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If you really want an accurate calorie burn I'd suggest investing in a heart rate monitor. You can pick one up for pretty inexpensive. That will solve this full dilemma.
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I love spinning! The soreness does go away after the fist few times you go. I'd suggest buying some padded bike shorts, but honestly, I never wear mine. I own one pair of triathlon specific bike shorts (read: minimal padding) and only wear them on occasion. I spin because I run triathlons and it makes me stronger and…
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You need to NET 1200 calories a day otherwise you're doing yourself a disservice. Did you become a vegetarian for weight loss purposes? Take it from someone who was a strict vegetarian for six years, vegetarian =/= healthy.
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I'm pear shaped. 5'3-ish", about 131lbs right now and wearing a US 4 in pants, small in tops, and size 2-6 in dresses depending on the fit and designer.
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I slice mine using a mandolin slicer so they're uniform in size. I keep the skin on, spray a cookie sheet with either olive oil from a misto or some Pam. Place the slices on the sheet so they don't overlap. Spray the tops of them. Stick them in the oven preheated to around 425. Let them cook until the are soft and slightly…
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I pay nothing. My Fiancée is the Assistant Director of Recreation and Fitness at the local college in our town and I'm privvy to working out there for free. I go every morning to run and lift and squeeze a few classes a week in at night. Sooooo thankful I don't have to pay because the only other place in town is a…
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I'm on the far right in the first photo, 162lbs, Ocotober 2011. I'm currently 133lbs, hoping to lose another 13.
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I use the Polar FT4. It does everything you're asking about and it runs about $80-ish.
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Which code do I need to use to post pictures?
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Thank you! I pound hot cider like it's my job this time of year and I NEVER drink my calories otherwise.
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I had no idea it did that! That's really good to know. I usually use mapmyrun.com to track out my routes after if I'm curious, or before if I'm aiming for a certain distance. They also have the option of changing it to walking or biking and also have an app that tracks using GPS.
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I forgot about our group too! I gained a few pounds back after my triathlon which was two months ago now. So now I have to relose that, blehhhh. Here's to hoping.
