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Mine has 4 Smith machines, but no deadlift platform or squat rack. They have 2 full sets of free weights - 5-100+, plus a rack of smaller handweights and barbells. Also, a leg press machine and 3 cable machines, plus a circuit training area and another dedicated ab area, plus a whole wall (20'+) for the free weights - all…

Each PF is different - the one I typically go to is HUGE, but the free weight section is always overcrowded so I rarely get to use them (end up on the machines). With exception of no "free" olp bars, mine has most of everything else I need. Recently I have been taking a friend to one closer to her house - it's HALF the…

I've tried to get mine to workout with me - he blatantly refuses most of the time. If I'm doing something at home, he either gropes me while I'm doing it or tries to "correct" me. I keep warning him if he doesn't start working out, his wife is gonna be able to bench press him one of these days.

I try to walk everyday, but I aim for 3-4 days of hard workouts. I'm starting weight lifting and need the "day" off after to recover. Call me a wuss, but I can't handle muscle pain on top of arthritis pain on a daily basis, I need a break day between.

I've read the NRFWLFW and modified their workouts - i have medical issues that I need to tailor around and lack of some equipment. I start at my "lowest" weight for 12-14 reps, then up the weight by 5 pounds while dropping the rep by 2-4 for 3-4 sets. My lowest weight is comfortable, but not easy - IE: it will let me get…

Pro app is 4.99 once, Premium on web is 2.99 a month (or a year for 19.99). I read somewhere on their site that if you have the Pro App, there is a way to get a discount 5$ off the year price. I may sign up if I can figure it out. And Endo totally flopped last night - wouldn't sync to my Polar, kept screwing up the…

You better have rolled your saving throw - *squee* I am a child of 2 DM's, throw back from the"Tunnels & Trolls" time before DnD! I haven't played in years - local groups are few & far between since MORPG's hit the scene. Ah, those were the days....

I do protein shakes because: 1- they fill me up and keep the hungries away, 2 - extra protein cause I can't eat that much chicken in a day & 3 - to help repair muscle damage, not to "bulk" it. The last one least of all, I will do a scoop after major workouts. I do Gold Standard 100% Whey, low carb & high protein :)

Endo is cheap - 4.99 .... my Endo is acting up so I looked for a different App that will work w/ my Polar Wearlink Bluetooth. The new app has a free version, but the PRO is 9.99! WTHeck, really? Still on the fence - I plan on experimenting between the two to see which one is doing a better job. reason - my Polar is…

Sheppard's Pie - now I make it with ground turkey & cauliflower mashed tatoes... still super awesome! Blarg... now I need to hit the supermarket :)

I wear Vibrams (barefoot running shoes) at the gym for both cardo & weights, but I also wear them 24/7 - 365. At home, everything is done barefoot and I have wooden floors. As long as your careful (in the beginning) and have good traction, go for it.

I must be a fluke as so far I'm not having too issue w/ bounce (jogging or otherwise). I currently I just use my normal Lane Bryant suckers (underwire) they work well, but it kills the life of the bra to only a couple months. I tried some cloth sports bra, even with two of them, the girls bounced MORE than in my normal…

Didn't know all the reasoning behind, but it's good to have more understanding. I always aim for Isolate or better because of the lactose (I'm intolerant) but now I understand that it was a good thing without me evening knowing. Thanks for the info :)

Another thing to take into consideration is how long a person has been overweight - the longer, the harder because they have to relearn new habits to replace old. Case in point - I have ALWAYS been big - even as a 5 year old. It wasn't until I started puberty that anybody even thought of doing anything about it (least of…

I've never taken a class, I use my Zumba on the Xbox 360, so I'm not liking it much. For me, I lack the coordination and background of dancing that it assumes you have. The tutorials suck and don't teach the moves effectively. I might like a class more, but my gym doesn't offer them and I don't have money for a separate…

Capri pants or full length yoga pants, a t-shirt or one of my wicking shirts, good shoes (i wear Vibrams, but own running shoes as back-up) and as of yet, I haven't found a sport bra I like so I wear my normal LB (lane bryant) monsters - LOL - so far they are working even if it is shortening the life span on them (which…

Optimum Nutrition Gold standard - Chocolate Coconut or Rocky Road. Used to use the Body Fortress, but recently it's gone up in price (isolate version) so it's almost the same price as ON and ON tastes better.

1) Wipe down those machines - the gym is flooded w/ noobs WHO AREN'T DOING THIS. Gross! There are signs and you can SEE others doing it. Take 5 seconds - JUST DO IT! 2) Stop staring at me while I use the weights - either the machines or IF THERE HEAVEN HELP ME any free space for me to do free weights. Stop it, knock it…

Your dairy isn't open, so can't really look to see what & how much you eat. Plus, what are you classifying as "moderate exercise"? Your moderate could be my easy or visa versa.... more info or people can't begin to offer suggestions.

It takes time to relearn. It won't happen suddenly, but if you are noticing "after" the fact (home from the shopping") start making lists BEFORE going. Look over the list, see if you can spot the "unhealthy" choices you want to change and see what alternative versions there can be. Instead of cookies, get some flavored…

Twilight Sparkle (you said nothing about real things :P )

And I can't touch this stuff: i used it for anti-depressant and suffered horribly on it. If you are sensitive to your body's serotonin levels, this is not the stuff to mess with. I warned my husband that I was taking this and to keep an eye on my behavior and sure enough, within 2 weeks he made me stop. I know what my…

Great Job, you look wonderful :}

Several online sites offer workouts, complete w/ youtube videos. Youtube itself is great for workouts. Thrift store/second hand (criaglist) is another place to get low price stuff. If you have a video game console, they make several games (not just fitness - dance games, other movement based) that are fun ways to workout.…

Everybody has their weakness - I love chocolate. I won't give it up and I will eat the heck out of it. I know it is my flaw and I'm working on it, thus I try to keep the limits down around me for me. But my hubbs keeps his "junk food" around because I'm not gonna force him to stop eating that stuff because I don't want it.…

LOL - sorry, when I do something at home he doesn't just stay put and watch - if he did I wouldn't care. He gets up and "helps" - or rather his helping isn't helping but groping. :devil:

Warm chicken breast w/ salad. Shrimp and beef, tuna.... etc. Plus salad can be more than leafies - add bacon, eggs, cheese, broccoli, mushrooms, sunflower seeds, etc.... then add a good dressing (ranch, honey mustard, etc) Just make sure to have alot of veggies w/ less of the other yummie things. get frozen veggies - or…

No creepers either, but I think it's the threat of cat domination that scares everyone off... they are nature's serial killers };)

Then according to your logic, the loss of one is better for the whole... apparently you never truly suffered at the hands of others because you were overweight? Plus not every "fat" person acceptes their size - i HATED it. I LOATHED it. I did try my hardest as a CHILD to not be big, tried no eating, tried playing more,…

Yeah, this is a "great" idea - hear the sarcasm? I'm sorry, but I grew up my whole life bullied, tormented, abused and psychically harmed because I was big. If i heard one day that they decided to "shame the fat away" as a younger person... sadly I would have to say I wouldn't be sitting here typing this out for everyone…