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Be kind to yourself
With the holidays fast approaching it is so easy to get stressed out and allow your transformation to a healthier life go to the wayside. I know that this post is very random, but no matter what happens this holiday; if you gain, maintain, or lose weight just appreciate how far you have come. I saw a quote the other day…
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Body fat percentage or BMI?
What is more important in the scheme of things? body fat percentages or BMI?
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List your top 5 ways to stay on track during the holidays
With the holiday season approaching, this means that it can impact your program in not such a postive way. I am going to list my top five ways to stay on track duriing this time. 1. Have a filling breakfast; I love oatmeal with fresh cut apples and cinnamon. 2. Drink water. 3. Make a list of reasons as to why you started…
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Plant based protein
What are some good plant based proteins? I am looking to vut some meat out of my diet.
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How to get to next level - help needed
Hi, all: I have been on my lifestyle change for a year and 8 months or so. I have been going to the gym and seeing fantasic results. I lift weights 3-4 days a week and do cardio, too. I am finding that I am at a quite nasty plateau going between 3-4 pounds. Last week, I lifted 5 days a week along with cardio. I am finding…
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Feeling exhausted
Does anybody have any good tips as to how to not play mind games with yourself? I am finding tthat I have been feeling exhausted from my lifestyle change lately. Any help is appreciated!
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help needed getting to next level
Hi, all: I have been on my lifestyle change for a year and 8 months or so. I have been going to the gym and seeing fantasic results. I lift weights 3-4 days a week and do cardio, too. I am finding that I am at a quite nasty plateau going between 3-4 pounds. Last week, I lifted 5 days a week along with cardio. I am finding…
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Need help revising diet
Hi, all: My diary is open as I need some help revising my diet. I am aiming for a lower carb (not no carb) and higher protein diet. Please also note that I am not very tall and thus I try and have a 1,000-1,200 calories a day. Also, please use constructive criticism. Thanks in advance!
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Normal weight flucuation or plateau?
Hi, all: I have been going between 145-148 pounds for the past 2.5 months. Is this normal or considered a plateau?
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Probiotics
Anybody have any good suggestions for a probiotics?
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Looking for supportive people in their 20's
Hi, all: I have been on this journey for a bit over a year and a half and I am down 69 or so pounds. I am looking for supportive and positive people to help me get these last 15 or so pounds off. I may want to lose more but I want to see how I feel and go from there. Thanks in advance!
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LADIES: How often do you lift?
I all, I am looking to lift more weights but I don't know how much is too much. I try and do 3-4 days a week. I am 5 feet tall, too. So, with that said, how often do you lift?
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Looking to change my workout
Hi, all: I am currently down 69 pounds and would like to change my workout to get the scale moving back in the right direction again. Here is what I do currently: 1. Circuit training/lifting weights 3-4 days a week. 2. Cardio 30-45 minutes 3-6 days a week. I like the elliptical, treadmill, and rower. Any insight is…
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New to Fit Bit
HI, all: I have just started using fit bit. How have you all liked it? Are there any cool features on it that I should know about?
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Protein snacks
Hi, all what are some good foods that pack protein? I know meat, eggs, nuts, and whey protein. But any other ideas?
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How do you know when you are at your goal weight?
Hi, all: I am currently 146 pounds and would like to get to 130 and then see how I feel from there as I am only 5 feet tall. My question is, that I have no idea if I should already revise my goal. When did you all feel good with your weight? I know I want to be reasonable with my goals though and don't want to be too low…
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Excess skin
Hi, all: What do you do to tighten lose skin? I have been weight lifting for a year and a half or so and still have quite a bit of excess skin. Any recommendations are appreciated!
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Question for the ladies: BLOATED
Hi, all it is that time of the month for me and I am finding that I am bloated more than usual. What do you all do to decrease bloating. I have been walking at least an hour 4 days a week while on vacation and I drink 9-20 glasses of water a day. I have been giving in to some cravings but I'm not going too crazy with it.…
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name the top 5 ways you have broken a plateau
We have all been there;That ever annoying moment when the scale does not move. I am going to list the top 5 ways I have broken a plateau and I hope you all can share some tips, too. 1. Drink more water. 2. Eat clean. 3. Be patient. 4. Incorporate more weight lifting. 5. Remember how far you have come.
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Body weight in stones
How do you measure your body weight in stones?
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Dairy-free protein powders
Anyone have any good recommendations on dairy free protein powders? I am finding I may need to give up dairy.
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Need help going dairy- free
Hi, all: I have noticed that I have developed a sensitivity to dairy lately. Anyone have any good product recommendations? I know I like almond milk already and I like SO delicious brand desserts. Any help is appreciated; I am going to miss cheese as I am on a higher protein lower carbohydrate diet but not too low of carbs…
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Huge shopping NSV
Hi all. I have been on a journey to a healthier lifestyle for over a year and a half and a bit. I have always loved GAP but my highest weight was 215 pounds and as a result ,I could not fit into GAP; or I was their highest size in pants (20) and a size XXL in shirt. Well today I was in for a treat. I walked into the store…
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Dehydration
Hi, all: I drink about 12-20 glasses of water a day but lately I feel that I am dehydrated. I am waking in the morning feeling pretty dehydrated. I am currently at a higher altitude than I normally am so maybe I need more water? If so how much? Any input is appreciated!
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Toning butt
Hi, Anyone have tips to tone your butt? I do circuit training and cardio. To tone my butt I usually do lunges and squats. I am just feeling flustered as I seem to be now carrying my weight in my butt and not my belly as much. Although, I do know belly fat is more dangerous, I would just like to be more proportioned to my…
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Feature that you like about yourdelf: Non-physical
While losing weight it is so easy to focus on the physical aspects of ourselves that we forget to concentrate on our character/non-physical features. What is your favorite non-physical feature of yourself? I have been told by people that I have an altruistic personality and this makes me feel good.
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Importance of relaxation
One of the ways that I reward myself for losing weight is a massage. Here is a list of some benefits of massage that I have found via the internet: 1. Encourages relaxation. 2. Improves circulation. 3. Increases flexibility. 4. Lowers blood pressure. 5. Improves posture. For those out there that have not had a message I…
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Veggies
Anyone have any good vegetable snacks they would like to share? I am looking to get more veggies in my diet :)
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GOALS for OCTOBER
Hi, all: What are your goals for October? Let's face it with Pumpkin Spice lattes out again and Halloween coming up it's easy to get off track! 1. Lose 2-3 pounds this month. Close to my goal so it's harder to lose :/ 2. Have at least 4 serving of veggies a day. 3. Try another fitness class at my gym besides boot camp. 4.…
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Anybody have good tips to get off those last 15-20 pounds?
Hi, all: I have about 15-20 pounds left to lose. Anybody have any good tips to get those last 15-20 off? Here is what I do: 1. Drink lots of water. 2. Circuit training and cardio 3-5 days a week. A total of an hour or hour and a half. 3. Lower carb and high protein. Not too low of carb diet though. Any help is appreciated!