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can someone explain the 100 push up challenge
i can't find an original post on it and i was wondering what it is all about. i really need to strengthen and tone my arms but sadly i can only do 10 push ups in a row and that was a struggling to get that last one in. i'm just curious cuz i see people posting about it with numbers but i don't know what it all means, i…
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Slow rev after fractured fibula recovery: Starting a new!
Hello, my name is Susan. I was doing really well with fitness before fracturing my leg July 5th surfing in La Jolla, CA this summer on vacation. I'm not sure of distance but ran for an hour just the morning before. I had be doing yoga classes 3x per week and 2 ultimate Frisbee games a week as my ideal workout week. Also I…
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nutrition and weight lifting question
I am trying to get my muscle to fat ratio up to help with burning more cal while I am at rest. So far I have been training 3 x's a week- full body. Heavy weights until muscle exhaustion. I was told that I should have some protein and carb before workout and then protein (like a protien shake) immediately after to build my…
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Chicometrics
Does anyone do Chicometrics toning exercises? I have no idea how many calories I am burning.
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Lose one pound a day!
Can I lose one pound per day if I eat really well, avoid too many carbs and sugars, and work out a lot? I don't want to gain it all back either. I need to lose at least 5 pounds by next week!
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Ab Belts...
I used one a few years ago and I'm certain I remember some great results. What are the opinions on Ab Belts (Branded ones as the rest are pretty crap, but like Slender tone, Rio etc) DP xx
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hard time tracking exercise on here
I like to do exercise dvd's from time to time and I can't seem to find them on here. how do I figure out what to enter? I'm lost...:cry:
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MFP Runner's Club 9-3
Yea!!! I hiked through the woods (rough terrain, no trail, dodging spider-webs and briars) for two hours yesterday and still managed to hit the gym this morning! 5 min warmup 18 min run @ 6.1 mph 5 min cooldown
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Taking Advice Part Three
So, I've done some reading up on osteoarthritis and any strength exercise that doesn't include impact is probably a good thing. Day three - legs. Three sets each with eight reps: Squats, Romanian Deadlift, Leg Extension, Calf Raises, and Single-Leg Deadlift (10 reps on these). I used extremely light weights and will work…
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Left Over Calories
So I keep reading stuff about people frantically trying to eat the calories they have left at the end of the day-whats up with that? I consider it a good day if I have left over calories. I lost 40 lbs keeping my own food journal before joining mfp. I did 1200 calories a day, regardless of workouts and took every…
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P90x?
Okay, so I've seen people post about this on here before but I never knew what it was until I saw the info-mercial on TV today. It looks like an interesting program, but I don't want to invest over 100 dollars into something that doesn't really work well. I have been doing the Biggest Loser DVD's for a while and found that…
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SBF...Sept 3
Good morning. I am trying my best to get back on a schedule today. I've done horrible the last few days. You know what? It started when I upped my calories. I don't know why but it did. I'm tempted to take it back down to 1200 and not fret it if I eat 100-200 cals over (pretty much what I am eat now). I do better when it's…
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Exercising with asthma
Hi all, I have asthma and becoming very tight chested on treadmills, X trainers etc. I was wandering if anyone has this problem and what they do. The bike is ok but burns very few cals. Running is completely out for me so walking extremely up hill but not more than brosk speed seemed to work. I haven't been to the gym in…
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I went back to swimming today (finally)
Woo hoo!! I love to swim, I'm not bad Or fabulous at it but truly love to swim and have found that with skanky asthma it very rarely triggers attacks (actually, ironically I had my 1st attack in a swimming lesson :huh: but you get my point) I did 18 lengths, breast stroke. I'm feeling really happy that I went back. I WILL…
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eating after a workout?
Eat before or after? I have heard benefits about both. I heard it's best to workout on an empty stomach but I feel hungry and energy deprived. And why is it important to eat right after a workout?
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Bored at the Gym?
Hi Guys! I am struggling at the gym. I go to Gold's and there's even Cardio Cinema, and I just get so so so bored. WIthin 5 minutes on any given machine I'm ready to just leave. I would take a class but the times offered just do not fit with my schedule. Help! How do I stay there without being miserable? Would listening to…
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Calculating for 30 day shred...
Sorry if this has been asked... but how do I calculate calories burnt for the level one of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred?? Thanks!
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OKAY, that's ENOUGH! See you in 35 minutes.
I'm sitting here, bored, picking at frozen mini marshmallows and reading these posts. I have a meeting in an hour so I've just been killing time and now don't have enough time to get to the gym. Aaaaarrrggghhhh! I refuse to let another half an hour slip away without even noticing... So...I'm putting on Jillian's SHRED and…
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Jillian Michaels for Wii
Maybe some of you already know this but I'm SOOO excited and wanted to share! Jillian Michaels has a new game for nintendo Wii coming out on the fall. It will be like a boot camp that will advance when you master levels. It will retail for 39.99, something tells me this will be a HOT item for Xmas. I know what will be on…
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Shin Splints..help please!
Hey guys.. So Ive been doing super fabulous with my exercises, walking with some jogging, elliptical and exercise bike are my main cardio. Last weekend, I started playing tennis (nothing serious just casual fun tennis to add in as some fun cardio). Well this past Thursday I began to have pain in my left lower leg in the…
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First day of school fun^_^
Today was my first day of college and goodness is that place big. It's only 4pm in the day and I've already clocked 21,000 on my pedometer. I still have to do my half hour walk with my dad!! I can't wait to see what the scale says tommorow
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MFP Runner Club 9/2
Wow, I get to start the thread again. Woo Hoo. :drinker: Ran this morning with our group. Did about 3.5 miles then off to starbucks for coffee. The group wants to do a run on Friday night but I am not sure if I want to do it. Their 1/2 marathon is coming up in about 19 days so they want to go on longer runs. I don't know…
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Stronger, Better, Faster Challenge, Sept 2nd
Howdy folks! I'm down a pound. If it stays away, I will be most excited. Yesterday I went on an hour long bike ride with husband and did yoga. He is talking about doing the Wurstfest ride (30 miles/50k) in November. I said I would do it, but it starts at 8am, so I said I wouldn't :laugh: We are going to try to go for 30…
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Crunch time Crazy training month Day two
Today was rough I have to say. I felt sick as all can be becuase of blazing heat. It was around 90 in that kitchen ewww. So when I got to the gym after work I literally had a a throbbing headache. I was able to eke out a few sets before I started to feel quesy on top of that. I decided to go home and nap it off. So a a few…
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Does this count as exercise?
My newest favorite way to exercise now (well keeping my HR up) is to crank up my electro/break beat/remix rock (as always) and with my kids dance/jog around like a fool with my 3lb weights working my arms out. With the weight I dont have to "dance" as hard to keep my HR at 150. I still am sweating a bit but it really…
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Taking Advice Continued
Day two of the new routine; back and biceps. For anyone interested, I did three sets of 6-8 reps of (in order) bent over row, seated dumbell curls, batwings, standing barbell curls, and reverse flys. I topped this off with three sets of 30 crunches with resistance. About one minute between sets, took right at 30 minutes.…
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Sick of being overweight
I've been on this board for awhile but had a lot of family issues and what not. Now I'm back and my fire is burning for my trail of glory. After these past years of lifestyle change, FINALLY, something clicked inside me. My passion, my motivation, the instinct or feeling that triggered this lifestyle change to being with.…
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Jillian Michaels kicked my *kitten*
So I've been hearing all about this 30 day shred thing, and I think there's even a challenge about it this month too, right? Well it's on Comcast On Demand right now so I said to my husband - "hey, let's do this! We love Jillian!" (biggest loser fans) So he says "yeah! Let's start September 1st!" To prepare for this, we…
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weight lifting
hello there, So I work out everyday and I do weights about three times a week. I am a little unsure of how much to do, how many reps and how often to get lean toned muscles. thanks all
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MFP Runner's Club - 9/1
Morning & Happy Labor Day! :heart: Waiting for hubs to get home then gonna get out there. I better slow down on the coffee though, otherwise it will be a "runner's" run. :embarassed: :embarassed: TRICIA!!!! How'd your run go yesterday???? :drinker: Enjoy the day! :heart: