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Your HRM should be accurate if it is one that will calculate calories burned. I have a Garmin fitness watch and had to input my height, weight, lifetime activity level, etc. When I do the elliptical at the gym, my HRM consistently tells me I burn 75-100+ LESS than what the elliptical says. Trust your HRM, it is more…
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Hi - I've ran on and off for 16 years, 'off' for a variety of reasons. Currently getting back into it slowly so I can stay injury-free and work w/the injuries I have now - foot problems and hip bursitis. Would love to swap tips and be MFP friends!
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What brand/model HRM did you get? thx
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Hey thanks, my husband just saw that Costco has BodyMedia FIT for $40 off starting tomorrow, online only! I'll have to research into it, b/c it also says it comes w/a 12-month subscription but not sure to what.
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I have an old HRM, like 10 years! Not sure it has a calculator on it, but i"ll check it out.... or is there a formula to use? Also, what's the bodybugg???
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Everyone starts somewhere! You can always ask the owner or the front desk staff to just show you how to use the cardio machines. They can't charge for that - kind of an orientation to the gym. When I first started 15 yrs ago, I got a wt-lifting book which helped. The best thing to do is get some Oxygen, Shape or Fitness…
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Hey, shoulda got to this sooner - would you share your recipe for skinny margaritas?
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definitely thankful for friends as like you, have no family here. sometimes events are planned, other times it's spur of the moment. yesterday, i knew bout the dinner and nailed it at the gym, but... yeah, i can do the water in between glasses of wine and that would help w/the calories.
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Maybe your husband can take him to your Mom's and you pick him up or v/v - that way, you could use that extra time to work out. I get up at 4:50a.m. to walk and run my dog w/a friend, I'm home at 6am then on the days I work, my husband takes the kids and I try to hit the gym at lunch. I pick them up from daycare while he's…
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When you want to add a lot of fiber to your diet, you need to do it gradually to avoid what you're currently experiencing. Try some GaxX softgels and drink more water.
