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p90x (calories burned) question
Hi everyone, So I'm starting p90X this sunday, and I was wondering if anyone knows of an accurate calorie burn count for any of the workouts. I have done the workouts before, but it was only for a week or 2 and I couldnt continue. My old HRM was completely inaccurate!! I highly doubt I was burning 2,000 calories in one…
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HELP! Sprained foot!
Hey all! So I started the season full force in regards to my weightloss. I was doing great, then I got new shoes. I did Zumba in my living room with these new shoes and it hurt, so I did Zumba in my socks (how stupid!) My foot became sore, I pushed through the soreness, now my foot is SPRAINED! It is pretty bad, barely…
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How much do you burn doing Zumba?
Hey all! I just got the Zumba Exhilerate dvd workout and I'm looking for a ballpark on how many calories it burns. If it helps, I'm 5'2", 235 pounds. I know it depends a lot on different factors, but the hrm I have now (mio drive) is way off! I figured if someone here is about the same height/weight as me, it might help.…
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looking for excersize game for xbox kinect
Hey all, I'm looking for recommendations for a good workout game on Xbox Kinect. I get bored fairly easily and get discouraged if it isn't "fun" but I'm looking to stay entertained and blast as many calories as possible. I checked some reviews online and it seemed like a lot of people were giving two thumbs up for a…
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Help! need healthy recipes!
Hi pals! My boyfriend finally decided to join the healthy eating wagon! The problem is, he is very lactose intolerant. He can handle yogurts ok, and can tolerate a liiiiiittle bit of dairy as long as I warn him ahead of time, so he can take some medication to not get sick. Another issue is that he is super picky. He is…
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Body by Vi?
Hi! I'm curous about the Visalus "body By vi" shake 90 day challenge. I don't really like reading testimonials from the products website, as it dosent really seem "real life" like. I'm thinking about doing the 90 day challenge with the 2 a day shakes. Has anyone tried it or have opinions? I want to hear some real life…
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need some pals to stay motivated, and motivate others!
Hi all! I am not new to the site, but let's just say that after being on this site for quite some time, I still have significant weight to lose. I am looking for anybody who could use an extra friend and motivator. As I need some extra motivation as well. We all have some tough things going on in our lives, and weightloss…
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what are YOUR P90x results?
Hi all, I'm going to be starting p90x in about 2 weeks when I'm done with school. I am so excited! I've done it for about a week before, but couldn't do the full 3 months. I'm looking for real-life testimonials from those were quite overweight before, as I need to lose a significant amount and not just tone up. Any advice?…
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P90X vs P90X2?
Hi all, So my boyfriend and I are trying to get back on our weight loss journey, and we've been catching glimpses of P90X2 here and there. He's already done P90X, so he wants to switch it up. I, however have not. So, my question...is P90X2 a sequel with more advanced moves, or is it just an alternative to the repetition of…
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Jillian Michaels?????
Hey all, So I'm interested in any of the Jillian Michaels workouts (maybe 30 day shred?) and was wondering your views on it. I'm looking for something pretty intense. Not necessarily a "routine" set, but something I can pop in on days that I havent been active. If you have used any and like them, what would you reccommend?…
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HCG (triumph) diet?
So I've heard of this new diet substance....HCG diet? I know miracle pills are not the best thing to resort to, but I was wondering if anyone had experience with it at all, or knows anyone who has taken it....good results? Bad results? Bad side effects? Any insight would be appreciated!
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Diet pills?
Hi everyone! So I know diet pills are never the best thing to do, but I have a physical condition making it difficult to workout all that much. I've been doing some research on todays best diet pills, and I had come across Phenphederine and Fenfedra. Both of these are rated #1 on multiple websites, and seem to do multiple…
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chalean extreme
Hey everyone, I'm considering purchasing Chalean Extreme, but was hoping some of you have tried it and are willing to share experiences and sucess (or lack thereof) stories. I'm looking to lose around 70 pounds, so I'm hoping it works for more than the measly poundage you see on the infomercials. So those of you who have…
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tabata
Anyone heard of this Tabata workout? It is supposed to be like, 4 minutes of hardcore interval training, but i dont know much. Does anyone have details on it, or know of a good routine that does not require equipment?
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fasting and weight loss?
Last night, I was reading this book called "skinny *****". The book stated that it is healthy to fast for a few days once a month to burn extra fat hanging out in our bodies. ive heard this before too. But I have also heard that if you fast for a few days, our bodies go into that dreaded starvation mode, and then when the…
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Heart Rate Monitor and Calories burned
So I have this Mio Drive HRM. I absolutely love it, but I'm concerned about what it says about calories burned during a workout. My height, weight, age, and resting HR are all in it correctly, but it shows that (at usually 75-80% of my max HR) I almost always burn twice as many calories as any of the calorie burn…
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100 calorie snacks
Hey all, I was hoping some of you had any advice for good 100 calorie snacks. I started buying 100 calorie packs of cookies and cupcakes, and realized that I wanted something healthy (and as filling as possible) without all of the sugar! Any ideas you have are greatly welcome! Also, Im always looking for new friends and…
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anyone have any good snack ideas?
Carbs are my weakness. I am trying to keep things as low carb as possible, and of course trying to avoid bad fats and excessive sugar. Im looking for some ideas of what I can grab on the go as a little snack. Thought maybe some of your favorites are something I should try...yogurt gets old. Also, what is a good beverage to…
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abs and butt...please help!!
Hey MFPers! Im having major problems with my abs and butt, I cant seem to lose it! I was wondering if any of you have good advice for exersizes that have worked for you that I could even do at work. (Night audit at a residential treatment center). Any advice would be great! Thank you and good luck to you all!
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calorie burn comparisons
I just got this MIO HRM that I used for the first time today. I went out for a walk/jog for almost 40 minutes, and my HRM said I burned 474 calories. I compared this to some websites that have calorie burn calculators, and they all say I have burned between 200-300 calories. I know that the HRM takes the percentage of your…
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MIO Drive Heart Rate Watch
I just bought the MIO DRIVE hrm watch from amazon.com for about $55.00. I was wondering if any of you have this and what you think about it. It has good reviews for the most part, but I am hoping it is as accurate as they say regarding heart rate, calorie counting, and if it has interval training for 90 and 60 seconds…
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couch to 5K program
I have been hearing about this couch to 5K program, where you are trained to jog for long distances or time. Has anybody done the program, or is currently doing it? I was curious if it has been successfull because I think im going to start it tomorrow. Any feedback would be great! Thanks! ~Cassie
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upbeat workout tunes!
Hey guys, So im making a playlist for my MP3 player, but I am sick of all the songs ive been listening to... I was wondering what songs motivate you, as they may be just what I need to get me going..... Im looking for some fast-paced songs that make you feel invincible.....or maybe make you feel like running instead of…
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BodyBugg
Ive been hearing a lot about this BodyBugg system and I was wondering what exactly it is and how accurate it is. Also, anybody know of any other calorie (burning) counting products that actually work that are in a more affordable price range. A lot of the excersizes I do cant be computed by the conversions and such. Any…
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P90X vs. Insanity
Hey all, A few months ago I started P90X with a few friends, but was only able to continue it for about 3 weeks due to inconvenient situations with my friends (who of course were the ones that owned P90X.) I had results right away, and I felt great, but with the circumstances, I gained all the weight back. :( I recently…
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newbie here!
Hey guys, Im new to myfitness pal, and looking for some people to start up a "buddy system" weight loss plan. Of course im one of those people who have tried many diets, and the more weight I had lost, the more I gained back a few weeks later So if anybody has any suggestions that have worked out good, I will appreciate…
