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9/19/12 10:32 P

yes - a ladies fitness club

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9/18/12 12:52 P

Yes

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9/17/12 10:18 A

Do you belong to a gym?

Yes
No




For me the answer is no....I prefer to do my exercises in the privacy of my own home. I have the equipment that I need, it's cheaper (no membership fees), and I can do it on my time line schedule.

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8/31/12 11:16 A

Sometimes

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8/25/12 9:24 A

positive changes are good with me

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8/23/12 11:04 P

Sometimes - change helps a person to grow

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8/23/12 9:58 A

Do you deal well with change?


Yes--change is great!
No--I like it when things are familiar
Sometimes
Other



I like it when things are familiar but I accept changes as a way to learn and get out of my comfort zone from time to time.

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8/22/12 10:57 P

Chinese/Japanese

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Chinese/Japanese

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8/22/12 7:25 A

In your opinion, which type of cuisine offers the healthiest meal options?

Chinese/Japanese
Indian
Mexican
Mediterranean
American
Ethiopian
Italian
Other (Share it in the comments!)



I think all of them can be healthy. Most cultures are now giving several options as to what choices we want in order to make the meals a healthy one.

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8/21/12 10:00 P

loggin and inspirational articles

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8/21/12 1:04 P

log in...so many of your quotes inspire me, Marj! They remind me of my mom's personality. It's like she is still alive.

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8/21/12 9:41 A

What's your go-to tactic when you feel unmotivated?

I read inspirational quotes/passages
I listen to motivational music
I look at inspiring images
I get a pep talk from a friend/family member
I log into SparkPeople!
More than one of the above
Other (Share it in the comments!)



I would have to say all of the above. I look for inspiration and motivation from my sparkpeople teams and sparkpeople in general. I really am thankful for my DH who is very supportive of me and what I can accomplish.

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8/21/12 12:36 A

Not applicable-- I already incorporate strength training into my routine

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8/20/12 10:44 A

If you haven't started strength training yet, what's holding you back?


I'm afraid of injuring myself
I don't want to make a fool of myself in the weight room
I lack access to strength training equipment
I don't want to get bulky muscles
I'd rather spend my limited time burning more calories with cardio exercise
Strength training is overwhelming and I don't know where to start
Other
Not applicable-- I already incorporate strength training into my routine




FOR ME......I'd rather spend my limited time burning more calories with cardio exercise

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8/18/12 10:40 A

None of these-- I tend to eat the same amount of calories at every meal

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8/18/12 4:17 A

dinner

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8/17/12 7:54 P

dinner

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8/17/12 4:39 P

lunch

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8/17/12 1:03 P

my breakfast

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8/17/12 10:55 A

My breakfast

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8/17/12 6:33 A

Which meal typically makes up the bulk of your calories for the day?


Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snack(s)
None of these-- I tend to eat the same amount of calories at every meal




I would have to say my dinner meal

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8/16/12 10:29 P

health concerns

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8/16/12 4:04 P

MY FAMILY

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8/16/12 2:55 P

Definitely look and feel!

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8/16/12 10:46 A

Doing it for myself

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8/16/12 9:02 A

What has been the most motivating event to spur your weight loss?

Upcoming vacation
A wedding/honeymoon
Class reunion
Health concerns
My kids/family
How I look and feel
Dating
Doing it for myself
Something else not listed here




For me it is how I look and feel. If I feel better in the clothes that I wear then I know I look better as well.

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8/15/12 10:28 P

I struggle with both equally

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8/15/12 1:59 P

diet, love salty foods!

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8/15/12 1:51 P

I think it is exercise. However, I do ride my bike for 6 miles once a week.

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8/15/12 10:20 A

I struggle more with getting exercise in.

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8/15/12 10:18 A

I don't struggle with either of them

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8/15/12 8:14 A

Which part of the weight-loss equation is more difficult for you to stick with: Diet or Exercise?


Diet
Exercise
I struggle with both equally
I don't struggle with either of them
Other




I would have to say....for me....diet. I love food and struggle from time to time with portion distortion. I am getting much better at it....self control and tapping my hand when I go for seconds.

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8/14/12 11:02 P

Never

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8/14/12 2:04 P

never

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8/14/12 1:24 P

Never

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8/14/12 12:48 P

NEVER

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8/14/12 10:57 A

Never

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8/14/12 9:30 A

At least once a week, no more than 3 times a week. I use them for pain management and relief of stress.

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8/14/12 9:25 A

How often do you use tanning beds?


Never
Often
Sometimes
Other




I have never used a tanning bed. I have no intention of using one because I think they are dangerous and so is sitting out in the sun for long periods of time.

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8/13/12 11:03 A

solo

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8/13/12 9:27 A

Do you prefer exercising with a buddy or going solo...or something else???





I would love to have a buddy do exercises with me but I go solo. DH and I enjoy our walks together. Working out on the exercise machines I do solo.

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8/13/12 3:28 A

Pink Lady

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8/12/12 7:54 P

red delicious

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8/12/12 2:00 P

Red Delicious

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8/12/12 9:27 A

What type of apple is your favorite?

Granny Smith
Fuji
Braeburn
Pink Lady
Honeycrisp
Red Delicious
Golden Delicious
Gala
Macintosh
Other





There isn't an apple I don't like....it's hard to choose. Fuji and Golden Delicious would be my first chooses for eating and Granny Smith for baking.

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8/11/12 1:51 P

More than one of the above



I take walking and stretching breaks
I work out during my lunch break
I get up and talk to my co-workers in person instead of using e-mail

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8/11/12 9:24 A

How do you sneak extra movement into your day?

I take walking and stretching breaks
I work out during my lunch break
I take the elevator instead of the stairs
I park far away from my destination so I have to walk more
I take my pet on frequent walks
I get up and talk to my co-workers in person instead of using e-mail
More than one of the above
Other (share it in the comments!)





I find that I do a lot of the things above....parking far away in the parking lot and walking to the mall, go for a walk in the park, go on my twist plate during commercials on TV, take the stairs instead of the elevator.

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8/11/12 4:19 A

No, I eyeball everything

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8/11/12 2:34 A

SOMETIMES

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8/10/12 6:43 P

No, but I probably should.

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