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  1. jcm

    For those who keep track of w/o's in written notebook:

    I started doing this a little over 2 years ago while training for my first half marathon. I actually bought a runner's journal but I use it to record everything. Date, length, if it was a run what kind of run, weight increases or decreases, how hard it felt ... also found it helpful to keep...
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    Any Thoughts on Yoga Max/Yoga Relax

    I got yoga relax out of desperation to relieve my back pain! I've tried yoga on and off for years and just couldn't stand it. Love yoga relax. Cathe is my type of yoga instructor! And it has done amazing things to help my back.
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    As you get older ... weight train more or cardio more?

    I really appreciate all the responses! I like total body also. Just did Muscle Max last week but High Reps is probably a favorite. And in the past I had amazing results with Drill Max! I think I'm going to try the Horizontal Conditioning and keep my runs around 4 - 6 miles 2 or 3 days a...
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    As you get older ... weight train more or cardio more?

    My past experience has definitely taught me the truth that results are like 80% what you eat! I switched to a Paleo eating plan back in February and that has been fabulous. My energy is way better and I just feel better. STS also taught me the value of switching things up. Started yoga a few...
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    As you get older ... weight train more or cardio more?

    Turned 40 in January. I've done STS 3 times since it came out, but generally I do total body weights 1-2 times/week and run 4 days a week. Nothing crazy has happened to my body (yet?) just curious if I might see improvement by switching to 3 days of total body weights and 3 days of running...
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    Can you recommend a Yoga dvd?

    I've tried yoga on and off for years and hated. Finally my back pain forced me to do it. I'm not into the "mystical/meditative" aspect of yoga and most of the instructors drive me nuts. I did get Yoga Relax though love it - as much as I can love yoga. Mostly what I love is what it's done to...
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    Summer Olympics and body image

    I have especially enjoyed the men's diving. My daughter was quite dismayed to see they were wearing Speedos. I tried to explain to her they most definitely SHOULD be wearing Speedos ;)
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    In praise of Yoga Relax!!

    I do the whole thing after my long run on the weekend. And I usually do the shorter premixes once during the week - so total of 3. When I got out of it a few weeks ago I had to hobble back from a run and my lower back started killing me again!
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    In praise of Yoga Relax!!

    So here is my story ... 40 year old runner with 3 kids and a bad back. Training for my 2nd half marathon. I thought I was going to have to hang up my running shoes after the birth of my 3rd child seemed to make my scoliosis cause constant lower back pain. I started getting deep tissue massage...
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    I'm on day 4 of Paleo...

    Ohhhhh Subway! I used to get a veggie sub from there, and my stomach would be wrecked the next day (bloated, gas, cramps, many trips to the bathroom :0 ) For whatever reason I figured it was all the veggies - which was kind of silly since I eat a ton normally. That's when it finally hit me it...
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    I'm on day 4 of Paleo...

    Well, I did awesome for 2 months then cheated with this past week (spring break). I feel horrible and am back on Paleo as of yesterday. Eating out basically means a salad with either salsa as a dressing or request vinegar and oil. We went to our family's house for Easter yesterday. I ate...
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    Sean O'malley's sister speaks about his passing

    Mental illness is a horrible thing and unfortunately there is much shame attached to it. It is real - not a made up excuse. It ruins people and it ruins families - as I and so many others know first hand. I knew about Cardio Coach but never tried it. It's really just the cause of death that...
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    Hyperthyroidism

    Again, so sorry! My first was my worst sleeper and they've gotten better! Lack of sleep can just destroy you. I am not a "soap box" person but just wanted to share my personal experience: some of the things in your original post reminded me of some of my symptoms. There was a post about a...
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    Hyperthyroidism

    You poor thing! Is this your first! Lack of sleep will definitely make you crazy - I have 3 kida! Have you read some of the great books out there on getting kids to sleep through the night?
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    Lara bar recipes?

    I made them 2 hours ago! I did the cherry but added a tiny bit of dark chocolate. Had to hide them from my 3 kids :)
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    Lara bar recipes?

    Awesome! I know I could turn to you guys for a point in the right direction! Gonna make these tomorrow!
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    Paleo diet

    Funny you ask - I was just going to report on this a few minutes ago! Here is my experience: I'm on week 8 of Paleo. Initially heard about it on hear, looked into the books Paleo Solution, Wheat Belly and Primal Blueprint. I commited to 30 days of no cheats based on Paleo Solution...
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    Suggestions on good place to get teen bedrm furniture.

    Guess it depends on your finances ... I love Pottery Barn and also got my dining room furniture there as well as a couple other pieces. However, obviously, the stuff isn't cheap. IKEA has fun stuff that's quite inexpensive. Our bedroom furniture and our kids' bedroom furniture was from there...
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    Lara bar recipes?

    Just wondering if anyone out there has a recipe for a bar similiar to the Lara Bar? I like how they are "whole" food, plus I switched to a Paleo-type diet 2 months ago and LOVE it and don't want to go back. But those things are expensive! Want to try making something like that that's...
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    Anyone live in Cleveland?

    A woman I know could possibly be moving to the area and is unfamiliar with it. They'd be looking for an area with good schools (3 young kids), newer good-sized houses and hopefully close to shopping for running errands, etc. If any of you guys have suggestions of areas she could start looking...
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