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Cwolfman: Yeah, that makes sense. I just didn't know if going above 85% was just wasting energy. Good to know, though! realized it's customizeable, too. So you could set it to 50% to 85%, or 75% to 100%, etc. I guess it's helpful if you're looking to stay within a particular zone, like you said.
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Yeah, that's what I figured. I've been at it for a good two weeks now, and while I haven't noticed much weight loss (haven't expected to quite yet) I do feel my endurance slowly getting better, and my heart rate doesn't spike as much as it did when I first started. :)
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This is definitely a heated topic, and I commend you, OP, for posting your opinion on it. The fact of the matter is, everyone is going to have their own opinions on body type. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being self-confident, but I do think there needs to be a limit. I mean, I think it's wonderful that the woman…
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Hi Andrea! I was in the exact same boat as you up until about a week ago. I'm currently training for the Tough Mudder, so I've put weight lifting on hold in favor of trying to enhance my endurance/cardio. BUT, that being said, this is by far the *best* article I have found in regards to female fitness-- weight lifting and…
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I did Week One, Day One of the C25K on January 9th. I did Week One, Day Two... today... I have a nasty habit of falling off the bandwagon, but especially being one who *loathes* (I repeat, LOATHES) cardio (seriously, I'd rather be weightlifting) this kicked my butt too! I'm 23, approx 5 foot 6 and 135 pounds. So…
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Hello ladies! 23 here, and also looking for motivation/support buddies. Currently around 140 pounds, looking to get down to around 120. My primary goals are more related to gaining muscle and slimming down inches so I can be strong enough for Tough Mudder this year! :) Add for add?
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I have the Weight Watcher's scale by Conair, and so far I've no complaints whatsoever. It calculates your weight to the tenth of a pound, which is neat. It also measures your body fat percentage, water percentage, and BMI. My old scale was a simple dial scale and about 10 pounds off-- so I was definitely happy with the…
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Everyone's said it already, but an amazing, inspirational story. I myself have been through a lot of negative things in my life, and while I never did turn to food for my drug of choice (I had other means, some would deem worse)... So I can relate to the stress it can put on one... It sounds like you've had a lot on your…
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I bought a heart rate monitor watch off Amazon for pretty cheap-- it has a function where you hit start when you begin the exercise, you hit stop when you're done, "set", so it takes you to Pulse, and then put your fingertip over the sensor and it reads your heart rate. I'm sure it's not as accurate as an actual HRM that…
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I'm more new to heavy lifting that not-- I'm currently in 21 Day Fix and plan to go on with 4 - 6 weeks of German Volume training. Afterwards though, I was looking for a good lifting routine, and this looks pretty legit from what I have been able to read up on... I'd love to see some more people's opinions! I had actually…
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That's great to hear! I currently just finished Day (counts) 5! Heh, and I'm down 4.4 pounds since I weighed myself the day before starting! I bought one of those "fancy" scales that let's me track body fat % and my BMI, and So far I'm down 1.1% on my body fat and 0.7 down on my BMI! :) I have a girl friend who said she…
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Thanks for the response! The workout certainly wasn't easy by any means, heh. I was sweating and shaking by the end of it. I'm certainly doing my best to follow through with the meal plan. I'm finding it hard to eat every two hours, but doing my best. And I'm not eating anything I'm not allowed (Ooh, to resist the sweet…
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And as far as the unnecessary argument over the fact that I stored garbanzo beans in my freezer for two months... YES, I cook on a near daily basis, despite working 60 hours a week. The beans were leftover from when we made a 7 beat, 7 meat chilli. I just hadn't found purpose to use them until recently.
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With that little to lose, I have one thing for you -- http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/ [/quote] This! This! This! This! THIS!!! <333 Thin and FIT is what I am aiming for. As I mentioned, I'm not as concerned about my weight (I'd rather be 145 and ripped than 120 with…
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Wowzers, thanks guys! It does feel like a bit of an obvious question now, but I'm glad to hear the answers I have! I feel like I get so wrapped up in what I'm eating/how much, etc because I'm not looking to lose LARGE amounts of weight (I'm honestly just going for about 5 - 15 more pounds than where I am now (135). I'm…
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He's probably closer to 245 nowadays, but yes, he's a larger guy-- and it isn't muscle. Due to jogging and playing soccer for years, he does having monstrously muscular calves, and his warms are kind of built, but he has a big, barrel chest and a tummy that hangs over every pair of pants he buys (no matter how loose) and…
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My boyfriend has the *exact* same habits (the excessive soda intake/mindless snacking) which is something I'd like to cut down on simply because I'm the one buying/preparing meals and I don't want him wasting all my healthy meals (which he *does* eat, just along with a bunch of junk, too) I think once he does quit smoking…
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Thank you, everyone for the support, advice, and kind words. I didn't mean for it to come off as me trying to *force* him into exercise. I've mentioned that it would mean a lot to me if he'd do this with me once or twice to him, but he doesn't seem interested. One of my big concerns (as someone else mentioned happening to…
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Yeah, I think that's why he runs so much is because he genuinely enjoys it. See, me personally, I absolutely love the outdoors (cycling, long walks, hiking, geocaching, you name it) but I *hate* running, because I've got asthma and bad knees. So exercise videos and things like hot yoga are perfect for me, whereas my…
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OooOoh my gosh, I am loving Budget Bytes! I checked out Skinnytaste the other day and absolutely fell in love. Plus they both use the same virtual recipe box/shopping list planner, so it makes things that much easier! Thanks for all the help, everyone! I've definitely got a grocery list growing! ^_^
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Thanks! We do have a Sam's Club (which is essentially the same thing) and I do like shopping there, but I'm always afraid to with produce because it seems like it goes bad before we have a chance to use it. But I wish definitely check into their sales, and that Skinnytaste website that was mentioned earlier! :)
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Sounds interesting... I too struggle with anxiety, mild depression, and a mood disorder they've yet to put a label to. I've battled with it since I hit puberty, and it can be incredibly overwhelming some days. I have noticed that on days when I eat healthier, I do feel reasonably better. My boyfriend's also a bigger guy…
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Ohai! 22 year old female here, 5 foot 6. SW: 140 CW: 135 GW: No idea! I originally set my goal at 120, but I'm looking to lose inches more than weight itself. Plus, muscle weighs more than fat, so I guess whenever I can look in the mirror without seeing these muffins on my hips ;3P Looking for a good support system and…
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Not sure if you've heard of them, but Belvita makes these breakfast biscuits. I'm not completely sure on the nutrition facts, but they are *incredibly* filling. I usually eat two of the 4 in the crispy pack and I'm pretty sated for a couple of hours. Perfect breakfast to get the day started, or just as something to hold…
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Weird... I would imagine that the Beta program would be the easier one, and Alpha for more advanced-- sure those aren't backwards? Or did they really do it like that? O.o Because I need to start out with the easier one of the two (I'm so out of shape) and I had planned on doing Beta... >.>
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Between Shutocon and moving, my weekend's pretty packed (excuses, I know) but I'll be starting on Monday! Wait for me! Wait for me! :3P
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I personally love Fitness Blender's workout videos. They have a little something for everyone, and they're all good for a nice burn. My only issue (and probably the reason I tend to lean toward programs like T25 or P90x) is when it comes to actually having to compile a set of workouts into a routine, I'm lost. I know what…
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Sounds like a plan to me! I'm only looking to lose about 15, so that will be a nice chunk taken out right in the beginning to motivate me! :)
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Beautiful! Absolutely amazing, and just goes to show how much support means when you're trying to lose weight. This has definitely inspired me to get started and really stick with the Beach Body T25 routine! I'm nervous, but I'm ready! I don't have as much weight to lose as I do just inches, so I'm worried the lack of…
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SW: 140 CW: 136 GW: 120 Goals this month: 1. Begin and stick with T25 program 2. Drink at least 64oz of water each day 3. Stay away from fast food 4. Maintain a healthy diet Weigh in Dates: 4/01-136 4/08 4/15 4/22 4/29 4/30Final weight Total weight lost:
