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Great Job! What did you do for a workout program? Height/weight, calories? I am sitting on a plateau right now and need to shake things up. Thanks!
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It is an obstacle / mud race. Check out the web site. It looks fun!
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At first glance, I thought you were talking to yourself! You two could be sisters!
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You all look stunning! Great job!
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Me too.. Oh and, based on the profile pic, a seriously sexy something else too. :smile:
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I agree ctucci. The online calculator for the weight training and the HRM for plyo and cardiox. Most important of all, you are getting the right weight loss numbers. If that changes, you may have to adjust up or down a bit here and there as the dietary macros change.
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Here is a cut and paste from a sparkpeople article. You can find this same information in a bunch of different places on the web, but this one is a short and clear explanation: A heart rate monitor (HRM) is capable of estimating calorie burn pretty accurately—but only for aerobic (cardio) exercise, not for strength…
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If you are new to the gym, do not bother with any isolation exercises or split routines for a few months. For now, just go in with a plan similar to this: Warm up for 5 - 10 minutes. Then: Squat or Deadlift. (2 sets x 12 reps) -- If you are new, you might be able to just do this with your body weight. Bench press (2 sets x…
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People need to remember that heart rate monitors are designed to be accurate with steady state cardiovascular exercise. Weight training while wearing a HRM will produce inaccurate results. So, for plyo or kempo, wear it. For the rest, use the p90x calorie site listed above to get a general feel for what you burned.
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I think I am going to do the September 22nd one. I am doing the Spartan Race in NY on June 2nd, so I am waiting to see how that goes before I commit to another.
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I quit 23 days ago and feel great! I don't want to smoke at all and that is huge. In the past, I would be thinking about if I could cheat and just have one, etc. This time, my head is screwed on correctly and I don't have those urges at all. The best part? I am down 2 pounds in the past 23 days. I know 2 pounds isn't a…
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I just read another article about this and it said to measure your thigh slightly higher than the middle. I guess you can pick a spot, but measure how high above your kneecap it is and use the same spot every time.
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With a straight face, make up a crazy diet and then wait to see how fast it spreads through the office (or social circle). Like this: "Thanks! I did the Lima Bean diet. All I have eaten for the past few weeks is pureed lima beans in cranberry juice. It is working like a charm!"
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The obvious landmarks: nipple, navel, the top of your ladyparts or manparts for the guys (right above the actual parts, not above the pubic hair area. That should put the tape right around the meat of your caboose). Make sure the tape is level all the way around. For the thigh, measure from the top of your kneecap to your…
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This is a little silly. There are many people in this world who think a bikini is "too much", yet there you are posing in one. Heck, 23% of the world's population is Muslim and I believe they would say your picture is offensive and we haven't even gotten into the puritan groups. If someone came on your before and after…
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A good start would be to research why beer (and other alcohols) make you fat, how your body digests fat, and how your body handles toxins. You will notice a pattern. Your liver is hugely responsible for both the breaking down of fats and also the handling of toxins. When you consume something that your body perceives as…
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If you have a laptop, you can also bring it into your workout room, attach it to your TV (so the screen appears on the TV), and head over to Hulu. There is a ton of yoga and pilates stuff on there to try.
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I think it would depend more on what you put in as your lifestyle. I am a computer guy so I listed my life as sedentary and list everything else I do. I sometimes walk around a lot when heading to client sites, so I could have put myself as light or even moderate for my activity level depending on the day. Of course, if I…
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I made them tonight.. Tasty!
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Yes. Dogs are allowed at all of the places I mentioned above. You might also want to check out Huntington State Park in Redding. For a shorter stroll, don't forget about Mianus River Park in Stamford. I think that one is only about a 2.6 mile loop. If you are hiking without your dog one of these days, be sure to check out…
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It is actually in Easton. It is beautiful. I don't know where you are in Fairfield County, but both Indian Ledges and Old Mine Park in Trumbull are great. Also for a quick loop (1.75 miles), the Cascades in Fairfield is also nice.
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I work out at home too. You might want to think about getting a new set of dumbbells first since they are the most versatile piece of equipment you can own. Think about getting a set of the largest adjustable dumbbells you can afford and keep your smaller powerblocks for the lighter weights. The SelectTech have a set that…
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If you want to go Bowflex, get their adjustable dumbbells, and then buy p90x. As a side note, if you are not in great shape, p90x might be too hard and cause injury. You could start with one of their other programs to get in shape and then "graduate" to p90x. I think the old Power 90 looks a bit dated, but have heard it is…
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When you start weight training, your muscles hold more water, blood and glycogen for repair so two pounds of gain wouldn't be shocking. Don't worry about that too much. If you continue to see the scale increase, you should look at what you are doing different. Many people get WAY more hungry after a good weight lifting…
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You are from FF County, right? Have you hiked in the Aspetuck Land Trust? I just hiked there for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Love it! Might be my favorite local place.
