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Any Scuba Divers?
So, out of curiosity, I was looking at logging scuba diving. 30 minute dive - 355 calories. Really!?!? Based on what? I can do a 5mph run for 30 min and it gives me 406 calories ... I'm sweating, huffing, and puffing when I run for 30 minutes. I'm swimming pretty slowly and peacefully when I dive - to conserve air. How can…
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how to come off fast?
I'm on about hour 47 of 5 day fast - water and black coffee. I took a multi-vitamin this am, is that ok? I'm planning on stopping fast Friday lunch. I don't want to "pig out" on Fri, but is there a recommended food or amount to come off the fast with? Thanks.
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I RAN!
I ran yesterday ... for the first time in forever. 4 miles without stopping! Granted, my run was about the same speed as my walk .... I was walking, and at mile 3 of the walk, just decided to try to run, and then I just kept going. I suppose my walking had prepped me for running - I started walking 6 months ago, starting…
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One month's measurements
I didn't start out with tape measurements - but I started during weight loss with the gym's nurse. My two month measurements, From 2/13 to 4/3: Chest -1.5" Upper Arms -3/4" Waist -3" Hips -2" Thighs -2.5" Weight -21.8Lbs. BodyFat -4.6% 4/3 stats - as measured by nurse - 193.4 lbs. (total down 66.2), body fat 23.6% From…
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Just crossed 200!
I'm a 5' 10" tall man, 50 years old, and started at 260. I just crossed 200lbs (197) for the first time I can remember in decades. So far, I've gone down 2 shirt sizes, and 4 pant sizes.
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New to long distance cardio - issues & advice
I'm just starting to get into long distance cardio - "power" walking > 5 miles, distance walking 1/2 marathon 13 miles. I've noticed a couple of things and looking for advice: * Blister under the ball of my feet - I'm forming caluses on toes. Also a blister under the ball of my feet * Chafing - between thighs and in groin,…
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NSV - cut inches off my belt.
My belt was wrapping past buckle over to my left hip. Drilled some new holes in it, and cut it off!
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-50Lbs Milestone!
I hit minus 50lbs today! Celebrating with a selfie, and some charts. I came home from Thanksgiving with family at a high, again, and said "No more last meals, no more tomorrows. Starting now." - reactivated myfitnesspal, withings scale, runkeeper. Decided to aim low cal, low carb (my personal goals 1K cal, 100 carb) - I…
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Seeing veins
I'm starting to see veins in my arms. I assume that's normal? Weird.
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Clothes down to "Large".
I'm going through old clothes - and put on some large compression shorts - not XXL, not XL, "just L". :)
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1st NOT obese!!!
First time I can remember, BMI < Obese! (29.7). I'm "just" overweight... gotta keep on keepin off.
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Dieting in Disney World
I'm on day 3 of my 50th Birthday vacation present to Disney World, day 44 of diet. I was worried about coming here and being tempted to go off diet. My plan was to get up early and use the fitness center in the resort (which is awesome at the "Boardwalk" resort). But, doing so much walking, it hasn't been necessary. I'm…
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"Not Diabetic" in 8 weeks.
I came back from Thanksgiving at a high weight (again) and said - no "one more 'happy meals' of wings, pizza, beer - starting now. I got back on MFP, got back on 'Runkeeper', got back on my scale - started a new spreadsheet. Since Thanksgiving, I've been watching calories averaging 1300 per day, carbs - shooting for <100.…
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Gave into craving
Saw some maple fudge and gave in. I went on vacation to Disney and every time I saw a candy store, I went looking for maple fudge and came out empty handed- except for sweets for family. Today I saw some fresh at a hunting store (Cabellas). It's good, I recommend it. ( at least I had good intentions- shopping for a rain…
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1st day gym
Starting weights on circuit machines. Did 45 minutes, 2 sets each, 10 reps. Focused on getting some tone, and fat loss. The. 15 minutes rowing on 10 - about 2km. Then 30 minutes incline walk at 3.5 mph for 325 cal. 10 minute sauna. 5 min screwing around in the deepens pool for a cool down
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Fitness Apps?
I really like the apps - they give me data and feedback that help me set goals and meet them. I'm looking for an exercise app - body weight exercises (like pushups), free weight (dumbells, barbells), and maybe even weight machines. I'm using Runkeeper for walking/running, Myfitnesspal of course, and Withings app & body…
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Protein supplement drink mix?
I just got Allmax Isoflex Whey Protein - Pineapple & Coconut. I'm doing low carb & low calorie. It's tough to eat "enough" protein & not eat carbs - so this looked ok. Any thoughts or recommendations? I tried "muscle milk" and just couldn't drink it - it was so sickly sweet tasting. I'm avoiding sugar (for the diet, also…
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Are there any good, reliable, cheap, scales?
I thought I got a good one - a Taylor digital from Target - that does body fat analysis, water, etc. But now it's starting to give me inconsistent results, and fluctuating wildly, while I'm standing on it. Does such a scale exist!?!? Good+reliable+inexpensive? PC
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10 Mile Race
Hi everyone, I'm trying to get "back on the wagon" after vacation - here's me after a 10 Mile race in DC. I finished around 27K'th out of 30K people with a time of 2:15:00 - but the goal was 1) pass 5 miles within 90 minutes to stay in the race 2) finish the race. This me on the left with my buddy Rocky, on the right.
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Diving Vacation
I just got back from my vacation in the Cayman Islands - my dive buddies I was with were shocked at my weight loss - about 50lbs since I dove with them last. I was able to breathe a lot better under water - meaning, I breathed slower - making my air last longer and I could stay underwater longer - not the first person up…
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2 Week Vacation coming - how to handle food?
Got a 2 week vacation coming up - 1st week will be all-inclusive, so no $$$ limitations ... :noway: 2nd week will be grocery store, cook my own, go out, etc. How do you handle food on vacation? Go crazy? Stay on normal diet? Somewhere in between? This is a scuba diving vacation - first week will be on a live aboard (yacht)…
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Hello 30's
Bought some new jeans last night - back in the land of the 30's waist, instead of the 40's waist! Whoo Hoo! :drinker:
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Dual Heart Rate Monitors?
Are there any heart rate monitors that are "dual" - the normal radio that talks to exercise devices, watches, etc. And BlueTooth to talk to smartphones and computers?
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Difference between diet profile and BMR?
In my goals section it says: For a 1000 Cal diet, that's a net burn of 1300 Cal/day. But in the tools section, for the Basal metabolic rate calculator it says: For a 1000 Cal diet, that's a net burn of 837 cal/day. That's quite a difference - what's the deal? Does the first one include walking around, standing up, normal…
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Exercise clothes - do they really make a difference?
I've started running - and sweating more than I ever have before. I'm coming in now with my T-shirt soaked, literally. I haven't done it yet, but I bet I could wring it out and get some sweat to drip out of it. It's supposed to hit 100degrees F today in Charlotte. I'm running/walking before the sunrise, and at sunset - but…
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WW 50lb lost token (50% there) - with pic's.
Last night, I made my Weight Watchers goal of -50lbs and getting the bronze key chain token. Now, I'm planning on cancelling WW and "rewarding" myself with $40/month :wink: Here's before and current. I have another 50 to go!!! I chart daily and weekly - blue is home scale, no clothes. Green is Weight Watchers, with clothes…
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NSV - Old belt
Today, getting dressed, I decided that my old belt - that was too small starting out - is officially too big, since it sags on the last hole. So, I went digging around in the closet for another belt and came across an old one from college (yes, I'm a pack rat, but that's a seperate issue) and I'd just try it out. It…
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30 Day Shred ... every day?
Uhh, stupid question - but is the 30 Day Shred intended to do it everyday? Or alternating days? Or what? The DVD doesn't really say.
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Uh, butt getting "bony"?
I went to a swim meet the other day and sat on a concrete bleacher for several hours. Now, I'm sitting on a hard chair - and it's reminded me ... I've lost about 50 pounds, and I suppose some of it is in my butt. My "seat" is changing - meaning I can tell it's becoming more "uncomfortable" to sit on a hard surface - it…
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First 5K (3.14Mi) run without stopping!!!
First 5K run! No stopping!!! Running - 3.14Mi 43:41Min 445 Cal. - 5K run!!! Edit, forgot the obnoxious smileys ...:smile: :happy: :smile: :happy: :smile: :happy: :smile: :happy: :smile: :happy:
