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Focus T25 Success Stories & Pictures
I'd love to see some before and after pictures or read some success stories for those that have completed the program! I'm getting ready to start, but I need some extra motivation! Also, did you do the three phases (Alpha, Beta, and Gamma) or just the first two? Thanks!
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Polar HRM users
Hi all! I use the Polar FT4 HRM and I'm having some issues with it. I've had it for about a year and a half now and just recently changed the batteries for the first time. I changed the battery in the watch part first and that seemed to do the trick, then I started getting sporadic readings from it or none at all, so I…
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Plyometrics anyone? Calories burned?
Hey there! I'm just curious if anyone does these? I have the Xbox 360 w/Kinect and use the Your Shape fitness game. I did a 15 minute plyometric workout last night and I swear I sweat more in those 15 minutes than I do in 45 minutes on the elliptical! I don't sweat a whole lot anyway, so I was a little surprised. The game…
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Runners! - question about knee pain
I have recently started running. I started with the C25K program in July and completed it last month. I now run 10-15 miles per week (3-5 miles x 3 days). For the past couple if weeks, my knee has been hurting. Not bad, debilitating pain...just annoying more so. It's right on top of the inner part if my kneecap. It feels…
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Couch to 5K in less than 8 weeks?
I just recently started C25K, but I'm feeling like it's a bit slow going. I'm not totally out of shape to begin with. I'm curious if I can run 4 days a week instead of 3 and speed up the process a bit? Have any of you ever done that? Thoughts? Opinions?
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Calorie Intake, Weight Loss, AND Breastfeeding
Help! My son is 2 months old and EBF (exclusively breast fed). I'm confused how many calories breastfeeding burns. When I enter it in on my food diary, it shows 300-500 calories. To me, 500 seems a bit overestimated - even if you're EBF. Should I just enter in 300 to be safe? I'm also scared to lose too much weight and…
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Thoughts on PB2
Hey there! I've seen PB2 in a lot of food diaries, etc. I had never heard of it until then. I keep trying to stay away from regular PB, because of all the calories. How do you use PB2? Do you have to mix it with water? How does it work? Most importantly - do you like it? Does it taste as good as your old PB?
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Eating exercise calories before exercise?
I know that probably sounds like a stupid question, but I'm serious. It's worked for me so far, but I'm wondering if it's ideal or not? My only option really for exercise is between 10pm-12am. I usually go to bed around 2am. If I know I'm going to exercise, is it okay to eat some of my exercise calories back BEFORE I…
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Polar FT4 HRM - how much $$$?
I'm asking because I usually see it sold between $85-$89, but Amazon has it for $72.44 right now and I just want to make sure that it's a smokin' deal. I hesitate to buy off Ebay because of not having a return policy. I also don't want to spend any more than $75.
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What should your ratio/percentage of carbs, protein, and fat
Mine is 55% for carbs, 15% for protein, and 30% for fat. This is what MFP assigned me. I've heard of others changing theirs, but I'm not sure what the reason is for it. Any input is appreciated!
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What's your favorite brand of greek yogurt?
What brand/brands taste the best?
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Strength Training Exercises?
I don't have a gym membership, so I need something that I can do at home. I want to get all my muscles toned up so I'll have a nice toned body for when I shed the fat layer! Can anyone give me suggestions of things I can easily do at home? Preferably exercises that will work multiple muscle groups!
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How did you kick the soda habit/cravings?
I'm a Mountain Dew addict. I just cannot kick the cravings! I still have to drink at least one per day. Anyone have any advice on HOW to ditch this addiction? Cold turkey is too hard and leaves me with BAD caffeine withdrawal headaches. I tried just limiting it to the weekends, but I caved after a week. Help! Oh...and I…
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30 Day Shred Question
I'm on L1 - D5 of 30DS and it just doesn't feel difficult enough. I mean, some of the moves burn, but I'm not getting sore muscles from them. Should I go ahead and move up to level 2?
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WOMEN - Strength Training - How often?
Hey there! I'm new to MFP and I'm looking for some fitness tips. I joined MFP last month and for the past 4 weeks, I've used the elliptical 5 days a week for 30-60 minutes. I know I need to add some strength training stuff in there, but I'm not sure how often I should be doing it. Five days like the elliptical, but with…
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anyone have any good low cal ground beef recipes?
I plan on buying ground turkey after this gb is gone, but I still have a few lbs of it to use up. Any suggestions?
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30 Day Shred - what size weights do you use?
I'm currently on Level 1 and I use 5 lbs for most all of it, but I end up using 2 or 3 lb weights for that darn side lunge and anterior arm raise. Those muscles of mine are SO weak! What size weights do you use?
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Which Jillian Michael's workout is your favorite?
I have the 30 Day Shred, No More Trouble Zones, and 6 Week 6-Pack. I was thinking of getting the Ripped in 30, but it looks a lot more intense than the ones I have!
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Recommendations for a HRM
I want one that's works well, but isn't too expensive! Which one do you recommend?
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What I don't understand about calorie intake and exercise...
I know that we're supposed to consume the calories that we've burned during physical activity, but why do we have to eat extra calories? How come we can't plan our meals according to when we workout and not need to eat extra? For example, I do my normal workout, then eat my normal dinner right after that?
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Does anyone do Xbox 360 Kinect Sports or Your Shape?
Have you lost any weight using them? I like Kinect Sports because it's fun, I just wish I knew how many calories I burned! I also like Your Shape, but I think the camera isn't picking up my entire movement sometimes. I think my highest overall score for any personal training session is 89%. My average is 86% - so I guess…
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I've finally accepted that my metabolism is no longer fast!
Hello Everyone! Yep. I've finally accepted the fact that my metabolism defintitely isn't what it was in my 20's (I'm almost 31)! I could always eat whatever I wanted and do very minimal exercise and still maintain my weight. After I had my boys (ages 4&2), I stayed 10 lbs heavier than my pre-pregnancy weight, but I was…
