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HRM Results: HOLY CRAP!!!
So I just finished off a fairly hard 60 minutes on the treadmill and looked down at my new HRM and thought... HOLY CRAP!!! - I only burned 136 Calories in an HOUR? ... then I realized I was looking at my heart rate. Ooops... still figuring it out. Polar FT7 HRM (Heart Rate Monitor-for those who might not know) Results:…
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One Hit Oneders
So I spend a lot time on a treadmill and enjoy listening music as I pound my feet on that belt. I ran across a song by John Farnham called You're the Voice. I've never heard of him before but its a great song to workout to. it also got me thinking. I have a lot of one hit artists on my iPad. As I am always looking for new…
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What Motivates You?
So when I started this journey a few months back, I realized I need things to keep motivated. I got a Fitbit for steps - I try to do 10,000 a day, and have my whole family in on it. It's fun. I started working out everyday doing strength, cardio... something. It's so second nature now, I feel guilty if I miss a day. I…
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Need a good HRM?
Looking for a good heart rate monitor (HRM). A wrist one, chest step? Thoughts?
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The Fitbit Challenge
So, I've had my Fitbit (pedometer) for a couple of month's now and I never though I could get to 10,000 steps a day. Truth be told, it's still hard with my busy schedule, but I have gotten my whole family into it, so we are having fun as well as getting a bit more fit. How many steps a day did you used to, and now? That…
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Excersie -Motivation -
I have found that to getting on the treadmill requires a bit of distraction. Music, Netflix, surf the iPad. What keeps you going till the clock runs out?
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Calories... Are They Kidding?!!!
After being in this eating healthier watching my weight stuff for a whopping 3 weeks I can tell you a couple of things. I've tried this a number if times yet this time I feel I have the right mindset. No fads, no crazy goals, just a simple plan. Eat less, exercise more, lose weight. Like I said, simple... The most…
