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10 Reasons You Are still Overweight
http://health.msn.com/weight-loss/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100213228&imageindex=1 Great article that makes you think. :flowerforyou:
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Ever noticed...
When i work out i'm more faithful to my food log. Not just because i have more cals to eat, but all that exercise can't go to waste!! :tongue: Oh and for the record (drum roll, please) i have rediscovered my :love: love for exercise!! :glasses:
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What Have You Got to Lose?
When it comes to weight loss, not all methods are created equal. By Sally Wadyka for MSN Health & Fitness Let's say you want to lose 10 pounds, and you want to do it quickly—in time to see results in your wedding dress, fit into that teeny bikini on a last-minute beach vacation, or to squeeze into a sexy little black dress…
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P90X
I just started doing P90X this week and I'm useing this site to help me with my dite but was not sure how to post the work outs under my Exercise. If anyone has done this program and can help me to post them that would be a great help. Also if you are looking for a great program and are up for a real challenge I would…
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ARMS
Yes, I want to lose some weight and tone, but overall I don't dislike my body. The only part I really hate is my arms! Anyone have any favorite arm-toning routines or tips to share? :flowerforyou:
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SBF Oct 1
Hey everyone! Well, my instincts from the other day seem to have been spot on- I DID need a break! I stayed home from work today a little sickie. Though this is the strangest "sick" I've ever been- fever and chills and an incredibly sore body, everywhere. Especially lower back and my joints, but also my hamstrings and…
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Exercise for people with Fibromyalgia (FMS)...
Other than stretching, what types of exercise would be good for someone who suffers from FMS? I have to be careful bc I tire easily and even the simplest of workouts makes me feel like I have been hit by a truck the next day. My joints also get sore pretty easily. Help!!
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Gimmick?
Does anyone use the Wii Fit? I have it on order and I am just wondering how good it actually is! Tanks in advance
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Anyone ever use a mini trampoline for exercise??
Hi, just purchased a mini trampoline and I am getting ready to use it for exercise and I am wondering if anyone out here has used one? I have a treadmill and thought the trampoline would be a nice change... danh603:bigsmile:
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Stress Fracture
Hey runners out there: About six years ago I broke my tibia and fibula (compound fractures, through the skin, messy break) Well I have been running for almost a year now and love it, but have been in intesne pain for about a week now at the site of my break. Found out why this morning- I have a stress fracture near the old…
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MFP Runners Club-October 1
A new month, a new thread~Happy October everyone. I did a 5 mile tempo run this morning. Hope all of you with calf and ankle pain are feeling better today!
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Love my Polar!
I got my Polar F6 yesterday. Got it all programmed last night and used it today. The chest strap wasnt even noticeable. I did cardio work for 50 minutes and burned 516 calories. It was a couple points off from the machines but pretty close. I think I found my new best friend. :0)
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Plateau Breaker
Alright I am one of those people that is fit eats right but wanted a little more weight gone(women are never happy) but I was not seeing any change I was running and doing weights 2 to 3 times a week. I decided to just run and run everyday for 5 miles or longer. I feel awesome jeans feel too comfortable even too big. I…
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Okay, so is this just made up?
I have been dealing with two weight loss 'facts' for a few years, but never thought to actually find out if they are true. The logical side of me has just brushed them aside, but there is still a nagging voice that says "Well what if they are true??" The first one is: if you sit down right after working out your fat will…
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MFP Runners Club 9/30
WooHoo get to start the topic today. Ran our usual 3.5 mile course today in about 34 minutes. Nice and cool so it was good running weather. Have a great run, workout or rest day today everyone. :drinker:
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Stronger, Better, Faster Challenge September 30th
Hi everyone! Yesterday I had a private yoga class. It must have been pretty restorative, because I fell asleep in final savasana. Also, we did plow. . .which is probably my favorite pose, and I miss it in bikram. (sometimes I do it after class is over, because I enjoy the way my spine feels after) Mary, I don't know what…
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Walk away the pounds....
So I found a topic about this DVD and thought I would get it on netflix. I recieved it today and what a great day to get it since I'm not feeling very good. I did only 15 mins which i would concider about 1 mile. I like the DVD actually. It does give you a workout. :happy:
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30 Day Shred Challenge - week 4 - Sept 22 -28
I guess I will start this week's thread if that is ok Amanda :laugh: I am not shredding today, I did a great workout on the treadmill. I lost 1.5 lbs. I am .5 pounds from reaching my final goal. Weight: 125.5 :drinker: :drinker: Have a great day!!!!!! :flowerforyou:
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P90 or P90X or other recommendations?
Hi all, I'm pretty new here. I've been struggling with food lately for all kinds of emotional/life reasons, which I won't go into here. But regular exercise is something that I enjoy and it helps me feel more positive so I'm more likely to deal with the issues that lead to overeating. I try to get 6 days of exercise in by…
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Calorie count
So what calorie count should I believe? I went for a 3.5 hr bike ride on sunday and I came in with the following counts. Bike computer = 1700, MFP = 3100, Map my ride = 2700 Timex HRM = 3500. bike computer is not programed, MFP & Map My Ride are up to date with Stats. Timex HRM was programed with age, weight and max heart…
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Does anyone know why . . .?
Does anyone know why I gain or maintain my weight the day after an intense workout? I have Turbo Kick (the class form of Turbo Jam) for about 35-40 min on Mondays and Wednesdays, (totally killer workout), and almost always the day after, my weight either remains the same or even goes up just the tiniest bit. But then the…
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Crunches vs Cardio
I have amazing abs-I really do. They're just covered in layers of fat...But when I press through all that fat, I can feel them...Rock hard-Nice! My husband and I have this debate going on about how to get a flat stomach and lose fat around the middle. I say that I just need to do cardio to get rid of the fat and then my…
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Stronger, Better, Faster - September 30
whoops, Vivia posted another thread while I was posting - I'll go post in hers. :embarassed:
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WOOHOO!!! SWEATIN' TO THE OLDIES
I just finished working out to my Sweatin' to the Oldies tape and when it was over I realized I did the whole thing without taking a break! Several years ago I used to have the tape and I would have to take a break after each song. I should have worn my hrm so I would know how many calories I burned. Oh well, I'll wear the…
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Question over here
I have a question ( in case you don't know already:laugh: ) for recording excercise do you guys just record the big things? ex: 30 minutes of cycling or do you also include the little things? ex: 4 minutes of folding laundry. I know you guys say that yopu should eat your excercise calories but what consitutes as excercise?…
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Trampoline
Ok, I have been working out but I guess not as intense as I thought. My friend who is pregnant just gave me one of those mini trampolines to use. WHOA. I did maybe two minutes and I was done, LOL. My calves were hurting and I was out of breath! Does anyone have one? How long do do you use it for if you have one? How many…
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S.B.F. Challenge. . .September 29th
Morning. . . Having one of those "it's 5 am and I'm awake mornings". Fun. Last night I ate Korean Food at 9 pm. I really enjoyed it. I looked at my plate and thought. . ."man. . .that's a lot of oil. Good thing I don't eat this all the time." and that was it. No. . ."Oh my God! I can't eat this! How much sodium is in this?…
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MFP Runner's Club - September 29
Well, good morning everyone! Monday has rolled around again.... Thanks to everyone who gave me words of encouragement last week for my first 5K on Saturday. To give my report.... it went GREAT! I was so nervous at first I thought I was going to throw up. But once my friend and I started running, we had a great time. We…
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Beachbody questions
I have decided to get Power 90. When I was doing some research however, I had found quite a few websites beating beachbody.com up over customer service issues for example getting charged for things they didn't order, monthly fees and such. I know quite a few of you guys and gals use beachbody products and I was wondering…
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Have you used P90 workout dvds?
I looked into them and I like what I SEE, but I would like to have some of the msg board people's opinion on how well it worked, ect of those who used it. Please leave feedback on if you think i should or should not purchase and reason why? I have a wedding i am going to in 20 days and would love to drop some weight asap,…