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The more I read, the less I ever want to eat the traditional American diet. Engine 2 diet, The China Study, Forks Over Knives...Plant-based, whole foods seems like the way to go. I will have meat on occasion, but not often. Been plant-based since October 2012...
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I use a Garmin 305 GPS watch (that came with a heart rate monitor. I have also used the website www.mapmyrun.com to map out new routes/distances. Good Luck!!
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http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/p90x.do?tnt=P90X_MS2_A2
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"You guys are awesome! All signs point to "yes I should get it" Just worried about cost at this point, what's the cheapest I can go and get away with it? " **If you buy it from Beachbody, you can try it risk free for 90 days!! I think it is something like $120 bucks
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I ran the Madison (WI) Marathon this past May. I also used Hal Higdon's Marathon Training Guide, the novice version. Here is the link: http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/Mar00index.htm Good Luck!!
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P90x is based on the concept of muscle confusion, meaning that the workouts change periodically to continually challenge your muscles. P90x also is more than strength training. It incorporates yoga, plyometrics, and kempo (kickboxing). This workout program is great for overall fitness -> strength, flexibility, balance, and…
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Let me quote Tony Horton: "Ab Ripper X. I hate it.....but I love it!"
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According to the American Council on Exercise, females need a minimum of 10-12% bodyfat for survival. Female athletes range from 14-20% bodyfat, fitness level is 21-24%, acceptable level is 25-31%, and 32+% is considered obese. So your 28% would be in the acceptable range....
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I should have told you, enter your minutes under "weight lifting - vigorous"
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Most will tell you, and I agree, that a heart rate monitor is the most accurate way of calculating your calories burned. You said you did not want to buy more equipment, so I attached a link that may help. After getting the calculation, you can add the excercise, ie P90x Chest & Back, in the MFP under cardiovascular…
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I just recently found the "bondi band." They have bands and headgear for men, women, kids, and even dogs! You can even personalize your band... Here is the site: http://www.bondiband.com/
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We ordered Pizza Hut Chicken Veggie Thin Crust Pizza the other day and we could hardly eat it because it tasted so salty! I also get an upset stomach when we go out to eat or eat sweets like Culver's frozen custard. It is amazing how crappy I feel when I eat the "old" way. ugh!!!
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Thanks Taryn! I checked out your schedule on the "journey" blog. I started P90x for the 2nd time last week (1st was last summer). I began training for my first marathon several weeks ago and am using Hal Higdon's marathon training guide (novice schedule). I did legs/back on friday and ran 10 miles on saturday. That was the…
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I know some people purchase a calorie counting watch w/ a heart rate monitor. I like the following website with the calorie burned calculator. I plugged in your current weight of 149 and put in 30 mins of low impact aerobics, and it calculated 205 calories burned. Here is the website:…
