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    Wal-mart Step or Orginal Sep

    Hey, good for you! Sounds like you are in great shape and active at a point of time in this country when many aren't. Anyway, cathe is amazing, if you can keep up with her, then you can do just about anything! I'm 23 and a long distance runner/cyclist and i tell you what, no matter how great...
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    After dealing with 2 deaths, I'm now ready to start

    Hi Vilma. I'm new, so I don't remember you, but welcome back! These people are wonderful and supportive and I love this community. It doesn't matter where you've been, only where you are going. Embrace your new dedication to your body and just rejoice in that, for it is a wonderful thing...
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    Protein shakes

    I'm the same way because I usually work out first thing in the morning. I know I need to eat something, but a big breakfast wouldn't jive with my running and Cathe workouts! I'm a big fan of the soy protein shakes. I use Naturade soy protein mix. I actually find that it satisfies my sweet...
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    heavy weights...bigger legs?

    Hi Janet, I know how you feel! At first when I started working out a lot, my legs did get heavier which definitely seems counter-intuitive. After a while though, my legs 'got used' to the extra work and started to lean out again. Maybe it was that inbetween stage when you are somewhat new...
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    "He doesn't know about 2nd breakfast!!"

    RE: Wow, everyone has great advice! EAT, definitely eat. If you don't, your body's metabolism just shuts down. And when you are working out with Cathe all the time building and toning muscles, you really do need to 'feed those muscles'. When I get up early like that I have a soy protein...
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    Mckmain or other Runners - Running Rotation Question

    Hi Kristi! I am a running fanatic, so I thought I might let you know what works for me. Keep in mind, though, that everyone is different and what works for me might be totally different that what works for you! Just looking at your schedule it seems as though you are doing quite a bit a...
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    To all and each of you, What is a good plan?

    A plan huh? Well I try to make my plan my 'lifestyle' I try to remember an apple is always sweeter than a cookie and carrots taste better than brownies and there is no guilt with overindulging in either. Never eat dessert without having eaten something else previously or you will end up eating...
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    Breaking Free!!!

    Congratulations and welcome!!!! I am new too :) Your story is so inspirational and your attitude is contagious. I am so happy for you.
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    Have I just *totally* screwed up my body/metabolism?!?!? -------->

    RE: Have I just *totally* screwed up my body/metabolism... Hi niclyf, I just read your post and thought I might reply because I have been where you are as well. While I was never obese and/or landed myself in the hospital with my disorder, I relate to everything you are saying. In my phases...
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