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Extra 10 min = extra 100 calories burned!
I decided to add 10 min to my elliptical trainer cardio time and increased my calorie burn by 100 calories. Who knew!! 10 minutes goes by fast once the adrenaline kicks in! Try it!!!
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Yippee!! starting to see progress
Well good news to report, i have lost 2.5kgs since i started on this site :happy: and when i was last on here i talked about my son how i was trying to help him as well, i am happy to report he has lost 1kg in 2 weeks :happy: . I know what is working so im going to keep it up and stay strong and focused.
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quick and effective
during the week time i dont have time for a good workout between school and work does anyone know a quick and effective workout i can do in between my day.
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How often should I tape measure me?
I'm not doing the scale thing as I want to lose inches/sizes. How often should I check. I don't want to set myself up for discouragement.
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Victorious Victoria Day Fitness Challenge April 13th
Ready to change lazy Sundays? I like to think of Sundays as lazy because there's nothing I "have" to do - just stuff I want to do - like exercise! Yesterday I did elliptical and weights and went for a nice walk with husband. We're having a wonderful week of weather. I think more walking is in store today. Also some house…
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How do you make exercise FUN???
How do you make it fun, I find it so boring! I have a treadmill, a stationarey bike, videos and other stuff :ohwell: I'm bored!!! Mary
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Yardwork/Housework
I'll take credit for any movement. :bigsmile: Does anyone consider yard & house work some form of exercise?? If so, how are you recording it. Dandylions - 48 Shannon - 3 :embarassed:
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walking uphill & downhill question
I've googled various exercise calculators and they all seem to have the same 2 options: walking 3.5 mph, uphill walking 2.5 mph downhill This is a bit frustrating because I do tend to go uphill more slowly 3.5 mph and downhill faster than 2.5 mph. Has anyone found a way to calculate this more accurately, apart from wearing…
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INCHES ARE MELTING AWAY
Hi, there! :happy: I just wanted to let everyone know that if you've started an exercise program and you're feeling discouraged...don't!! I have been working out for about three weeks now, and I was feeling a bit disappointed when I didn't see the weight coming off. But, in three short weeks I've lost INCHES and my trainer…
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Heart rate recovery
Hello Here's a question for the fitness savys out there, someone once told me that your heart rate covering after work out was an indication of fitness, in other words that the fastest your heart rate when back to your resting heart rate meant that you had a good fitness level. is that true ? and if it is, how fast does…
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When to do Cardio and When to do Strength Exercise
This is my third day on this diet thing. Everyday I have done vigorous exercise (bicycling). Is it good for me to do this every day? I love riding bikes.
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Roller skating with the kids
So my daughters talked me into taking them roller skating today. I haven't been in about 6 months, kind of rusty here:ohwell: I was on a competitive speed skating team when I was younger, I shouldn't be this bad at it!!:grumble: Is roller skating a good workout? I figure I'm going to be doing it for at least two hours. If…
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Victorious Victoria Fitness Challenge April 12
OK so I lied. I decided to try this DVD that came free with some Nivea cream that my daughter bought. HOLY CRAP! Considering it was free I really didn't expect much but it's 35 minutes of Thigh, butt & ab work. The instructor is very good at cueing and it was a really good workout. I'm gonna try to do it three days a week,…
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1st 5K run
Today I'm feeling proud of myself. I completed my 1st 5K Race in 32min. The weather was 39 degrees and raining the whole time. But actually once I began to run I didn't even notice the rain, or the cold for that matter. It only hit me after I finished when I started shivering. What a bunch of great people at this event.…
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Why do I .....
Why do I keep bumping if no one is reading? Are many of the new comers not interested in learning from the experience of those who have been here for a while? I keep bumping the posts up for you to read....though I have seen three posts already today asking the questions that are answered in the posts I keep bumping up and…
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Running shoes
Does anyone have any suggestions about a good brand of shoes for running in the $50-$60 range that'll help with overpronation? I'm going shoe shopping tonight and I want to have something in mind TIA!! :flowerforyou:
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Finally I did it
I finally psyched myself up for a jog/walk today. I jogged and walked for 30 minutes or so roughly. I am so proud it has been over a year since I have done this. I feel better, my muscles are less sore in my back and neck from all of the stress. I just feel good. I know I'm going to be sore tomarrow but, I can't beat the…
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Bingo Lady Arms
I have an issue with the under arm flab. The only arm exercises I know deal with the biceps and shoulders and this is fine and dandy, but my flab makes me really self concious about my arms. Are there any exercises I can do to at least tone them up the tiniest bit??
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nice write up
You Lose You Gain: Taisha Juanita Hayes A 30-minute Tae Bo tape started her on the road to a size 8 Vital Stats Name: Taisha Juanita Hayes Home: Washington, D.C. Age: 27 Height: 6'1/2" Job: Owner, THayes-Fitness, and paralegal Weight before: 280 Weight after: 160 The Buildup: A love of snacking and a distaste for exercise…
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Heart Rate Question
Ok, went to spin class today. HR reached 187 (I wear a polar F11). This is beyond my max at 184 (I'm 36). How dangerous is this? Also I spent the over 50% of the class in the 170s - but with a long warm up (I was there early) and cool down, my average was 153 - now here's the kicker - I burned 500 calories. How the hell do…
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To jog or not to jog....that is the question!
Ok, so I have been getting an "urge" to MAYBE start picking up jogging. I have always been afraid of this form of exercise for several reasons. One is the knowledge that bad knees run in my family and my knees have had a tendency to crack and hurt a little. BUT, my theory is that my higher weight (like say 270, which I…
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OK, what am I going to do about this one??
Now that I am on MFP, I am spending too much time sitting down at my computer reading your great posts!!!!!! I think I need to hook up my computer to my treadmill ???
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I'm SOOOO confused
Ok, here's what I've read and understand: In order to lose 1 pound a week you need to either decrease 500 calories a day either thru diet or exercise(500x7=3500, 3500=a pound). Now here is where I get confused. According to mfp, w/out exercise included, my daily calorie intake should be 1250(I chose the lose 1 pound a week…
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Early Morning Workout
Ok fitness gurus out there. Ive been trying to get up daily and get a hike in before work. I want to know just how much this is helping me, as opposed to doing it after work instead. I know that the food still in my belly is the first source of energy used, and thats why doing it before breakfast breaks into the stored fat…
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BMI!
I just had someone measure my actual BMI. It hurt in alot of ways! Physically!! and emotionally!! It was 42%. That means almost half of me is fat!? I've always thought I had alot of muscle. I guess not as much as I used too. This is discouraging, but I guess encouraging at the same time. I know what I have to do. Any…
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CRUNCH Challenge - April 7th CHECK IN
Hi Guys and Gals! Here's the challenge... We're challenging each other to crunches, push ups, and lunges everyday! We are posting our waist measurements to follow our progress on the crunches! Crunches - 100 per day (or more or less to start - try and build up 100+ per week) Push Ups - 50 per day (or more or less to start…
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The Nivea Challenge
Has anyone seen the commercials about the Nivea Challenge? I saw it yesterday and went to the website: www.niveachallenge.com. I was not sure if it was one of those programs that you pay for. It looks kind of interesting! If anyone knows anything, I would love feedback! Thanks Mindy
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Victorious Victoria Day Fitness Challenge April 11th
Here's to yelping butts! :drinker: I didn't do BL yesterday. I thought about it, and I wanted to do spin today. As it is only my second spin class, I thought it best to be in top condition. I did 50 min elliptical and Yoga Core Cross Train. Sounds like a hard yoga practice right? Nope. I bought it unreviewed and unwatched…
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I *Heart* Body Flow Class!!
I skipped for like 2 weeks and I went again yesterday and I swear it's like... everytime I go it just blows my mind how hard I have to work! I mean, I really get sweating and breathing hard and limbs get all shakey and it's just nuts how great of a work out that class is! Especially the ab portion.. OMG, my abs are SORE…
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How accurate are gym equipment about calories lost
I just found out that gym equipment with read-outs are not exactly accurate. Can someone help please?