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am I losing muscle??? Help!
In the last couple of weeks the scale has fluctuated up and down and in the end I've lost 2 lbs. My concern is that my measurements are exactly the same, so does that mean that I lost muscle and gained fat?? I was using a protein shake post workouts, but I haven't bought any in about 6 weeks. I always make my protein goal,…
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Need advice re: sit-ups & arm curls
For the time being, the only two strength exercises that I do are arm curls and sit-ups. For the most part, I do one exercise exclusively one day and the other the next and repeat. I typically take the weekends off entirely or do far less than I do during the week. Here are my questions .. 1) Is that a decent approach to…
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Getting fed up
I have been stuck in a plateau for 3 months now. I increased my exercise and no change. I read about not eating enough for your activity level so I increased my calories and started working out less. Still no change. I dropped the extra calories off again and am working out even harder but for a shorter amount of time and…
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i found a site that helps with miles/ routes
i found a web site that you can go to type in your area code,/ town and you can go and make the roads you take for a bike jog or walk or run and it will tell you how far it was in miles or kilometers you can went your weight age and about how fast you where going and it will tell u how many cals u burnt, www.livestrong.com
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Work out..At Work!!!!!
Found this website and thought I'd share! It's small exercises you can do at your desk..if you have a desk job like me :-) http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/l/blofficeworkout.htm
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ZUMBA??????
Hi everyone! I started an hour long Zumba class last night and it was a blast! Does anyone know what to log it under in exercise? I think with breaks we actually danced about 45 minutes but I can't find it anywhere on here. Any help would be greatly appreciated!:heart:
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Favorite workout videos/instructors
I personally, LOVE watching charliejames on youtube. She kicks your butt into shape, has a cute accent and is very inventive. She has something new on a multi-weekly basis. IF that makes any sense. Anyway, looking at her makes me miss looking like that. That's all the push that I need. She also has a web site called…
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Hoopin anyone??
Hi all, OK so after falling off the MFP bandwagon for a bit now, and after now having gained everything I did lose, all back I've also now gained a few more lbs from vaca. UGH!!! :-( So I am interested in (hula) hooping! I read that an hour can burn up to 600 calories?! I sooo need to find something fun that I will enjoy…
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help! what do i call this kind of weight training?
ok so i dont have weights....but i do have cans of food! XD so what do i call something where i hold the cans of food and curl my arms towards my body (not arm curls...those are apparently on a machine?) and also where i lift them holding them straight out from my body. i feel kind of stupid not knowing this >_< help…
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wanna lose weight but not my buns!
hey ladies, what are some of your favorite booty shaping exercises?
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Getting back into Training
So I start back up with my trainer again on Monday after having a month break. I soo many things and my brain had just become so fried I couldn't get the motivation, and then dealing with the passing of my step-dad it's been good to take that little step back. BUT now I have to continue go getting my butt kicked and get…
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BBL DVD Stuck On Spanish! Help!
This wouldn't be a problem...except, I don't speak Spanish! I have only used this DVD, the Bum Bum disc, a couple of times and out of the blue, it decided to speak Spanish for me. This is getting beyond annoying. I have changed the language setting on the DVD menu several times and it just keeps switching back. I even…
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well, i totally suck at yoga...
just got back from a class. first time i have ever been, and man, was i terrible! i'm not strong enough to keep many of the positions involving your arms...mainly the sideplank - that one was just impossible for me! even resting on my elbow and arm! the warrior positions are alright...i know a lot of the moves from power…
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exercise to strengthen lower back??
Can anyone tell me a good exercise to strengthen your lower back. I noticed as I started a new step exercise program my back just isn't what it should be. Pain across the lower back and hip area. There has to be exercises that target and strengthen this area but I'm not sure which. Any help would be appreciated.
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Blister RX
Hey all! I need some help with blisters- specifically on the back of my foot/ankle. I had a small one on my right ankle from running earlier this week. I put a band aid on it this morning before I did a 6 mile walk, but when I sweat the bandaid came right off. I must have compensated during the walk to favor that part of…
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Yoga Video
I have done some yoga in the past, but I am interested in adding it to my current workout. What are some good recommendations? I've heard a lot about p90x yoga, can I just buy that dvd, or do I have to buy the whole p90x system?
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Yoga
I am wondering if their is anybody out there who practices yoga on a semi-regular basis? I thought it would be nice to discuss new poses we have discovered as well as the philosophies and ideas that come along with practice. I am about 2 months into practicing at least 5 times a week, and I'm completely hooked! So if your…
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Yoga routine?
I've been thinking of starting yoga again, but thought I'd give it a go at home for awhile before joing a class. Does anyone know of a good (and relatively simple) yoga routine I could do, either in the morning or last thing at night, and about 20-60 mins? Thanks!
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Good Yoga DVD?
Hello All: I am trying to add yoga into my fitness routine and would like to get any suggestions you might have on a good DVD I could do at home. I appreciate any and all suggestions. Thank you and take care!
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Replacing Yoga X
Yoga X is just too long, do you think that the Jillian Michael's DVD could relace it? I heard it's a great workout in half the time.
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8 Months of Shin Splints...help!
I just can not get these shin splints healed..it has been 8 months now! My sport is Taekwondo so not a whole lot of running but I really feel it during our warm up runs & with the impact of kicking. This is what I have been doing to try and rectify the situation: -I have been to physio numerous times, she did massage, tens…
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why cant i drop the pds?
im trying to loose 17 pds to get to my pre pregnancy weight. 22 pds till my goal weight. i eat healthy, count calories..i wont go past 1200 a day..usually around 1100. ive been doing jillian michaels burn fat boost metabolism for a while now. i do the warm up and about 5 out of the 7 circuts. In 3-4 months ive lost maybe 3…
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How can I help the arm flab?!
So thankfully, I don't have ALOT of arm flab going on, but unfortunately, it is coming. How can I tone up my arms to avoid all the loose skin that's begining to come with this weight loss? Thanks for the tips!
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Arm Workouts...
I have a pair of 5 lb weights that I love to use... but I'm not sure if I'm using them effectively. Does anybody know a great website that displays an effective upper body workout?
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Winsor Pilates
Has anyone tried this? Is it a good workout?
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Motivating music for exercise?!!
Hi All, Ive upped my execrise for the last 2 weeks since I joined here. So I walways lishen to my ipod and am now getting sick of the same songs!! theres only some that are suitable to listen to to keep me motivated. My current favorite is 30 seconds to mars - closer to the edge.. it has me skipping down the road!!! Other…
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Today's Workouts - 8/27
I actually didn't do a workout this morning but since no one else has started this topic yet I thought I would. I was supposed to do a leg workout today but I opted for more sleep instead, so today's workout has been moved to Monday's workout. For those that may have missed the first four days of this, it's just intended…
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Exercise in increments vs all at once?
Hi Everybody, I was wondering if it makes a difference if you do your cardio exercise in short increments throughout the day (10 minutes at a time for example), or all at once? Is one more beneficial than the other as far as increasing metabolism or burning calories? Have any of you seen better results one way vs the…
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Tips for jogging with goal to run in 3 - 6 months..
I have been working out over the last 12 months through kickboxing classes... Over the last 2-3 months I have started increasing my workouts and doing various classes from cardio boxing, kickboxing and walking. 3 years ago I got into jogging and was able to jog consistently for 20 minutes however am struggling to get to…
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Heart flutters & Exercise
First, all my doctors are aware of my efforts here on MFP and my workouts. So, my question is, those of you that have heart flutters/palpitations during exercise, do you keep working through it? Do you pause your workout? Do you stop altogether? If you pause, do you keep your HRM (if you have one) going? I'm used to my…