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I got the Garmin 360 or 460 (I can't remember) and I returned it because the GPS was tied to the calorie burn calculation - awesome except when I was working out indoors or where I didn't have a good signal, it didn't work! :o( So then I got the Polar RS300 with the foot pod... I didn't get the foot pod right away because…

Yes, it's a little docking station with a USB and some software. Not sure if the FT7 is capable, but the RS300 is and I have it.

For walking or running, it's about 100 calories/miles on average (quoting Runner's World Magazine). I'm in pretty good shape and I am right dead on 100 for a mile. You figure, even if you are walking you are doing the same amount of work - just over a longer period of time. So if you are not in as good of shape or carrying…

I've done a lot of naked (no weights) or low weight (30-50 lbs) squats (like 100's in a day and thousands in a week's time when I boxed 4 days a week) and none of that made any difference whatsoever. Probably genetics. But I just started lifting heavy recently (6 weeks ago now) and my husband teasingly smacked by booty…

Heavy squats (like use the free weight barbell, no preloaded barbells)

Anyway - I have been doing some research because I want to change up my lifting routine. Can people start posting what a typical week routine is for them? I was looking at doing 5 x 5s. Just to get the ball rolling, this is the program I am following now: Day 1 Unassisted Sit-Ups Incline Chest Press Day 2 Squats, (back,…

No, no, I don't mean to make him sound like he's poo-pooing it. He has always encouraged me to lift and to lift heavier, but he has had gone through his own lifting super heavy stage - like 2 reps. And he got huge. He's not very tall, like 5'6" and he was having problems with large shirts fitting over his arms and…

Second that! I listen to Wait, Wait don't tell me, This American Life, and Car Talk. Perfect time frame for a 6 mile run. I also love the How Stuff Works podccasts.

See, I would kind of sneak in through the back door. At a gathering, talk to one that seems particularly friendly and ask her to do something with you that you always wanted company for (like trying on wedding dresses? shopping for favors?). I always find it easier to crack into a group in pieces than to take on the whole.

I'm not even close to most of the ladies on this post, but I do get some looks in the gym even for these weights. I just started on January 6: Incline Chest Press (DBs): 90# Squat (BB, on back, not smith): 135# Deadlift (BB): 115# Military Shoulder Press (DBs): 80# I am also having my husband read this because he thinks I…

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The only reason I can think of that you would want to breath in through your nose instead of your mouth is that you will dehydrate faster breathing in through your mouth. I am typically singing along with the music so I probably do a little of both. :o) Here is a brief synopsis study they did on water loss through nasal vs…

Think of it as a morning workout is better than no work out at all!

Best motivation ever. Show him what could have been his if he wasn't such an a-hole.

I'm currently following a plan on Bodybulding.com for lifting heavy too. I had always lifted weights, but picked weights I could easily get to 15 reps or higher. I was told by a trainer once that lighter-weights/higher-reps will achieve the same results as heavy-weights/lower reps. So after trying that for a while and…

I agree that a deficit is a deficit is a deficit. If nothing else, change it up and experiment - especially if you are getting bored!! Good luck.

Check out polenta, it's not pasta, but they use it instead of pasta.

Cottage cheese is cheap and loaded with protein. I scoop a cup of 1% cottage cheese, with tsp of vanilla flavoring, packet of slpenda, tsp of cinnamon, and almonds in the morning after I lift. Also there are frozen individually wrapped fish filets you can get, we eat those often (1) to get good omega fats for low…

Isn't it great? I love the feedback on calories from my HRM. :o) This morning I did a bootcamp style class at the gym and burned 430 calories in 45 minutes - MFP said 362 calories. But I have also noticed on the machines I am always HALF what it says, not even close.

I've always burned more calories doing cardio. But rileysowner has a good point. I wonder how you could ever know how many actual calories you are burning during a weight lifting session. Also, you might want to see a doctor 201bpm consistently is really high. I am a long distance runner and I do cardio interval training…

Fat and Fit is not the right terminology for 10% body fat - strong and fit would suit your goals better. BMI is BS and don't put any stock in it. First, BMI only takes your height and weight and force fits you into a statistical curve - which is impossible for most people to fit in that curve. It's meant to be a basic…

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Polar RS300 with GPS. I went with the foot pod one, now I wish I had the GPS. But it's the easiest interface I've found to use, and you can set it to show calorie burn on the default screen. It also let's you customize the default screen. And my other favorite part is that I have a link thing that I can download my…

I have noted that my caloric burn according to my HRM is about 1/2 what the machine says on almost every piece of cardio equipment. So that might contribute to your slow weight loss if you are not creating enough of a caloric deficit. I should also note that my resting heart rate is about 38 bpm though... when I am running…

You can adjust what percentage of your calories come from Protein, Carbs, and Fat. If you go to "My Home", Goals, Fitness Goals. I have mine set to Carbs 25%, Protein 40%, and Fat 35%. It works great parsing the calories from exercise into these categories as well.

Also keep your core tight. Brace your mid section as you are lowering. If you don't, your lower back is taking all the load and that's how you get sore. Deadlifts should be a heavier weight (i.e more then that you do for chests). Keep your shoulders back through out the whole motion. Don't lock your knees.

One chocolate substitute I do is unsweetened coco powder, vanilla flavoring, splenda packet and a 1/2 cup to 1 cup cottage cheese... Or sugar free chocolate pudding... (only 60 calories) Or a sugar free fudgesicle. Don't deny yourself, find suitable substitutes that will ease your craving. If you feel deprived you are more…

If your gym offers "Bodypump", it's a great way to get started lifting weights.

Yes! Actually that's a great way to get started learning proper technique.

Now is a great time, because those last 10 lbs are going to be really hard to lose after you've done so well. I would also suggest getting a partner that is really knowledgeable about lifting; which muscles to work and proper technique. If you don't know anyone, invest in a physical trainer for 2-3 or sessions to get you…