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  • Great! You've taken the first step (or will have tomorrow morning). Does the gym have a trainer you can ask for assistance? Just an intro to the different machines and how to use them would be beneficial. If not, the machines typically have placards on them with general info, but don't be shy, if you're unsure ask.…
    in Gym for the first time tomorrow morning... HELP! Comment by waldenlev April 2012
  • 5 months in I can say its the best money I've spent. Makes you get to the gym, makes you push yourself (ok, they push you) and I wouldn't give it up. Yes it's a luxury, but if you can afford it, do it!
    in Spending $$ on a Trainer Comment by waldenlev April 2012
  • 1) get dr. approval. 2) get a real trainer. With that much to lose (if I set my target to my "ideal" weight I'm was right there with you) your muscles are probably all over the place. I know I never would have chosen the weights I'm doing, and having someone correct your form, and push you is worth it's weight in gold.
    in strength training Comment by waldenlev April 2012
  • There are so many variables that neither is likely correct. With 30 minutes on the ellipitical my chest strap says about 330 cal. The ellipitical says about 370 and MFP says 700! While I like MFP's number better :-) I take the lowest. You can cheat yourself out of some extra food if you are too low, or overeat if you're…
    in Should I go with the myfitnesspal estimate or my pedometer? Comment by waldenlev April 2012
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