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Tracking calories burned..fitbit, HRM,ect
I just need straight facts, no fluff.. I do HIIT, Circuit Training, Kickboxing and running..I want a gizmo to help in tracking my calorie burn..From what Im reading, a HRM is probably the way to go.. Fitbit's, to me, seem more geared towards walking and "motivating"...but I may be wrong. Thanks for the info.
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Non Dairy for a week-need protein ideas
I am into day three of my (at least) a week of no dairy. Im hoping this might be the key to some hormonal and physical issues Ive been experiencing. Anyway, I dont eat ALOT of dairy...but while I can cut out my yogurt and cheese and even real milk..my protein powder and bars contain whey! this cuts my protein intake down…
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So friggin tired..
I am in a slump..I used to wake up energized and ready to attack my video..and lately, I am simply exhausted. Granted, I have been busy outside working..but its terriably frustrating for me. my husband says I dont need to go 6 days a week..that 2-3 are OK..but I find myself very antsy on my food for the day if I dont get a…
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Bloating..about HAD it..
I am in need of some advice..I seem to bloat after EVERY meal. At first I thought it was just certain foods..but lately its been almost ANYTHING I eat. Ive tried alot of OTC Gas meds..Beano, generic beano and Gas X..with some success here and there..but nothing that aleviates it. I get tired of it..morning I wake up…
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PB2-versus Peanut Butter
Tell me why its "better".. In my, admitedly limited, knowledge of nutrition..I was under the impression that "Real" PB is not "bad" for you..as it contains lots of protein and "good" fats..(obviously in the proper quantities..eating a whole jar would not be healthy!) My son, 13 years old, and VERY active (track, soccer…
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Subbing Greek Yogurt for Cream Cheese
I came across this dessert..makeover dirt cake (and if you dont know what dirt cake is, well, I pity you...because its one of the most lovely orgasm inducing desserts on the planet...) http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/makeover-dirt-dessert Anyhow, My thought is, what if I subbed vanilla greek yogurt for the creamcheese…
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How does one ACCURATELY determine their activity level?
Ive always "erred" on the cautious side of calculating activity levels..I sit at a desk most of the day..some gettig up and walking when needed. At home, I walk alot at animal feeding time (we have livestock) twice a day. evenings I can say its usually 20-30 minutes of almost continous walking as I drop hay and fill water.…
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Hitting the Ab dept HARD
OK..I have gotten down in weight..and have built lean muscle..Im toned in my upper body and my legs.. however..I still have some "woman who has given birth" pooch..its not bad..but my goal is to tighten that up. I can FEEL the muscle under a thin layer of fat. this is a problem area for me. at 107 I even had it (Im 112…
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healthy ways to use Crescent Rolls?
The store had a sale on these babies the other day,so I picked up afew of them..I am planned to make the apple pie bakes with one..and have been researching different ways to use them..but Im finding alot of not so good for ya recipes..my question is..anyone have a good way to encorporate these into a meal (outside of…
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Learning to love yourself
Id like to talk abit about learning to love yourself..in a sense. This came about yesterday, as my husband and I watched movies..I remember hating to watch movies with him before..movies filled with, what I deemed as, perfect women..rail thin with flat bellies..something I was not. Yesterday, as I watched these same…
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Different views in a relationship of "ideal"
Im having an issue..hoping mabey someone else has encountered this. I have lost, since May, a total of about 35 pounds..I was down to 108..which is still considered OK for my height (5'2)..Im now 110-112. My husband has mentioned numerous times hes happy Im exercising..but he feels I am to thin and bony now. I have…
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Ballet Based Programs
Came across the Ballet Physique on Amazon..I am currently just started Jillian's Ripped in 30 (after completion of her shred) and am hybriding it with her Yoga Inferno. I used to do ballet when I was a child..and lately have had an itch to try it again..can anyone reccomend a good ballet based program that is a good work…
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Hello-looking for exercise DVD suggestions
Hello! In the past three months Ive implmented a diet and exercise program which has allowed me to drop about 20-25 pounds and actually firm up.. I run sprints almost every evening, followed by strength training (plank sets, leg lifts, sit ups and push ups) While our weather has been condusive to sprinting in the…
