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    Question for onebuffmom.....

    I saw your pic on the other page, they are amazing....My question for you is how often did you work on upper body? Did you use anything other than slow and heavy. I have been doing slow and heavy twice a week for about a month.... Just curious about what kind of rotation you did to get such...
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    How many calories.......

    How many calories do you think I proably burn doing one of the slow and heavy videos? I have Chest & back, Tricepts & bicepts, and Legs & Shoulders. I weigh 155 and I am 5'5 tall. I would love to have a heart rate moniter, but I cant afford on so close to Christmas. I have missed being on...
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    Husband wants to start eating clean..need advice.....

    I know eating clean is mainly eating foods as close to the their natural state as possible. Can I ask if some things are considered ok? Mashed potatoes(flakes)....fat free margarine (smart beat added) canned vegtables or frozen....which is better? Michellini's lean gourmet frozen dinners...
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    long time since I have been on....lost all motivation since returning to work...

    I have not been on much (just lurking)...I have not worked out but 3 times in over a month, I have just went back to work the first of July, I have to get up at 5 am to get myself and the kids ready, be at work by 7:30 after a 45 min drive to work. I get home by 5:30, then make supper, do a...
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    I got a job.....going back to work next Tuesday..feelin...

    I have been a Phlebotomist for 10 years,with the same lab. They were just bought out by Lab Corp, so I have the opportunity to go back to where I used to work.I have worked only part time for the last 4 years so I could stay home with my boys. Now, my youngest is 2 and my middle son is starting...
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    My cat is slowly coming out of hiding.....

    He is doing better....the last 2 nights he has come out for about 20 minutes and let us pet him, then he went back to his hiding spot behind the TV......He must be getting out at night too, because he is eating and using his litter box. We named him Leo....cause he is big as a lion.....We still...
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    Advice about the new cat.....

    He is hiding, and wont come out. I got him out yesterday, and he sat on my lap for about 30 minutes and let me pet him. I have never got a cat before that was 3 years old, they were always kittens. Should I just give him time, or what should I do? My friend got rid of him because she is going...
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    I just got a cat today! So excited!

    My friend and her husband are going through a divorce, and he did not want his cat, so she said I could have him! He is 3 years old, and 22 lbs! He is huge! He is already fixed, and had his shots too.....I am so happy to finally have another pet. A house just does not seem like a home without a...
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    Anyone have a Gazelle? How do you like it?

    My friend offered to sell me her's for $100. She has never really used it...what do you think? Waste of money, or is it a good source of cardio? Thanks guys! joanna
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    I am back.....what a week it has been!

    My MIL is in the hospital with respitory problems, my dad is in the hosptial with a blood clot in his leg....I had another job interview (I start next week) and my husband has had strep throat this week, so I have been playing nurse to him. I am glad to have a little time to get back on...
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    Bathing suit depression.....

    I bought a bathing suit last night, and waited till I got home to my friends house to try it on, and boy did I cry.....I weighed 178 the end of 2004, and now I am 149, but I am still so big. I hate all the loose skin on my stomach, and my hips and thighs are so huge. I am going to start doing 1...
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    I am so excited......

    For the first time in 3 years...I get to go to the movies with one of my friends. Million Dollar Baby is on at the $2.00 movie, and we are going out to eat at Chili's (uh-oh). I really need a night out. I love my 3 boys, but staying home with them all day, and watching my 2 year old nephew, I...
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    JUGYGIRL..(Chrissy).....question about CLA

    I noticed in your post about GNC that you take CLA....I just started taking it 3 weeks ago. Have you seen any results, and if so how long do it take? Is there anything other that CLA that would be helpful? I know Dr. Phil recommeds CLA and Green tea extract. Thanks for the info in...
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    After doing a total body workout.....

    After doing a total body workout such as supersets...is it okay to do like chest&back slow & heavy? I dont feel like I worked any particular muscle hard enough to skip a day. What do all of you do? I wanted to do legs& glutes today along w/ chest & back. Joanna
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    Any of you heard of or used Cutting Gel?

    I saw it on a website...probably just another gimmick....just wondering if anyone had tried it? joanna
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    I added some more pics on my page....

    I need to get DH to take a pic of me now....in those pics I was at about 175lbs, now I am 149....so I look a lot different!
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    Dumb question about wheat bread....

    I have been eating Merita lite wheat bread (40 calories a slice)...but is this considered Whole Wheat? If not, what is a good whole wheat bread? I am trying to clean up my eating a little bit, trying to get in more good carbs. I am dumb as dirt when it comes to nutrition.....thanks for the...
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    So tired of being sick........

    I have had a sinus infection for a week, and now, I find out today, that I have strep throat....I have not exercised in a week, and I am really getting tired of not feeling well. I have been lurking on here, but have not posted this week because I have felt guilty for not exercising, even though...
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    Way off topic....but I just watched a wonderful movie....

    I know I am a little behind...but I just watched "The Last Samuri" with Tom Cruise (not really a fan of his)....but it was really really good! I am shocked at how good it was, because I had NO desire to watch this movie. Just had to share...... joanna
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    I got a stability ball....and just tried my first pike.......

    Did not quite make it all the way up (I fell off) LOL. I can bring my knees in, I just cant get vertical! I was so excited that I finally got to try one, I had to share! Thanks to all of you for all your motivation....all of you have helped make me try harder to succeed..I figure if all of...
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