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    clean eating - BFFM

    I have been eating clean since Dec using Tosca Reno's books. I have had a lot of success but I was out of town for a long weekend and then in Miami for work and I got off track. I decided to recommit yesterday and I pulled out my copy of BFFM. It had a lot of great points but it also had me...
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    weight rotation

    I am currently doing splits for lifting 3 or 4 days a week and cardio 2 or 3 days a week. I use GS, Pyramids, Slow and Heavy and the new 4DS. I alternate each week between them so I am never doing the same series two weeks in a row. My question is this: Should I stick with a series for a...
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    calories burned with HRM

    I received a HRM for my birthday but it doesn't give the calories burned. How do I determine how many calories I am burning in one hour? Is there a chart I can use with my HRM?
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    slow and heavy

    I love GS and Pyramids but I was looking to get something new just for variety and Cathe uses S&H in her Feb 08 rotation so I was considering purchasing this DVD. What do you guys think of S&H? I have heard that the slow pace bothers some but I am really getting into lifting and doing less...
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    one arm rows

    Awhile back someone asked about putting your forearm on your leg instead of your hand above your knee. I never saw the response. I feel more comfortable with my forearm on my leg. Is this OK?
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    one arm rows

    Awhile back someone asked about putting your forearm on your leg instead of your hand above your knee. I never saw the response. I feel more comfortable with my forearm on my leg. Is this OK?
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    Quinoa

    I like the taste of it but make sure you rinse it really good before cooking or it can be bitter. I have it today with a bunch of veggies cut up in it and a little low sodium soy sauce. Yum! Vicky
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    clean eating and supplements

    I love your response and it sure makes me feel better. As I was buying each supplement I did ask the GNC rep and the pharmacists and they said it should be fine. I don't want to waste money or mix the wrong things. I was considering the L-carnintine - do you think it is worth it? I...
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    L-Lysine for cold sores

    Karen- I can tell you feel my pain. I don't have any really embarrassing stories but my boss picks on me for my herpes when I get one. It gets old. He is trying to be funny but it is not. I also hate not being able to kiss my husband. We are pretty physical and it sure puts a damper on...
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    L-Lysine for cold sores

    Thanks for the quick answer. Yes, you did help me. I can always tell when I am going to get one by my stress level and lack of sleep so I will take three during those time and reduce to one on a daily basis once this one is gone.
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    clean eating and supplements

    Hi everyone! Still eating clean and I am down 14 lbs and 8 inches. It has only been 7 weeks. I still want to loose another 36 lbs but I am encouraged that I can loose ALL the weight this time and keep it off. Do any of you take vitamins and supplements? I take the following: Vitamin B...
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    Lasik surgery

    No insurance coverage here either. It will cost me $3050 but I have $1500 in my flex plan at work and they have a finance program for 0% for 18 months for the other $1550. It depends on your prescription. It is cheaper if your eyes aren't as bad. My eyes are -5.00 and -4.75. Everyone I...
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    L-Lysine for cold sores

    I asked about cold sores a few days ago. Thanks for your responses. I went with the Lysine cream and pills. My immune system is a little shot with winter and kids in school etc. Does anyone take the Lysine pills? If so, do I continue to take them everyday forever to prevent any more...
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    Lasik surgery

    Has anyone here had it done? Are you happy with the results? I go tomorrow for a consultation and I am excited. I have worn glasses/contacts since 4th grade. Can you exercise soon after or do you have to wait for a few weeks?
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    cold sores

    I am still laughing about the birth control from cold sores. Too funny. I went to the whole foods store here and got some lysine. I didn't want to go to the dr for a cold sore. I will see how this works and if it doesn't I will go in next time. I got the cream and the pills. Does anyone...
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    cold sores

    I have another cold sore, yuck! I always get them when I am stressed and tired. I have a cold and haven't been sleeping well because of the cold and work. Does anyone have any recommendations on how NOT to get them and how to get rid of them? I am using abreva, I usually do but they...
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    cleaning eating update and questions

    TTOM = That time of the month or our lovely periods. It just seems nicer to type TTOM. Todays meals for example breakfast - 1/2c oatmeal with water, ground flax seed, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 banana cut up, 1 tbsp bee pollen snack - 1 cup low fat cottage cheese with 1/2c blueberries...
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    cleaning eating update and questions

    I have been eating clean for about 6 weeks now. I have lost 14 lbs and 4.5 inches over all. I posted before that it was going slow. Wow, was I wrong when I actually looked at the numbers. I am even getting compliments on my muscles and that has NEVER happened before. I am very excited. I...
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    shouldn't I have DOMS

    I have been doing the 4DS this week for the first time. I had been using GS and PUB, PLB and I usually get DOMS from them. Am I not lifting heavy enough with the new series? I expected to be sore since I am new to it and the weights are heavy. (I did quit early on a couple of exercises, it...
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    clean eating questions... long

    RE: clean eating answer... long too Thank you ladies!!! I feel great reading all your responses. I want to loose all the weight in one day and I know that is not realistic. You all made me stop and look at what has already been accomplished and you are right, it is good. 1-2 lbs a week is...
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