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Anyone get exercise induced hives?
If so, what do you do to make it less miserable?
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Upping my intensity in early morning workouts???
I'm loving getting up super early and going to the Y before starting my day but I feel like I'm so sluggish at that time of day. I can do a much more intense workout later in the morning/day. How can I kickstart and wake up my body better so I can have that same intensity at 5:30 am?
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Help me remember - Strength training routines
Did strength training this morning for the first time since being back at the gym and I've forgotten everything I know! Hit me up with some good routines. I'm doing free weights (piddly little dumbbells for starters), not machines.
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Back on wagon
Hey everyone....I've been gone for about a year. Didn't have it in the budget to continue my YMCA membership and I just got lazy. No excuses. Well, I'm back on it. Rejoined the YMCA and am eating healthier than I ever have. I'm feeling good and am starting to see some results but could really use some support and…
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Back on the wagon...
Hey everyone....I've been gone for about a year. Didn't have it in the budget to continue my YMCA membership and I just got lazy. No excuses. Well, I'm back on it. Rejoined the YMCA and am eating healthier than I ever have. I'm feeling good and am starting to see some results but could really use some support and…
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5 things always in your fridge?
What are the most important five items you ALWAYS have in your fridge? Mine are: - Spinach - Greek yogurt - Broccoli - boneless skinless chicken breasts - Eggs
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NSV - Weighing more, but smaller
I must admit, I've never been one to buy into the whole "muscle weighs more than fat and you must be gaining muscle" argument for why the scale isn't moving. However, I wore a pair of capris last night that I haven't been able to wear since summer of 2008. I weighed about 130 then. I weigh 140 now. Also, I weighed 138 at…
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How do you report a user?
....For breaking forum rules/guidelines?
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Insanity vs. P90X vs. Gym
I'm sure each has it's benefits. I'm just struggling with which direction I need to go. My "cheap" membership at the Y expires soon and I've hated this Y so I won't be continuing. My options are join a different Y (closer to my house though) for $66 or get a program I can do at home. The advantages to the Y are the free…
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Under-eating and overexercising?
WWYD if you had MFP friend(s) that really seemed to be under-eating and overexercising, therefore making their net caloric intake incredibly low - and doing this consistently? Say something to try to help a friend(s) or mind your own business?
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Calorie burn and heart rate slowing down?
I've noticed in the past week or so that I'm not being able to get my heart rate as high with the same amount of effort, and, therefore, my calorie burn is lower and lower. What gives? I knew that at some point this happened, but I've only been exercising for 2 months. That seems really soon. I'm varying my exercise, so I…
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Calorie intake question - I hesitate to ask!
So, I have a calorie intake question - don't shoot me! I started my journey at the beginning of the year. Like many people, I just cared about weight loss. I was all about calorie deficits and insane amounts of cardio. I've been eating about 1400 calories a day (plus some of my exercise calories). However, my eyes have…
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NSV!
Last fall and this winter I was wearing mediums in shirts of two certain brands. I decided to buy some spring clothes online and ordered smalls because I knew I had lost weight/inches. They came in the mail today and they are too big! Yes, I'm going to have to return the smalls for smaller sizes! I never though I'd wear an…
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How often do you increase your weights?
Do you try to add new weight each time you lift? Do you stay the same for a few work outs before increasing?
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My problem with weighted squats
So I've just started heavy lifting. I realize heavy is relative, so no laughing at my piddly weights. I did 50 pound squats today. They felt way too easy. I feel like my shoulders, back, and legs could have easily handled 20-30 pounds more. My problem, though, is my arms. I could barely lift the 50 pounds up off my back.…
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Do you have to have rest days for lifting?
I'm just wondering the science and logic behind why it's necessary. I did BodyPump last night and at the time I felt I was pushing myself hard. However, this morning, only my triceps are really sore. So is there a reason why I couldn't do more core/chest/shoulder work today? Someone seriously just needs to be my friend and…
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Need help with lifting and my diet
What should my calorie intake be on the 3 days a week I lift? I stick around 1400 calories a day usually and only eat back some of my exercise calories - it's what works for me, don't judge. However, I'm sure I need more food on my lifting days, but I'm just not sure how much more.
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How accurate is this website?
I'm trying to get up enough courage to start weights and I realized I don't even know what some of these exercises are! I found this website and I love that there are videos to show the exercise. But my question is, how accurate is it? http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html
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My exercise plan - opinions?
Since the beginning of the year, I've been doing cardio about six times a week. I was just told to add in weight training. So, I'm trying to map out what my week of exercise looks like. Sunday - weights, spin class Monday - elliptical at home (30-45 minutes) or free day Tuesday - spin class or intervals on the treadmill…
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Would you have said something?
I'll start by saying, I chose to mind my own business and keep my mouth shut..... Today in spin class there was a lady next to much wear a HRM. I wear a Polar FT4 --- and I'm not sure what her's was, but I could tell it wasn't a Polar. This lady was probably a bit taller than I (I'm 5'2") and was probably double my weight…
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My first two NSVs
I've had two NSVs this week! On Sunday I put on a pair of pants and they were too big!!!! And then Monday at work, someone commented that I looked thinner. I'm so excited that my hard work is starting to show!
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Reducing body fat percentage
How long does this take? I just had mine measured today - 31.7%. Blech! I'm doing cardio 6 days a week and was instructed to add in strength training 3 times a week. I was just wondering how quickly that number usually falls and what I should expect. I'd like to have a goal for when I get retested in a month, but I want it…
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Weight machines versus free weights
Which is better? Or will the work equally well?
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Target Heart Rate Zone
Is there a good calculator or formula for figuring out your target heart rate zone? I just got a Polar FT4 and I feel what it's automatically set to is pretty low - though I could be mistaken. It has my target between 125 and 165, with 165 being 85% of max. I just did an easy workout on the elliptical (still recovering…
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Energy after being sick?
How long do ou usually have a dip in energy after being sick? I had an awful stomach virus on Tuesday so I ate nothinf that day. I didn't do lug or eat mug on Wednesday. I ate pretty much like normal yesterday and struggled through spin class. Today my energy level is even worse! How Lon until you normally get back to…
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BodyTronics
I hope this doesn't go against forum rules - sorry in advance if it does! Anyone else have a completely horrible experience with this company??? I tried to place an order wIth them for a HRM and was complenteous blown away by how rude, hateful, unprofessional they were. I have never been treated so poorly by a company!…
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How important is it to care about nutrition....
.....When you're sick? I know it probably seems like a stupid question. I have a stomach virus --- and the thought of eating yogurt, spinach, chicken, broccoli, etc. makes my stomach turn. I've been sipping on Gatorade (which I hate to do because of the sugar) and trying to eat some cracker ---- but that's just a bunch of…
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Don't know where I'm losing it from!
I'm a little frustrated and I know I shouldn't be. I've lost nearly 6 pounds in a month, which is awesome! I'm soooo not complaining about that. What I'm frustrated with is the fact that I can't tell where I'm losing it from. I don't feel like I look any different. My clothes fit the same. Where did I lose 6 pounds from???…
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Calorie counting and going out to eat
So, I'm excited that tonight will be the first time I've gone out to eat (save for one sub picked up at Subway) THIS YEAR!!! I haven't eaten out since I've been calorie counting. I know my choices (or rather, my options) aren't going to be the best ---- but I'm preparing for that by working out hard today and eating light…
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Weights at home
I have two of these at home: http://www.target.com/p/Reebok-Adjustable-Weights-Black-Silver-25Lb/-/A-13653198 I already do bicep curls, shoulder presses, chest flies with 10 pound weights. I also do this other exercise that I don't what it's called, but it's an arm move too - with 10 pound weights. What else can I do at…
