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Calories Burned Doing Squats - Database Shows ZERO
So, I have been doing plain, old fashioned squats with no weights. When I go to enter the activity in my exercise, I have noticed it doesn't show it burns any calories. I believe it does, so ... I went looking on the web and found this article. It tells how to calculate how many calories a person burns by using their…
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Potassium.....
I am so frustrated with food labels that don't show potassium count when they are potassium rich foods... GRRRRR! Not sure how to keep track! I'm learning that Potassium helps to prevent water retention when eating twice as much of it as you do Sodium. Very few food labels show the potassium count though... Any one have…
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Question for the Ladies.... HRM
Do you find that an under-wire bra interferes with your HRM reading?
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Vo2 Testing....? Have you had it done? Any thoughts??
So I have heard about and read about Vo2 testing ( http://www.myhealthmatters.ie/vo2-testing/vo2-treadmill-testing ) and I am seriously contemplating getting one done. It appears from what I have read that it gives you the most pinpoint accurate info as to how many calories you need to lose weight along with the precise…
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Proper Squat Instructions
Thought I would share this... http://www.fitsugar.com/How-Do-Squats-8876316 Highlights: Stand with your head facing forward and your chest held up and out. Place your feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider. Extend your hands straight out in front of you to help keep your balance. Sit back and down like you're sitting…
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New Member Seeking Friends :)
Hi guys! I am a newbie to MFP (less than a week), and would love to gain some friends for some motivational support and encouragement, of course offering the same in return. :) I have a long way to go to lose at least 60 lbs and i do not want to fail!!! Thanks so much!
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So freaking sore!!!!
I have been doing yoga for over a week now and it has felt great. Yesterday, I decided to do the P90X YogaX for 40 minutes......OMG! Today... my entire body is so sore it hurts to move!!! LOL Does anyone know how long it takes for the soreness to go away?? And... is it okay to keep working out while I am sore?
