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Balance Bracelets
Does anyone wear one of those bracelets that's supposed to give you more balance? I see them in infomercials and a lot of people wearing them. Just never really asked anyone if they actually do anything. Is it just a gimmick?
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Tips for Mud Runs
With the explosion of Mud Run races all over now, a lot of us are taking the step in trying one out. I am going to do a Warrior Dash in June and would like to hear from the ones that have done any of these types of races before. There's Spartan, Tough Mudder, Run For Your Lives, Warrior Dash and a few more that are going…
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Running or Biking ???
I usually jog but every once in a while I get on the bike and take off. I like biking better but not sure what is actually better or if one is actually better than the other. When I bike, I usually keep the pace up (avg 13mph). So I am not just out for a Sunday cruise. I understand mile for mile, running works more. But…
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NOTE TO NEWBIES
TAKE YOU MEASUREMENTS !!!!!!!!! I wish I would have and know a lot of others wish they would have also. I have been doing MFP for almost 7 weeks and lost almost 20 pounds. But I am not really sure where I lost those 20 pounds. If I would have taken my measurements when I started, I would know. Anyway, just my tip of the…
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2 weeks of Thin Mints
This is probably my proudest accomplishment so far. It took me 2 weeks to eat one sleeve of Girl Scout Thin Mints. I would just grab one at a time (out of the freezer of course) and walk away. Many times I wanted to grab the whole box and go sit in the recliner and eat them all. But just one was enough.
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Turtle Wins Again
More advice for newbs. I have always been a sprinter in my younger years. When running, I like to push it and get that distance done as fast as possible. But as a sprinter, long distances don’t really jive with me. After help from members of this forum, I decided I needed to slow down on my runs. It was actually really…
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help find my pace
I have been running for a couple times a week for about a month now. Still can't run a full mile, but thats not really the question here. Usually I run at a decent pace. That is comfortable for me. Tonight I ran with my wife who's pace is quit a bit slower. My normal pace (when actually running) is sub 9 min. My wife is…
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Shoe Fit
I was shopping around for some new running shoes last week. I really liked the feel of the brooks but the ones that were my size were hard to get on. I went up another size and was able to get them on easily get the shoe on but the size was a bit long. Should shoes like this be tight or do I still want something easy to…
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Washboard covered in laundry
I just read a blog that stated that doing stomach targeted exercises won't burn the fat in that area. It will only tone the muscle under the fat. They said to get rid of that fat is to get rid of all your fat with hypo caloric diet and exercise – especially aerobic. It makes sense to me, but is it right? Going off this,…
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One of those weekends!!!
How many of ya have one of those weekends where meal control is impossible. I had one and now its time to take care of it. I know went past my goal a few days in a row and ate crap. Don't think it was too bad. Probably just need a couple days to recover, I hope. Who all has had a weekend like that? What did you do the week…
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No more of this part time working out
I have been at this for about 6 weeks now and pretty happy with the results. But I know I can do better. My exercise routine has been pretty pitiful and I need to get my butt in line. My goal was to try and do something every day for a short amount of time. Weights one day and cardio the next. Nothing major, just 20-30…
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Been Losing Weight, but probably not the right way
I started with MFP a little over a month ago. My diet at that time was horrible with a bunch of fast food and junk. I have been watching my calories using MFP and doing some exercising every week. The calories I have been taking in haven’t exactly been ideal. I think I am still not eating the best, just not as much. I…
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Girl Scout Cookies
Before I started this life changing event of diet and exercise, I made an order of too many Girl Scout Cookies. I absolutely love these things and tend to go overboard with them. Has anyone had success with moderation of them or should I get rid of them right away. Or just eat them all at once and get it over with.. HAHA
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Dreaded Side Cramps
Why is it that sometimes when I run I get side cramps and sometimes I don't. Tonight I went out for a quick run following a workout in home and my sides were killing me. Also the run ended with a pounding headache. I am thinking its probably has something to do with not eating the right things today or something like that.…
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How to enter my weights routine
I have a home gym (cable style) that I do a speed routine on. I will cram several things with many light weight reps in a 30 minute time span. I can't figure out a good way to enter that in my MFP tracking. Any thoughts?? Thanks Matt
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What comes first, weights or cardio
I have heard both sides of this dilemma. What are everyone's thoughts here. Weights then Cardio OR Cardio then Weights
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Equipment for home
My wife and I are really getting into the fitness and I wanted to get a machine of some kind for home. It can't be real big and heavy. I might be able to do an elliptical machine, but that's pushing it as far as size. We are more interested in cardio at this time but I would like something I can do both with. She runs and…
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Hope I get all this right
Hello Everyone. I am just starting with this program and I am asking for a little help figuring out my actual daily/weekly plan. Little about me to start. I am 36, Male, 6' 0" and 262 lbs. I don't think I am as big as my stats show. I have seen a lot of people my height and weigh less that look a lot bigger than me. I am…
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Need a plan
Hello Everyone. I am just starting with this program and I am asking for a little help figuring out my actual daily/weekly plan. Little about me to start. I am 36, Male, 6' 0" and 262 lbs. I don't think I am as big as my stats show. I have seen a lot of people my height and weigh less that look a lot bigger than me. I am…
