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    My opinion only, but it is based on weight loss...

    My opinion only, but it is based on weight loss experience...nutrition is the key. Make sure her diet consists of enough protein, limit carbs, but don't cut them out completely and healthy fats...
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    I misunderstood...when you said "sugar" you were...

    I misunderstood...when you said "sugar" you were talking carbs. I thought you meant actual SUGAR...my bad! You're correct on where you could make some cuts though, not too many places.
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    On the sugar....wow that's a lot...I eat...

    On the sugar....wow that's a lot...I eat virtually NO sugar...if it contains more than a few grams, I don't buy it. I would really try cutting back on that. Use splenda or other artificial...
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    Ok...the head cheese looks like the throw up in...

    Ok...the head cheese looks like the throw up in my mouth from looking at it...people actually eat that????

    I can't stand...
    Brussel Sprouts...made to eat them as a child, didn't like them then...
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    The amount of calories you need depends on...

    The amount of calories you need depends on several factors. First, do you know your body fat %? If not, you should have that done. Most gyms will do it for free, just ask. If you don't belong to...
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    In my opinion, the best compliment someone can...

    In my opinion, the best compliment someone can give is to make positive changes in their life after seeing the results you've gotten. WAY TO GO!!!!
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    Hey girl, Amanda gave you some GREAT...

    Hey girl, Amanda gave you some GREAT suggestions...I'm about your height and have lost about 70 pounds in the last year and a half. Most of the weight loss was AFTER figuring out that I need to eat...
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    I'm a teacher...ALWAYS something in the...

    I'm a teacher...ALWAYS something in the lounge...donuts, cupcakes, cake, candy, etc...NEVER anything healthy...I have to go in there several times during the day for other things. It makes it hard...
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    Agree...if you make your own, you can make it...

    Agree...if you make your own, you can make it healthy with whole wheat dough, low fat cheese, lean meats, veggies, etc. Frozen pizzas often are very processed...look at the ingredients. I'm of the...
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    Herniated Disc

    I read through some of the posts and saw some info on this, but thought I would ask anyway...

    I was diagnosed on Thursday with a herniated disc after having pain in my left glute and down the leg...
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    First time competitor with questions...

    I will be competing in Figure in July, possibly two shows. One is ABA/INBA and one is NGA. Do I need both a one-piece and two-piece suit? Do I need a separate suit for pre-judging and for the...
  • Thread: abs and legs.

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    Ditto that...the butt is another story...I have...

    Ditto that...the butt is another story...I have to work VERY hard on that and though I'm still not where I want to be, I would agree that lunges and squats have given me the most improvement.
  • Thread: Body Pump

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    I would recommend them for the beginner. I took...

    I would recommend them for the beginner. I took one just to see what it was all about. Not for me, but could help with proper form and just getting body used to using weights.
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    I was just having this conversation with my...

    I was just having this conversation with my husband last night after chest workout. I feel that I have made strength gains in every aspect of my training except for when it comes to bench press. If...
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    I am often the only woman in the free weight...

    I am often the only woman in the free weight section of the gym. I figure I have a right to be there as much as anyone else and I don't really care what anyone else thinks. If the guys don't like...
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    Ditto here...totally worth it.

    Ditto here...totally worth it.
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