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Working out and getting bored... HELP
I have been going to the gym 4-5 days a week. Whenever I go, I start with 30 min on the elliptical then I go to the free weights or machines. While I am on the elliptical, I really feel like I am working out... My heart is pumping, I am sweating etc... but as soon I as start on the machines, I feel good for the first 3 or…
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Exercise Calories Burn
I use a heart rate monitor when I work out to see how many calories I burn. My question is... When do I stop the counting calories burned? Immediately after I finish my exercises or is there a certain amount of time? I read that you burn calories even after you stop working out. (Yes I know you burn calories all the time…
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Restarting my change
Hi.. My name is Nilsa and I am restarting after my first failed attempt. (Hi Nilsa). So I am about to turn 27 and I am 5'3. I weigh 180 and am trying to get down to at least 140. Maybe more. Small goals first right... Well I have a 20 month old son who I totally adore and love to play with. I also have a dog, Spike my pit…
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Most recommended diet plan?
Hi! So I know there are so many main stream diet plans to help with weight loss goals, so are there any recommendations at which ones help or are good. I don't want to say "the best" because not all diet plans work with everyone and I know they require a lot from the person, i.e... dedication, exercise, and support. So…
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Bad day and loss of urge
So I was doing good for about 2 wks, going to the 5 days and walking at least the other 2. I was eating good and staying at or just below my calories and then yesterday happened. I woke up not in a good mood. I didn't sleep well and I didn't make it to the gym in the morning. Then I get to work and my son (who comes to…
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Female new to weight training..How do I lose the self concio
I am cardio person and I love it. The elliptical and Zumba are so much fun to me and I really enjoy it but I know I will not get results I want doing only those. So today was my first day of lifting.. I got to gym kind of early because I didn't want to be in front of alot of people (no luck). I felt so self concious being…
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Weight Lifting and Cardio
Hi everyone! I am a newbie trying to get into shape. I am trying to lose my pooch and tone up my body. I have no idea about weightlifing and am starting to research it more but I was wondering if anyone had any idea's or recommendations about doing both cardio and weightlifting or should you just chose one? I love doing…
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I am really going to do it and need support.
Hi everyone! My name is Nilsa and I am determined to lose the weight. I guess that is how you start one of these. I had my son Aidan 11months ago and it is time to shed the pounds. I recently joined the local gym and have been trying to go at least an hour a day 5 to 6 times a week. I gained 40lbs during the pregnancy and…
