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What does lifting "heavy" mean to women?
I see many women claim to lift heavy, and I am just curious what exactly this means? I know heavy can be 100s of pounds for men and can vary for both genders, but for women, what does heavy mean to you? Out of curiousity, what are you lifting when you do these various exercises? Edit: Poor wording I guess? No one is giving…
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Lady to give out "you're too fat for candy" letters?
Thoughts on this news article about a woman giving fat kids a letter scolding them and their parents? http://www.wusa9.com/news/article/281070/158/Woman-to-give-obese-children-letters-no-candy
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Do you eat bc it is "time" to eat or bc you're hungry?
Typical day at work: Do you eat your snack or lunch once you feel hungry or do you eat because it is "time to eat because it is almost 1 pm or snack time?" I'd like to entice some healthy debate. I often see people saying they only eat when hungry because they listen to their body.....or those who say they just eat to eat,…
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Hormonal imbalance due to exercise and diet?
So, long story short is: I'm 26, been off of Depo after 13 years for going on 8 months now in hopes of having a regular/natural cycle/body. The doctor told me that it might take up to a year to get my period back (and I knew this because I once went 8 months in my teens years off of Depo and never had a period...and I…
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I won my first race this weekend!
If I had ran Hero Rush in the elite last year, I would have placed 2nd. Therefore, this year I ran in the elite heat, and I won first place female! Overall, 14th place! I'm curious what body differences you guys see in me in the past year. :happy: I'm taking OCR over! It is mine now!
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Boston support effort
Can order Boston shirts here: http://www.runlikeagirlbc.com/ Runners United to Remember Printable "bib" to wear on your honorary runs http://www.runjunkees.com/ Pass along the information to everyone! :flowerforyou: Commenting on this will bump it back to the top of the list so more and more people will get to see it.…
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Pay for group fitness instructors?
I'm looking into becoming a group fitness instructor. However, I live in DC, so the pay that I hear around here is extremely more than I'm sure outside of DC. I'm looking to move, so this will be helpful. How much do you get paid, (if you own a gym) pay someone, someone you know get paid or instructors at the gym you go to…
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Only in a year....
I can't believe only 1 year ago, last October, I was beginning the Couch to 5k training because my then boyfriend signed me up for a Thanksgiving Day race. I was scared out my mind that I wouldn't be able to run straight through the race. During training, I was hitting 5k at around 45 minutes, and I finally got down to…
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I got the email yesterday.....
"Congratulations! You finished in the top 5% at Tough Mudder Mid-Atlantic & have qualified for World's Toughest Mudder 2012! On November 17 & 18, Big Mudder will be delivering the baddest, most epic Tough Mudder course to date in Englishtown, NJ where extreme Mudders from around the world will come together and compete…
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Wide squat v. narrow squat
I did some Googling, which didn't help, and I searched the forum board, and there were no results for this, so: what are the benefits of wide squats v. narrow squats? As in which muscles are targeted? Anyway to do a squat which would target ab muscles at the same time? I have a pact with a friend to do 50 squats per pee…
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Rebel Race MD-July 7-Who's in?
Well, lets just say all of my REAL friends SUCK. I asked everyone/someone to do the Rebel Race with me July 7, and all I heard was crickets. :grumble: So, is anyone doing the 15k race on July 7? If I have a few people I can meet up with and have fun with, I'll sign up solo and go! I've done 5k obstacle runs alone, but I've…
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Possible LCL injury?
I believe I may have a sore LCL from outdoing myself 2 weeks ago in a race where I finally met my timing goal/speed goal. 6.8+ MPH. I was super excited. :happy: That was Friday, April 6. I don't work out on the weekends, so the 7th and 8th were a wash, but I had no pain. I started back out on Monday working out, and I was…
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Can we see some more V's please!
Show off your V proudly! The other thread has reached 20 pages/the max comments I think! :devil: :devil: :devil:
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Reposting CDC stats because EVERYONE should see them
My original topic got locked...honestly for no reason. There were some very intelligent and eye opening comments coming through. And I want everyone to see the stats on obesity. I knew obesity was a problem, but just look through the graphic. VERY disturbing. This makes me sad. http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html…
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Weird NSV--but VICTORY NONETHELESS
When I was in the shower this morning, I cut the back of my kneecap shaving in multiple places! I know, weird, but I haven't had a skinny enough leg to cut anything...well, ever. I mutilated the tendons that (now) stick out on the back of the knee. YAY FOR SKINNER LEGS! :blushing:
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30 lbs gone *with pictures* Took almost 2 years but HEY! I
So, I wanted to make a before and after with the pictures I rediscovered on photobucket after I thought they were gone forever. I'm 5'2" and work out roughly 5 days a week for an hour to 1.5 hours. Being so short, 3 lbs either makes or breaks my clothes fitting! It is REALLY frustrating! As you can see from the pants…
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I've come to love running--pictures included
I've been training for a 10k the past month, and for fun, I have mapped and am planning to try a 10 mile run next weekend :) I just ordered a Polar FT4 in order to more accurately estimate calories burned, and I needed to know what size strap to order, so I whipped out my measuring tape. I got curious about my measurements…
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Polar FT40 v. Polar FT60
The 40 is $119. The 60 is on sale for $139 with free shipping. Seems like a steal. Honest thoughts and opinions on these two products? Something better out there? I'm going to quickly order one if you all agree it is a good deal. Normally over $200 for one! I'm clueless about HRM! Does the chest strap go on top of your…
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Target HR v. max HR...and which one does what?
I found this article that says in order to find your target HR range take 220-your age then multiple by .6 to get the lower end then multiple the 220-age by .7 to get the upper range, but that puts my target HR at 117-136. I would even break a sweat with that, and all the comments say it is wrong.…
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10k timing goals?
Here are my stat's from my past 2 distance runs. On average, I'm running around 9:30 a mile. *mile 2, 3 and 4 were ran around the Washington monument, and each red light, if caught, is around 60 seconds, so it added to my time. mi Pace (min/mi) 1 9:40 2 10:55 3 11:32 4 10:48 5 9:44 6 9:31 7 8:46 *mile 1, 2 and 3 were ran…
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Want to organize a weight loss challenge at work. HELP
I want to organize a weight loss challenge at work starting in the new year. Perfect timing to get some healthy competition and help MYSELF lose some more weight. HOWEVER, I have NO idea how to go about it. I know people need to pay to enter and then the money goes towards an award....etc. How should I do this? Should the…
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Most HORRIBLE run ever...please help!
That was probably the most horrible run EVER. It is about 40 degrees out, and it happened to be SUPER windy. My nose was running, my eyes were burning, my saliva got really thick, so I felt like I was choking and I kept having to spit, I couldn't take deep breaths in because of the cold air and wind blowing straight down…
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3 weeks off from running to 5k in 4 weeks
I just signed up with my boyfriend to do a 5k on Thanksgiving--4 weeks. I haven't ran in a few weeks because I have been focused on circuit training, and even when I was running, I was only up to 2 miles. What is the best way to boost my endurance? Should I just get back into running, doing 3 miles at a slow pace, so I…
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Runkeeper app and wireless HRM--those who know HRMs
So, Runkeeper is an awesome app that tracks your running routes by GPS and gives you information on your runs. It has an option for HR tracking. When I click on it, it takes you to the "Runkeeper Store." It shows me this product http://store.runkeeper.com/shop/product/fitness_sensors/RK_POLAR Does anyone know how well…
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Results of 30 Day Shred!
Final results of 30 Day Shred: For those who know their measurements....tell me how I now compare to your measurements (I feel like I still have large measurements)- Height: 5'2" CW: 125.6 lbs Inches lost- 2 1/2 off waist (27.5 inches) 3 off stomach (32 inches) 2 1/2 off hips (34 inches) 2 off right thigh (21 inches) 1 1/2…
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Hungry Girl website has TONS of recipes
This website has 100s of alternative recipes for things that will get you into trouble without knowing it. You know, those dang mixed drinks or desserts that are "just one," but they end up being 700 calories at restaurants! http://www.hungry-girl.com/ If you guys find any gems on there, post them for everyone on this…
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Support group for 30 day shred
I am starting the 30 day shred soon (tonight, specifically, I think...I am so excited to begin it). I was wondering if anyone else wanted to start at the same time, add each other as friends and keep the motivation going! The more support, the better! :heart: :heart: :heart:
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Vibram Five Fingers? Yay or nay?
Here's the website: http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/barefoot-sports/barefoot_running.htm I am extremely flat footed--not because of fallen arches or any other medical reason, but simply because I have never worn real shoes. I grew up going barefooted, and since getting older and living in the south all my life, I wore…
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Wave of helplessness and hopelessness is overcoming me
I'm having a wave of helplessness. I feel like every day is a struggle with weight loss. I eat my goal calories 5+ days a week and do sometimes overeat on my dinner nights with friends, which means I mostly maintain my weight. I just feel like if I ever want to get to my goal or if I want to maintain my goal weight, I'm…
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Which car should I buy?
I've always wanted another Acura, and this one has navi! (I don't like the back of the TL, which is the nicer model). http://www.chevychasenissan.com/Washington+DC-Nissan-2009-Acura-TSX-Tech/Navi-JH4CU26659C036155-used.html But I've always wanted an Accord too (and for price and looks I'm leaning toward this one)....she…
