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Yes!!!! It really keeps you honest with your workouts. Polar is the brand you want to buy, they have everything from the low end model that does just heart rate, the mid range which tells calories burned, and the high end that has GPS great for runners. I highly recommend a HRM. I was really suprosed to find that i with…
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The FT4 does not work without the strap, some of the higher model do but not this one :)
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The watch is only the read out, the sensor that reads your heart rate in is the chest strap. I have the FT4 and it works really well, the chest strap is adjustable so its easy to wear. I can barley feel it when i put it on and after about 5 minutes i dont even notice it. The chest strap is worth it though as it is much…
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i would take these numbers with a grain of salt, Most people dont buy the best stuff when the shop,so these may be quite skewed. I try to stay on a budget of $100 a week, for 2 adults, and i like you cook at home and rarley buy meals out. I have a friedn at work who think i spend way too much (he spends $200.month for 2…
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Congrats!!! Its noce to see so many people doing so well on this site, it really inspires me, Again Congrats!!!!!
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i agree, two weeks ago i felt the same way, as it turns out i had a viral infection and the dr said becasue i was pushing myself at the gym my body was not resting enough to get better and it would wake longer. FYI i didnt listen, and i am now worse with a wicked cough. I know it sucks to have to take time off, but your…
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i got a small digital kitchen scale for 10$ at walmart, chenged my life, most people really underestimate the ammount they are eating. Also if there are combinations of foods you eat frequently you can create a meal in your tracker then it will always be there. Another tip as most of the entries are made by people here i…
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Polar FT4, best one ive ever had, easy to use and doesnt have the extras you wont need. Around $100.
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I hear ya, i stated this journey with two others and it was great for a while, now one has taken up biking and is no longer going to the gym with me, and the other has dropped the excercise thing completley. Im also frustratded by everyone around me saying..."come on just have a bite", "but its so and sos birthday have…
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Most alcohol is between 70-90 cal per oz. (shot) Vodka and soda water with lime it good. Personally i prefer red wine. Too bad about the beer the Molson 67 we have in Canada is only 67 cal per. Remember your body will turn alcohol into sugar so try to keep it in moderation :)
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I also have the polar FT4 i did a lot of research and bought this one becasue it is a good basic HRM, it has calories burned and very easy to use. I bought mine at fitness depot for 98$ (can) Had it for just over a month and i love it. Highly recommend :)
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5'6", need to loose 20lbs. I've been gettign great support on this site, it will definitly help you. Just make sure you are honest with what you track, that was the hardest part for me, the mobile app helps when you are on the go. :) Add me if you like
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I am also on iron supplements, I take them with a huge glass of water then take a vic c tablet. this has been working for me for years and is what my doctor recommended for my friend who has diabetes and cant drink OJ. Make sure you have enough water, iron pills really require a lot more water than you think, this might be…
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First off, CONGRATS on the wedding! Second, i agree with the earlier post to just do what you can, some light yoga, or some squats and lunges. Last time i was too sick for the gym I made a little routine that every hour i would do something for 3-5 min. Squats, lunges, wall pushups, and triceps using a free weight. You'll…
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Wow, way to go! I'm newish here too, (also Canadian) feel fre to add me :)
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Jillian Micheal 30 day shred, I LOVE it. Its challenging and fun and i actually look forward to doing it :) I also really enjot the DVD from Crunch fitness, they have a lot of variety, and anything with the instructor Ellen i highly recommned. You can buy both at chapters and amazon, but i got my Crunch DVD on ebay for…
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Here is the formula recommended to me by my doctor, it is also sited inthe running room book, I'm attaching the ehow website becasue its the same formula but ehow just lays it out a little easier to look at. Also it is recommended you re-calculate evey 10lbs lost for the most accuracy.…
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Hi everyone, I know everyone says they are honest in their tracking and complain they arent loosing weight, but i really am honest. I plan my meals in advance and i never eat something extra unless i check in the data base first to see what it will do to my daily limits, and what else i may have planned to eat that i have…
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I also get up earlt around 5 to go to the gym so is breakfast is not made the night before it hard. I either have a hard biled egg ( i make many in advance so i only have to grab one from the fridge) Or the night before i make an egg white omlet with liquid egg whites, done cooking in under 10 min, then I just heat for 30…
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Most traditional cereal and bread it out :( If you love bread and cereal make that your big carb for the day, and limit the others you dont enjoy as much. Also remember that a carb is total carb - fiber, so cereals like fiber plus are only 13 carbs. I like to eat this with some crushed fresh raspberries. I really believe…
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Thank you toeveryone who has replied, i appreciate your thoughts and opinions. :) Another question..is there a way i can change the "if every day were like today, in 5 weeks....." I'd rather it told me what i should be at now, so then i could judge if what i am doing is working.
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my heart rate monitr says each workout is about 250 cal, and i am dripping in sweat when im done! So id use that as a gauge until you can get a heart rate monitor to tell you :)
