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Swimming with your Polar HRM?
Good morning! According to the manual, the Polar HRM can be used during swimming but the book says not to press the buttons on the wrist unit/watch while underwater. Do any of you wear your HRM while swimming? Anyone worn one in the ocean? Thanks!
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1 year - Less of me to love (with pics)
I started down this path on August 1, 2011. I was at my highest weight (377) and starting to have health issues. This was June 2011: I started working with a trainer several times a week and it has been worth every penny. He mixes things up and I don't get bored - very important when you have the attention span of a…
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Polar FT4 newbie
I traded in my wrist-watch style HRM for a Polar FT4 this weekend, but something isn't working right. I worked out for 40 minutes tonight and it said I only burned 159 calories. Based on about three other calculations, I burned over 500. So, what did I do wrong on the FT4? Ladies - where do you place your chest strap? I…
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NSVs? Yeah, I've got them.
A couple of weeks ago, I had to invest in some new jeans - the old ones were literally falling off. Last week, I had to buy new bras. Yesterday, my husband told me he could really see a difference in my appearance and my attitude. But the best NSV? With every sit-up I do, or every inch or pound I lose, I'm getting more…
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My first clothing victory!
I had to buy smaller jeans and bras today! I buttoned and zipped a pair of pants 2 sizes smaller than when I started in August. Just thought I'd share my victory!
