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vibration/power plates
I have a back injury which prevents me doing high impact aerobic exercise, I do walk a lot and swim but was thinking of using these. I know the have no cardio benefit but do they really help with inch loss toning and cellulite has any one used these and had a good result
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mini stepper calorie burn advice please
Im 147lb 5ft 4 I have just got a v-fit mini stepper and hoped someone maybe able to advise on how many calories it will burn and am i better off going slow and steady 30 30 mins or 15 mins alternating high and low intensity. Thanks for any tips on how to get the best work out I will be adding arms with small weights when…
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whiplash and exercise
I suffered a whiplash injury 1st feb still very stiff and ache alot in neck and shoulders my physio has advised gentle exercise as cant cycle run or do aerobics as suffer later for it any ideas other than walking which im doing as my legs have lost there toned look ( well more toned than they are now) im a pear shape and…
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milestones
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is weight watchers better
my mum and sister are doing weightwatcher they have 29 points and 49 extra a week they seem to be able to eat weigh more than me (including wine by the bottle at weekends) and are losing more weight than me. So my question is how do the points equate to calories as thinking of switching?
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low fat buffet party food
Its my 30th on friday and I have familycoming rounf to celebrate including my mum and sister who are following the weight watchers diet plan. I will be expected to provide nibbles can any one suggest anything more exciting than vegetable crudites and sandwiches :)
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jog speed
hi new to the gym if i brisk walk at 5km/ph and jog at 5.5 kmph is that decent speeds and should I aim to increase speed incline or both . I currently walk for 5 jog for 15-20 walk for 5 (minutes that is) all on the flat hate jogging if I walk at 5.5 will I burn the same calories expect a no to that but live in hope lol
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christmas goal
Hi im 29 and 183 lb 5 ft 4 i am aiming to lose a stone by christmas and increase my exercise im joing a gym on the 4th and aim to walk more feel fat frumpy and sluggish and want to feel fab at xmass will weigh in every monday any one wish to join me and motivate each other and congratulate and comiserate as needed…
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help take away food uk
so the hubby wants a take away tonight any tips please on the best chinease or indian options or kebab shop I have 643 calories left and dont want to go over by to much if possible xx
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want to join me
I would like to suggest a group for people who have about 30lb to lose as I have lost 30lb and need to lose 30 more but feel a bit stuck in a rut. We could weigh in here weekly on a saturday with the biggest loser suggesting a fitness challenge for the next week. To start us of how about exercise for 2 extra sessions this…
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pi**ed off
have been super duper good since saturday been under cals with healthy choices, exercised my butt off so thought I would have a weigh in this morning ( could not resist) only to find ive gained over a lb . Been here since Jan and have lost weight and when I have not its been obvious why ( over eating wrong food and to…
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work out dvds
I do the Rosemary Conley salacise DVD. I love this DVD it is dancing style moves which is fun and I can alter how much I jump around according to how much energy I have. I also love the different length sections to suit how much time you can spare. The reason I am posting is I am hoping MFP users mabe able to suggest some…
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feeling down
i have been ubder a lot of stress this week i have an exam on thursday, i am skint as always but feel it is just getting worse i work full time as does my husband but we pay the bills and survive we have no disposable income for days out holidays or even clothes for that matter so feel really low. For the last few days i…
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feeling down cheer me up please
i have been ubder a lot of stress this week i have an exam on thursday, i am skint as always but feel it is just getting worse i work full time as does my husband but we pay the bills and survive we have no disposable income for days out holidays or even clothes for that matter so feel really low. For the last few days i…
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rosemary connely
hi i am joining a rosemary connely class on tuesday more for the exercise but any reviews please on the class/diet plan thanks
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confused help please
so here it is yesterday i went over by 146 calories if i am under by 146 today does that compensate ( will not be below 1200 net calories) is this the principal behind calorie zigzaging. This would be useful to know please as often have calories left on days I exercise can i use these on days when i don't exercise to give…
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which is better for calorie burn
hi i have just finished couch 2 5 k. should i look to increase how long i run for or keep time the same and introduce srinting gradually. Which is better for burning calories and overall fitness. I am hoping to do a 1/2 marathon next april so do need to increase time but would think this will be easier when weigh less…
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stuck
I have lost 3lb during April. I know this is a loss but i still have 3 stone to got to target and feel it should not be this slow yet. I have tried eating less/more and have increased/decreased my exercise. How long does the average plateau last ? is this is a plateau? how can I speed up my weight loss or is this normal i…
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advice for c to 5k
hi im on week 6 of c 2 5k and I am loving it I have looked into one hour runner and bridge to 10k but cant find any mp3 downloads and dont have an i phone . Can any MFP reccomend any free programes if possible that i can follow to build me up to 10k on 1 hour of running with mp3 podcasts to follow :)
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5k race for life
i have just signed up to do the 5k race for life in taunton somerset uk this is for July. I am starting couch to 5k this week and i know this will motivate me as have to do it now!!!! are any mfp doing race for life as would like to set up a thread to encourage each other especially if their are any complete newbies to…
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plateau help please
Hi i started this in jan have lost 11 lb since then. I now seem to be stuck my weight is fluctuating a lb or so either way but will not go down and stay down. I have tried exercising more and eating more/less calories its been like this for 3 weeks now. can any of you help with how long a plateau lasts. I have now resorted…
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NSV so proud
I did day one week 5 of c25k today on the last of 3, 5 min jogs i decided to keep going i did 20 mins in total for that jog, therefore 30 mins in total. Last year before my diet started ( 2 1/2 stone heavier or35lbs)and a heavy smoker ( quit feb 6th 2011). I work in a school with 12-13 year olds and when playing cricket…
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c2 5k
Just finished couch 2 5k week 2. It kills but I love it being outside listening to the birds a bit of well needed mr time to destress. ( just wish i could run for longer than 2 mins but i will get there) Yet i have always said I cant run Im not built for it now i get excited on run day :)
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c25k work out 1
This may seem like nothing but I completed week 1 work out 1 today. This is a huge achievement for me as have never been able to run at all very proud of myself and enjoyed it to cant wait for next one now Yay Me !!!!!!:smooched:
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best stretches for running ?
Hi I have just finished week 1 of c25k. I was hoping one of you could advise (and describe how ) which stretches I should do before and after to prevent injury. I weigh 189lb and concerned that a a larger lady I will hurt myself if I dont do this properly
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best stretches for running ?
Hi I have just finished week 1 of c25k. I was hoping one of you could advise (and describe how ) which stretches I should do before and after to prevent injury. I weigh 189lb and concerned that a a larger lady I will hurt myself if I dont do this properly
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body fat %
how do you find out your body fat % ?
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just dance 2
Hi I am thinking about buying this for the WII if any one has this does it count as exercise and would you recommend it. Thanks :smile:
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Just dance 2
Hi I have also posted this on general as was not sure where best to put it. I am loving EA sports on the Wii, however dont want boredom to set in over time. I am thinking of buying just dance 2. Can any of you advise me does it count as exercise and would you reccomend it . Thank you
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couch potato to marathon help
hi, I have set my self the tarrget to run a half maratho april 2012. I dont know if this is to ambitious as I have not ran since I was made to at school over 10 years ago. I also seem to forget to breathe when doing cardio. Can any one help with how to approach training for this and good targets to work towards . Thanks…
