gabriellesca

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  • WOw thanks everyone. It really helps for me to hear from people that have added it in and found it to be helpful! I know I have to get into this. Mixing cardio with weights is a great idea - but I can't do it. I have a bad ankle and every DVD or workout class I take has jumping, squats, lunges - which I can't do because of…
    in Weights for Weight Loss - do they really help? Comment by gabriellesca August 2010
  • Thanks guys - you're making me think that I do need to focus on getting weights into my routine. I just struggle with it because I get so bored - even taking a Group Power class - just dull. But I think I know I have to do it. Also seems like 5 days a week is what alot of you guys do. Hooah - Protein Powder - how does it…
    in Poll - How often and how do you work out? Comment by gabriellesca August 2010
  • I wear a heart rate monitor when I work out and swimming for me is about 1/2 the calories burned than cardio outside the pool. But it does depend on what you're doing for cardio in the gym. I think for me, its lower because I get tired quicker because of my breathing (which I continue to struggle with).
    in Amazed at the difference calories burned when swimming vs la Comment by gabriellesca June 2010
  • Isn't it the prescription version of Alli?
    in Anyone taking XenicAL?? Comment by gabriellesca May 2010
  • Yes - I did this! And it was the best experience of my life!! Honestly! (I'll try not to write a book about it because I could go on and on.) I joined their cycle team because I have an old injury that prevents me from running. But I have a friend who has done a number of runs with them. Basically it all works the same -…
    in Team in Training questions Comment by gabriellesca May 2010
  • Yes - MFP's calories burned for activities is usually much higher for me than what I burn for some activities and then lower for others. Just a reminder how important it is to use a HRM!!!!
    in So I bought an HRM - Now What?!?! Comment by gabriellesca May 2010
  • My doctors say I have PCOS though I've never been formally diagnosed since I don't plan on having children. I have read and am hoping to start to follow the 'Insulin Resistance Diet' - a way to 'link and balance' proteins and carbs - many PCOSers have had success with it. Best of luck! SoulCysters is a great site!
    in diagnosed with pcos today Comment by gabriellesca May 2010
  • I ADORE my HRM. I have a Polar F9 or F7 - one of those. Its awesome! It has the chest strap and I wear it every time I workout. I find that it really pushes me to work out harder when I'm in the midst of a workout. I wear it swimming, cycling, cardio, weights. I LOVE it. Mine was only $100 - and so worth it. It also tracks…
    in Heart rate monitor? Comment by gabriellesca May 2010
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