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Spirulina and other SuperFoods?
Hey guys! I was watching this documentary "Food Matters" they spoke about Super Foods that help boost nutrients in our systems and stuff... I've been reading up on Spirulina for its benefits and ways to take it... does anyone have any suggestions or helpful information on this type of stuff?? Anything would be helpful!!!…
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25 lbs lost!!! Can't believe the difference!! 25 more to go!
Finally hit my halfway mark!! It's been an ongoing battle of fluctuation but this has only pushed me to go harder!!! Can't wait until the next 25 lbs are off my body!!! I hope everyone else is getting to their goals as well!!
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New Runner, Any suggestions?
I decided to quit my gym membership until the winter and just start hitting the pavement since it's so warm outside now!! =) I'm used to using ellipticals and stair-masters for my cardio routines, but now that I started running outside it's a COMPLETELY different ball game, I honestly feel as though running outside is a…
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What's more dependable HRM or the machines?
So, I just bought an HRM and I use it to see how many calories I'm burning during a workout. My HRM says I'm burning certain number of calories where the machine I'll be using (ex: treadmill) says different, should I go by what my HRM says or the machine I'm on???? I'm thinking the HRM, but I wanted to know what you guys…
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It's Cinco tomorrow!!!
Tomorrow is Cinco and I'm super excited!! Only thing I'm bummed about is the fact that I know I'm going to be drinking a lot.... any advice for healthy alcoholic beverages (if there are any) Orrrr.... what do you do when you know you're going to be drinking a lot one day? I don't wanna not eat that much cuz then I'll have…
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Ideal Heart Rates?
Got into a discussion with my brother about ideal heart rates while working out and what heart rate promotes more fat burning than calorie burning.... Apparently it's better to be between 130-160 bpm for me (Age 22) But when I'm normally on the elliptical I'm always around 170, which he then told me that that just burns…
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Need a pep talk....
I'm getting extremely frustrated, not only is it finals week and I have 4 papers due, but I rarely have time to go to the gym these days. I find myself having to skip meals because I'm so busy and then gorging on food once I have free time. My weight has been fluctuating the past 2 weeks, but I haven't lost any additional…
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Hello all! =)
I've been using MFP for about a month or so, but I've never taken the chance to visit the forum and introduce myself! I'm trying (correction GOING) to lose 50 pounds by my birthday in September and I am DETERMINED to reach this goal! I honestly can't even remember the last time I was less than 130 pounds so I'm pretty…
