Gemmi73 Member

I'm going to work on 1 M meters for season 2017/18. So you did it for 2016. What was your sticking point, if anywhere?

I got a Charge HR a month ago and I enjoy challenges w/ my friends...so the more, the merrier. https://www.fitbit.com/user/5CK5GV

Hi Sophie. I have HBP and I've been on medication for awhile. My BP wasn't the best even on medication so the doc changed it and it's gotten better. However, I've also cut out a lot of drinking. That seems to be the most significant change.

Jax, Fl. I'm here to loosely watch my calories.

Yes. It looks like you've lost around your stomach and your thighs.

I would suggest weights first, depending on what you do. If you do a cardio session, you may be tired which could lead to bad form if you were to do a deadlift vs if you were fresh (after a 5 min warm-up of course).

Well, to firm up the muscles, you would do various things like planks and sit-ups. If you have the means/skill, doing various workouts that make you brace the midsection (overhead squats, deadlifts) would be a good way also.

If you're into running, maybe go to a track so your little ones can be in eyesight or do shuttle runs on your driveway/street. Use the kids for weights and do squats with them.

I use a concept 2 stationary rower. For me, blasting music helps me get through a long row but I'm also a crossfitter so I will generally get my distances in spurts. The other day, I did a 500x10 with 1' rest in between. I also did a 5 round 500M row/10 kettlebell swing couplet.

In addition to the hook grip (and strengthening exercises), do a mixed grip if you haven't. And lastly, if your form is good and the weight is fine but you're still losing the bar, try barbell straps.

CrossFit isn't bad. Just adjust the intensity to your ability. :smile:

I would say you may want to add some form of deadlifts for your hamstrings and lower back.

Forget the scale and follow performance and how your clothes fit. The scale lies. 2 people can weigh the same and be the same height but have different bodyfat %.

I have about 25# to lose and although have used MFP for a while , I've never gotten into the community part of it sooooo, can we be friends? :smile:

If I have started my workout, I'll bring down the intensity and simply finish. If I'm feeling de-motivated before the workout, I'll pull up some motivational videos on Youtube.

I was a CF owner for 4 yrs and currently train in a CF gym (as well as at home). I would say try it. It's motivating to be able to do various (weightlifting, Olympic lifting, etc) training in a group setting. However, all CF gyms aren't created equal. Like others have said, make sure you get exercise form down before you…

Jax, FL

Feel free to add me. I, too, binge.

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Congrats

Start off with a 10 min session of 5 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, 15 squats.

Hi Kayla. We can be pals. I'm not new to MFP but new to the message boards. And although I may not be much help in meal recipes, I'm pretty decent in exercise routines.