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Cedar Rapids/Marion Iowa???
I am looking for a gym partner - I have a YMCA membership and go to the Marion Y normally, but I could also go to the CR Y.
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Life or ?
I have been on here on and off for 3 years. I wanted to lose weight to look better, but now it is for my health. I have a resting heart rate of over 100. When I walk up the stairs or even out to my car, I will get short of breath and my chest hurts. I have been to the ER three times this last year with chest pain. I did…
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4 pds and 4% in 4 weeks
Finally noticed a change on the scale this week... after uping my calories. I talked to a trainer and he told me to double my protein and up my calories to 2000 - I work out every night. 2 pds and 2% this week alone... I am so confused....lol
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Buffalo Wild Wings
My son's birthday, and this is where he wants to go... any ideas on healthier options (other than a salad)... I want to enjoy the night with my son, but I don't want to regret it with weigh in tomorrow...
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fresh fruits
I have talked to alot of dieter's and very surprised to hear how many of them avoid fruit completely... I was always told that fresh fruit was good for you (in moderation)... what is everyone's option: a) fruit b) NO fruit c) maybe once or twice a week (as a treat) HELP, because I am SO confused!
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Need to VENT
I know that I had a bad weekend, but I am eating so much better than I was. Check out my diary, April 25th was what I used to eat on a regular basis and exercise wasn't something I ever did. But April 26th, I started on MFP, April 27th, I joined the gym, and I have cut out 90% of my pop. Yes, I have Olive Garden on…
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New in Iowa
I had an eye opening experience last week, and I need to lose weight. I am not happy at my current weight. I have given up pop, smoking, most fast food, and I am filling out my diary daily. I have joined a gyn and go every night. I drink water all day, and even though it has only been a week, I am frusterated that I…
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Heart Rate Question
I am out of shape, that I know... but I don't know what my heart rate should be to burn fat? I know the machine says 125 or something, but hell, I hit that in 2 minutes, and then I have to go at a snail pace to stay at that heart rate. My resting heart rate in in the low 90's (which is high, but it has been that way for…
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when will I see results?
Okay, two weeks ago I stopped drink pop almost completely (I have one or two a week now, instead of 3 a day). I started working out 30 minutes a day and drinking more water than I have my entire life (I hate water). I was consuming 3300 calories on an average day, with no exercise and since I am an accountant, I don't burn…
