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Discouraged with Curves
I planned on starting to workout at Curves this past Monday. I called one day last week and they told me they had a special going on right for $150 for a year membership. Cant beat that eh? So I go in Monday evening fill out all my paperwork and the lady tells me that its $150 service fee plus another $40 a month. I was so…
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What gives?
I have been working hard this week to get in a physical activity every day (treadmill, going for walk with baby in stroller, washing car and cleaning house). I've also been careful to watch my calories and not go over my limit......For all of my attention, I've been rewarded with a 1/2 lb GAIN. What's the explanation? I…
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The Best Thigh Exercises for Sexy Thighs and a Firm Butt
When it comes to the best thigh exercises, you see a lot of ads promoting all of these fancy so-called thigh-toning machines, and inner-thigh blasters, and thigh squeezers, and so on. Trust me when I say that you don't need any of these silly "thigh-blasting" machines to tighten and tone-up your legs and butt for good. As…
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Lower abs!
So i do alot of ab work. i do crunches and their variation and i do alot to target my lower abs but i never feel it and it seems i've tried everything. I can stay in plank position for 5+ min, reverse sit ups, where you drop you legs and bring up again without touching floor...and a whole bunch of others. any one have…
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I'm gaining weight?
Everyone is telling me it is because of my water consumption and/or working out, I am being very strick about my calories and my exercise. But can someone please tell me if this is true?? Before this I didnt excercise at all.:sad: Deanna
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Tae Kwon do!
I just had my first lesson of tae kwon do and it was brilliant! Apart rom the warm up i never felt out of breath and an hours worth is -925 kcal not to mention walking there and back. At first i felt a little odd shouting "kya!" but soon got used to it as the whole class was doing it, ans it is good mental exercise too as…
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Valentine's Day Fitness Challenge Check-In January 9
Good morning MFP! It's Wednesday! Half way through another week. Keep up the GREAT work with your exercising! You've got a HOT bod to sculpt! I rode my bike for 36 min at a vigouous pace last night during the Biggest Loser. My 3 year old was so funny. While we were watching he got us each a set of hand weights. So, I'd sit…
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Valentine's Day Fitness Challenge Check-In January 11
TGIF! Plan something different to add to your exercise routine over the weekend. Something you just can't fit in during the week... It will be fun! So, can you believe it that when I finally fell in to bed last night at 1am I just then remembered that I hadn't actually exercised yesterday?! How could I possibly have…
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Turbo Jam
Hi there, I just joined this website today and I am very excited about it. I filled out my food journal for today and found it very informative and helpful. It is nice to know where you are at on your calorie intake and stuff. My question is: I am currently doing Turbo Jam, great exercise DVD's by the way, and when I tried…
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Valentine's Day Fitness Challenge Check-In January 10
We are up to the first double digit date of the new year! Man, time sure does fly! Can't take a single day for granted! We need to always be aware that we have choices to make for ourselves. In regard to our challenge they are to exercise or not, how much to exercise, cardio, weights??? No matter what choice you make be…
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Exercise Your Right to Lower Cholesterol
Exercise Your Right to Lower Cholesterol Now that you're committed to start a heart-healthy exercise program, here are a few tips to help you get started on the right foot. Always talk to your doctor before beginning an exercise program. Underlying health conditions, such as uncontrolled blood pressure, can make certain…
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Should I be worried?
Okay, I go to the gym about 4-5 times a week. I do a lot of cardio, and some weight lifing as well. When I am doing cardio on the Eliptical, the amount of calories I burn during that time differ from the amount that is posted on my exercise page. So what is the true amount?:huh: Does anyone else have this problem? Also,…
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biggest loser workout
i just purchased the biggest loser workout dvd and a salsa dvd. can't wait to workout with them i'll be sure to let you know how they are.
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Strength training
You know how when you fill out food diary you can check a box at the bottom to share it with other Fitnesspals??? Can the same thing happen for strength training? I did it this morning and there are so many different exercises to type in etc..... Am I missing an easier way?
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Workout Tips for Stay-at-Home Parents
Workout Tips for Stay-at-Home Parents Exercising with Kids Brings Plenty of Possibilities -- By Liza Barnes, Health Educator When I was pregnant with my daughter I asked a friend of mine, a mother of three, “Don’t you get bored staying home with the kids all day?” Looking amused she replied, “Oh, I find stuff to do.” Now…
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Eleven Ways to Turn it Up
Eleven Ways to Turn it Up By: Reader's Digest Here are several small steps that can infuse heart-healthy intensity into your everyday work and play. If you’re new to vigorous activity, start slow and easy--be sure you’re comfortable with the walking and general movement advice in the earlier chapters before trying to do…
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Ten ideas for healthier, easier workouts.
At the Gym By: Reader's Digest Ten ideas for healthier, easier workouts. If you are one of the minority of grown-ups in America who regularly goes to a gym for exercise, then our congratulations to you! It means you have the right priorities and terrific discipline. But we also know that at times, even for committed…
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gettin' motivated
My husband and I just joined the fitness center where I work. The cost is minimal--about a dollar/day. Knowing it would be easy to blow off going [it's only a dollar] we agreed to put a dollar in a jar for every day we don't go. The total amount will be donated to presidential campaign of whoever we DON'T support! It's…
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Valentine's Day Fitness Challenge Check-In January 8
Even though I know Valentine's Day is in winter I think of it being in Spring for some reason. And, since we got a ton of snow last night it feels like Valentines day is still forever away. In all actuality it's only 38 days away! Only 38 days to trim and tone my body as a Valentine's gift to not just my hubby but myself…
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Eat before or after you exercise?
I have a dilemma. I want to start exercising first thing in the morning, but don't know if I should eat breakfast before I work out then wait an hour or after, then I'm hungry during my workout...??:ohwell:
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Continue through the pain??
I am wondering if I should stop exercising when I am sore? I have been walking for three days now, but it's more than walking...Walk away the pounds, Also I've been doing leg lifts and push ups. This morning I was sore during my work out, I felt tired, but I kept going. What if I'm sore tomorrow? How often can I do leg…
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50 weight loss tips
Check this out. Too long to post:happy: chris.pirillo.com/2006/06/05/50-weight-loss-tips/
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Breaking through a plateau
It is easy. increase your exercise by 20%. If you do 30 minutes of cardio then you need to do 36 minutes or if you are a distance person then if you walk 2 miles a session then you need to do 2.4. Another tip is to change the type of cardio you do, instead of walking get on a bike or get off the elliptical and get on the…
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Wanted: suggestions for gentle excercise
I can't tolerate much because of a medical issue. I am also very uncoordinated so fast aerobics or dance doesn't work.
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Is exercise worth it?
When I exercise, the calories burnt are so little! What is the point? I don't get a rush, I feel worse than before, and it takes time away from my family. Watching what I eat is stressful, but adding exercise just doesn't feel right!
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Valentine's Day Fitness Challenge Check-In January 7
Wow! Already a week into the new year! I have a feeling that we will be celebrating Valentine's Day here in the blink of an eye! Don't let it sneak up on you! Keep up the GREAT work with your exercise and you will have something really special to celebrate this year! Yesterday I'd hoped to do my 36 minutes on the bike but…
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Valentine's Day Fitness Challenge Check-In January 6
Happy Sunday! It's cold but the sun is shining here in the Colorado mountains today. Makes you wake up and smile! Glad there's something to make me smile as my body feels like it was run over by a TRUCK! I did 15 min of warm-up and cool down and the 20 min Biggest Loser Boot Camp workout (from the 1st dvd that was…
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Concentration during a workout
I find that I always lose my concentration whilst working out. I can only do 10 minutes on each cario machine because for any longer I will give up. Even if I put my towel over the clock, I still peek and check to see how long I have to go before I can get off. I listen to my mp3 player and watch the tvs that they have up…
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Riding horseback, foreplay......
Have you wondered how many calories you burn riding a horse, foreplay, talking on the phone. This is a fun site. Things you don't even think about are listed here. www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc
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All you hunters and fishermen this is for you
Calories burned hunting and fishing. Pretty amazing www.calorie-count.com/calories/activities/4.html Enjoy