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A Blog Post I Hope Will Inspire You
Hey everyone. I've been on MFP since January, and I've never been one to try to get a lot of "up" votes or comments on my blogs. I usually write them just so I have a record of my feelings, or my progress. However, I just wrote a blog post that I truly hope will inspire others, who might just need a small kick in the butt…
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HELP! Too much sugar??
Since January, I have been monitoring Calories, Carbs, Fat, Protein, Fiber, and Sodium. Today, I finally decided to monitor SUGAR in take and I notice that I'm CONSISTENTLY over on my sugar calories by about 30-50 grams. Most of these sugars are from fruits and foods like sweet potatoes, whole wheat breads, etc --- NOT…
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HELP! HRM problem
At the pool today, my Polar FT7 HRM stopped working. The watch said "Check transmitter!!!" and I did... and it was attached perfectly. Every time I got OUT of the water, it read my HR. When I got back in, it went to 00. It's WATERproof, so what's the problem? Some background: I have been swimming almost every other day for…
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Polar HRM question
I just received a Polar FT7 heart rate monitor, and am planning to use it today! Do I wear the strap above my shirt or on my skin? I swim and also run... so this question applies to tee shirts/tank tops and swimsuits. Could anyone help me out?
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Swimming: Calories Burned?
Hey! If you are a swimmer, or swim a lot with a HRM or simply have an opinion... please respond! This morning I went to the pool to swim laps. I couldn't find my goggles so in order to keep my head out of the water, I swam laps using a flotation device. I held on to a swimming board and used just my feet to progress down…
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22 years old with 25 lb. left to lose. Who's with me?
Hey everyone, I am on the look-out for some new friends here on MFP. I have been on MFP since January and have lost between 15-17 pounds. My current weight fluctuates between 135 and 139 and I haven't been losing weight over the last two or so weeks due to tendinitis in my knees. BUT I'm getting right back on track and…
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Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor - Confusion!
First off, there is the Polar FT7 AND the Polar FT7F. They seem to be the same. Am I right? Also, this listing -- http://www.amazon.com/Polar-FT7F-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B0031ZI88M let's me buy the "women's" version for MUCH cheaper then the "one size fits all" etc. What's the difference?!! And if you have this HRM, how do…
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HELP: Am I developing a knee/hip injury?
Hey everyone, thanks for checking out this post. I am really really upset. My right knee was acting up today on my walk home from class, but I didn't think anything of it. I took some ibuprofins, put on my knee braces, and went to the gym for a 40 minute Elliptical workout. Now, my entire hip is acting up and I'm so…
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Help! Traveling abroad. How do I track/maintain weight?
Hey everyone, The subject of this message says it all -- This Friday I am flying to Israel for Spring Break, for about a week. I am visiting family and doing some touristy things with my father. I am so excited about this trip, don't get me wrong... but I'm nervous as well! I have been tracking my food religiously and…
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30 pounds to lose. Are you in?
Hello to all my fitness pals out there! I joined MFP about a month ago, and have lost almost 10 lb. since then. I'm looking to lose 25-30 more pounds by June 1, 2011. This may be a lofty goal, but if I even get anywhere close by then, I'll be happy. WHO'S WITH ME? Who has a similar goal? Who wants to be a part of a team?…
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ONE MONTH IN and unafraid.
On January 20, 2011, I took the fateful first step that has led me to where I am now. Exactly one month ago, I gave up constantly wishing and hoping that one day my weight issues would disappear. Instead, I took action. I know a lot of people can begin their stories this way, but my weight has been, and still is, my…
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My first HELLO, and I'm looking for some constants.
Hey everyone, I am on day 24 of my weight loss battle, and I think I'm doing well. For the first time in my life I am abandoning my idea of "diets," and just working hard to keep my calorie intake under control. I'm also going to the gym pretty religiously (6-7 days a week, 35-45 minutes of interval training on the…
