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Beginner Strength Training Advice
Ok I've been reading enough about strength training and how more muscle burns more calories so I think I'm ready to try it. I just have no idea where to start! I have a gym membership but I don't know how much weight to start with or how many reps. Anyone know of a good plan? I don't want to bulk up...I like looking like a…
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Weights for 30 Day Shred
I finally broke down and bought the DVD today and I had a hard time deciding on what size of weights to use. I went with five pounders because..well I don't want to be a sissy about it....hahaha. I'm hoping they won't kill me but I've never done the workout before. What size weights to all of you use???
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Feeling More Exposed as I Lose Weight
I've only lost ten pounds thus far but I'm starting to notice differences in my appearance and I must say it's a bit scary. I think that my weight has been like armor between me and everyone else. I put on most of my weight when I was married to an abusive man. Now watching it come off it's making me nervous for some…
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Net Calories
I've been using MFP for a couple of weeks now and I'm also exercising three times a week. I never go by my net calories when I work out I just go by my allowed regardless. Is this wrong? I don't feel like I'm starving but if I were to use my net calories I have a ton to eat since I did Zumba this morning! Plus isn't eating…
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MFP and Zumba Addict:)
Hey everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself here. I'm two weeks into using MFP and I go to Zumba classes three times a week. I've lost four pounds so far and I'm already noticing changes in muscle tone. I'm a single mother of three and I decided to start doing something for myself by taking care of myself. It's a…
