I've lost 7 lbs...
1 day ago
...Since I started my don’t-eat-everything-and-anything diet. Woo hoo!
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 "Losing weight and getting in shape are much harder when you're middle-aged than when you're young."
How I did it: The only thing that worked for me was to have a reason to do it, beyond just wanting to look more fit. I have been planning a trek to Nepal. Since I am not strong or athletic, I knew I HAD to do something to get in shape, or I'd be in trouble. Lessons & tips: I am the anti-jock. I hate exercise. My best advice is to find a friend with a similar goal and schedule exercise time with them. I hike with one friend and go to a rock-climbing gym with another. The more I fill my time with interesting exercise, the less time I have to spend doing incredibly dull stuff like the treadmill. I also try to vary my exercise as much as I can: swimming, walking, dancing, kayaking.
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Purple Fairy likes the new look of 43T
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5 days ago
Am following the 3 weeks to 30 min running from About.com..
get in shape
6 days ago
I have worked out 30 minutes everyday to get in shape for 1 year.
It seems not be enough. I don’t feel much difference.
Now I am going to care about eating.
and how to exercise, and supplement.
Second
1 week ago
Just did a little Barbelt Workout, skipped the Pushups because my chest is to sore.
Feels great.
Katherine is happy!
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1 week ago
I’m taking a personal fitness class. It really helps with this.
Rebuilding Muscle
1 week ago
My knee is just done with surgery, so I am very limited in movement. But Crunches, Push/Pullups and some Barbell Training is Possible. So I will do these Basics every 3 Days. I will report in about tomorrows workout.
Purple Fairy likes the new look of 43T
I gotta note this down:
1 week ago
I weighed a 133lbs yday..and this 10 lbs less than before..
I am happy about it but the best part is, I dont know what I am doing..because I am not going to the gym and also I am not skipping meals…The weight is dropping down, guess its the fact that I have stopped eating out completely….
Chelsea H haven't been on in a loooong time, been pretty busy ^_^
Can't wait for the results.
1 week ago
I definately can’t wait untill I finish this goal with success. I have already lost some weight, but I guess it’s a lot harder during the 2nd time. I was almost 200 pounds, then I weighed 150, know i’ve gained so I have to work out again. I got a soccer ball today, that should be a fun work out, better than 30 minutes on a boring treadmill and more effective I’m guessing.
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Arianna asks,
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shariangelinlove asks,
“my nutrition sucks badly i dont even like veggies that much and every time i eat something healthy it makes me gag. i dont know why, what should i do about it?”
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vex asks,
“I finished couch-to-5K program about 6 weeks ago. I've been running for 30mins 3x/week since then. Will I be able to complete a 10K race coming up in 6 weeks if I keep that up, or do I have to train harder?”
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ducklin77 asks,
“How do you stay consistent and avoid burnout? At times I struggle with eating habits and doing workouts.”
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Jemma asks,
“How many calories does everyone burn in an average gym session?”
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brianstafford asks,
“I want to motivate myself to exercise more and get my 6 foot five self back like it was 3 years ago, Im shy and going to the gym sound freaky and strange and since I live in LA it would be 50 times freakyer hmmmmm whats a good plan to start with”
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Jemma asks,
“Does anybody have any excercise tips on how to get thighs like beyonce?”
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grocko asks,
“how much exercise per day is optimal?”
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Bristol
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Jemma asks,
“Does anybody want a gym challenge with me? Maybe meters on the Rowing machine, Time on the Cross Trainer? Anything cardio”
— 3 years ago |
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Bristol
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Jemma asks,
“Thinking of buying some dumbbells for a home workouts. Is 1.5kg heavy enough for dumbbells?”
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