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Bicep curl differences
I was at the gym today, and on the Dumb Bell exercise chart, there were "Concentration Curls" and "Standing Bicep Curls", both targeting the same muscles. Why did I find the Concentration Curls more difficult than the SBC? Was it because I was sitting rather than standing? No difference in weights that I used, but I could…
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New Balance N4 HRM chest strap issues
Hi all, Just got my N4 in the mail this week and was trying it out at the gym before I head to the lake for a week. I want to know it's accurate before I leave the gym sanctuary and go exercising in the cold cruel world!! Anyhow, I'm having troubles getting the chest strap positioned just right, so it will pick up my HR…
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Lower Fat Brownies
I found these on AllRecipes.com and altered them only slightly. Lower Fat Brownies 1 cup white sugar 6 tbsp cocoa 10 tbsp plain fat free yogurt (I used Activia FF Vanilla) 2 eggs 1/8 tsp salt (I never use salt) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp whole wheat flour 1/2 cup pecan pieces (optional) Stir together sugar,…
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My 2nd NSV :)
My blood pressure has always been borderline high. Never medicated to control, the doctor was never *that* worried. It had been steady at 140/90 for years. My mom and both siblings (all overweight and outta shape) are all medicated to control their BP. Well, I took it this morning, just for kicks. OMG it's so much lower…
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NSV :)
This is my first NSV post. I started this journey in November, wearing sz 24 jeans. My 20's are now too big (sloppy almost), don't have any 18's and 16's are still too tight (I bought the 16's used, they might be slim fit style, not sure). But wait!! I bought a pair of 18 capri's in March, for a birthday present to me…
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Hey everyone :)
I was directed here on the advice of a friend. I joined our local gym in November, and between working out 4-5 times a week and loosely following WW with my SIL, I have lost 28lbs. Now though, I feel as though I've stalled. I still hit the gym, spending 30+mins on the treadmill and about 30 mins on the weights. I don't…
