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I like it backwards...
....the elliptical, that is. For whatever reason it's just more comfortable and I hit a good rhythm faster and easier when I peddle backward. Has anyone else had this experience?
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Do you like it in the morning?
Food, that is! I've often heard people say that skipping breakfast isn't good for your metabolism. Contradicting that, for me and for many others, is the belief that you should only eat when you're hungry. So, what if I'm just not hungry in the morning? What if I don't feel the slightest pang of hunger until closer to…
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Happy Pi Day!
Happy Pi Day to those of us who like to celebrate our inner nerd. :-)
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Happy International Women's Day!
Today is International Women's Day. So ladies, let's celebrate ourselves today! And guys, you're welcome to celebrate us too. :smile:
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Southern California MFPers
Good morning! I'm looking to add more friends in the southern California. If you fit the bill, please feel free to check out my profile and send me an add request. ~K
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Water Intake
I'm not a huge fan of still water and I have a really hard time making myself drink 8 glasses per day. So, what else can be used in lieu of plain water? Would Crystal Gyser (sparkeling mineral water) count toward my water intake? Any other suggestions?
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Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, I'd like to take a minute to remind all you men out there that while flowers and candy are great on this corporate greeting card holiday (and in some sad cases are even expected by the women in your lives), the absolute best reason to send flowers is no reason at all. Sending…
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heart rate monitor help
I recently bought a chest strap heart rate monitor. I used it for the first time this morning. At an average heart rate of 142 on my elliptical trainer for 25 minutes, it says that I only burned 130 calories. Can that possibly be right? I was sweating like crazy and it just doesn't make sense that I could have only burned…
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Frustrated
I'm feeling so frustrated today. For the last week I've stayed within my calorie goal and I’ve worked out (primarily cardio on an elliptical trainer or outside walking) every day, yet I gained a pound since my last weigh in a week ago. I joined MFP and started taking my weight loss goals seriously at the end of October.…
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What's your favorite music to workout to?
What's your favorite music to workout to? I usually workout to something fast and energetic, something that gets my blood pumping. Being the rock loving chick that I am, this usually means setting my mp3 player to a random selection of rock tunes. If I had to pick just a few songs though, AC/DC Back in Black would…
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Diet Food Obsession - What's yours?
I am addicted to the Market Pantry brand Turkey Meatballs from Target. At only 130 calories for 6 of them (and only 1.5 minutes to heat in the microwave) they make a great low cal meal or snack. I’ve been keeping a constant supply of them at home at work. YUM! What’s your “diet” food obsession?
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The Twinkie Diet
Check it out...this man lost 27 pounds in 2 months by earting 1,800 calories of twinkies and other junk food every day. Crazy, eh? http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/index.html
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Stuffing yourself, stuffing your turkey, or both?
I have made such great progress on my diet over the last month that I'm already stressing a bit over how I should handle all of the Thanksgiving day temptation. Should I allow myself a day of freedom to enjoy whatever I want - stuffing (my mom makes THE best stuffing), mashed potatoes, and pies galore? Or try to be good…
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Low Impact Reccomendations Please
I have a bad knee and am looking for some low impact cardio reccomendations besides a stationary bike or elliptical trainer. I already do those and they get a bit boring sometimes. Thanks!
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Accuracy of MFP calories burned calculation?
I have an elliptical trainer in my garage that I have been using for 30 minutes of cardio every day. It’s nothing fancy. It’s a non computerized manual elliptical trainer that has 2 ramp positions and variable resistance. Based on my weight and height, MFP calculated a total of 474 calories burned doing 30 minutes of…
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Los Angeles Area Mom
I am a 41 year old divorced (well divorcing anyway, it seems to take forever!) mother of two from the Los Angeles area. I have struggeled with my weight for the last 12-15 years or so...ever since I got a desk job basically. I have lost weight several times doiing low carb diets, but I always seem to gain it back because…
