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Weighted Gloves - which ones?
For those that have weighted gloves, what style do you have? the triangle shaped ones that wrap, the H-shaped ones that wrap around the wrist/palm? ones with individual finger holes? weights on the palm/back of hand? adjustable weight ones? There are so many options!!
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Still working out!!
Just have not been posting - now that my 30 day challenges are over, I am kind of just doing my own thing....and working and working, okay, had a lot of fun this weekend too!!!
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Good Morning Fishies!!!
Just thought I would say Hello!!! Hopefully you are all concentrating on clean eating, avoiding sugary snacks, attempting to add some more veggies into your diet, getting adequate protein, and moving and grooving!! Okay, I am doing all of that, but I still tend to have some beer or wine throughout the week....really ruins…
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Motivation!!!
Posting keeps you motivated!! Did the Elliptical yesterday - worked very hard, did forward, backward, and went all they way up to the max level of 25 (only four minutes of it - but 2 of those were backward!!) it was a great great workout!! I think I am going to try a crossfit class tonight...oy vey!
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Taking a rest day!
Not by choice, just did not leave work until 1900 - and did not feel like running when I got home! So, its an unexpected rest day!! Workout in the morning tomorrow!!
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I know you cannot spot reduce, but...
I understand the concept that your body will burn fat where it wants to burn fat and that you cannot spot reduce. I am also not an expert sports and fitness guru, like many on here are. With that being said, has anyone had success in reducing the size of your saddlebags? Any suggestions / successes would be appreciated.
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Working out?
Who worked out today and what did you do? (True, I know you are injured!!) Today I was running late, I did the elliptical for 30 minutes and then headed out to coach softball!
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P90x with bands only?
Has anyone done a round of P90x with just using the bands and no free weights? I am currently on temporary military duty and do not have any weights at home. I am curious if I will get decent results using the bands only or do you recommend writing down the workouts and going to the gym and using the weights there? I have…
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what 6 items do you track, and why?
On MFP, you can adjust which six items you can track (I desperately want 7 - although when you click on show report, it shows all of the major things you can track) - I currently track - Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sugar Sodium I would also like to track fiber - as I feel that fiber is essential to ensuring you are fully…
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washable ankle weights?
Do they make adjustable ankle weights that are washable? I wear 2lb ankle weights to zumba, but they just busted on me. They get pretty smelly too - so I was wondering if they make any that the weights can be removed and they can be washed - I am looking for 2-5lbs (each) - thanks!
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How many carbs in a low-carb diet - Vegetarian options?
I am currently seriously trying to reduce my carbs, but still get enough protein through a vegetarian diet. Two questions - how many carbs is considered low-carb for a vegetarian? And, what are some good food options to get enough protein, without getting too many carbs? Thank you! My diet is a little wonky this week -…
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Aching Knees
Hello! I have been actively trying to lose weight for about 4 months now, I do Zumba 2x a week and am on day 70ish of P90x. Zumba is done with dance sneakers on a gymnastics floor (the cushioned/bouncy spring type floor gymnasts do their floor exercises on). I do not jog or run. (But need to start again!) The last 10 days…
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Rye Bread
With all of the discussions on sugar and carbs (complex and simple) - where does Rye bread fit into the equation? Is it more akin to simple or complex? The rye I enjoy is Arnold select it contains both unbleached enriched wheat flour and rye flour and plain sugar (no HFCS) - I am guessing simple - but would like more…
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What HRM do you have and would you recommend it?
Would like to get some opinions on a specific one! thanks!
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Question about recording exercise
Hello - if there is already a thread or sticky explaining this, please point me in the right direction - I am having a hard time figuring out the MFP exercise tracker - which in my mind is not as intuitive as the food tracker - I am on Day 5 of P90x Lean, and today's exercise is a variety of strength training exercises,…
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grape nuts?
I can still remember those commercials with John Denver....anyways, since starting MFP, I have gone back to eating grape nuts almost every morning for breakfast - I love them! I have so much energy to start my day and I feel full! Of course, they have a lot of carbs and sodium - anyway - what do you think about grape nuts?…
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Where do you get those neat profile pictures ....
that basically cartoon yourself and show yourself getting thinner? I see several people on here have them and just curious how to do it - thanks in advance! Michele
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Is it okay to be way under on your fat calories?
My calories are set to about 1500 daily, I am usually over on my protein and fiber, and come right around the goal mark on carbs, sugar, and sodium. My fat is waaaaay under most days - I can't imagine this is a bad thing - I have about 40lbs to lose - any thoughts?
