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Earphones for people with small ears?
I have tiny ears apparently because even the smallest buds don't stay in my ears. I also can't stand the feeling when they suction into my ears. I love running with music so I can't hear myself huffing and puffing, but I'm always having to fix my earphones. Does anyone know of any earphones that are awesome for running…
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Lifting/Stretching routines??
Posted this on the main fitness board too but then realized I might get more constructive help from my EM2WL friends :) I've been looking online and can't seem to find an explicitly written stretching or lifting routine anywhere. There are lots of articles about ideas to try, but nothing that gives a good schedule to…
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Hubby had surgery last week
So my husband had his surgery last week and I'm amazed at how quickly this recovery seems to be happening! He's already out walking 3/4 mile! We had his first post-op visit yesterday and they're happy with his incisions. He has seen some relief of his back and leg pain. Thank God! It's going to be a long 12 weeks not…
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Where to find Stretching/Lifting Routines
I've been looking online and can't seem to find an explicitly written stretching or lifting routine anywhere. There are lots of articles about ideas to try, but nothing that gives a good schedule to follow. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places?? Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have a Weider home gym and very…
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Anterior Fusion and recovery
My husband is having an anterior fusion at L5/S1 on August 6th. I'm so nervous about it which is why I decided to join this group. I know how critical getting exercise can be to his recovery so I want to arm myself with as much information from actual post-op people as i can. For those of you who had fusion, how long after…
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Has anyone had anterior fusion surgery?
My husband is having an anterior fusion at L5/S1 on August 6th. I know how critical getting exercise can be to his recovery so I want to arm myself with as much information from actual post-op people as i can. For those of you who had fusion, how long after surgery were you cleared for work? How long after surgery were you…
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Knee problems?! Just when I got into a routine!!
I am extremely frustrated. I just finished a personal challenge in which I decided to run three days a week for three weeks straight so I could get into a good routine and not give up. Well I completed my challenge, in fact I added a few days of a dance workout video the last week also! But the day after I completed my…
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Are Macros important for success??
I'm just starting out on my EM2WL journey and it's unnerving to say the least. I got the following from Scooby: BMR 1766 TDEE 2738 Cut value 2190 I put in 3-5 hrs/week for my activity but with my exercise I only burn an average of 300 calories a day on 6 days of the week doing cardio. (I'm 5'3", 29yrs old, female, 220 lbs)…
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Challenging myself not to weigh til Sunday
So I'm a daily weigh-er and since I've started my new lifestyle and become dedicated to running I haven't seen the scale budge. I am challenging myself for just this one week not to weigh myself until Sunday. (We'll work on next week when next week comes ;)
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For the Non-Runners (or runner wanna-be's)
Hi all you non-runners out there. I just wanted to give you some encouragement if running is something you'd like to do. I weigh 220 lbs right now. I run a mile without stopping three days a week. Believe it or not I haven't run "the mile" since I was in high school and I could never run it without stopping even then!…
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Full Length Mirror
So I think I need to get a full length mirror. I realized the other night as I was trying to find something to wear to a job interview that I don't have a full length mirror....anywhere. I avoid them like the plague! When I do look in the mirror I pretty much only look at my face. I've realized that my lack of motivation…
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HRM that calculates using weight??
Is there an HRM that calculates calories burned using weight? Does the Polar FT4 or FT7 do this? Is it necessary? I bought one at Wal-mart but it didn't ask my weight. Another problem I had with it was that it stopped being able to read my heart rate once my wrist got sweaty. Are there any that take your heart rate…
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List of Reasons we want to be FIT!!
Let's all list our reasons and motivations for being fit...it'll be a great place to go to get a slap of reality when we are feeling out of it! I'll Start: To wear high heels without killing myself So I can run after my two year old and not break a leg or have a heart attack So I can walk by a mirror and actually look in…
