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Yep what they all said above... go with the HRM. I was comparing my HRM to the MFP calcs and HRM was lower... also lower than what the cardio machines gives although that varies

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bumping this for later reference for calculation of calorie burn

check out your local salvation army or goodwill store if you have either of those. Old Navy is cheap but so is the quality but I still buy it! Target sometimes has good sales... check clearance racks for things you can buy on the cheap now for a different season.

Well, it all depends on what happens regarding my "small meniscal tear" I have that was seen on MRI... see doctor on Wednesday. I definitely want to do at least 1 half, possibly 2. I want to do a full marathon before I turn 50 to I have about 2.5 years so I want to increase my distances further than HM distances... But…

Also dealing with a knee issue, slight tear in meniscus... the workouts have not really bothered that too much but will be curious what the doctor says when he goes over my MRI with me Wednesday... may be taking a longer break than anticipated!

Good question, I don't know what I am going to do differently this year... I just know I am tired of losing and gaining the same 10-15 pounds. I am consistent with my workouts but I guess I love food a little too much. I have to get control of my eating... whether it be boredom eating, stress eating, or just eating too…

yeah, me too... my number is back at 0 pounds lost which means pounds gained... fresh start come January 2... but at least will try and do somewhat better starting tomorrow but pork and kraut and mashed potatoes are in order for tomorrow and I will probably be too hung over to feel like tracking! :drinker:

oh, and I have not tried chalk... guaranteed Planet Fitness would frown on it... my husband did a few small grunts while working out and got reported... it is kind of ridiculous.... I am wondering how the heck I am going to do the deadlifts off a step. I don't think the steps they have in the 30 minute circuit will be…

I strongly recommmend C25K. I went from no running at all to doing 5Ks, a 10K and half marathon... I even have been using it to come back from an injury.

I do light stretching between sets while "resting". I also stretch on nonlifting days before/after runs.

stage 1 (week 3) only takes me about 20 or so minutes???

I a just new to this program but I believe, according to the book, they don't want you do any other form of weight lifting with the program... In fact, my impression is that you don't have to do any other workouts with the program and you would still have results... Personally, I am still running though on none lifting…

Do we want to do a daily thread to stay supportive of each other or just post on each others home page?? I personally find it easier to check in on a thread I did stage 1 week 3 B today.

Thanks for the info on the Smith machine... Now I have to figure out if you can do dead lifts with it. It seems like you need more bar movement for the deadlifts but will give it a shot. I am afraid that holding 2 dumbells will be hard for my hands. I got very tiny hands and not sure how much each one can hold. Does anyone…

Week 3 started yesterday. How is everyone else doing?? I either hurt my elbow yesterday doing the workout (push ups) or maybe banged it on something. Hopefully okay for tomorrow's workout. Today is also Week 2 of C25K.

Hi everyone! I will complete Stage 1 Week 2 tomorrow.. I guess next week is less reps but 1 more set. Does anyone know how much the bar weighs on the Smith machine. I go to planet fitness and a regular bar is not available for doing the squats. I am finding I am going to have to modify some other exercises there due to…

Colleen, I fell on my knee back in the summer (in the midst of training for a half marathon). I had no problems prior to the fall and even the day after the fall I was able to run 7 miles before I got pain. Since then I can go short distances but then the pain comes. I went to ortho doctor in September. He said it was…

Stage 1 Workout 5 done today! I totally forgot my workout sheets from home but thank goodness for iphones... I kind of remembered what I should be doing and what weights so it all worked out. My hamstrings are still so sore from the deadlifts the other day! Hoping my knee holds out... Not sure what I will do if I cannot do…

I would consider you a runner for sure! :flowerforyou:

Hi ladies... I am very new to this program (Stage 1, week 2 started yesterday). Was wondering if anyone here is also a runner and how that is working in with this program. I kind of have a knee injury and have been on the running sidelines for a while but trying to get back into it... I am also hoping my knee survives the…

Stage 1, Week 2 Day 1 workout B done... Struggled with the lunges today... I possibly have a meniscal injury and when I tried to up my weight today my knee felt unstable so backed it down a bit. Other than that, back on track with tracking my calories... Seems crazy that I am to eat 2000 calories today, seems like so…

Thanks... still hard but the tears are flowing less...

Running and jogging are the same thing to me... First sign up for a 5K about 8-10 weeks from now... that will keep you motivated. Try the C25K program, it will ease you into running... I always had a love/hate relationship with running but I have not been able to run due to some knee issues and oh how I miss it... it…

Add me please, I just completed my first week!!

How is everyone doing?? Scale was up 2 pounds.. but I had a very stressful week with having to put our cat to sleep... I am so much a stress eater.....

I am just starting out... tomorrow with be my third workout for the week. I am struggling trying to figure out how to use the log but I understand which workouts to do when (at least at this point). I have been gaining the same 10-15 pounds every darn year... Hoping this will make a difference. I am also a runner but…