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It seems that they make up for the lower calories with astronomical sodium counts.

One draw back that I have found in using machines instead of free weights is the weight distribution and effort by individual limbs. For example, when I do bicep curls on the machine, I am using both arms at once. One of my arms is going to perform better than the other, taking on more of the load. When I do the curls with…

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Calf Raises Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart. Raise up and down on your toes- pausing at the top. Do about 3 sets of 12 or more. Then do 3 sets of 2X2 (two up and two down). Then 3X1 (three up and 1 down). Then turn your toes out and repeat (works the inner calf). Finally, turn your toes in and repeat (works…

I would be careful with this. It could be interpreted as her/him taking money on the side, without it going to the club first. I have known many personal trainers, employed by the YMCA, that have been terminated for this. Otherwise, $50.00 - $100.00 to a sporting goods store.

After purchasing a HRM, I found that I was burning more calories than MFP. The only explanation that I have is that I work out more intensly than whomever posted those particular calories. I now had the explanation of why I was loosing more weight than I was supposed to. I was not eating enough exercise calories back and I…

Absolutely true. To ME any drink, other than water, is a bunch of empty calories. BUT, I still indulge from time to time and don't pretend that I don't have anything "bad" or "empty". Point- nothing is wrong in moderation. So pop tart haters, get off your high horse. If you switched the word (Pop Tart) with Coca Cola or…

After I bought my HRM I found that I actually burned more calories than MFP had.

What does NSV stand for.......

bump.....I need this information also

I really like these guidelines!!!!!!

LOL, I see you read my diary. Well, that is why I have it public. I need SOME accountability. Actually, the mimosa was later than lunch, but I was lazy and did not change it......... I was eating chips and so called healthy peanut butter cookies (Nekote) throughout the day. Plus white rice and sugar filled cereal. I am on…

Thats funny!!!

So true!!!

This was also my problem. I was all happy about staying within my calorie goal, but I was always wondering why I was not loosing my Soft spots. Well, there you have it.

I have just started on this particular part of my journey. But I started by researching good v. bad carbs. What I gleaned from this was to strive for more whole grain products (cereals, rice, bread, crackers) and products without a lot of added sugar. To stay away from baked goods (cookies, cakes, pies, white bread), white…

You are absolutely right. Everyone has an individual goal.

Thank you for sharing the article. I will make sure to read it tomorrow.

I like this!!!

Please let me know how that program works out......Usually people who swear by "a calorie is a calorie" are satisfyed with just loosing pounds and not their overall health or sculpting the body.

I like that quote- Chase health not weight and good things will com. I will have to use that.

True, you can not spot reduce, but you can still strengthen those muscles. It is very important to have a strong core. A good test, to see where you are now, is the roll back. Sit up, good posture, knees bent and flat feet. Arch your back and place your hands behind your head (like your going to do a crunch). Now slowly…

Candied Yams- boil in their skin, peel and slice into circles, layer with a cinn/brown sugar/sugar/nutmeg/ginger mixture and dot with shed spread- bake for 20 minutes- Yuuuuuuumy!!!

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We had the Deluxe Dining Plan- which was sooooo much food (but I like it because I am able to use all of the snack credits to buy small edible gifts for my son's classmates). I did alright with the DxDDP. I guess my stomach is getting used to smaller portions. We stayed at the Yacht Club. We were able to walk the Crescent…

OP here. Thank you all for the good advice. Well, I did survive. I actually lost a few pounds. I know that it was all the walking. We even rented a bicycle and did the loop around the Epcot Resorts a few times. Those bridges killed my legs, but it was a spectacular burn. I did enjoy myself. But, honestly, MFP has gotten me…

Strength training also burns fat. Lean muscle mass enhances the calorie burn that you get with cardio. More muscle mass needs more energy (calories). After a good strength training your body continues to burn fat, even at rest. For the ultimate results, you should incorporate strenth training (weight lifting) with your…

Sodium filled lobster- a whole one at that, crab legs and peel and eat shrimp- I did not go over my calorie limit, but boy did I blow my sodium limit, big time........ it was Valentines Day- I'm allowed one slip up, right?

I first started teaching Turbo Kick in 2004. The program is great. Once you get used to the moves and combinations, and get used to teaching, it is a blast. I took the certification course when I was first getting into teaching group fitness. Right after my certification, I was immediately given a class. So I had to learn…

I LIKE THIS IDEA!!! Thanks!!!