulletproof coffee for the first time this morning. I was quite skeptical, but it actually wasn't that bad! I've been drinking my coffee with the International delight vanilla creamers (I'm sorry but I can't give up my coffee and we have a giant box from Sam's Club) but decided to try the BP since I really…
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FitBit Ultra?
I've recently fallen off the wagon and gained 15 pounds in the last few months. I currently have and use a Polar FT4 when I go to the gym, but I've been thinking about getting a FitBit Ultra. I still have a birthday gift from my dad to pick out :) I thought it would be a good motivater to get back into working out/being…
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scales and body fat %
Hey guys, I currently have a fairly normal digital scale. Nothing fancy (like $20 at walmart). I was wondering how accurate the scales are that calculate body fat percentage. If they're accurate then I can see maybe rewarding myself with one... but if they're not really close to being correct, what's the point in spending…
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BF wants to try Paleo
Hey guys... I'm completely new to the Paleo world. My BF just got his cholesterol results back today and his HDL was only 30 (everything else was okay, but the 30 really upset him) so he wants to try Paleo (referred to him by a friend in the AF) and see if that helps. I'm willing to support him as much as I can, the only…
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Diablo III
Is anyone else as nerdy as I am? I bought D3 yesterday morning but haven't had a chance to play it yet. Looking forward to getting off work and playing when I get home... only 2.5 more hours.... How are you liking it?
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Small NSV
When I starting lifting I was lifting in the women's only area because the "main gym" intimidated me. Well when I recruited my boyfriend we lifted together in the main gym. But on days he couldn't come with me, I'd go back to the women's only area. Well today I went in the main scary big guy gym section all by my little…
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Nike + Training
Hey guys, I'm trying to do the Nike+ 5K training since I've completed my c25k ... I just had a quick (and probably stupid) question for those who have used it before... when it shows how much you're supposed to run (ie: 2 mi) under it there is "15 GS" or "10 GS" ... what does that mean?
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Lifting Heavy with weight gain
I know that this has probably been talked to death, but I'm feeling frustrated. I started lifting heavy (well, heavy for me) a couple of weeks ago. I'm still doing cardio, just adding in weights every other day. I've been eating more (because I'm hungry) due to increased exercise... but I've been gaining weight. I know…
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New NSV!
So I came home from work this morning and was going to take a nap before starting INSANITY. I don't like to do my workout at 0730 in case the people downstairs are still sleeping... but I couldn't fall asleep. So I decided to go for a run. 41 minutes, 3.6 miles, an ice cold cloud burst and 550 calories later I just had my…
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Engaging core
Does anyone else have a problem engaging their core during every move? I feel like I'm focusing more on getting the move done and surviving... then I remember to engage my core and I find I'm breathing less - making it much more difficult. Any tips, advice, etc would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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My first NSV
Today not only was I able to run for 3 straight minutes during my C25K run (twice in fact) and not feel like I was going to die... I was able to increase my weights from 3lbs to 5lbs during some of the moves in the 30DS (I'm only on day 7). It might not seem like much... but it really made my day :)
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NSV - For the first time in my life...
I ran 3 miles straight. I've been doing the C25K program and I'm on week 5 and thought why not just try and see where I'm at. Give me something to work toward. According to my Nike+ the last time I did a 5K was 2/14/11 (39:58, 12'43" - and at least half of that was powerwalked). Today I ran (for me anyway) the whole thing.…
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1 lb vs 0.5 lb per week
I've seen several times that people have remarked when you have less to lose then you should decrease how much you want to lose per week. Right now I have it set on 1 pound per week which gives me a net of 1370. I usually eat well over that... but I do work out and am somewhere around goal (+/- 200). While I'd like to see…
