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Strength training from home with no equipment;)
strength training with no equipment to speak of. I found this article that gave me some further ideas on building muscle. I like doing my "stuff" either outside or in my own livingroom. Just not a "gym" person. Thought if there were any others like me, they might like this site for ideas on strength training from home;)…
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Could someone help me on this "macro" setting?
I am not sure about it and I am willing to read a link or any help anyone might provide;) denise
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Before shots at 59 yrs old, no laughing!
I want to do this because of what I am learning. For me (I'm not saying this is for everyone) I am realizing I might very well gain weight the way I plan to add to my workout. But I want to shape up more, tone up. I am convinced the fat will go away but more important, I want to build muscle to protect my joints, feel good…
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Anyone else feel horrified when they took their befores?
I hadn't taken any shots of my full body with front, back and side view. I wanted some to compare to the ones at the weight I want to be. I am still depressed over them. I saw myself skinnier then I am in fact skinnier doesn't fit the "picture" in any way. I am small-boned, 59, 5'2" and 133( I was 142 when I started back…
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TOO THE WINNERS ON MFP!! Have I gotten it??:)
I think that proverbial light-bulb went on this a.m. I was so depressed over my pictures I took yesterday, 3 views of my body in bathing-suit, that I just got on here this a.m. and started reading, looking at other before and afters etc. I believe I have the idea now. It isn't about the scale. I need to change my focus…
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omygosh, my new inspiration!
I admit to worrying about my age and "oh I can't ever look good at this age" but I found this guy: Woohoooooooo!! 2009 Body For Life Winner and he was 70 in these pics!! Here's the link to the whole article! http://bodyforlife.com/success-stories/sherman-goodrich
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Olympians/Athletes, what do they eat?
I wanted to post this here because it seems to be a reliable article. Here is one quote and then I will put the link. "The more strenuous a sport, the more calories an athlete needs to refuel their bodies and muscles properly for the work they are doing." IMO this article proves to me that you must eat according to your…
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Toxins in old pancake/cake/bisquit etc., mixes
I noticed some folks like pancakes or waffles in a thread sometime earlier and wanted to post this in case anyone isn't aware. I guess snopes says it's for real so here it is: http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/pancake.asp
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On Post-workout muscle recovery
really thought this was good, imo;) http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/training/weightlifting.htm
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My first "mini" hike of the Summer and it is within a
city block of where I live. I am only renting a room, not rich, but I sure feel that way:) Hope you enjoy the photos even though I just took them with my phone! denise:)
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Pedometer VS Heart Rate Monitor
I have been "searching" for something that will work for me but not put a huge dent in my bank account, LOL! I met a guy in Kmart today that has been wearing the same Omron Pedometer(w/software to upload data to his computer)and he says it works great. On the other hand, I see people goin nuts for these Polar HRM's. Could…
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Hope I don't get in trouble for this one;)
The Husband Store A store that sells new husbands has opened in New York City , where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates: You may visit this store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the value of the products increase as the shopper ascends…
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oh boyyyyyy, look what I found!
I was looking for recipes bodybuilders eat and I found this site packed with good foods and all the nutritional info etc.!! Might be a new site to some of you and maybe give you some more great foods! Also lots on building muscle and losing fat. All through fueling your body, not starving it;) denise…
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Thought some of you might like a story
I wrote this in about 2006. I really did the inline-skating thing although I exaggerated some to make it a better story, LOL: http://denisee.wrytestuff.com/swa494222.htm
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Douglas Country Oregon, want to hike?
Uhh, that was supposed to say "county" Douglas County, LOL;) I couldn't believe how many gals live near me in Oregon and belong to this site. I am hoping some might see this post, plus one I put on the home-page updates. I love to hike and we have sooooo many trails in our area but I don't want to go on some alone since…
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Any success w/walking with hand weights(or wrist)?
I love walking and wanted to try it with weights but I am wondering if you can actually shape up(build up your arms)and is there any special way to "pump" your arms while walking? I did see a post on here but the gal I think has gone. I wrote to her but no answer. The post was back in 2011. Anyway, she said she used…
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No problem "ever" bumping this article
I hope many new comers especially will consider this article before "making your plan of action". Remember there is water-weight, fat and lean muscle mass to lose or gain. Be nosey enough to find out which it is you really want to lose or gain. Everyone has a right to do things their own way but they also have a right to…
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I'm off to a good start
and lost 7 lbs since I got my bike 2 weeks ago. It worries me a little that I lost that much but I know the water weight alone can dump off pretty fast. I am eating, boy am I eating, LOL! I am one of those that believes in eating up to half of my exercise calories. It just works for me and I have some days that it is hard…
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I'm starting to log again now since I wanted to make
sure I was going to follow through on my exercise. I bought a cheap bike and it works great, so, now I walk and ride the bike(some variety). No weight training now but might again because I realize my upper body needs to build muscle as well. I am still going to eat part of my exercise calories because I lose weight when…
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Hi Gals
I am back on my routine again(2nd day only)but I wanted to ask a question on logging gym workouts, weight-machines. Do any of you count any calories burned doing those exercises? The internet search doesn't bring up much on it, except how many you can burn if you are doing circuit training I think it's called. I don't do…
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Has anyone tried I-Cool for menopause symptoms?
I hear it is way good for bone loss too. I am exercising regularly again and also eating right but I haven't been journalling here again. It's just a bad habit I fell into, not entering my daily foods and exercise. I am trying to get back into it. I hope someone might have tried the I-Cool as I want to get some if I get…
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I so hope I will stick around here again
I have not been active for I'll bet a whole year, approximately. I haven't gained a bunch but I have NEVER met my goal of 120, or was it 115, LOL! Anyway, I am in school now fulltime and this site could go right along with my other goals. I am going to look around and answer some posts and try to get to know some peeps for…
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Help, Im stupid, LOL
if I have sirloin chops and the package weighs 1.66 lbs, and each chop is about the same size, how much does just one chop weigh and how did you figure it out, LOL!! I took and divided 1.66 by 4(4 chops)and get .4 something. I'm corn'fused;) Denise
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Anyone know about calories burned
if just using weight machines? I am doing that about 3 times a week to build my upper body, well, more tone then anything. I am doing 5 different "arm" machines and 3 sets of 10. I do it in 30 minutes. I swim for cardio so's to keep the weight off my knee thats messed up. hugs all and have a great weekend!! Denise:drinker:…
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Arggggg:(
I way overdid the sodium yesterday and will be keeping a closer eye on it. Thank God for this diary because I can see where I mess up. Have a great day everyone!! Denise
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Hi Ya'll;) Never too old to start
I joined a gym finally. Even with the walking I've done, there is really no comparison. I just about died doing 7 minutes on an eliptical bicycle, LOLLLLLLLL! There is a swimming pool there and I am most excited about that. I will be working mostly upper body and trying to keep the weight off my knee I hurt a year or so…
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Down another lb and lost an inch too!
I hadn't lost anything in over a week so was a little concerned but did the "count" today and onward and upward toward my goal. Thanks to everyone for your posts that encourage me and keep me coming back to MFP!! Denise
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I know the scales can't always be trusted but
this a.m. I weighed, even after eating breakfast and I was down to a flat 133 lbs. I have gotten down to 127(lowest since I was in my late 30's)and so I look forward to seeing 120 something, LOL!! I seem to have a lot of success with eating over my calories one day and under the next. I do try to drink enough water but…
