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beta blockers vs exercise
Anyone on beta blockers and have a regular exercise routine? I have IST (Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia)...when I exercise such as run, my bpm get as high as 210 bpm...was told back in March that I could try beta blockers if I wanted and I said no...was scared and still in shock over my diagnosis. But now, months later,…
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Posting photos with iPhone
Is it possible to post pictures on MFP/community with just strictly an iPhone? If so, how?
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Excited for new chapter
10 years ago, I weighed 30 lbs heavier and have kept the weight off. WHEW. However, 2 years ago, I would have said "50 lbs heavier". :noway: I just graduated from college and passed my boards a couple of weeks ago - ready to start a new chapter!! I work as a Physical Therapist Asst and started college as a non-traditional…
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Week 1 Day 1
I start tomorrow. I have been doing tf on and off for the last two years and will be starting day 1, week 1 following the schedule starting tomorrow. I'm excited! Before pictures have been taken. I'm going to do 12 weeks and possibly replace some of the 45EZ workouts with fire 60 (mainly because I hate fire 45EZ lol). :)…
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Rev Abs (beachbody) - experiences?
What are your thoughts on the workouts? Any positive/negative opinions? I would love to hear what you think of it.
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What is your favorite piece of equipment and why?
I have a home gym and am looking to add another piece to it - I love my treadmill and elliptical - I've put many, many miles on each and use them quite often. I'm looking for one more piece of equipment to replace the weights in the corner that never get used. I also have a big ball in the corner of my room that I use now…
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Fish Oil Capsules vs Krill Oil
Anyone try either of these? I've been told that fish oil gives a bad aftertaste? I think if I burped something that had a fish smell/taste it would make me literally sick. Does anyone have experience with this? Any certain brand names recommended? For those who have taken one or the other, do you notice a difference in…
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HITT training and your heart's bpm
For those who do HIIT training: I was considering purchasing a beachbody series that had a lot of HIIT training incorporated into it. However, I have a heart condition and my bpm are sporatic and can reach high numbers by doing little work. (over 200 bpm). When you do HIIT training, what does your (normal) heart beat do…
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Cartoon to make you laugh
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A good visual for motivation
Here's a great one to print off and place somewhere for motivation. This kept me running today on my treadmill when I felt like giving up. :heart: Thought I'd share!
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Do you remember how you felt at your heaviest?
Physically, I don't remember how I felt besides feeling the rolls of fat on my sides and feeling weighed down. I remember stretching my XL shirts just so I wouldn't have to wear XXL (when I should have been!!) I also remember when I'd get a picture of myself taken, I'd squeeze my thighs together and put one in front of the…
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Participate: What I have learned during my weight loss journ
I thought it would be nice if we could all share what we have learned through trial and error during our weight loss experience so far...the good, the bad, the funny...not so funny...feel free to share! What I have learned during my weight loss journey so far: Food intake is just about everything when it comes to my weight…
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What is/are your hidden talent(s)??
I can put my hands behind my back and pick something up with my elbows in front...:tongue: What's yours?
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Exercising with a heart condition
Anyone out there? I have IST (Inapproriate Sinus Tachycardia)...my bpm go as high as 210 when I exercise after a couple of minutes...however, I have not let it stop me from getting exercing in and I refuse to let it change my life. Anyone else out there with a :heart: condition? Also, if anyone out there does have IST, do…
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For those who are at, or close to goal...
Tell me how you feel compared to before. Your body, your energy, etc. How has it changed your life? I need some motivation and I need it now. I started college last week (non-traditional student - whew!!)...terrified I will gain and I just need that extra push to keep going. I have never experienced anything lower than I'm…
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please Please PLEASE help - HRM vs Equipment reading ,etc
Ok...so this is day 3 of using my HRM while running on my treadmill and I really, really could use your help. 1. My treadmill, after a 3.2 mile run, read that I burned off 501 calories in 40 minutes of running between 5.2-6 (in intervals) and walking now and then at 4.2. HOWEVER, my Polar F11 HRM says that I burned off 702…
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Summer Shredders (closed group)
Here we are!! :glasses: I'm ready to start our 30 day shred adventure, are you??? :ohwell: This has been created to support each other, whine, brag, whatever you have to do so we can get through 30 days of Jillian - together. :flowerforyou: You have all joined in (over the weekend) and now this is what you need to do: 1.…
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I wasn't gonna do this but...I could use your vote so HELP
My husband and I are not able to afford to buy these tickets this year so we put a silly photo in this contest and are currently in 2nd place. It ends tomorrow. It would be a DREAM of mine to see Zac Brown Band!! So preeeety pleeeease with fat/calorie free cherries on top...would you vote for our picture? Here's what you…
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How bad do YOU want it?
Come on, tell me. How bad do you want it? How bad do you want to make your next goal? Your overall goal? Now what are you going to do about it? Show us that inner fire and inspire away. Share and motivate us all, friends!! :love:
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for those who do 30 day shred with a hrm
What does your hrm read for your time doing the video? Mine reads almost 500 cals burned, but I also have a sinus tachycardia so it reads high...if I go off circuit training on mfp, it is also high for the exercise according to those who wear a hrm. Anyone wanna share what their hrm reads?
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Jillian's 30 Day Shred to start Monday...who's in????
I want to start a group for those who want to start the 30 day shred videos starting THIS Monday, May 16th. All that is required... Post on here that you are joining in. If u don't have the video, purchase it sometime this weekend (they run $10 or under at target or walmart). Hand weights: 3 or 5 lbs depending on…
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Look what I found in my fridge this morning...
:heart: Gotta love it!! My 10 year old cleaned up supper last night and put a bunch of fresh steamed broccoli leftover in a little container and put a love note on it for me to find this morning. She knows I love my morning 1 egg omlette....so sweet. :heart: This shows me that not only am I, but my whole family is making a…
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Sobe Lifewater
I love this stuff...especially the black and blueberry. I see there are no artificial sweeteners and 0 calories....so what's the catch ? I see there are carbs in it (15 of them in one bottle). Anything else I should know? I have been drinking quite a bit of it. :drinker:
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Will I ever warm up?
I'm so happy I have shed this weight and continue to lose. HOWEVER, I cannot warm up. I think that nasty fat was insulating me pretty well. :noway: My question is, will I ever feel warm again? I'm serious people...obviously I will be warm now and then, but will I adjust to being comfortable again temperature wise like i…
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Reteaching yourself not to eat everything on your plate
How do you do it? I'm not sure why I have it programmed in my mind, but I have that mindset. I am fine when I eat at home - since I just give myself smaller portions - so I can eat everything and it's fine since I'm eating far less than what I used to. HOWEVER, when we go out to eat, I cannot get past the mindset of…
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Improper breathing during exercise = high bpm??
Just trying to figure some things out and had a question for those exercise hard, especially those who run. My hr is very high for my age/etc, while exercising; however, it shoots way down when I inhale a deep breath and exhale a few times while running. I've noticed I do not breath big at all when I run and wonder if this…
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This is for those who lost and see and feel slim....
I've read so many threads lately from those who say they have lost and gotten near goal, or close to goal, and yet they still feel fat. Finding such threads are discouraging to me - I want to know who's out there that have lost weight and are feeling slim and seeing it. I know there are people out there cause I can say…
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Before MFP...name a bad food habit you'd like to admit...
I had some horrible food habits before joining MFP. It's time to confess... I remember I would get a big order of french fries and then squirt about 3-4 tablespoons worth of ketchup next to them. Pour (about 1/2 tsp) SALT into my ketchup and then massivly sprinkle it on top of the fries and eat. When I'd get low on my…
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Eating at a ball game - go Twins go!!
Any low cal suggestions for something I can eat while I'm enjoying the game there on Sunday? I am trying to behave yet get that "experience" of eating and having fun with my family at the game. Go Twins!! :happy:
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Higher than normal hr = more cals burned...ADVISE PLEASE
So I'm about 30 days stuck at this weight and this week I gained a little, so it's time to ask this question that even my nutritionist today didn't know how to answer. I'm so frustrated. Found out that when I exercise, my heart rate (per HRM) is very high. Finding out so far that nothing is wrong, waiting for test results…
