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Kimberly, holy crow! I simply can not believe that upon presenting with chest pain they didn't automatically fast track you as a cardiac patient. Hopefully the worst is past and I hope you are doing well. Hang in there.
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Looks like these would be great for doing goblin squats. :-)
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HI, Rosy. Well, you're asking a tough question as my instructor has taught us that kettlebell workouts are more for the whole body (especially core) as opposed to being something you do to work on specific muscle groups. Even overhead presses require you to tighten up everything below (chest, stomach, thighs, calves) in…
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This!! I was going to ask if you're getting regular exercise. It's change # 3 in the short article at this link: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/reduce-cholesterol/art-20045935
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First off, best wishes to the recent posters (sorry, I've not been doing a good job of monitoring the activity out here): Missy, Denise, MrHaney, and Kris... I hope you're all doing well and taking care of yourselves. A few of us have the LAD thing in common--drat that trouble making artery! You all talked about the need…
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Nice! Congratulations, and well done! I've never competed or even seen one. How's the competition structured--what are the events like?
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Nice workout! It works a broad range of muscles with some strength activities while also putting a fair cardio/endurance element in there with the snatches and swings. 6 times around in 20 minutes is a good pace, too. BTW, the "press up"-- I'm not familiar with that term. Is that sometimes also known as a KB push up (hands…
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Quoted from above: "OP: I would advise against statin drugs. They do more harm than good, and I don't just mean the side effects." Statins do more harm than good? I understand that some people may have side effects, but what's the rationale for this unconditional statement that statins are bad? And please, don't come back…
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Agree with the folks who have suggested HIIT (high intensity interval training). This is a technique you can use with any form of cardio, and if you start working intervals into your routines and work to make them longer and/or more intense, you'll really see a difference in your stamina and maybe even strength, body…
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When it's hard to change the behavior (in this case, stress eating), my plan B is to make the behavior less damaging to my calorie intake. Find some filling but low-cal foods for absent minded noshing while studying--e.g, carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, rice cakes. Make these kinds of things your primary snack. I know…
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Kelly, I'd look for videos you can find out there from RKC certified kettlebell instructors; chances are that these folks will be showing the techniques correctly. RKC has DVDs and books that you can buy as well (I have no connection or interest in RKC other than I train with some of their instructors and they've been very…
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Hi, I'm Joe and I've been doing KBs for about 3 years now, but very seriously for the last year. I go to an RKC club 3 times a week (alternating days with my cardio workouts) and absolutely love working out with those hunks of iron. I'm closing in on losing 60 pounds since August of 2012, and the last time I had my body…
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Spaghetti squash! Easy to cook in a microwave or oven. Just scoop it out and do with it what you will--plain with a little margarine and salt/pepper, or with pasta sauce with cooked ground meat, etc. Easy to make, filling, and low cal.
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I'm not sure what you mean by a "legs thing". For sure the legs and hips provide the main power for a number of moves (swings, high pulls, snatches, squats), but it sure feels like my arms and shoulders are also involved for the snatches and pulls, and especially for cleans, presses, and get ups. For swings, I'd agree. If…
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Yogicarl, sorry to hear about your back. I've had a back sprain a few times from kettlebells too, always as a result of lack of focus, and, oddly enough, it's happened twice as I was finishing my last swing in a set--I relaxed my back muscles before I had the bell back on the floor and ended up pulling a muscle. I'm much…
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Of course. But the advice above (get some instruction) is solid. OP, Kettlebells are great, and you'll get a great workout with them. They're challenging and fun, and I like the variety they allow you to have in your strength workout. But because the moves are ballistic, you've really, really, really got to have good form…
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Have some low calorie go-to foods when you've just got to munch on something. For example, for times like getting home from work (already hungry) and making dinner, I now snack on carrots, celery, mini-peppers, etc., instead of crackers, chips, and cheese. I log the raw veggies I eat, but the damage is minimal compared to…
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I also do my HIIT first, mostly for the same reason as GymGypsy; you'll have better performance in your HIIT session if it comes first. But for me there's a psychological reason too--the 30 minutes of steady state cardio I do just seems like a piece of cake after the HIIT. It's a relief to be able to just crank away and…
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John, just saw your post. Just wanted to say I'm sorry to hear you had an attack, but good for you for getting in quickly. I'm almost 14 months away from when I had my mine, and I can honestly say that MFP has been a great resource for helping me get some focus on things that I really needed focus on. So welcome, and I…
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Me too. The thing about kettlebells (and probably weights in general) is that to be able to lift them--especially overhead--you have to really focus on your posture. You have to tighten the muscles in your legs and core in order to build the foundation for supporting the weight. Do that enough, and voila, your everyday…
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Yep! Read this yesterday--great article. Some of the links inside lead to other interesting articles. How some of these people who sell snake oil like "cleanses" and these absurd fad diets can live with themselves is beyond me. I suppose the money they cheat folks out of helps them sleep better at night. Sigh.
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Others have quoted this post, but I've just got to again. It's so concise and so true. The only thing I'd add is to push yourself to achieve new levels of performance--more cardio minutes, greater elliptical resistance, more weight, etc. My fat loss really accelerated after I started doing high intensity interval training…
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You can search for it and find it under cardio. Like other folks mentioned above, I use my Polar HRM to get the calorie burn. However, most KB workouts are circuit training/interval type workouts. And I've read that HRMs can significantly overestimate your calorie burn for that type of exercise (e.g., see…
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Some recommendations for longish cardio workouts: Starting out: The Time has Come Today (Chambers Brothers), Desire (U2), Right now (Van Halen), Turn it on again (Genesis) Middle of workout, in the groove: Red Barchetta (Rush), Crossfire (Stevie Ray Vaughn), Let's See Action (Who), Flying in a Blue Dream (Joe Satrianni)…
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Grams or ounces is really the way to go for solid foods if you want accuracy (as others have noted, it matters not which--you can convert back and forth--28 grams per ounce). But like all things, it's not as critical if the item in question isn't all that calorie dense or if you're working with a small quantity. I use a…
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While I wasn't diagnosed with high blood pressure, I've come off a number of meds (and a CPAP for sleep apnea) since losing weight. In most cases blood work or other medical metrics usually showed that it was justified. Just last week I was in for a checkup and my doc decided that my resting heart rate and BP were a bit…
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This is great! It's a spot on send-up of our lives and tribulations (and some of the endlessly raging debates on these message boards). Thanks for the laugh!
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I hear this "can't build lean mass while on a caloric deficit" dogma all the time out here. When people present some evidence that they have built some muscle while losing weight, it's usually explained as "noob" gains (new exercisers apparently can gain some muscle mass). Is there really decent science behind this dogma?…
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Yes, it's really a bummer just how much sodium is in things, especially processed foods. And restaurants--don't even get me started with that one. As a recovering sodiumaholic, the only positive thing I can tell you is it seems that even at my old age it's possible to eat things with much less salt and still enjoy them. I…
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Love, love, love this story and your spirit! Sending all the best to you and your wonderful hubby! Can't wait to hear about your successes when you get your new knees. Blessings to you!!
