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Eating the Right Fats Can Actually Make You Leaner
Let me state this fact for the record: EATING FAT DOES NOT MAKE YOU FAT! For example, it is known that heart disease, type II diabetes, and obesity are unheard of in historical Eskimo populations… To find out why, read my blog for details… Do not forget to comment and vote! You feedback may help others. Here it is:…
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BodyBugg vs. Heart rate monitor
I have a Timex Heart Rate Monitor T5G981. But I have read about the BodyBugg....which is more accurate??
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This is what Jillian says about working out when sore...
I get emails from Jillian Michaels website. I thought this would be a good tid bit of advice and a great analogy. Q: What are the rules for working out when you're still really sore from the day before? A: You should NOT train a muscle that's sore. The reason for this is that your body interprets exercise as stress; it's…
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What's your favorite stationary bike workout?
I'm a naturally born, and raised runner, but post-college, I'm not trying to get into other methods of cardio. I get bored easily, because I'm used to running outdoors. One stationary bike workout that I do that keeps me enthused is: 5 minutes warm-up 20 minutes of one minute very intense, one minute recovery 5 minutes…
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How to stay motovated when you can't do anything?
I've had some medical issues & had a procedure done for it last week, I was told not to excerise for a few weeks (up to 5 weeks but atleast 3) until I'm completely healed so I won't bleed heavy, but I'm really tempted to go to the gym, I miss it and I'm getting behind on my goals. I know that I can just watch what I eat,…
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Wanna Ramp up Your Calorie Burn Try this.
My Fitness Family: If any of you are doing, Turbo Jam, Power 90 Fat Burn Express, Tae-bo, P90X Cardio, Plyometrics etc. A nice way to ramp up you calorie burn is to use a kettlebell or a weighted medicine ball with the handle. I was restless at 130 in the am, I got up out of bed, started channel surfing and decided to…
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A good heart monitor that counts Calories
Does anyone now of a good monitor that counts how many calories you've burned? I'v thought about the Body Bugg but that's too expensive. I just want to see how may calories I burn when I doing Just Dance or some similar activity. Thanks. Tina
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I'm starting the Turbo Fire 5 Day Inferno Plan!
I plan on starting the Turbo Fire Inferno Plan today and I'm excited! I'll be taking my before pics & measurements, so stick with me and let's put this to the test! I wanted to follow the eating plan to a "T" but I just can't afford to go out and buy 5 days worth of all different foods, so I'm using what I have already and…
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Suggestions wanted...
I seem to do the same exercises every day...it's getting a tad boring. I walk the treadmill, do the step ups, use my bands for my arms (I have an injured shoulder so I have to be easy on my arms). Sometimes I add pelvic lifts and torso twists. I play with my son on the WII or Kinect. But for the times I'm not on the game…
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question for people doing or have done p90x
So i've been sick for going on 2 weeks. (thank you kids) I had just finished 30 days of round 2. should i start back up at day 31 or should i start over? Finished my Last 90 days i didn't get sick. Just wanted some opinions. Hopefully i'll be better by Monday.
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Resting Between Ab Workouts
Hi, I'm new to exercise and I know that you should have a day of rest between every strength training workout you do, however what about ab workouts. I know you can do cardio every day, are ab workouts considered cardio? I'm talking about doing things like crunches. Another example would be a push up - but that's not for…
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Fit Club in West Valley Utah
Hey all. There ar a few of us that are going to start the fit club in West Valley. We're going to be doing Turbo Jam. Come workout with us! It will be a great group workout, and you'll meet friends in the process! Let me know if you're interested!
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Whey Protein
Is it common when getting used to whey protein for it to upset your stomach and make you feel nauseous? I haven't heard anyone talk about it and I've been feeling ill.
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Weight Loss Challenge
One of my favorite blogs is http://fitbottomedgirls.com/. I literally check it every day for fun fitness/health tips and motivation. They were recently named as one of Self magazine’s three top blogs! They are just awesome! Anyhow, recently they posted about their new virtual weight-loss challenge, which consists of going…
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Jump rope on non-running days?
I have been researching and debating this topic for a little while now. I am currently doing C25K, almost on week 4. My problem is, I would like to do some cardio on non-running days. My apartment complex has a small gym that includes a treadmill,stair master, small stationary bike, and an elliptical. It also has a…
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No advertisements allowed on the forums
To help ensure that the forums remain a place where you can receive unbiased opinions and to prevent the forums from becoming filled with ads, we do not allow any form of advertising in the forums. Specifically, you may not post anything from which you might financially benefit, i.e. talking about a product and asking…
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For those that liked the shred, what else is out there?
I really enjoy the 30day shred and the other two dvd's that came in the Jliian Micheals set. I am not a charlean fan - i'm not that co ordinated. Any thoughts on what to try next?
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:-( lower back pain
Oh i cant believe it i have hurt my lower back!! the Pain have been sprayed and pain killers :-( i have been doing so well going to the gym on my own :-( Any ideas....................... Oh at such the wrong time, i was on a roll................. Good Day to you All
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advice on how and what to start?
I am doing chest flies, leg curls, and leg press, pull ups, how many reps should I start with and my weights start with 10 lbs. how much weight should I start with. Should I do it all everyday? Never really did lifting on a machine before.Thanks for the advice
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wrist injury .... are you kidding me?
this sucks... so heres my status " cool... steroid shot in wrist (biggest needle i ever seen in my life) (its actually painful).... uh im off weight training from the next 4 weeks then i find out if i need surgery again... :\ and yeah :\ sigh..." i been losing weight cause i been working out for the last 120 days... now…
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Goals Updated = QUESTION
Originally when I started MFP, I set my Exercise Goals at 60 min Cardio for 3 days a week. Now that I'm really in this, I am actually doing about 40 min, 5 days a week. Before updating my Goals this evening, my Weekly Goal for exercise calories was 1010. Now it is 810. All in all, I'm burning about 1350 calories p/wk in…
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I should have just turned around :(
I went out for my hike today and I completely forgot to change into my exercise boxers :( I usually wear boxers that are tight and go down slightly on each leg. My normal boxers are briefs that are really loose. Now I am chafing on my inner thighs ugh :( I should have just went back home and put on the right boxers.…
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Beachbody peeps--be sure to log your workouts in WOWY
For those of you who are utilizing Beachbody workouts and have a Team Beachbody account...be SURE to log your workouts every day for the chance to win the WOWY prize. I've won TWICE this year (WOOT!)...first time was an I-pod Touch (32 g) and yesterday I won the $300 cash prize. What a great concept for…
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who would of thought.....
that yoga would be such a challenging work out. Now...it wasnt my usual sweating, heart beating out of my chest...blood pumping, face red, can hardely breathe workout! But...it sure did work muscles that I had forgotten about! It will def be a nice addition to my weekly routine. yeah..i finally tried it! :)
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I DID IT!
I put myself out there and tried the 90 minute circuit training class at the gym! Talk about a butt kickin! Holy cow! But it was very effective and I really enjoyed it. Dont get me wrong, it was HARD, but I need someone to push me and this class did that! Yay for trying new things and LIKING THEM!
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beachbody turbofire
Hey is this more of a female workout. I was thinking it could be more of a leaning workout, but was not sure. I'm use to doing p90x and insanity, but I definately need to change it. I like what insanity does for me but hate the workouts. Sooooooo I'm looking for other workouts before I decide to venture into the gym? Any…
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Does anyone workout at the Anytime Fitness on Marconi and Fu
Any fellow Anytimers out there? ;)
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Foot problems
So, this past weekend I took a trip to Chicago and did a lot of walking; when I got home, I found that my left foot was really painful to walk on, especially by the heel/arch part. There are no blisters or scratches or puncture wounds--any ideas about what I might've done? It seems like it hurts most when there is pressure…
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Lipo-6
has anyone tried Lipo-6? If so, what was the outcome?? was it effective for you? Thanks
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shoes?
What does everyone do for footwear when working out? I work out at home doing either the eliptical trainer or Jillian Michaels 30 DS. I wear barefeet when I work out, but is this bad for me? I have always been a barefoot girl. I wear crocs or flipflops (also crocs) everyday, unless there is ALOT of snow then I have a pair…