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Bissell Carpet Cleaner
This has nothing to do with weight loss (unless you count the calories burned while cleaning carpets!!). But does anyone have a Bissell Carpet Cleaner? Been thinking about getting one so I don't have to rent a carpet cleaner. If you have one, do you like it? Would you suggest purchasing? Any advise? Thanks.
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Daily Burn- Free Trial
I am trying the free 30 day trial for the Daily Burn. Today was day 2 and so far I like the workouts... For $10/month I'll see if it is worth it to keep it going. The estimated calories burned are wrong but that is what my HRM is for anyway so it's all good!!! If anyone else is trying it, let me know
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Sandbag Workout Idea
Gonna give this one a try. If you have a sandbag, give it a try... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IuzyuTT4x0
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Snowed In??? What crazy thing did you eat??!?!
Are you snowed/iced in too? If so, what was the craziest thing you ate today (or the past few days)? I slit a banana in half, stuffed it with dark chocolate and peanut butter (okay it was organic) and baked it. Spread the gooey concoction on a rice cake and topped it with raisins. I actually did not eat it...I SCARFED IT…
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January 2014 WOD
So for those of you who are now over your NYE hangover try this as your first workout of the Year- in honor of 1/1/2014: Complete 7 exercises for 14 reps. In between each exercise complete 20 seconds of cardio like jumping rope or jumping jacks. Set your stop watch and see how long it takes you to complete 1 time through.…
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12/31/2013 Countdown WOD Challenge
End the year with a bang with this timed challenge. I will be doing this on 12/31/2013. Exercises: Weighted squats (use a sandbag, dumbbells, barbell, bodyweight only, etc) Pushups (military style, on knees, one-arm, etc) Sets: 13 This will be a timed challenge Complete this Challenge by "counting down/up" for 13 reps.…
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Women are worth the WEIGHT!!
i'm really loving lifting weights...no my scale has not moved but my body is getting soooo strong...my body is changing nicely...it's been about 6 months of solid dedication...have not missed a SINGLE workout. I hope more women come to learn the true benefits of lifting those weights...GO HEAVY ladies...you will not…
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Favorite You Tube Workout Guru
What is your favorite YT workout guru? I like Bekafit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6ApaUYrZh4 Bodylastics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffu7KJNuTZY Sara Solomon: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZPKBXwDor0ZvH8r0gYd_hQ Lean Secrets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZV5TVptskw There are more, but these are my tops ones…
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Hormone Balance-yay or nay
Looking to purchase a book about Hormone Balancing and its impact on overall health. I glanced at this book Hormonal Balance: How to Lose Weight by Understanding Your Hormones and Metabolism . Has anyone read it? Any opinions? Has anoyone applied any hormone balance techniques/practices in your diet/lifestyle? Thanks.
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This kind of stuff still happens!!! Stay Safe out there!
Gotta vent: Sorry!!! But it's too bad this kind of stuff still happens!! I was out on a GREAT walk: headphones on, my Cardio Playlist was pumping, I had a great pace going, the morning weather was nice....I was just about finished with my walk and thinking about what I was going to make for my lunch. Then I noticed a car…
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no longer vegan
I'm thinking about stopping the vegan diet and moving to pescatarian. No animal for 3years so I don't want to make myself sick. I respect the vegan and vegetarian diet. It requires a considerable amount of dedication. I have no interest in consuming dairy products though so milk, cheese,etc are still out of the question…
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Fav tv shows that reveal your age
Webster Gimme a Break Silver Spoon Cheers 21 Jumpstreet The Cosby Show A Different World
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What's the point!!! PSA
For some people the goal is to lose 15-20 lbs of baby weight, post high school/college bulge or holiday bumps. But for some, this is a lifestyle change intended to save your life. I just learned that one of my aunts will be beginning dialysis today. I just saw her on Christmas where she was complaining about not getting a…
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they mocked me now they flock to me!
The very people who once mocked me over my new dietary habits now flock to me for diet advice. Quiet success is a wonderful thing!!!! I just smile and answer their questions when I can. It's all good!!!
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3pm cocktails
Serious question: is 3pm too early for a cocktail? My office is going out for an early holiday dinner. The place makes nice cocktails but I'm wondering if 3 pm is too early to have a cocktail. Thoughts?
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Song Lyrics that sneak up on you!!!
Pumped Up Kicks is on my Running Playlist...I finally REEEEAAAALLLY listened to the lyrics and whoa...that's a DARK song!!! lol "All the other kids with the pumped up kicks better run better run faster than my bullet" What lyrics surprised you once you figured out what they were saying?
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All the TUCKERS in the house say haaayyyy!!!!
You know what I'm talking about. You USED to keep your shirts out, but now you can tuck 'em in.....where you at!?!?!?! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
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My closet is awesome...
....why? Because I never have to go in there praying that something fits. I just go, pick what I want and KNOW that it will fit me....That is another difference between who I was before and who I am now. That feels sooooo good!!!!! I hope all of us get to experience this!!!!
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runners help me!!! PLEASE
okay...so after a 3 month hiatus I am back to running. I am used to running in warmer weather (east cost hot humid summer runs). Now that the air is cooler and less humid I've noticed that I am able to run very well in the cooler weather (although I am doing more mouth breathing because nasal breathing burns-did not have…
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Men vs Women-what's important
Hey All... okay- having a lighthearted debate and I'm interested in what people think about this comment: men make time for what's important to them; women make time for what's important for others.... Comments???? (by the way I'm not hating on anyone-like I said it's just a lighthearted Saturday night convo with a friend…
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Had the best "S" last night!!!
SLEEEEEPPPPPP!!!!! If you have ever battled insomnia you know what I'm talking about!!! NSV: since I lost the weight, I have had very FEW boughts with insomnia and I am loving it!!! Who knew losing close to 100 lbs would have such a wonderful effect!
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STAY FOCUSED
stay focused...the holidays are here. Don't give in to every temptation. Set your boundaries but still enjoy yourself. A cookie or two- okay....A cookie or two, rum cake, eggnog, Aunt Poochie's Sweet Potato Pie and a diet coke- not quite the way to go!!!
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How You Livin?
Do you think you live in the place you were meant to be? I don't!!! In my heart I should be living in Harlem,NY or Toronto rockin a huge afro with my incense burning in my apartment overtop my little vegan eatery full of intelligent artistic-minded customers who come for good food, stimulating conversation, and relaxing…
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Your New "Obession"
Since you have lost weight/gotten healthlier, what is your new "obsession"- for lack of better word? Mine is shopping!!! Now that I am not longer limited to the plus-sized stores I shop EVERYWHERE!!! Even if I don't buy anything and just go to try on the clothes that I can now fit I have SO much fun (Oh please tell me…
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Big Calves No More!!
NSV- went out today looking for a birthday gift for myself (yeah...that's what it was...) and got some awesome brown riding boots. Only the big calved girls can really appreciate the victory in this!!! I found them at Macy's, they are NOT wide-calved, and they zipped up over my jeans!!!! I think that was a better gift than…
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Happy Veteran's Day
Happy Veterans Day to all those who served to protect us. And thank you to all the families who stayed home and kept down the fort. Your service is PRICELESS!!!
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Your life's theme song: What would it be?
You open your eyes in the morning and then your theme song starts to play. What is it? Mine is: Golden by Jill Scott
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Cheat Days
Does anyone give themselves a cheat day? If so, how often and what do you eat? I may give myself a cheat day once every month or two and I just allow myself to up to 500 calories over my (weight loss) allotment. This way I am still in a maintenance mode for a day, but still able to treat myself to a little extra.
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Tricks to staying focused?
What are some tricks you use to stay focused and motivated? There is a program that I use everyday on my job and it requires a password that I have to change every 6 weeks. Perfect. I make my password something that has to do with my weight loss goal like "lose5lbs" That way each time I log in it is a reminder of where I…
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Running my first 5k on Sunday
Channeling my inner athlete (he he) I will be running my 1st 5k on Sunday. I've been training off and on since Feb/Mar and more consistently since April. I am super duper NERVOUS but excited at the same time. My goal is to run at least 2 of the 3 miles. To get myself pupmed I went out and bought myself a new outfit…
