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Questions about Strength Training
Question: Do chin-ups, pull-ups and leg lifts count for strength training if they are done in the water? I did three sets of 20 of each of these in the pool yesterday, and I controlled the movements start-to-finish as I have been taught to do. My muscles were definitely working because I felt that good-workout kind of ache…
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Plateaus
Hi there! I came across this article on Fitbie and thought I'd pass it along. There are several other topics, so check them out if you're interested. The web location is listed at the bottom of the article. Good luck in 2012, everybody! “Topic #2: Weight Loss Plateaus I’ve hit a weight loss plateau even though I’m…
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MY 1st Real NSV Moment!
So, I work for a church school, and I know a lot of the congregation members because the staff and faculty are very "visible." Everyone knows us even if we don't know them. I ran in to a woman from church this morning as I was passing through the office. This person was particularly vocal over the last couple of years…
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MFP Friends Seriously ROCK!!!
Just wanted to take a moment to say it out loud - well, so to speak! I cannot express how much this site and the new friends I'm making are helping me to stay on the path I've chosen for myself. This week has been an eye-opener for me, and there are some amazing people here who truly want me to succeed. At particularly…
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Kinda scared...
Need a reminder that I'm doing what's best for me and my girls by finally dropping this weight... So I've been trying really hard to take better care of myself for a couple of years now, and I'm pleased with my progress so far. I'm nowhere near the 308 lb. - 5'5" body I was, and I have a lot more energy. I run around with…
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Another Breakfast Idea
I wasn't a breakfast person until I started working out regularly last year. This is a spin on something I had at a restaurant, and it's wonderful...COLD OATMEAL! The "Breakfast of Champions" post reminded me of it, so I thought I'd share it. Cooked steel-cut oats Vanilla yogurt Diced apple (I like Granny Smiths) Dried…
