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NSV - Running
Throughout my journey I have been afraid to actually run outside. My fear is that without a machine keeping pace for me, that I would slow down or quit. So, I have stuck with the ARC trainer in the gym for the most part. Yesterday, I was short on time so I decided to run outside. Part of me did it because I wanted to see…
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target Heart Rate
Recently got an FT7 HRM and used it for the first time yesterday. Couple of things. My avg heart rate was 158 with a max of 171 over a 50 minute period. I was using the Arc trainer. What heart rate should I be shooting for? Or does it not really matter? I figure, the more my heart beats, the more cals i burn, so it's…
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Progress Pics
I have finally hit the 60lb mark. Actually been at a pleateau the last couple of weeks at weigh ins hovering ... I wanted to post these for 2 reasons: 1. Everybody keeps telling me how different I look, but I still don't see it unless I see pictures (not sure why that is) 2. I need some motivation Before 310..ish This may…
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NSV- Fitness Challenge at Work
We had a fitness Challenge at work called the "Ironman" competition. It's obviously a derivative of the infamous triathlon. Since I had dropped 60 pounds since the beginning of the year, I thought I would sign up for it. We had 3 levels: Silver, Gold and Platinum. After looking through the requirements, I thought I would…
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Weigh in day today
Finally hit the 60lb lost mark. Pretty pumped
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FIrst NSV
I have a backpack that I use for overnight trips and for my gym bag. It has a bunch of straps on it for hiking, etc. 2 of the straps I never use....One of them is a chest strap that connects the 2 shoulder straps, and the other is a waist strap. I tried the waist strap today for the first time since I bought the bag over a…
