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HRM
Hi all, Was looking for input/advice on HRM’s for myself that I can wear for the gym/walks. I don’t want anything too clunky looking/feeling and overall versatile/ user friendly. Waterproof would be great. I’d rather not pay an arm and a leg for it- I see a big $ span on amazon from $27-$350. I’d like a good reliable one.…
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Elimination Diet
I have been asked by my dr to try the elimination diet. Hoping to start it in September. Looking for tips on what to eat/what not to eat, recipes, breakfast ideas, things to buy. Thanks in advance!!!
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Pound
Anyone tAke a "pound"class with weighted drum-like sticks? Just took my first one and liked it. I don't know how to put it in as an exercise, there isn't a "pound" exercise. Any advice??
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Heart Rate Monitors without a chest strap
I have gone through 2 different Polar HRM's over the past 4 years, they seem to go (the strap) after 1.5-2 yrs. I believe its an F4 or F7 model. I was hoping to find a durable, good HRT that does not require a chest strap. Is there such a thing?? Hoping to ask santa for it for xmas (hee hee). I generally use it at the gym…
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Motivational songs for my ipod
Hi all, I really could use an update for my ipod when i work out and was hoping you all could recommend songs that really seem to get you and your heart rate up when you hear "that song". Would love and appreciate your recommendations. I need some inspirational, kic a** songs that you can't live without when you work out.…
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Polar HRM
Hi all, wanted to know which polar hrm is the best to get for overall fitness. i go to a lot of classes and use the elliptical a lot. what are the differences with all their different ones? thanks in advance! btw, is looking at ebay a good place to get one reasonably cheap?
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Cardio workouts Netflix/fios on demand suggestions
Hi all, was thinking of doing some exercise at home tonight instead of dragging my 2 little ones to the gym, anyone have any suggestions on a good cardio video to watch on netflix that i can get on demand or thru fios? 30-60 minutes with no weights (would not want to accidently hit the 3 year old!) preferably. no step,…
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Spin Shoes...............
can anyone recommend a comfy, supportive pair of spin shoes? i have plantar fasciitis and its been really bothering me since i started to spin in my nikes, and was thinking maybe if i find a pair of spinning shoes that will give me that arch support i may do better, and will cotinue with spinning, as i really like it now!…
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You know your becoming a gym rat when...........
Thought it would be fun for people to share their experiences of becoming a gym rat (can't believe i have become one! i am becoming everything i used to make fun of!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!) 1. you wake up early and instead of rolling over you jump out of bed to check your gym schedule and find a 6am spin class to go to and am…
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Anyone from RI?
wanted to connect to others in the area!!!! let me know, would love to have a fitness buddy to talk to on here!
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You know your becoming a gym rat when.......................
I woke up at 5:15 this am, and instead of rolling over and going back to sleep i ran downstairs to look at my gym class schedule and there was a 6am spin class!! so i put on my gear and booked it to the gym! NEVER IN MY LIFE WOULD I HAVE DONE THIS 6 MONTHS AGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! instead i would have enjoyed my bed, i cannot…
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Is anyone else becoming addicted to this site!!??
I have really come to rely on this site for plugging my food/exercise and it has become a god send for me! learning a lot from others and really motived to make it to my home stretch of 8-10lbs left! i am actually slowly discovering more on this site that i can use too, which i love! share yoyr mfp stories here too!
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Anyone from RI!??
Just wanted to see if anyone out there on this journey is from ri with me!!!
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Sneakers
Hi All, Just wanted to get feeback about some good sneakers you can recommend for high arches. I do a lot of classes- high impact and elliptical. Can anyone recommend a good comfy, shock absorbing sneak???????????? Thanks in advance!
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High Heels and Fishnets!!! Part 4
Hi guys, i hope you don't mind that i started a new thread, as i tried to post a reply and it would not let me, not sure if we got to our quota being at 500 posts. Hope everyone is having a great day! Water- check! exercise- last night did great! calories- still had 584 left yesterday, could not believe it!!!! My little…
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MP3 Players
Can anyone recommend a good, reasonably priced MP3 player? Mine is about to bite the dust. I like the kind that you can strap to your arm Would love your recommendations!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks in Advance, Andrea!:smile:
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Reunion has come and gone, now what?
So, my goal for losing wt was my 20 yr hs reunion last weekend, that has come and gone. right now i am in a rut, i tried to lose a lot of weight for my 20yr hs reunion that was last sat, since last sat i have been in a full blown out depression, it was like everything i worked for came and left. i have not worked out and…
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"Water" intake
So, when we are supposed to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, do you all count the vitamin zero calorie waters and what about unsweetened ice tea? can i count that?
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My first MFP week results!
So, been doing weight watchers/gym since nov 09. Had been at a standstill for over 10 weeks now, and had had it! Found this website, and stuck to 1200cal/day and cannot believe i lost 2.8lbs the first week! I am over the moon! I am soo happy to have found this site, it has been very insightful with regards to calorie…
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New here today, from RI!
Hello all! My name is Andrea and i am new here as of today! I am down about 25lbs, started the week b4 thanksgiving, and have done weight watchers for a while now, but fell off the wagon with regards to tracking "points", and could not afford to keep paying so i found this site, and it seems pretty comparable and even more…
