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High Intensity Training & Heart Rate Zones
I have been working out to Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred and I've noticed that I am consistently going over my recommended maximum heart rate. Not only am I above the weight management/fat burning zone, but I am also frequently going above the aerobic/target heart rate zone. I still have a considerable amount of fat to…
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How to get the best from your body?
A friend (Physical Therapist) recently told me that in order to get our bodies in the best possible shape, we should plan our workouts around our weaknesses rather than our strengths. In other words men, who generally have more muscle mass, should do more flexibility training like Yoga. And women, who are generally more…
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What are you making for Independence Day?
So, I'm trying to plan my meal for Independence Day, and I want to avoid the very unhealthy cook out foods we have always had in the past. The grill is a good option to cook other meats like chicken and/or turkey burgers, but I know I can't do the regular mayonnaise-filled salads. Any suggestions on good, healthy sides my…
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Is exercising selfish?
Anyone else feel like they have to be completely selfish in order to get their exercise in? Sometimes I feel like I have so many balls in the air that sticking to an exercise routine is just one more thing I have to do. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy it, but I'm starting to feel like it is just one more hobby I have to stick…
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Opinions! What to do after I finish 30DS?
Hello. I am on my last week of Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred workout. I have loved it, and hated it, but mostly loved it. :) So...where do I go from here? I like DVDs as I can do them while I am home with the kiddos, but I really don't want to go more than an hour per workout, otherwise I might just give up. Been there,…
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Looking for Traditional Diet Buddies :)
Hello. In an effort to improve my family's overall health, I have been making a move to the Traditional (WAP, Feingold, Organic, etc.) Diet. I cannot believe how much junk I have been eating over the years! Anyway, I was hoping to find some buddies to compare food diaries with while I transition into this lifestyle. Are…
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800 calorie burned? Really??
Question! I just finished my first day of 30 Day Shred (and it totally kicked my butt, btw), but I'm not sure what to record for my calories. I forgot to start my HRM to record them until about 5 minutes into the workout, and afterwards it read about 350 calories. However, as I've been walking, sitting, and drinking my…
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looking for some support!
Hello. I am new to the website, and hoping it will work well as a support system to keep me on track. I have about 60 lbs to lose, and keep off, and am determined to make it happen this time! Hopefully with all of you wonderful people out there to encourage me and share your success stories, I can keep it up. :)
