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I don't think the calories-spent estimates on this site are worth much, so I wouldn't adjust your intake based on that. loriq41's advice is good stuff, stick with one plan for at least 6 months. Some other things to consider: 1) Don't look for a "women's" program, these are usually crap. Women and men both have arms, legs…

God reading this, I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. No there is not a good alternative to water. That is like asking if there is a good alternative to oxygen. You probably hate the taste because you have a crazy sweet tooth, which all these sweetened water alternatives will only make worse. Especially if you are drinking…

Yes swimming is just as good. Just remember to keep the pace up. You can check your pulse every couple laps.

I am with you on the barbell training, it just sounds like she is doing home workouts. I was trying to think of more practical alternatives.

Try loosening up your hips prior to your pilates workouts. Start with a warrior lunge stretch for each side, then an IT band stretch, and finish with just swinging one leg at a time back and forth 10-15 times to loosen up. Repeat this maybe 3 times. Also, I don't know what kind of ab exercises you are doing, but they…