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    I thought I saw two pound weighted gloves

    I remember that. i think cathe stopped selling them, because there was a problem with the weights fastening in the glove. the closure/zipper was coming open or maybe it just felt too bulky for the user. i think I remember reading about both problems. i never owned weighted gloves myself, but I...
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    Holiday gift ideas?

    Keep'em coming, I'm sure almost everyone needs these tips. in my situaltion, being a workout buddy is cool for the people nearby, but much of my family lives states away and I won't be seeing them, so it needs to be shipable. although I could virtually check in with them or send some coupons...
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    Equipment for home gym

    Are you just starting out, or advanced? Ankle wts, bands, fire walkers, and a step are all very space efficient. Also, you can take most of that with you when you are traveling. Try to think about equip that is multi-purpose, and that you enjoy using. do you prefer dumbells, barbell, bands...
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    Holiday gift ideas?

    I'd like to hear some great ideas for healthier gifts on a budget. make that a shoestring budget.
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    Is it just his age??

    I don't have any advice. Kind of in the same boat. insanely smart kids, and my oldest is very logical too. Plus, he has 2 younger siblings, so i'm afraid when he doesn't believe anymore the others won't anymore either.
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    Thanksgiving Dilemma

    I can really relate to all the family drama, southern food, and people being offended if you aren't eating something in a combinatin of my side and my in-laws, which I'm much closer to actually. Either there's food I'm not interested in and they will be offended, or there's food I want, but it's...
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    Exercises to slim the hips and thighs, and keeping the booty

    It's all coming together like a perfect storm :) That balance between doms being strong enough to make me sore, yet motivating, sore going up the stairs and in the whole side of quads/glutes area, but I can still walk and sit. ditto on the quads mission. It's rare for my quads to ever be...
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    Exercises to slim the hips and thighs, and keeping the booty

    I really appreciate the support and suggestions. Feeling a bit discouraged atm, bc I just did some measurements. I also looked at some size charts to see about where the size I'm trying to get to is, hip wise. I just didn't realize there were so many inches to lose, but I know I can do this...
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    New Hair Style?

    Horsing Around, What's your face shape? It makes a big difference in the choices.
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    Another use for ankle weights

    I just thought of this today. Using ankle weights, the old school kind with long straps, combined to make a weighted belt. This can really come in handy for those times when I need to add a couple of lbs to challenge my lower body in addition to hand weights. Or use just the belt while doing...
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    Soup for Dinner

    I never peel squash, I just bake it ahead of time, then it easily scoops out. If you need chunks, then I would at least partially cook it in some way, then slice/peel it. Love the soup recipes. I've already made veggie, chicken noodle, and chilli in the last couple of weeks. Smittenkitchen...
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    Exercises to slim the hips and thighs, and keeping the booty

    "saddle attack plan" that made laugh! I'm definitely will be doing kick boxing videos and doing some punching bag and kicks on my own. Lots of talking about hills. There's a park almost in my backyard and my long backyard, but both are very flat. If I walk around in the neighborhood, there...
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    New Hair Style?

    Catherine Zeta-Jones Long, Wavy, Black Hairstyle - Beauty Riot This is Catherine Zeta Jones with wavy curly layers. I had a hair cut inspired by this, I think I brought a picture. I haven't been able to replicate it since, but it was always my fav. You may be able to have the stylist show...
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    Exercises to slim the hips and thighs, and keeping the booty

    Yes, definitely. I won't be able to do plyo or HiiT or other extremely intense work very often. Only once a week at first. I'm building up to it. I have stairs I use often. I'm using them to build up my endurance. 25 steps or so, it's difficult to do even a few mins. even when I am in shape...
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    Exercises to slim the hips and thighs, and keeping the booty

    Horsing Around, I was just looking it over, and Rock Bottom (or Diamond Cut) Rotation sounds awesome!
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    Exercises to slim the hips and thighs, and keeping the booty

    Lioness, yes part of it is saddle bags, but it's just overall much too wide in the whole lower body region, even for me. To everyone, thanks very much for the suggestions. so far. Sounds like a plan- mixing it up between side kicks/speed skaters, lunges, squats. squat thrusts. Intense cardio-...
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    Oatmeal Substitute

    Does quinoa make a good substitute for someone who doesn't like oatmeal? I love and eat it all the time, but my bf won't eat oats. This type of recipe sounds guy friendly too.
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    The Boob Conundrum

    I fully agree. I'm so tired of this image almost everywhere of these extremely unrealistic women. Even when selling so called plus size clothes, the models are usually not even average sized. Have you considered submitting a petition online? There have been many sucessfull campaigns...
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    Heavy bag

    We have both versions of boxing bags actually. I prefer to hit the one that's on a pedestal, but also it hasn't broken. The one that hangs has broken straps. In either case, just keep it away from any walls. I've damaged a few walls. Filling it is easy. Either use a hose, maybe you can fit it...
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    Exercises to slim the hips and thighs, and keeping the booty

    I'm all for working the lower body, but are there any exercises I should avoid? Or perhaps it can't be helped, because we can't choose where we lose. I'm either pear or hourglass shaped so I lower body is always last to go.
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