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working out
I am so frustrated with myself and working out lately. I had so much gumption at the beginning that even if it was late I would go work out for about an hour and a half. Now that it's been four weeks into this I am losing that gumption. I don't want to lose that gumption but I don't know how to keep it gowing. I am a music…
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P90X question..
Yesterday was my first day with the program... I am doing the lean version currently... I am sore as hell but feel awesome. I know I worked my butt off. My question is, I have about 20 lbs to lose before I am at my goal weight... a few more pounds wouldn't hurt... just 2 pant sizes and I will be happy.. I am really scared…
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I can touch my toes!!!!!!!
This might sound silly to a lot of you but to me its a great accomplishment! I was a dance and cheer coach for 25 years and during that time I was really limber, could still do a lot of gymnastics and dance my but off for hours! IN the last few years I've had multiple medical problems which led to a large weight gain and…
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Walk Away the Pounds Help
How would I log Walk Away the Pounds 1 mile walk with Leslie Sansone. I kept at her pace and did all the arm movements for 15 minutes. I know it wont be exact for my weight but I need a rough guess. Also for the 2 mile walk
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Activity Level or Exercise?
Ok, I have been helping my sister at her very busy restaurant 2 days a week by waiting tables. I run like crazy (15 tables on my own) for about 4 hours straight, no break, no sitting, no time to use bathroom! Anyway, I have my activity level set to light, or whatever is the 2nd level and noticed that the 3rd level includes…
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Hips, Butt, thighs and abs
Im looking for a dvd that works the hips, butt, thighs and abs those are the main area's i need to lose weight and inches off. I do my ellipitcal daily but wanted to know if anyone was doing a dvd that burns inches off those area's ??? I need at least 6 inches off my waist, hips and about 8 inches off my thighs lol...
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So glad I went!
Let's be honest.... I did NOT want to hit the gym when I woke up this morning. I'm feeling lethargic, irritable and bloated. All I wanted to do was veg on the couch with a bowl (or two) of Special K and stare blankly at the TV. However, I told myself "Just go. Get on the treadmill and burn 100 calories. Anything is better…
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I need challenging cardio DVD's - recommendations?
Hello - I'm getting bored w/P90X and Jillian Michaels Banish Fat - Boost Metabolism and the No More Trouble Zones DVDs. I'm pretty fit and Jillian's BFBM is even getting a little easy for me. Anyone - recommendations? I want Insanity, but I don't think I can foot the bill presently... thanks!
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Do you have to eat all of the calories you burned exercising
I am sure this is a question that has been asked before, but I have been working at this for awhile now and the weight is coming off a little more slowly than I would like- it is coming off, and I am noticing a difference in how my clothes fit (a big difference, considering I've only lost 7 lbs since the beginning of…
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Activity/Exercise
Okay, I know I need to work out more, but some days I just don't have the time. On the other hand, I would LOVE to see some daily activities listed in the exercise database. For instance, I spent (I kid you not) an hour scrubbing grout and soap scum off my tub walls and shower doors yesterday. This is a 50 year old house…
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3 days into Insanity and lemme tell ya
well, the fit test really proved to me how out of shape i am. but i cant wait to see my progress in 2 weeks.. they're right, you do sweat buckets. and i nearly puke at least once during each workout. i love it!!
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Treadmills??????????
Anyone have any suggestions on a good, affordable, treadmill ...one that I can use for running lots of miles (i'm training for a marathon)
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cross trainer?
Hello I've just started recording everything on the site and at the gym I use a x-trainer, looks sort of like I'm cross sountry skiing iykwim?? I can't find this on the exercise list, any ideas? Thanks
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Suggestions pls....P90X or Biggest Loser Workouts???
I'm looking for anyone that's tried both of these. Which one do you prefer and why?
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WII
So Im thinking about getting a WII and the personal trainer that goes with, has anyone used it and is it worth the it?
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i really want to know
can doing the same exercise everyday eg. cardio on the treadmill make ur body get used to it so the calories burned and the effect is no longer the same?? help!
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Ankle Strengthening!
Hi guys, I have really really weak ankles and need to make them stronger. I have resistance bands from a physio and use these to do the set exercises but wondered if anyone has any suggestions of exercises that I can do to strengthen them more! dont have gym membership (too much student debt to afford it) so do ALL workout…
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Walmart- Calorie Burned Calc, Food Swap
Calories Burned Calc http://instoresnow.walmart.com/wellness-center-article_ektid39812.aspx Food Swap http://instoresnow.walmart.com/wellness-center-article_ektid62088.aspx
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abs...
I am doing Ab Jam...and it seems pretty good...but I have a lot of loose skin from child birth and gaining and losing weight. I look at my abs and wonder if it is even possible for the loose skin to tighten up.....anyone else struggling with this??
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Soon 50 - Recommendations for exercise DVD's wanted!
Knee Caps, Lower Back, Behind, and Hips moan frequently... Any suggestions for 49 and 1/2 year old desperately seeking to improve her crabby bod?
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working out to much?
So i only do about 30 minutes of cardio each day, but i keep my heartrate at about 65% to be in my fat burning zone, so not really cardio but more aerobic, and i switch it up everyday between walking up hill, eliptical, cycling, jogging. I also do anywhere from 30-45 minutes of weight training. Each day i work different…
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wanna shred your chest?..great exercises to max out and burn
Start by doing pushups, proper form..no girly pushups here, I like to do them close fisted it lessens the strain on my wrists, do as many as you can..no joke until you honestly can't lift yourself up off the floor anymore, for me it's 52 today..somedays more somedays less, then immediately..NO REST lie flat on your back…
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How many calories burned?
I do a few workout videos from the computer. They are both 30 minutes long. Cardio, and I start breathing a little heavy about 5 minutes in and im sweating by 10 minutes in. My heart rate gets up, but I have no idea how many calories I burned. The videos are pretty intense, when I first started, the warm up was hard for me…
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NEW GROUP- 30 Day Shred-Starting Monday!!
A few of us MFPers are going to begin the 30 Day Shred on Monday. Please post if you would like to follow along for results, motivation, before/after pics (for those that are comfortable), and advice! Each Monday, let's post our CWs and something that we liked/disliked from the previous week to make sure we work on for the…
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exercise calories
I know I know that all the posts say eat your exercise calories. But I'm burning over 1000 per day. That would make me eat 2800 + every day. That's seems way too much!
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SPIN CLASSES
How do you long this under exercise? It's a 60 min class ? Anyone?Thank you!
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Balencing a running regimen with a beachbody plan
So, here's where I'm at: I'm currently doing Slim in 6, but we've been having a bit of warmer weather and I'd really enjoy a run. My big worry is that its going to wreck my progress if I start taxing my body by doing both in the same day. Has anyone balanced SI6, P90, or P90x with a running plan? How did you do it? Did you…
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Wii FIt Question
Hey I am addicted to the Wii Fit Plus and the Jillian Michaels game BUT I am not sure how to log it in my exercise log. Is there anyone else having the same issue? What do u do? Thanks
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C-section Belly's
Two years ago I had a c-section. Now I was big when i got pregnant (well huge actually) and then managed to pack on 80+ pounds with my twins. Now my problem is since then my fat gut has managed to develop this disgusting flap. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions how to firm that area up. There seems to be no tone…
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should I be doing anything else?
I walk everyday for 35 mins but I'm wondering if I need to do anything other than "just" walking to get rid of my belly....and my little muffin top (which by the way, has decreased A LOT lol).......i don't know if i should be doing crunches or something like that....i have one of those little exercise things for doing…