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general question about symptoms
Hi everyone, This is a general question about menopausal symptoms, rather than weight loss, but I hope someone out there might be able to help! I started to have peri symptoms about a year ago - mainly shorter cycles and insomnia/night sweats. About 6 months ago (just after my mom died of ovarian cancer) my periods started…
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Polar HRM and strength training
So I've just been reading another thread where it says that HRMs are only accurate for measuring cardio activity??? My workouts are usually about an hour and I mix up cardio and weight training in 10 minute sessions. I try to keep my heart rate above 140 when I'm doing cardio but it usually drops down to about 90 during…
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realistic expectations of monthly weight loss?
So I'm wondering whether or not losing 4lbs a month is a realistic weight loss target for me. I'm someone who's towards the top end of the 'normal' BMI range but trying to get into the bottom third. I'm 158lbs trying to get to 140lbs (a weight I was comfortable at up until about 2 years ago when the weight began creeping…
