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2nd week in and I have horrible headaches!
So I am getting head aches at night, I did a quick search before i posted this thread and I still am wondering whats up, I don't drink coffee, I gave that up almost 3 months ago. I usually am low-ish carb anyway ( no bread, no pasta, no rice or potatoes) I limit my sugar, I could probably limit more but I am trying to cut…
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When should I add lifting to my workout?
So I have kind of just started this whole process and I have some questions. I do cardio at least 3 times a week I normally make it to 4. I do one hour on the treamill at 3.0 MPH and a 1.0 inline, and plan on adding speed and incline as I go. should I add weights now or wait until lose some weight? I am 5"4 and 252 at last…
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Big girl doing Insanity? Is it possible?
So I have lost almost 20 lbs since October 1st have been killing it at the gym doing weight lifting and cardio ( 60 min on the arc trainer) but I am looking for some more core intensive exercises. I am currently at 242 lbs, I tried to do insanity last summer and could hardly even finish the warm up. I think since I have…
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Workout 1B much easier than 1A?
So i just did workout 1B today and I though I really pushed myself but I still found it much easier than workout A! Anyone else think so too? Dead lifts- 30 on the bar, -but I used the machine because that's all the gym has where I go. dumbbell shoulder lifts - 10lb each arm Pull down 65 lbs Lunge- 8 lbs each arm Ball…
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New to group! Endorphin crass and calorie question
So I am new to this program but can already tell I am going to LOVE it but I had a calorie question and a few others maybe someone could give some advice. I am putting my scale away, because I got on it this morning ( 2 days after my 1st rules workout) and was sad to see the scale go up. here is a little info though.…
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muscle soreness= weight gain?
So I have been working out,lifting cutting calories and been steady loosing weight for 4 months ( 30 lbs) I wanted start a more formal program because I really didn't have a program at all. I just started the new rules of lifting for women, and wow that was a workout! Now I know I can experience a short term gain when I…
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MY 1ST NSV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I fit into my pre pregnancy jeans!!!! Okay I still will probably not wear them for a while because the cut is not flattering to me anymore but the point is I got them on buttoned up! AND they are NOT plus sized jeans....well they are but you know how some places have a 16 and then a 16w? these were a normal…
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Fitbit One help..
So I went out and bought one, I have an android phone but stick close to home for it to sync, but how can in incorporate it into my weight loss, it add calories for me, should I just make sure my net is at my target. Go ahead and look at my diary and you will see what I mean..... I actually ate a TON of calories today but…
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disappointed, 11.6 lbs in 8 weeks?
So I was looking at a weight report at how much I have lost, ( I started october 1st) and from October 16 until today I have only lost 11.6 lbs and I was kind of disappointed.... Should I be? I did slip a little at Christmas but I have Soooo much to loose I though at first it would come off a little quicker. Also how far…
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Android Users with Fitbit one...
How much of a pain in the neck is it that the One does not automatically sync to your phones? I REALLY want to get one. I have a Galaxy 3s. I don't spent a ton of time away from home and It says it will transmit though the dongle So I think I could deal with that, I also read that They are coming out with a FitBit flex…
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Phentermine sexual side effects????
So I have been taking this for just over 2 months. And my sex drive is through the roof! I just assumed it was because I was gaining some confidence, but I did some looking and some of the side effects are changes in sex drive. Anyone else have this or am I just crazy?
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My very 1st NSV, and first post on success board!
I started October 1st at 260 and as of yesterday I am at 242.8. My mom who sees me everyday and my Cousin and Aunt who see me once a week said they can tell I have lost weight! YEAY!!! I am also excited to shatter my 20lb weight loss 6 weeks early! I had hoped to lose 20 lbs by New years, and It looks like I will smash…
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Excited!
So I posted a few weeks ago asking for advice about my strength training and complain about squats and how hard it was to do them. I am super excited because not only can I make it though all 3 sets of 10, with 10 lbs I actually found it too easy and am going to have to add more weight next time I hit that workout. I have…
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Preparing myself for no weight loss this week
I have been loosing every week ( okay its only been two but I've lost 11lbs) I added weight lifting this week and instead of spending an hour on the treadmill I did an hour on the Arc, machine and boy am I feeling it today! I have kept to my calorie goals and did went to the gym 3 days this week but because I added weights…
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Not eating lunch?
So I have found that I feel fuller and have a easier time keeping withing my calorie goal if I eat a small breakfast, then "snack" every few hours then eat a bigger dinner . I almost always have room in my calorie bank for a snack after dinner, anyone else do this? I'm usually keeping my snacks as healthy as I can,…
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Help me come up with a routine!!!
So I have added weight lifting to my workout. I did some research and decided to follow a easy beginners plan. I workout Mon. Wed. Fri. and do a ABA workout ( Mon- workout A Wed. Workout B Fri-A then the next week start on Monday with workout B) The Routine I am doing now is on A days I do leg press, then Row, then Bench…
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A little disappointed
So I have only been working on getting fit for two weeks, And I am super excited that I have already lost 11 lbs But I am a little discouraged that I have not seen any change at all in how my clothes fit. I mean 11 lbs is a great number! But I just don't see anything yet. How long before you guys saw any change in clothes?…
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When to see the doctor? Not Loosing!!
To try to make this story short, always been on the heavy side, I am 5.5 curvy, and feel my ideal weight would be between 160-180 at my heavest after my 2nd child I was at 250 without really trying ( although I got divorced at the same time) I dropped down to 198 then got pregnant again. Now 18 months after my last child…
