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Another alternative: I had to give up running due to a knee injury (just can't have the jarring impact anymore). Now when I walk I wear ankle weights (2.5lbs on each leg). I usually walk 3-4 miles at a consistent 4 to 4.5 mph... and that's outside, not on a treadmill. I think on a treadmill I could get up to 5 pmh. Judging…
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There is only one gym in my town, and they don't open early enough in the morning for me to go before work. So, I chose to purchase an elliptical and a weight set and I work out at home. In the long run I'm actually saving money. I would have difficulty trying to make it to the gym anyway due to my 2 childrens sports…
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I'm 5'11" ... I weighed 187 when I got married 12 years ago, did Weight Watchers after my 2nd child and stayed around 173 for about the last 5 years. I started MFP 6 weeks ago and have lost almost 8 pounds. But, more importantly to me, I've lost 2.5" off my waist and 1.5" off my hips!!! That's better than the pounds in my…
