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Should you exercise sore muscles?
I've put off strength training - mostly because it's boring, but also because all the contradictory information when I google makes me dizzy. But, it's time to get in gear, because major weight loss aside, my muscles are in absolutely atrocious condition, and there's a big difference between getting slim and getting fit,…
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Low carb/Low Sugar portable snacks?
I'm trying to help my roommate health up his diet. He has cholesterol and sugar problems and was told by his doctor to reduce carbs. (Edit: his sugars are too high, but natural sugars are too low) Previously, he's had a horrible, processed white diet (bagels, cookies, and frozen pizza). We're doing very well with meals,…
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Pain in tailbone during certain Pilates and Yoga moves?
I've been mixing up my routine lately, trying out some new things. My core is in pretty horrid condition so pilates and yoga seemed like a good idea, and I like the 2 DVDs I have, but there are certain moves that really hurt, and not good hurt. Specifically, any move that involves rolling down from a sitting to laying…
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Tips for best Core Workout I can do in 5-10 minutes?
The title more or less says it all - I alternate between cardio and strength training in the evening, but only have about a half an hour's worth of time to do it in. So, if I want to supplement my exercise routine, then 5-10 minutes in the morning a few days a week is going to be about all I can squeeze in. My core area is…
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Sudden change in response to different types of exercise?
I've actually been an MFP member for quite a while now, but never posted here, and never even spent much time lurking. I've done pretty well so far, and from my (pre-MFP) heaviest am down 105+ lbs. I know the tail end of the weight loss journey is the biggest struggle, but I've had an odd change in response to different…
