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I did some research on NO Xplode a while back. I'm not taking it, but there were lots of recommendations on starting off with about a quarter to half a scoop. If you take the full scoop, you could end up jittery. Work your way up to the full scoop.

Are you saying that the area where your carpal bones are at, hurt? If that's the case a simple wrist strap will help some. I wouldn't tape it since you'll need to untighten the strap for the blood to flow through more freely. There are gloves that have a wrist strap too. Also, try not to let your hand bend up or down when…

If you want a good strength training routine, do a search for 5x5. 3 times a week using 5 compound exercises and it's a easy start. In the beginning you'll only take about 30 minutes to complete.

Probably not a good idea, if you are working out with heavy weights. You won't be able to get a good grip on the weights. The strain could reopen the wound. If you're using light weights, I'm not sure what to tell you.

Smith machine won't allow you to move up and down naturally, hence you end up hurting your back or knees. If you find regular squats to difficult, you should try box squats. Pretty much the same as regular squats, except you end up sitting on something when in your lowered position. A short bench will work just fine. It's…

I'm on my third week of waking up at 4:30. I also prep my clothe the night before. As soon as my alarm goes off, I get up and head straight to the kitchen. The first week I had a cup of coffee. This past week I had a glass of light OJ. I'm still trying ot figure out which wakes me up better. I'm at the gym by 5:00. I drink…

Your endurance will grow over time. Stretch before and after. If you go to a track with benches...run up and down the steps for a few minutes. That'll strengthen your legs and you'll be able to run more.

I agree with magerum. The calculations on MFP are (I would assume) an average, not counting resistance and speed used.

I'd often get lower back pain just by standing around. Also, my knees would hurt if I'm not able to stretch my leg out for a short period of time. Since I've been doing deadlifts and 45 degree back extensions, my back has gotten better. My knees have also gotten better. Used to be that I would go to the movies and would be…

Most people on this forum and in "my" experience... yes, you are losing muscle mass while losing fat. You really should strength train. If you want to spend the least amount of time with weight training, then compound exercises are what you want. You'll work out a lot of muscles at once. There are 5 or so primary exercises…

I use the elliptical more than the treadmill because it is better on my knees. I burn more calories on the the elliptical where as my wife would burn more calories on the treadmill.

What he said. I also do stronglifts. Great workout. What ever you decide on, I would only suggest doing cardio after strength training. First few minutes you'll feel tired, but it goes away and you'll be able to go faster and last longer. Just don't do to much or you'll start burning muscle too.

I would use the estimate on the elliptical. MFP does'nt take in account for the resistance level or how steep you place the machine.

I would pace my running with my breathing, but as mentioned above, you'll eventually keep pace without thinking about it.

A buddy of mine that rides his bike daily carries a water gun. Don't know if it's filled with water or something else. He's had to use it a couple of times and the dogs stopped chasing him. It's a small super soaker, I think.

If your daily calorie intake is at 1200 or below, you should bring it up 200-300 calories. If you don't eat back the calories you burn working out, you should at least it 50%-80%. These two things are usually the two biggest issues with women starting on this site. MFP setting the daily calories to low for women is the…

Deadlifts and 45 degree back extensions are good workouts. Start out light if you do decide to do deadlifts and have someone show you the proper way.

PS. Proper breathing helps too. Something I can't really explain. When I used to run I'd take a breath on every right step and out on the left. Be careful, though if you're not used to it you could get dizzy in the beginning.

Make sure you stretch out good before starting. Walk a few minutes to warmup then increase to a moderate pace. Your heart rate is a bit high. I'm guessing that your running too fast. You should find out what your resting heart rate and maximum heart is and keep the rate somewhere in the middle at least until you get used…

I drink it with water, so as to keep the calories down, but you can mix it into whatever drink you wish. Try it with different liquids until you find something that works for you.