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Low weights high reps OR heavy weights low reps??
I have lost a bunch of weight and I'm trying to shift my focus from mainly cardio to more toning and strengthening. I have read a few articles but they all seem to contradict each other. Which is better: Low weights high reps or heavier weights with fewer reps? Thanks for your advice =)
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Kickboxing
Can anyone recommend a good kickboxing DVD? Nothing too hardcore, it would be for me and my teenage daughter. Thanks =)
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Fitbit
I'm considering getting a fitbit and I was hoping for some reviews on it. To see if it's worth the price. Please tell me what you think. THANKS!
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Running help-- How do I get faster??
Hey to all the runners out there. I'm needing some guidance on how to get faster. Any ideas or suggestions? THANKS!
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New & confused
Hi everyone. I keep reaching a weight loss plateau getting discouraged which results in me getting off track and gaining a few pounds. Well recently a friend from work convinced me to try doing low carbs while still counting calories. I generally don't eat rice or pasta but I do eat a lot of whole wheat bread, protein bars…
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Water??
How much water should you drink a day and should that increase depending on what workouts you are doing?
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Gym NSV
Tonight at the gym I pushed myself harder then ever before and I jogged 2 miles at 4.5 without breaking, walked a half then ran another mile. It might not be much but for me it's something special!!
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rice substitutes
Any suggestions for a substitution for rice in stews or gumbos??
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edible gift ideas
Every year for the holidays I make some sort of edible gifts for family and friends; brownies, cookies, peperment bark. I need some healthy low calorie ideas. I don't feel right handing out the fattening goodies anymore. Please give me some ideas. i'm at a loss. Thanks, Sherri
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intensity vs duration??
I'm wondering which is more important when it comes to weight loss and fittness in general. Is it better to walk at a brisk pace for an hour or jog for a half hour?
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Cycling Shorts
Can anyone recommend cycling shorts? I'm not sure where to start and they all look expensive so I don't want to spend a fortune for a pair that won't give good cushioning. Thanks =)
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NSV or insult.. you decide.
Maybe i'm just being sensitive but today someone at work asked me if I was dating. I said no, she replied "oh well you look good now, you should be able to get a boyfriend" ... umm thanks. I didn't know how to respond to that. Does that mean before I was so grotesque I couldn't get a man.
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Cycling advise
I am planning to do a long bike ride Saturday, long for me anyway. The route I have is going to be 14 miles round trip. Does anyone have any words of wisdom on what I should expect or tips? You know things like hey don't forget a water..
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The Husband Store-
A store that sells husbands has just opened in New York City , where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates. You may visit the store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper ascends the flights. There…
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Triathlon
Hi.. I recently decided to begin training for a triathlon (in September). I'd love to hear from people that have already done one who could give me some training pointers, tips and advice. Or just share your story with me so I know what to expect.
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heart rate & target zone
I need a little guidance here. I'm reading this great book recommended to me by a new MFP friend on training for a triathalon. In it they recommend different training zone based on heart rate. My problem is that my max heart rate will be 190 (going by the formula in the book 220-30 (age)) When I do my normal on the…
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I've got 2 NSV today =)
OK i have 2 for today.. 2 can you believe that.... I'm in shock lol First was my mom told me I was really looking good. now i know that doesn't sound like a big deal but you don't know my mom. Second today was my niece's first birthday and my brother declared that I was under the weight limit and sent me to play in the…
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My NSV
A friend mentioned a place close to work that offers water arobics in the evening and I think it would be a very fun thing to do. However she was not excited about wearing a bathing suit around the "skinny girls" I said it wouldn't be bad cause i'd be there we could do it together. And she told me I was one of those…
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Pedometer.
Can anyone recommend a good pedometer? I'd like to add another goal to my weekly fitness routine and I think tracking steps would be a fun one.
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Flat out pizza
I found a great reciepe for pizza and it was pretty good. Here is what we used, they were 170 calories a piece and I had 2 for dinner. I can't wait to try again using different veggies. 1 Flat out wrap 1/4 cup pizza sauce 1/4 cup fat free mozzerella cheese spinach leaves diced mushrooms black olives…
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Eating post workout
I have found that recently after a good hard workout I am not hungry at all. I used to be starving and could eat anything in site by the time I made it home from the gym. tonight I burned over 800 calories (according to my HRM) and i'm about to force myself to eat something cause i'm feeling a little blah. Is it normal to…
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120 down- with pics
I started dieting 3 years ago shortly after I had my second child. It was a very hard time because I was also going through a messy divorce but I used that all as motivation to get where I am today. WARNING: the befores are kind of scary!! Well here is me then and now. 280 lbs 160 lbs 160 lbs
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Calorie after-burn
When tracking calories burned during exercise do you stop the count as soon as the actual exercise is over or should the count keep going until the heart rate evens back out to normal? I did my run today when I got off the treadmill the count was 560 burned. By the time I left the gym and got home my Polar was at 715 when…
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NSV-- i could use some support here.
One of my personal goals is to run a 5K without stopping. Tonight I did that for the first time in a training session at the gym. I had the incline at 2 and I bounced the speed between 4.2- 4.4 and finished in 43 minutes. I was giddy and so proud of myself. I got to my mom's to pick up my kids and I tell her expecting a…
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Water??
What effect does drinking water have on weight loss?
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Joint pain.. ice or heat?
My knee is hurting after a really amazing work out. I'm not sure if I should use ice or heat... Does anyone know?
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body image
I'm wondering if it's just me. When I was ginormous, I didn't realize how big I was until I would see a picture. I knew I was big but never as big as I actually was. Now that i've lost a person (120lbs) my mental image of myself is still that of a big girl. I still picture myself as bigger then I am. Now when I look in a…
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Increasing Endurance
I'm needing to increase my endurance so I can run longer distances but not sure of the best way to train to do this. Any suggestions?
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Adventure time....
My personal goals are not all scale related. In a few days I'm going to complete one, being in a race. I'm going to be in the Crescent City Classic a 10K race in New Orleans. The next one is to go rock climbing, I've been weight lifting and I truely think that I am now at a point where I can lift myself enough to do it.…
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Eating the exercise points...
I have not yet done this and the thought of eating what I just worked so hard to burn scares me. But after reading so many posts about why you should eat them. I'm going to give it a try. I've been dieting for a few years now and i've lost 120lbs, after a few month plateau a friend convinced me to start counting calories…
