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Help! I want to start strength training regularly
I've been on a weight loss journey for almost a year now, and I want to get serious about strength training in addition to my cardio workouts. (I clearly should've gotten serious about it a year ago). I do various activities for cardio including Zumba,dancing, tennis, and walking. I recently started doing Bob Harper's…
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Fun exercises
Hi everyone! I'm new to the group. I started at 300 but I am down to 268. Yay! Anyways, I was wondering: what kinds of exercises does everyone do? How do you keep yourself from getting bored with it? Do you switch it up or do you do one thing until you get bored, then switch to something else. Also, are there any runners…
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Help! Strength training at home...
I have a gym membership, but because I work full time and go to school at night, I don't always have time to go. Lately, I've been doing Zumba or other dance aerobics at home. The problem is that since I'm exercising at home, I don't get to do the strength training that I was incorporating into my cardio workouts at the…
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Lowering calories in sweets
I have a MAJOR sweet tooth. I love cakes, cookies, ice cream...everything. I was craving some cake yesterday and I was doing a little research and I read that if you substitute apple sauce for oil in baking recipes, it cuts down on the calories and you can't taste the difference. I HAD to try it. Anything that allows me to…
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Low Sodium Meals, Recipes, and snacks
I've recently realized that I consume a lot of sodium every day. That wouldn't be a problem except I have hypertension and I'm supposed to stay within under my daily sodium goal. I already know to avoid canned foods and the majority of frozen dinners, but now what? I thought it would be nice to have a forum to post…
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HIIT and lifting help
I'm going to try HIIT on the stationary bike at the gym tonight, but I have a couple of questions. Any help you guys can give will be awesome. I am at 289, and my normal gym routine is to do the stationary bike for 30 minutes, do the weight machines for arms and legs, do the ab machine, and stretch. For my first HIIT, I…
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How much should I be tracking?
Right now, I've got my app tracking calories, fat, protein, sugar, and sodium. Should I be really worried if my fat and sugar goes over my goal or should I just be mindful and try to do better? Will these two factors affect my weight loss?
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Long journey ahead of me--anyone else?
I've been overweight for as long as I can remember, and finally at 29 and I very serious about getting healthy. As such, I've got a very long way to go. I'm talking years until I get to my ideal weight. I'm looking for others who are in the same boat for long term motivation, support, and comraderie. A little bit about me…
