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  • You're doing great! But the slowdown in weight loss is not unexpected. It is very healthy to lose a small amount of weight each week (a pound or so) so as not to radically alter what your body sees as normal. To compare, In the same time frame I have lost 12 lbs, (6 feet tall) and am one pound away from my goal weight of…
    in Lost 23 pounds since January 1 Comment by Northgardener March 2013
  • I'm 6' and 168, working to get back to 160, my High School graduation weight, when I was very fit (and weight until I reached my mid thirties)
    in 6ft and over what is your goal weight Comment by Northgardener February 2013
  • The benefit to a HR monitor is that you can accurately gauge your effort during a workout. If your HR is not up (faster) into a zone where your fitness is improving, it lets you know to work harder. Even inexpensive Monitors usually have a beep alarm to let you know when you've reached the minimum HR for your age and other…
    in Not too expensive but good heart rate monitor??? Comment by Northgardener February 2013
  • http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/exercise-equipment-what-is-the-best-fitness-machine-in-the-gym-257 For pure calorie burn, check out the above.
    in The best Cardio for over all body Comment by Northgardener February 2013
  • Just remember, best is less important than what is convenient for you. Best is the kind you like and will do. Rowing is excellent (requires careful attention to form to avoid back issues) cross country ski machines are great and swimming is absolutely excellent. That said, they all require equipment or can only be done in…
    in The best Cardio for over all body Comment by Northgardener January 2013
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