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Being heavy, can one learn to jog??
Hi Everyone, last week I was reading a post about a fellow MFP'er who was asking about learning to start jogging/running. Well, I got to thinking about it as well and thought that maybe I should start jogging again too.The last time I jogged or tried was the day I started my new diet the day after Thanksgivings, it wasn't…
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Exercise and limitations advise
Hi. I know I need to add some type of activity to improve the rate of my weight loss. In the past, I used to walk, but I have problems with my ankle (bad flattening of arch due to long-ago injury, plus loss of cartelidge and arthritis equal major pain and swelling). I wear a brace that helps me some, and I KNOW I need to…
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Treadmill vs Cross trainer
Whats better for burning calories? The Elliptical cross trainer or the treadmill? I do most of my cardio on the treadmill , I burn somewhere between 600 -700 calories an hour according to the machine, and I sweat so much my shirt is soaked through. The cross trainer Im not burning as much , 10min period i burn 80-90…
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Wii Fit stories?
Hi there, I am new to the weight loss regime but am starting nonetheless. Before anyone says it, I am fully aware that the Wii Fit is not the BEST way to lose weight but its better than nothing and due to university I cannot afford/ have time to gym is and I have no confidence to exercise outside. So im doing the Wii Fit…
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Help I'm full of flu!!!! Grrrrrrrr
Omg what a set back I'm so Ill in bed with the flu, I can't swallow water or eat my throat is so sore, only on week 3 of my diet to get back on track and fitness what Shall I do. no exercise and I think all I could try and eat is soup. Any tips for me or words of wisdom?
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Burned off the extra calories from being over.
I was 257 over my goal..included the extra exercise I put in and I was STILL over. Me being tired, and sore from earlier I put on my headphones and went up and down my steps for 25 minutes. So its a mini success here. :happy:
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Winning By Losing!
This time last year I started and completed the entire 12 week program in Jillian Michael's book "Winning By Losing"- which was very effective and there was NEVER a boring moment! I was very diligent for months after and then some things turned around in my routine and family life so I got a TAD lenient about things. I…
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How do you learn how to run?
Hi I went for my 90 minute walk today and heaps of people were running past me - I tried running but I run out of breath really quick and have to stop. Does anyone have any tips on how you build up to running? I have 31kgs (62 pounds) to lose and find it quite uncomfortable to jog. Any hints would be great :flowerforyou:
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Foam rolling, LOVE HATE relationship
Well just received my foam roller for my back and man its tough. Its day 2 of using that thing and it definately feels like torture. I read in men's health that once i get by the torture its a great deep massage. Does the severe pain it gives you ever stop once your body is more and more use to it activating your trigger…
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C25K advice/suggestions?
I am approaching my halfway point (3.5 pounds to go) and, when I reach that magic 50 pounds gone, I am seriously considering starting C25K. I've read through the program and I think it's very doable (provided my mild asthma decides to be not-so-nice to me), especially since I exercise regularly anyway; however, I was…
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Exercises while cooking Great Food!!!
I decided that I needed a little more excercise today so while I was cooking my Turkey franks for supper I did calf raises 2 reps of 25 on each foot & side standing ab crunches 5 reps of 10 on each side!!! I did these all while turning and waiting on my Turkey Franks to cook! Then when my food was ready I was so proud I…
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21 Day Challenge
Psychologists have found that it takes 21 days to reverse a bad habit and begin a new one. Using this finding, I'm starting a personal challenge to go to the gym for the next 21 days straight, whether cardio or strength training. Who's with me?!
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Treadmill Workout anyone?
I love using the treadmill. Has anyone loss weight using the treadmill? If so, any advice. I just started excercising again today.
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Wii Games for Exercise...anyone?
I am going to be doing the following exercises in 2011 wii fit plus wii the biggest loser wii just dance 2 wii zumba wii the michael jackson experience Anyone else? How have your results been? I am having fun and trying not to think of exercise as work I want to like to exercise and what better way than a wii game! :happy:
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calorie burn comarison
I just worked out on my elliptical trainer for 50 minutes, with an average 10-11 calorie burn/minute. I recently bought a Schwinn HRM and was trying to compare the calorie burn. According to my elliptical I burnt 502 calories ( I did not wear the chest strap which I absolutely hate ), MFP website said I burnt 534 calories,…
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What is a better work out by Jillian Micheals?
Hey everyone, I am wondering what you think is a better work out by Jillian Micheals. The banish fat boost metabolism or the 30 day work out? The banish fat one is 40 minnutes but the 30 day one is 22 but way more intense feeling? Also if you do her work outs how do you record your excercise in MFP if you do not use a HRM?…
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Ack Help!
I need to loss the baby fat I gained 4 1/2 years ago with my daughter. Yep I got lazy and didn't exercise it off after having her and now im felt with this extra flab or skin (not much) and fat. Ive changed my eating habit from lots of candy and whatever else i wanna eat to no candy and only intaking 1,200 calories a day.…
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Night Owls
Would you exercise at almost 10 pm? Background: I did workout yesterday, but not today. I've felt.... blah... all day and I can't help but think my lack of workout probably has something to do with it. I really want the blah to end. Additionally, I forgot to take my 2nd dose of medication that aids in smoking cessation…
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24 Hour Fitness Work Classes
*I meant Workout in the topic.....oops! I'm new to MFP and I'm trying to figure out the best way to log the group classes I take at my gym. I'm a member of 24 Hour Fitness and while some of their classes can be easily logged (zumba, spin), I can't figure out the best way to log their bootcamp/core central/power sculpt/etc…
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New to Insanity
Hi All, I've searched so much about "Insanity" and I want to get feedback from people who have finished it. Do any of you do more than 1 video a day (if that's even possible?) or do you do other excerises on top of the videos? I just did the fit test today but I also have a gym membership, I don't know if I should freeze…
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P90X PLYOMETRICS
Holy man, I did this dvd today and my legs are jello what an insane but awesome workout!! LOVE P90X!
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Insanity
It's Insane!!!
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eating before and after workouts?
i have heard that it's best to eat before a work out, and i have heard that it's best to eat after a work out. does anyone know the correct answer? and what are the best foods to eat?
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Just Dance Wii
Any idea of a formula/ratio I can use to determine how many calories I burn when I play Just Dance. BTW I have mastered "Can't Touch This" :)
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Found the COOLEST Apps on my Phone!
This may not be new to some of you, but I stumbled across these workout apps the other day. They are only 5 minutes each and really work certain areas. There are different apps, but the ones I downloaded on my phone are: Ab Workout and Butt Workout. Like I said, they are 5 minutes each and there's a woman on the screen who…
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Any Athletes Here?
Are there any other High School or College Athletes here that are in shape just trying to get better? I'm a cross country and track runner trying to get better. What would you recommend a runner to build muscle and try to gain weight or lose weight? I'm 5'3" and 101.6 lbs. My current calorie goal is 1975.
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ZUMBA!
I just got back from my 60 minute Zumba class & let me tell you, I recommend it to anyone, especially those who enjoy dancing! A Zumba class will burn a few hundred calories while you're having a ton of fun! Has anyone else tried Zumba? What'd you think!?
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30 day shred experiment
So, i've decided to take 30 days out of my life to devote it entirely to JM's 30 day shred. Why? I want to see what type of results I will get from that program, and that program alone. I'm currently on level 1 - Day 4 and plan to do each level for 10 days to complete my 30. Has anyone else done this experiment before? I'm…
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Anyone use Wii fitness games? If so, Which ones??
Hello all, So i totally give up over Xmas/New yr. Back on it tomorrow...... Fingers crossed! Anyway.... I got a Wii for xmas and am going to buy a fitness game for it BUT i dont have the balance board, so need a game where you can just use the controller..... So far my top 3 choices are- Biggest loser My fitness coach New…
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Just sharing... Exercise TV
Well today I decided to a little bit more cardio before Shred and looked thru Exercise TV. I was surprised, they have a lot of exercises, several different ones. They even have Shred level 1 and few more Jillian Michaels ones such as the boost metabolism one. If you have cable and if you cable company offer this channel…