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Taking down the blinders
Was feeling somewhat discouraged. I've been doing a tough-as-nails workout class at my local gym for the past few weeks and while I've lost a couple pounds, it's a bit less than what I was hoping for in this time frame. I can tell I've gotten stronger, muscles are peeking through, but for whatever reason I feel so focused…
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Polar RCX3 HRM - What is Fat Burn % of Calories?
So, I have the Polar RCX3 Heart Rate Monitor and use it for runs and bike rides. One of the data points the watch displays after a workout is Fat Burn % of Calories. Does anyone know what that actually signifies? I can't seem to find any information in the manuals that came with the HRM & doing a search online didn't turn…
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Two months in! (28 pounds down!!!)
I wrote a post for one month in, and feel like I want to do this once a month. Seems like a good pulse for me to see how far I've come, and to note the milestones along the way. So! I'm officially two months into my journey towards a healthier life, what has changed... - I have now lost 28 pounds overall - I'm closer to…
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25 lbs. down!
So proud, as of this morning I have officially lost 25 pounds! Still have a ways to go, but I'm liking this journey!! I started this journey on January 28, 2013 and have been pleasantly surprised how relatively easy this has been. It is so much easier (and more fun!) to focus on health than wasting time, energy, and…
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One Month In!
One month since I started myfitnesspal and I can't believe how different life is, already! - I lost 15 pounds - I no longer need Tums, no more heartburn - My pants are too big - I have sooo much energy - I no longer NEED caffeine throughout the day - I actually want to exercise - I don't crave sweets, or bread, or pop -…
