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Where to hold my cell phone when running?
Hi everyone, I just started running this past December and now that it is getting warmer and I'd be crazy to run in a sweater, does anyone have a good recommendation for something to buy to carry my phone in? I have an HTC Merge- it is a bit on the bulky side but I was wondering if there is a good arm band that will…
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Tall girls and visible weight loss
Hi ladies! Sorry to be repeating myself since a lot of you are already on my FL, but what was the lbs lost point where people actually noticed your weight loss? (Such as family, friends, coworkers, etc) I have been going pretty hardcore at weight loss since last winter. I'm 6'0'' and I started at about 238lbs. Nobody…
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Biotin supplements
Has anyone seen good results in your hair/skin/nails from taking Biotin supplements? Losing weight seemed to contribute to the demise of my already super-thin and brittle hair. Ever since I dropped 50+ lbs, my hair falls out extremely easily and I am shedding way more than usual. I started taking 5000mg biotin pills every…
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Younger folks in the Baton Rouge area?
My boyfriend is taking a job in the BR area in a few months. I was wondering if there are any MFPers who live in the area that can give me a few pointers on good and/or fun neighborhoods for younger folks to live in. We are in our early/mid 20s and currently live in the suburbs of Chicago. I know all cities have good/bad…
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P90X Core Synergistics
Hi all, I was going to try the P90X Core Synergistics video tonight. What are your thoughts? I am not very good at pushups but I can manage, is it super challenging?
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Stability Ball Sizes for 6'0'' Ladies?
Hey girls, What size stability ball do you use? Certain websites say different things and I can't decide whether to go with a 65cm or a 75cm. Please let me know...I want to get one ASAP!
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Tall girls/wedding dresses
Hey ladies! So although this is a bit premature of me, I can't help but wonder what type of wedding dresses my fellow tall girls wore on their wedding day. I am not engaged yet, but I keep seeing all of these girls I know getting married and I just can't help but wonder what I'd look best in. I am 6 feet tall, have huge…
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5'11 or taller with large body frame goal weight??
Hi TALL LADIES!! I was just wondering if those of you 'larger framed' ladies could share your personal weight loss experiences with me. I am 6'0 and large framed. I currently weigh about 207 lbs and I honestly don't think I look fat at all. I know I have a long way ahead of me and I'm aiming for 170lbs but I keep changing…
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Proper stability ball size?
So I am 6'0'' exactly and I've seen that some websites say to get a 65cm stability ball if you are in between 5'8 and 6'2, but some say if you are 6'0 and taller to get a 75cm ball. I plan on ordering one online so I won't get to "try it out". People close to my height- what size ball do you use and recommend for someone?…
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Buying a treadmill- advice for a first timer
I am looking to purchase a treadmill pretty soon. Now, I know that there are a lot of tradeoffs when you buy a cheaper treadmill over a more expensive one, but I figured that there are some people on here who have purchased a treadmill and can recommend a good one. Here are my three requirements: - Made for running, can…
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Weight loss and the elliptical
Has anyone lost a lot of weight using an elliptical as their primary form of cardio exercise?
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Blending all kinds of workout DVDs
Hi all! My name is Sara and I have been on MFP for about a year now, but commited and active over the past 6 months. I was wondering if anyone else is super ADD like me, and uses exercise DVDs but does not follow a specific program or schedule. I personally have all of the Insanity, TurboFire, P90X, and Jillian Michaels…
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Balancing Cardio and Strength, close to goal?
I have currently lost about 60 lbs from when I started trying to lose weight about a year ago. I started at about 238lbs and I am now down to 178, and I am 6'0 tall and about a size 10-12 in pants. I initially would do the elliptical and run, and then I had great success losing weight from running. Once I got down below…
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6 Week 6 Pack vs. Killer Abs?
I have a few of JM's DVDs (NMTZ, BFBM, RI30, 30DS) and I love the results I see from them. I was looking to get something to focus more on abs and I saw that she has both. I've seen a preview of 6 Week 6 Pack before and I wasn't too excited about it...has anyone done either of these videos and seen results? I am looking to…
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6'0 165-170lbs pictures?
Hey ladies, So I know that body types and frames dictate a lot of what you look like at a certain weight. I'm currently 6'0 and 183lbs, and I am hoping to get down to 165. I have been 165 before and was happy with my body, but I am curious to see success pictures of ladies who are in the vicinity of 5'11/6'0 and…
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Knee Pain after Running Outside
Does anyone else have hardcore knee pain when running outside? I exercise almost daily, and it is often high impact. I try to run 20+ miles a week on the treadmill, and for days where I am not feeling like running or run a short distance, I will often add one of my Jillian Michaels or TurboFire DVDS for added…
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NHL Season cancelled thru Oct. 24th...
:cry: :brokenheart: :mad: :angry: :sad: :noway: So dumb. As a Cubs fan, I anticipate hockey season like none other here in Chicago. Now, I will only entertained by football on Sundays.
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AMAZON FAMILIES!
So how many of you come from super tall families? Or are you the sole tall person of the family?? My whole family is 5'11+. My mom is 5'11, I'm 6'0, my dad and 17 year old sister are 6'3 and my 20 year old brother is 6'4. My boyfriend also comes from a huge family- his sister is 6'0, mom is 6'1, dad was 6'2 and he is a…
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People making annoying comments about your height!
Just today, I was walking across the parking lot of my work when one of the truckers on the loading dock said "Damn girl, you dont need them high heels, you tall enough!" and drove off. I was like...umm...seriously? I don't care when people make comments about my height usually, but there's a nice way to say it and a rude…
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Where do you shop for work clothes?
So where do you tall ladies find the best work clothes? I owe my life to New York and Company (thank god for the tall slacks!) but even then I find a lot of their blouses run VERY short, especially their button ups.
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Calling all hair stylists- product question!
Hi everyone, I couldn't think of who to ask this question to, so I figured I'd post this out on the MFP forums! I have really light blonde, heat/color damaged, naturally wavy hair. I have a lot of breakage in the front and I blow dry and flat iron often. I know I shouldn't do this, but I don't have the time to let my hair…
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Favorite N64 Games
What are your favorite games for the N64? Mine are probably- Ocarina of Time Starfox 64 Super Mario 64 Mario Kart 64 Super Smash Brothers Donkey Kong 64 Goldeneye Yoshi Story (call me lame but I wasted so much time in college on this one) It's funny because I grew up a total dork/theatre/choir nerd and my younger brother…
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North Coast Music Festival
Anyone else going to NCMF in Chicago this weekend?? Just curious if there are any fans of that type of music out there on MFP!! I am pretty excited, third year in a row!
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Discretely nerdy baby names!!
Did any of you get named after/name your child inspired by something nerdy? My dad named my sister Kathryn because Star Trek Voyager came out the year she was born and he was obsessed, after Cpt. Kathryn Janeway!
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Was I being ignorant to my vegetarian friend?
Hi everyone! So I love meat. I love steak, I love chicken, I love fish and shellfish, but I don't have a problem with people who don't eat meat. As much as I enjoy the taste, I respect other people's views. I'm more than happy to accommodate my vegan or vegetarian friends when I host dinners and parties, and I do have a…
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Bikini weight! :)
How much did you weigh when you could wear a bikini and look good? Or vice versa- what was the weight you got down to when you felt like you could bare your belly? I weigh 199lbs and I feel like I am *ALMOST* there. I am also 6 feet tall and do a crapload of cardio/circuit training so I have a fair bit of muscle tone. I…
