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The final few pounds
Note: I realize you can't pick where you lose your weight. I have about 3-5 pounds left to lose before I think I'm at my ideal weight. I hold most of that in my stomach. It's endlessly frustrating to work out (read: cardio) and see no results. Should I be lifting weights or doing floor work (crunches, etc.) to get rid of…
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Heart rate monitor suggestions?
I'm wanting to get a heart rate monitor, but probably need to spend under $50. Suggestions? Later on, I may get something more "advanced," but this fresh-out-of-college-paying-student-loans girl has a tight budget!
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Burrito bowl - calorie guess?
I don't know if everyone has a Blue Coast Burrito, but it's essentially like a Chipotle. I'm wondering if anyone can take a stab at how many calories this might have -- Small burrito bowl - Black beans - Lettuce - Tomatoes - Guacamole - Green onions - Cilantro I know it's hard to pinpoint but just wondering if anyone had a…
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Elliptical?
Does anyone have advice on the best way to "get the most" out of an elliptical workout? I have finicky knees - in part from genetics, and in part from riding horses since I was very little - and sometimes I want to run but can't manage it. I've found that the elliptical is easy enough on my joints that I can handle it and…
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Step counter?
This is a very broad question - intentionally - but if you have or use a step counter, would you include it in your exercise tracking here? Or would you just consider that your normal, average "my body burns calories when I breath" kind of deal? Thoughts?
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Hi!
I've been hit or miss with MFP but would really like to stay motivated to track everything. I don't even know how the friend thing works, ha, so I'm pretty sure I have zero! I'd love to have people to encourage me in my progress (which I will reciprocate, of course!) and maybe help explain some parts of the site to me!…
