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Any good Select Tech alternatives?
I've been doing Chalean extreme and she uses the bowflex select tech weights. I'd like something like this however the cheapest I can find on the internet are over $300 which is not in the budget right now. Anybody have a good alternative that they like or are these unique?
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Had stretch mark success? share please!
I'm looking for tried and true stretch mark removal techniques that have worked for YOU. (Please no my cousin says 'x' product worked, or grandma swears by 'y'.) I'm getting married in August and I have upper arm stretch marks that I really hate. There's a bunch of little ones all over my under upper arm area. I've been…
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We Deserve Better - Food quality!
Long but great read! Read this today and I think everyone should learn about our terrible meat suppliers!! http://allrecipes.com/cook/13432715/blogentry.aspx?postid=246212 My little City of Eastvale welcomed the opening of McDonald's last month. Cars lined up for as long as 45 minutes, circling the building and blocking…
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Why you should limit your sodium intake!
Taken from here: "http://www.prevention.com/health/health/health-concerns/how-to-kick-the-salt-habit/article/3bd0b810e847c210VgnVCM10000030281eac____?cm_mmc=Spotlight-_-656670-_-08082011-_-Why-You-Should-Shake-the-Salt-Habit" It's no secret that a high-sodium diet raises blood pressure, which in turn can cause heart…
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What's the best US store bought protein powder?
I'm looking to starting using protein shakes before or after workouts since I've been working out 6 days/wk with Turbo Fire and feeling the loss of energy. Who can recommend something I can get while out getting groceries easily that isn't made of crap? I usually shop at Jewel/Dominics. If there's something significantly…
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For Vibram owners, need help!
I bought some Vibram KSO's awhile back and I'm starting to regret the purchase. =( I've walked/ran a total of about 18 miles in them 3 miles at a time and every time I get blisters! After getting massive blisters the first time using them I bought Injinji toe socks for them which I hate wearing, they helped but didn't stop…
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When should I eat protein bars?
I ordered a box of Quest peanut butter protein bars since a few people here recommended them. I was originally thinking I'd eat them for breakfast since most days I don't get to make a well rounded breakfast however I saw a lot of comments about eating them after a workout to refuel. I usually eat dinner after I work out…
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Just had Oral Surgery, need healthy soft food ideas!
I just had a wisdom tooth surgically removed and so I'm stuck eating only soft easy to eat stuff for a few days. So far I have Yogurt, Sorbet, Oatmeal, and Apple Sauce. My head is fuzzy from the meds any other ideas?
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Help deciding on what cal value to use, packages say more gr
I've recently started to use a food scale in effort to more accurately log my food. Unfortunately I'm not a completely clean eater (something I'm working on!). I'm having a hard time with packages that for example say: 200 cal(50g)/serving 2 servings/package. Now when I weigh the total contents of the package I get…
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Recommended for out of shape people exercise DVD's
I've always hated exercise so I'm not in very good shape I can't even jog for more than a minute without feeling nauseous! The only DVD's I own are Yoga Booty Ballet ones from Beach Body and Hip Hop Abs which are nice but I get bored of them! I'm looking at Jillian's 30 day shred, Ripped in 30, Zumba, or P90x. Which would…
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Scale problems, what to believe?
Okay I've had this old health o meter scale(http://www.healthometer.com/Product.aspx?cid=1086&pid=8508) for like 8 years now and I started to notice that sometimes the readings just don't make sense. I step on it and get my weight then maybe 5 mins later after doing nothing that changes my weight I can try again and see a…
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'Diet' and 'Lowfat' options you were surprised with?
What 'diet' and 'lowfat' food options did you try and end up liking to your surprise? I'll start with with the lowfat Kraft Singles cheese, 2% milk version. and reduced sodium Sargento's cheese sticks. I don't even taste the difference! Also, what ones won't you try again? Diet Yoplait - yuck I can only taste the…
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Fellow water haters, how do you hydrate?
I've been really trying to get my water consumption up to where it needs to be, according to the Mayo Clinic website its your weight/2 = how many ounces per day you should drink. ie 150lbs= 75 ounces/day I really hate just plain water so I'm trying to find flavored ways I can. I know Coffee and Black Teas don't count as…
