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Water while running
How do you guys carry water while you are running? When I run on the treadmill I try to drink one bottle of water but don't take any water with me when I run around the neighborhood. Been thinking about a camelbak or something similar but wanted to get your thoughts.
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Gaining Weight
I have gained 5 lbs over the last 2 weeks and really don't know why. I am still exercising and eating correctly. I feel tighter in all areas than I ever have. So I am hoping this is muscle weight. I am still fitting in my clothes and do see more toning of muscles. What do you think? Getting discouraged when I step on the…
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Running - How Many Calories
Getting confused on how many calories I am burning during exercises. When I first started my HRM always showed me burning more calories than the machines showed. As I have progressed my HRM is slowing down on calories. I recently updated my HRM with new weight and today it was almost 100 calories different. What should I…
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Polar OwnIndex
How does this test Vo2Max? Mine has gone from 35 - 37 since I started wearing the HRM last November. Since then I have lost 40 lbs and went from not being able to walk for 30 mins to now running 3 miles. I have to be healthier then I was last November but the numbers aren't showing it.
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Starving
Not sure what is going on but I can't stop eating. This is the first time since September that I am constantly hungry. For the last week all I can do is think about food. Still being healthy with my eating but I can't go an hour without feeling hungry. Still drinking plenty of fluids. Already had 5 bottles of water today…
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Houston Running
Well I finished the C25K a month ago or so and now I am wanting to try and run a little more often. Are there any running forums or running clubs in NW Houston? Would like to run with some other beginners. Want to also find out about some local 5k runs.
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Heart Rate, Weight Loss and Calories
I am so confused. I have been reading that a lower intensity workout burns more fat. Higher intensity tends to burn muscle. I am having a hard time keeping my heart rate up. When I run at a speed of 5.3 on the treadmill I can maintain a 155 HR but the second I slow down to a fast walk / jog my HR drops within a minute to…
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Trainer Change
Well my trainer just notified me this morning that she will no longer be available in the mornings. She has openings in the afternoon but at 6:00 which is too late for me. Went ahead and scheduled next week for the afternoons just to see how I like it but I doubt I will like being at the gym that late. There is a different…
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30 mins
What would be more beneficial if I only had 30 mins to work out? Weight training or cardio?
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C25K
Made it 30 minutes today for the first time. Can't believe it. It killed me to run 2 minutes a few months ago. Getting excited about the idea of actually being able to run.
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Venison
How healthy is it really? I have about 60 lbs of ground venison in my freezer that we have been eating atleast twice a week. It is home made with 15% beef fat. Typically drain the fat before eating.
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Fat Burner Cardio
I have a question about Cardio. Is there any truth that lower paced cardio burns fat any better than high paced cardio? I think I remember reading something about this but don't remember. On my treadmill if I hit the Fat Burner mode it keeps me at a slower pace and only requires a HR of 122 vs 135 which is where me HR…
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Sodium
Been eating Weight Watchers Smart Ones microwave lunches until a coworker warned me about the sodium. On average they have 850 mg of sodium which says to be 33% of daily intake. I then switched over to Star Kist Charlies Lunch Kit Light Tuna Salad. This has 720 mg of sodium which says to be 30% of daily intake. Should I be…
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Couple pics
Still have 12 to lose to my goal but I can't believe the pics. Last July around 247 lbs. About a month ago around 200 lbs.
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Off the meds
Well I started the weight loss because I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last september along with high cholestrol and high blood pressure. So I was put on Metformin for the diabetes, Crestor for the cholestrol, Benicar and Tekturna for blood pressure. Went to the doctor yesterday with 50 lbs of weight loss and all my…
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Fish Oil
Been reading about fish oil and i think I want to start taking fish oil supplements. Problem is I went to GNC and there are 100 different types. Any rec's on brand and dosage? I have read that 1g of EPA and DHA combined is the recommended dosage. Any help is appreciated.
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P90X Question
I am thinking about starting P90X in March or April when it warms up a little around here so I can do it in the garage. Couple questions. I am currently working out with a trainer 2 days a week and will be until May or June. I am pretty sore the day after the workouts. Will I be able to do P90X and weight training at the…
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Calories / Workout
How many calories do you typicall burn at each workout. I have tried to maintain a 500 calorie workout +/- 5 times a week. Is this about right?
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Heart Rate
I have noticed over the last several months it has become harder and harder to elevate my heart rate to 130. When I first started I had no problems but now I have to use incline and higher speeds to get it up. What does this mean? Does this mean I am getting healthier?
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C25K Treadmill Speed
I am about to start week 3 of C25K and was wondering what speeds you guys that are doing this on a treadmill do the walk and jog. I have been walking at 4.2 and jog at 5.5. Is this too fast or too slow?
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BMI
Who else thinks BMI is wrong? I am 5' 9" and BMI says I should be 165 lbs which is tiny for my body size. My goal is 185 which BMI considers overweight but at 185 I will be the smallest I have been in 15 yrs. I know numerous people over this weight so I don't understand how so many people are overweight.
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Milestone
Made it below 200 for the first time in 15 years. Only 15 lbs to go to my goal weight.
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Max Protein
Just bought some of this and it is excellent. https://www.seipharmaceuticals.com/learn_more/Max-Protein.html Just thought I would share.
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C25K Cheat Sheet
I started C25K today and I have to admit keeping track of the times was confusing so I made myself a cheat sheet. I can't figure out how to attach it here. It is an Excel file. So if you would like a copy PM me your e-mail addy and I will send it. If anyone knows how to attach an excel file let me know and I will do it.
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Heart Rate & Blood Pressure Meds
I am on Tekturna and Benicar for High Blood Pressure. I read somewhere that some blood pressure meds will lower your heart rate which would also require lower exercise heart rate. I have been trying to maintain a HR of 130 while exercising mainly because that is what my Polar HRM tells me to do. Is there any reason to…
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Breakfast for Diabetics
Any ideas for a quick healthy breakfast for a diabetic. I have been eating the lower sugar oatmeal but I am trying to increase my calorie intake and everything I read says I should be eating more for breakfast. I don't have time in the mornings to cook a meal so I need some quick ideas.
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Question about Cups
When entering milk into the food diary is a cup meant as a measuring cup or a glass? I assume it is a measuring cup. Sorry for the dumb question?
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Food Help
Here is my intake from yesterday. I think I am stuck in the same spot most everybody has been at one point. I have drastically lowered my intake which has helped me to loose 20+ lbs but I have been there for almost a week now. I need to learn to eat more healthy calories. I am a type 2 diabetic of just a month now so I…
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Protein Question
This site says my daily intake of protein should be 71g. Last night I ate one chicken breast which I believe was 10 oz +/- which this site says is 74g. Can't believe this is all the protein I need for a day. Is this correct or am I missing something?
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Excercise Diary Help
I am trying to enter treadmill as a cardio activity but it only finds treadmill / stair climber. Is this the same? Also under weight training is it necessary to enter every set or is there a generic 30 minute weight training I can enter?
