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Heart Rate Monitor Suggestions?
Hello! I have been using a Polar F11 for years and years, and she finally bit the bullet last week. I know (I know!!) that they are not the most accurate guide for calories burned, and I don't use my HRM as Bible, but I'm a sucker at looking at my heart rate during my activities, plus it gives me such joy to see I burned a…
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Gym Routine Recommendations?
I am in a little bit of a summer slump right now and wanted to ask for some new ideas for gym-specific routines. I like to vary my workouts during the week and they include weight training, HIIT's, bootcamp, step classes and tennis, but on days that I only have time for a quick one-hour lunch time workout, I get so bored…
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Free Trainer - What are some good questions to ask?
I have the opportunity to have a personal training session for FREE. My main areas of concentration will be on toning (I have been a gym member for years and love cardio and circuit training, just need to add more weights). Are there any specific questions I should be asking besides the obvious? Thanks!
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LOW IMPACT, but High Intensity Workout Recommendation?
I usually engage in high impact and high intensity workouts (ie: lots of jumping, bouncing around, P90X, Insanity, Turbo Fire, running and step classes are my favorite) but I keep re-injuring my foot (bruised achillies, probably as a result of collapsed arch in my left foot - made the mistake of switching from my beloved…
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Gluten-Free May Not Be For Me... Can't get rid of bloat
I have been struggling with losing the last 10-20 pounds for about 3 years now, fluctuating the same 5-7 pounds and I although I never felt sick after eating gluten, I thought my constant bloat and distended belly could be because of gluten. I thought I would see if anyone else has similar issues, and what they have done…
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Thoughts? Article: Too Much Cardio can make you fat
Just came acros this article... what are your thoughts? In my opinion, it's interesting... and possibly valid, could explain my 4 year plateau! Too much cardio can make you fat! By Mario Hostios You know the commonly understood formula for weight loss. It is the premise that virtually every mainstream fitness routine…
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Breakfast/Snack: Hawaiian Ambrosia
While in Hawaii recently, I enjoyed the easiest but tastiest breakfast: HAWAIIAN AMBROSIA: Halve a pineapple, scoop out the fruit leaving the shell intact. Chop into bite-sized pieces, and mix together whatever fruit you have on hand: - Banana - Apple - Papaya - Grapes - Nectarine / Peach - Strawberries - All berries -…
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MFP settings too low?
I'm curious why MFP would recommend my calorie allotment be 1200 per day, then when I complete my entries for the day (yes I eat my exercise calories) a blurb appears saying that I am not eating enough calories... My goal is to drop these last 10 pounds and after being on maintenance for the last few months I have recently…
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Low max heart rate?
I am not seeking medical advice and I am more curious than concerned about this. Here is my question: I read a lot of posts about fitness/exercise and I see a lot of people saying their max heart rate during exercise reaches 170, 180, 190, or sometimes more!!! I do not know each of these people personally, so I don't know…
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Mulberry Extract?
Just wondering if anyone has ever tried or heard of Mulberry Extract, the one I saw is called Zuccarin? Any thoughts? Pros? Cons? Thank you.
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Thick Greek FF Yogurt in Canada?
I have heard so many good things about Fage Greek Fat Free Yogurt, but it's not available in Canada and I haven't been able to find it in WA state (only 30 minutes away). Does anyone in Canada know of a thick Greek yogurt that would be comparable? I've tried Astro, Danone, Olympic, etc.. and they all get so runny.:drinker:…
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Are Your Friends Lame Too?
This is just a vent, but it's got to get done for my sanity... Do you guys have friends or family that are all, "you look awesome, what are you doing?" and when you tell them, "um, just working out dude, wanna join me?" and everyone is on board until the second it's time to leave for the gym, or track, or walk and it's…
