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MFP Runners Club Saturday 03/14/09
Hi - Did a nice easy 7 miles today. Got to fuel up for tomorrow, will be running 15 miles in the morning. Get to eat today, yipee.
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Finally working!!!
Ok finally after all this time im starting to loose weight and a lot of inches. Its slowy working. I dont have much time to exercice other wise i would be loosing faster but my thing is drinking water and whenever i even have 5 min to myself i do exercises. Any freetime i have through out the day i do it. And im starting…
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Foot Odor....
Ok, I know this is gross, but its obvious that my feet will sweat from exercising. I come home, shower and my feet still smell. Anyone have any suggestions???? I've even bought new sneakers ..thinking the smell was coming from them. NOPE.....just my stinky feet. Thanks!!:tongue:
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Woohooooooooooooooo, you cyclists have been keepin
secrets:wink: I had to switch to bike-riding because of a bad knee?? I started riding yesterday and only went 2 miles. But talk about a great workout!!!! And zero pressure on my knees. I am totally grateful to any of those that posted yesterday to me mentioning the more low-impact ways of burning calories!! I was so bummed…
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Beginner fitness
So, aside from walking, and riding a stationary bike, could you suggest some fitness activities for a beginner that can be done at home? I suffer from sore knees when I try to run. I garden and chop wood, but I need to find some higer-calorie burning exercises that won't result in injury. I am in my late 40's and not the…
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no pain no gain- or lose in my case ;)
I hate the 2nd day of my workouts- I like the pain but don't like how I walk lol-- wed is my lower body day and I wanted to kick my workout up a notch because I haven't been feeling the pain after my workouts- well I succeeded those damn hamstring dead lifts sure do the trick- I also stopped using assisted machines at the…
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Stronger, Better, Faster Challenge March 13
Hi everyone. . . Well, I'm almost afraid to say it out loud, but my matoe-face seems to be on the mend. This is the first day in a week that it hasn't felt like it was on fire, so I'll take it. If I had an enemy, I wouldn't wish this on them. What a drag. No exercise scheduled for today, giving my body one more day to use…
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MFP Runners 3/13/09
Hi y'all! I guess I'm the first to post today. HAPPY FRIDAY! I got 7 miles in today.
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I refuse to do lunges...
Hey I'm sure there are plenty others that hates lunges out there. I know they say it's one of the best leg and butt exsercise but I'd rather do a hundred squates. Anyones else not doing lunges? What do you do to workout your legs and butt? I like to do squates and steps.
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2300 Calorie deficit
This post really has no point - just thought I'd share my day. My friend and I decided to go for a hike today since it was nice. We first drove her car to the end point and then she jumped in my car and we went to the start. Reason being, I hate back tracking. So instead of walking somewhere and walking back... I just walk…
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How long?
I started dieting and exercising last week. I've worked out 3 days this week and I did Zumba last night. Needless to say, I'm working hard at reaching my weight loss goal. I've lost four pounds, but I think it's mainly because I cut out almost all Diet Coke (sad face.) I would LOVE to reach my goal in four months, but I…
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A Simple Plan
Came across this and thought it might be helpful to some! Take Care! A Simple Plan to Lose Weight By Gabrielle Reece - Posted Fri, Mar 06, 2009, 4:26 pm PST on Yahoo 90% of users found this article helpful. Post a Comment View All 182 Comments A lot of people send comments to me looking for a simple starting point to…
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What's your mattress?
We all know that sleep is essential for having the energy to workout. So I am wondering what kind of mattress are ya'll sleeping on and is it working out for you? Mostly I am curious if anyone has a Sleep Number Bed or a Memory Foam mattress...are they worth the hype???
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Just started circuit weight training what can I expect?
Hi guys, I've been doing tons of cardio and know that I need to put some weight training in there, so this was my first week of adding in the strength training. I am hoping to do it on Mon, Weds, Fridays. What can I expect to happen once I start doing this regularly? I am hoping to see a little definition in my arms. Will…
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Exercise bike!
Getting one of them old exercise bikes tonight, its a REALLY nice one.. Just wondered, should I lift, do situps, and pushups before I ride the bike or after. I am planning on riding on various strengths and speeds for around 1 hour... It's one of the ones that were built properly, and it counts how many miles were on it.…
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what did I do to my calf?
So I was stretching my calf by putting my foot up against the wall and pushing my body forward, and I felt a pop in the center of my calf muscle. Now it is sore. What does that mean??? I can still walk, it just hurts a bit...
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Silly question about 10,000 steps
Hi all I didn't start working out until AFTER I lost the weight.... I've never been a fan of working out or the gym :) So, I started walking on my treadmill at home 30-45minutes and doing yoga DVD's I've know worked up to J/M 30 day shred If I do level 1 and 2 in the SAME day is it still important to hit the treadmill and…
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best kind of shoes?
right now I have new balance shoes they seem ok or I wear pair of Nike but I would like to get good shoe for working out I noticed my feet burn while on my elpitcal not sure if that is my shoes or not
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Turbo Jam recomendation?
Hello Turbo Jammers, I am considering purchasing turbo jam but I am not sure what package to get. There are "turbo jam maximum results" and "turbo jam fat burning elite". I am 39 and already fairly fit. My first goal is to loose fat. I already have a good muscle base under all this padding :) I have conquered Gunnar…
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P90X is coming in the mail next week...
I'm a little bit nervous, but more excited than anything. Anyone have some advice or words of wisdom for me? Also, anyone interested in suffering through this thing together? (The P90X forum sucks) :bigsmile:
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exercise bikes
I've been debating this for a while now, I would like to buy an exercise bike but have been reluntant due to the max pounds it can hold. Has anyone that is just above three hundred bought a bike from walmart? Can anyone make a suggestion? I've been finding it more difficult to stick with the low blast cardio, my muscles…
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running tips??
I ran when i was in high school as a stress reliever, and at 31 my 12 yr old wanted to run for his (bb & fb) to stay in shape. we live in the country and i wouldn't let him run alone so i had to go with. i found myself running 7 days a week up to 3 miles, even when my kids didnt go or they were at their dads. i'm not a…
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Make sure you buy a........
Heart Rate Monitor. I have been riding my stationary bike since I got it and trusting that the monitor that is on the bike is correct, well I ordered a polar 6 heart rate monitor and I went yesterday and picked it up, well today I decided to use it while I rode the bike and see how accurate the bike monitor was, good thing…
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Weight training
I hate to weight train. I have done nothing to build my muscles. All I do is run on the treadmill. Does anyone have any helpful tips to get motivated to weight train? Ii don't havve a gym membership so i would have to do it at home.
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What kind of weight training should I do?
Hello! Everyone says I should do weight training but I'm not sure what kind. What I want to do is make my butt smaller and lose inches from my thighs. I ride my bike for an hour 5 days a week and do pilates exercises for toning the whole body for 50 mins 5 days a week. I'd like to start swimming. What else should I do? Any…
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My First HIIT Session :o)
Hi all, If your wondering what is HIIT it stands for High Intensity Interval Training. I was suppose to start on Monday but wasn't feeling well so I did it today. :happy: I never thought I could push myself so OUT OF MY ZONE :noway: but I did. I used the treadmill for my session and it worked well (I thought). This is what…
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Zumba?
I have been taking Zumba (Latin-style aerobic dance). It's fun and really makes me seat, but I think all the pivoting may be hurting my toes. Anyone else have that experience? I was taking Jazzercise, which is also fun but not as strenuous.
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The Firm
Hi everyone, I have been doing the firm for the last 11 days for those that don't know the firm is a 40 minute cardio workout dvd that also focuses on light strenght training for which I use 5lb weights. While I do enjoy this dvd I have not budged in pounds so I was wondering maybe I should focus more on walking instead of…
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MFP Runners Club 3/12
Wake up everyone and get out and run. :smokin: I ran today for the first time in almost a month. It was a little under 3.5 miles and it was rough. I can tell I lost some time since I haven't run in awhile. Just know I wasn't slacking off, I have been sick with an upper respitory infection and various colds and sinus…
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WATP -3 MILES DONE- YIPEE
I did the WATP 3 mile walk with the stretchie band today. I am so happy I did it! I love her workouts. It's been cold and rainy here for the last 2 days so I've done 0 outside walking the last 2 days. I picked up the 3 & 4 mile dvd at walmart last night and I'm so glad I did. I hope it's warm enough to get 2 miles outside…