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  • Here are some of mine and I just rotate through when I get tired of something. I also try to figure out what kind of a snack i'd like texture wise too. sometimes it matters and sometimes it doesn't. - hard boiled eggs - dried apricots (no sugar added) - I like these because they are not sugared and they are nice and chewy…
    in Quick, easy snack ideas Comment by tavander March 2010
  • Thanks everyone. Some of you have echoed some of my same thoughts.
    in Master Cleanse.... Comment by tavander February 2010
  • I'm American but living in Brisbane for 6 months and could use additional support in the same time zone :)
    in Any Aussies here ? Comment by tavander February 2010
  • I agree on the meats. I usually will bring it home and cut it down to appropriate sizes then freeze it. I definitely only go there for certain things.
    in Not impressed with Costco!! Comment by tavander February 2010
  • lemon cake and diet mountain dew with a lime glaze. Just yummmy! I take it to gatherings and people are always surprised to know its a healthier version. Ooooh, vanilla cake and diet root beer is good too.
    in Diet Soda Cake Comment by tavander February 2010
  • I wear my heart rate monitor when I go to Body Pump, and i usually burn about 450 calories. Where do you go to class? I go to the Goodlife Gym in Brisbane City.
    in Body Pump and Body combat ??? Comment by tavander February 2010
  • Polar is a pretty well known brand and you should be able to find them easily online. I recommend that you take the time to familiarize yourself with the features available and decide what is important to you via the www.polarusa.com website. I know it seems a little overwhelming at first but you'll catch on quickly. Once…
    in Accuracy of cals. burned? Comment by tavander February 2010
  • I borrowed my trainer's body bug for a few months and wow it was about as accurate as you can get. I routinely use my polar f11 heart rate monitor, I'm a long time user :) I usually compare what my HRM says for the exercise I just finished with what myfitnessspal says. I'll er on the side of caution and use the lower burn…
    in Accuracy of cals. burned? Comment by tavander February 2010
  • That happens to me too :) My strategy is to take a cool shower to bring my temperature back down, I let it run on my head and face in particular. I use bare escentials (sp?) make up and coincidentally, it does an amazing job toning down the red so I look human again :)
    in red face after exercise - tips?!! Comment by tavander February 2010
  • There are plenty of good reasons to do it. One is that for women, it helps us as we age and calcium depletion wears on our bones and two, it does fabulous things for your metabolism. A few years back I had trouble getting into it. So I took a look at the classes offered at my gym and decided to try one with weights…
    in weight training question Comment by tavander February 2010
  • Way to go heather0mc!!
    in Spinning Question - Scared - No beginner class... Comment by tavander February 2010
  • Don't worry about increasing your time on a regular stationary first (unless you are only at 5 minutes now ;) ). You are in total control of the tension on your bike which has a lot to do with the intensity. You can always just keep it really low until you get the groove too. I'm excited for you! Also, if you do experience…
    in Spinning Question - Scared - No beginner class... Comment by tavander February 2010
  • Don't be scared, just do it! :) You can get there early for class (say 10-15 minutes) and catch the instructor before class is in full swing. I usually just introduce myself and that I'm new to that class. Instructors have always been very nice and are more than happy to help you get set up. I love cycling classes and have…
    in Spinning Question - Scared - No beginner class... Comment by tavander February 2010
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