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Treadmill Inclined walk
Hi! I am 149 pounds at 5'2". I walked on the treadmill on 10% incline at 4 mph for 40 mins and it said I burned 428 calories ,but as written in some posts it was useless as I was holding the rails so that I wont fall off....but I was sweating like hell and my legs ache a bit....now I am sad...I hope my effort was not in…
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Lifting or Cardio
Hi All, I used to lift quite heavy before around an year and a half ago. I was in a pretty good shape. I stopped everything due to some reasons and gained around 30 pounds back. I have started again and since last month have been doing cardio. I haven't lost much except 5 pounds. I dont know if I should start lifting now…
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Hi Support belts for heavier squat and deadlift
Hi All, I am currently into heavy lifting and have been for an year with a break of two months in between. My trainer suggests me to wear support belts for heavier squat and deadlift to save my lower back...Is it that important? Does anyone wear those. Do I need to wear if my form is correct, which I presume is correct..…
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Body shaming!!
Once we start losing weight, we start body shaming:explode: , finding faults with our body....while putting on we don't even think :huh: about it....does anybody know why this happens.... No work so starting a discussion.... Welcome to join!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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Knee Cap pain, cross training advice required, please.
I am having a dull pain since last three days in and around my knee cap after my 6.5 k run in the evening on Friday...I tried resting two days , but the pain has resurfaced after a short run today...Do you think I would hurt my knee more while cross training on Elliptical..I also heavy lift 4 days a week......I wont be…
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36 pounds down Progress pics
Hello Everyone!! I just thought of Sharing some progress pictures with everyone... My story is : http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/970189-from-fat-to-fit-going-for-fabulous First and second pic 172 pounds before MFP 170 pounds at 5' 0'' Third pic 167 pounds 4th pic 135 pounds 5th pic 134 pound Now finally can wear…
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Question on Deadlift
Hii! I am fairly new to Strength training.... ( 2 months done)..I have been dead lifting for 10-12 repetitions of 70 pounds as told by my trainer, without putting the weight down... 1RM is 150 pounds....How do I proceed to increase strength....also I need advise on form...I know I sound silly, but I really need to…
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Aloe Vera juice
Hii All! Has any body used Aloe Vera juice? Just want to know your reviews.Does it help in improving digestion.Have you had any benefits.How long did you have and what brand did you use? Thanks in advance!!
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I need help! Relationship Problem..Please...
I need help! Big time...relationship Problem..dunno where else to go..please message me I need honest opinion..I am way too stressed...Also I am supposed to get married in December 2013...help please!!
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The Ultimate Female Training Guide - SimplyShredded
Hi everyone! Has anybody tried The Ultimate Female Training Guide - SimplyShredded.com..I am starting it from today and hope to see some results.. Can I please see some results if you have tried..I have been reading New Rules Of Lifting for Women....Haven't made up my mind about that yet.. Stats: Height:5' SW: 167.2 CW:132…
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Calling all with Hypothyroidism -Advice needed
Hi Everyone! I have lost around 35 pounds in 4 months....I am 5'0 , 27 yrs old and came down from 167.2 to 132 pounds.I have Hypothyroidism .Before joining MFP my thyroid(TSH) was borderline normal and now after 5-6 months its is more...Jumped from 6-9 where normals are till 4(change of med and lowered dosage)....My doctor…
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Post workout meal-help required
Hi All! Can somebody please look at my diary If I should replace the chicken in the evening meal(post workout) with fruit salad(banana, apples etc), as I feel I am having too much of protein and less fiber..Any suggestions?Please remember I am talking about post workout( an hour or less). I do strength training for 35-45…
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Progress Pics! Testing!
Hello Everyone!! I just thought of Sharing some progress pictures with everyone... My story is : http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/970189-from-fat-to-fit-going-for-fabulous First and second pic 170 pounds at 5' 0'' Third pic 167 pounds 4th pic 135 pounds 5th pic 134 pound Now finally can wear shorts!! Trying to build…
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From Fat to Fit ...going for Fabulous
Hi All, It has been some time before I posted anything.Work and making lifestyle changes takes a toll on reality....Losing weight healthy way is not easy and never has been for anybody...I am not taking about fad diets...There are so many products , machines and magic pills that make you feel that losing is so easy, you…
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Craving sweet before run to feel those endorphins
I had a piece of sweet last two days and I could really run better!! More than 40 mins !!It is really great for me...That is making me crave something sweet again before my run to feel those endorphins...It is definitely in my calorie goal ...but its not healthy way I know... any suggestions ...is this wrong? I know this…
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Rude Ex-Gym Instructer...
I was a little bit limping because of my sprained ankle, when my ex gym instructor spotted me...he never commented anything about my weight loss...I left going to gym 3 months ago...whatever weight I have lost is because of treadmill and home exercises..he asked how I hurt myself, I said running when suddenly he said out…
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Flat Abs
Is it possible to have flat abs at home without going to gym...by working out on treadmill, lifting weights and other floor mat exercises- by reducing body fat percentage? Do I specifically have to go to gym? Just asking..
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Sprained ankle need advice on other exercises
:sad: I have sprained my ankle yesterday:sad: ...so will have to be off from running or even walking for long till the pain is no more, maybe a week....so I will focus on strength training, mat exercises, any other exercises I could do please suggest..... I would like to lose at least 4 pounds in April.:ohwell:
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In between sizes...
I am in between M and S size, I hate it....S is tight, M are quite loose....another month and I would be down to S...that's my motivation....what's your?
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Are there any runners?
Are there any runners? Would like to know a few of them , their practices and diet....how to build up stamina.Do they run on treadmill or outside. I am 26 yr old and 5'2". My stats: SW:167 CW:152 GW:121 I run on treadmill, tried running outside, could , but did not like people staring.Any body completed running 5K?
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Runners please advice
Tuesday I had set a goal of running 5k, but could run 4K cause my boss called, I am thinking to run today.How much recovery time should I take, cause my muscles became really sore after running 4K in 24 mins, during running I have lot of energy and I don't feel anything.Can I just walk for next two days, or I should…
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Awesome Energy!!
I had awesome energy today.I ran 4 kms in 25 minutes without stopping at a comfortable pace.I am so happy.Seems I reached a milestone.Please check my diary to see what I ate for lunch, couldn't complete 5 kms , got a call from my Project Manager.....was working out in between work!! I am sure to run my first 5 k…
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Prunes- Natural Weight-Loss Foods
For all those who don't know the benefit of Prunes: Prunes are basically dried plums, European variety.They add a powerful dose of fiber and some nutrients. Prunes are a sweet way to add fat-free laxative fiber to your diet.A single prune contains more than half a gram of fiber and more than one gram of sorbitol (a…
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Prunes- Natural Weight-Loss Foods
For all those who don't know the benefit of Prunes: Prunes are basically dried plums, European variety.They add a powerful dose of fiber and some nutrients. Prunes are a sweet way to add fat-free laxative fiber to your diet.A single prune contains more than half a gram of fiber and more than one gram of sorbitol (a…
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Am I talking too much of Carbs?
Can somebody look into my food diary and suggest if I am talking too many carbs.I can't eat much at once, I eat vegetable soup.Also its quite filling.The sandwiches I make are from medium sized, brown bread.
