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New (overweight) runner needing tips!
Hello! I have been mixing running / jogging into my walking routine, I would suppose similar to C25K. My issue is, I really don't know HOW to run! I need help with stride, breathing, consistency (I feel my form break down if I push too much, so when I feel that , I go back to walking -- is that good?) The other issue, is I…
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Sleep and Coffee
Curiosity Question - how many hours of sleep do you average at night, and how many cups of coffee do you drink throughout the day? I average 6 hours of sleep (8 on the weekends), and drink about 2-3 cups per day.
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Kickboxing, Zumba and XBox --need help!
I have a few questions of Video exercise enthusiasts, since the cold ND winter is not far off: 1) I would like to learn kickboxing, can you recommend a good DVD? Same goes for Zumba, preferably something my teenage daughter would appreciate too! 2) We have an XBox 360, Kinnect and Wireless Internet -- what can I do with…
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Help - -I can't feed my family this crap!
I was at the grocery store after work today, with my list of healthy, well balanced items for our family meals at home, and at the same time buying "lunches" for my kids that go to grandpas during the weekdays while I'm at work. We live in the country, so I am fortuneate my father-in-law is in town and able to let the kids…
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I am coming clean on my Weight!
Hi, My name is Shannon (a/k/a BladesHockey), I am 39, 5'10" , 223 pounds and I am obese. When I joined MFP 8 weeks ago, I was at my all-time high of 233. Thank you to all those that post their weight, no matter what it is. My good pal DMUND and I were sharing how we could never do that. But you know what: I CAN. I AM…
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Working moms of more than 3, when do you fit in Exercise?
HI! I just started MFP a few weeks ago, I finally feel my eating is UNDER CONTROL, however as much as I love exercies I just can't find a "consistent time" to get me into a program. I work full time during the days, I have 5 kids ages 4-14, and also do the books for my husbands business. It seems any free moment away from…
