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How has everyone been doing?
So, in March I went to India, did lots of stairs, but really lost incentive. When I came back I was busy and abandoned fit-ness related stuff. Went to the gym a few times, and went swimming some but just didn't get into it. I ate whatever and didn't really like that way of eating - would rather focus on what I want to eat,…
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most efficient/effective use of stairs?
I'm going to be out of the country for a couple of weeks or more. Where I stay is on the sixth floor and I usually do stairs when I'm there. I'm wondering though if there is a better routine than just going up and down? Perhaps an interval training sort of thing. I should have a fair amount of spare time and plan to use…
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Questions about Heart Rate Monitors
Someone mentioned using heart rate monitors. So, how do you use them? What are the benefits? I can see using one's being motivational and perhaps encouraging you to step up the pace of your activity - like running to the barn rather than walking type of thing. Also, I've read threads where people use human heart rate…
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Adding sweeteners and other thing to food
There are two types of sweeteners that I find acceptable to add to foods - tastewise. One is G & W pure cane sugar - there is a difference in brands. The other is agave nectar. I just need sugar for my hot tea. Does anyone know if there is really a difference between the two relative to raising sugar levels. I'll probably…
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Reevaluation day
Anybody at a point of reevaluating their plan? 600 to 700 calories per day and coming to a screeching halt on weight loss is causing a Monday morning reevaluation. My primary goals are not being achieved either. My main goal is flexibility and strength, with a secondary goal of weight loss. I was looking this morning. I…
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Leg strength
I want to build up my leg strenghth and thought you all might have some suggestions. I want my posting and two point form to be stronger. It crossed my mind to get my horse-back shaped saddle stand, put a saddle on it and post on it:) - sort of my stationary horse :) but that probably wouldn't be as effective as something…
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Food and smell
Many years ago I intentionally segregated my sense of smell from my desire to eat food. I love to smell great food when I'm dieting. My daughter said she recently read an article that the ability to do this is very helpful in dieting.
