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  • Please add me as well. I am 53 and would like to lose 50lbs as well. We have a hiking trip planned to the Grand Canyon in October and I need to stay on track to be in shape for an overnight journey.......I live in Southern California.
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  • I am very hungry after swimming 1 mile. I usually have to try hard to not overeat. I usually eat a cheese stick, or an apple or a 100 cal pack of almonds. Something small to hold me over until dinner. I think eating dinner anytime after you get home is fine. Eating dinner right away after exercise works well. The issue…
  • We use the Gym boss interval timer.
  • Don't give up! There are lots of lower impact exercises to do that will still help you. Depending on the injury, I agree, work around it. Tons of upper body workouts available to keep your metabolism stabilized. Don't be hard on yourself. It didn't take 11 days to get where you are, it won't take 11 days to get where you…
  • I agree with the polar choice. I have the Polar FT40.......I LOVE IT. I invested the extra $50 for the module to upload the data to Polar Personal Trainer. There are lots of motivation on that site too. I also have used a SUUNTO T3. It had an upload feature as well and cool graphics, but no web site. I would go Polar all…
  • I love my Polar FT40. I paid about $100 for it. I also spent the extra $50 for the unit that allows me to upload my data to their web site, www.polarpersonaltrainer.com. I also had used a lower end version the F6 (I think it is an older model). That worked well too. Good luck and keep moving.
    in HRM Comment by lam072 July 2011
  • I have the Polar FT40 and love it. I can download all my data online at polar personal trainer. I paid about $100 for the watch and $50 for the unit to download. Well worth the extra benefits. You can join challenges online and stay motivated. Good luck with your search.
  • I would try the swimming backpacks from TYR or Speedo. They are roomy and have several compartments as well as easy carrying. They are well made. Good luck!
  • I love my Poar FT40. I can upload all my results online and enter challenges to keep me motivated. It's easy to use and numbers are big and easy to read.
    in Best HRM...? Comment by lam072 June 2011
  • I have used the Suunto T3 and loved it. My husband and I both use the download feature. It's a good way to keep track. I presently wear a Polar FT40 and love it too. The web site is great and gives really cool stats. You can really stay motivated with the challenges and watching your progress. I would recommend the Polar…
  • Hi, I use the FT40 which is more economical and has the download feature. I really like the HRM and use it for a lot of different activities. You can often find coupon codes online for Polar products.
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