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Stationary bike vs Treadmill
I am wondering, is a stationary bike as good as a treadmill? I feel like it's almost lazy because you are sitting down while using a stationary bike, but I wonder if it makes a difference as long as you are burning the same amount of calories. Thoughts?
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Heavy Weight Lifting
I am going to be heading to my gym in a couple of hours hoping to start lifting some weights. I am going to go after I do my Ripped in 30 so my muscles will be warmed up. I was wondering if it would be ok to use machines for the weight lifting, the leg one and the arm thingy (those are the technical terms :laugh: ). Also,…
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Does it matter what time of day you work out?
I am doing Ripped in 30. I've been doing it after my youngest goes to bed, which is usually between 9 and 9:30pm. It doesn't seem to be causing any problems with my sleep patterns, but does it matter when it comes to burning calories and my daily food intake? On another note, I am up 2 pounds since starting R30, and I'm on…
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Chicken recipes under 400 calories
Is there a sticky for recipes somewhere? If not, what are your favorite chicken recipes (specifically for dinner) for under 400 calories? If they are for the crock pot, even better!
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Energy!
I am looking for something that will help me get some energy to get me through my workouts. Chasing after a 2 year old all day exhausts me, and between him and work I don't have the energy (mental or physical) to work out. I know that working out in and of itself gives you energy, but I need something to get me to that…
