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What's the furthest you'd drive for a gym?
There is one right in my town so literally a 5 min drive but we live in a small town. It's an older community center with older equipment. To get to a newer modern facility, the drive is about 15 mins or so one way. I have kids so I'm considering the local Y so they have kids programs too. How far do you drive to work out?
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Talk to me about fitness classes please!
What would you recommend for an overweight beginner? The obvious (aquafit) isnt in a time slot that I need ... and right now Im only walking outside before joining a gym! I called the gym and they are no help (they say EVERY class they offer is for all fitness levels) I dont want to look like a complete loser in a class…
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Measuring food
Do you actually measure everything or guess? I'm speaking specifically about meats ... I measure anything that can be measured properly with a cup or spoon measurement but I have no idea how much my chicken breasts weighs in oz for example ... Do you have a food scale?
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Took a day off ...
So this morning I took the day off from any type of workout and I feel guilty about it.. Is that a good sign??
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Morning workouts ...
When do they start getting easier???? The workout isnt so bad, it's dragging myself out of bed that early! Well all know with obesity also comes fatigue ... when does one start taking over the other and the fatigue go away??? I'm doing it but I wish I was happy to get moving in the morning. When I get there I am, but not…
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Do you still eat what you want ....
Do you still eat what you want (within reason) but stay within your daily calories and exercise? Or have you changed your lifestyle completely?? Obviously Im not talking about fast food daily and that sort of thing ...
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Do you workout every single day?
I heard it's good to take little breaks ... but is working out every day a good idea too?
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Does anyone with kids work out at the Y?
Do you like it? Do the kids like it? Im searching for a possible gym membership and I'm curious to know your thoughts Choices in my area are very limited, this one is a little out of the way (I'd have to drive approx 25 mins one way) but maybe worth it?
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Anyone heard of the "Wave"?
Have you used it? what do you think of it? Our local Y has this equipment ... I havent tried it but not sure about it thoughts? http://www.wavexercise.com/
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Talk to me about socks please!
do you find that GOOD socks make all the difference for avid runners/walkers? I just bought a new pair of excellent running shoes (same kind as last time and I love them! they help my feet soooo much) .. but certain pressure points are hurting in my feet ... Im wearing thinner socks so I wonder if that's the issue ... Im…
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Canadian - Gym Memberships
I have done a lot of research on gyms in my area. Does anyone else notice they all average between $40-60/mth? No including membership fee (if applicable) This is insanely high to me ... where are your low cost Canadian gyms? Am I missing something?
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AMT (adaptive motion trainer) and Arc Trainers
Does anyone know if these are similar products? I live in a small town, and the closest one with an "arc trainer" is about a 30 mins away at a Y or a Goodlife. Anytime Fitness has opened in our area and they have a AMT they said... Im wondering if it's similar? I tried googling both but really cant tell as I havent used…
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Coke Zero vs Diet Coke
Does anyone know what the main difference is between these 2 products? I lovvvveeeee Coke. The real stuff though. Although I dont have to touch it and will be just fine. In fact I only drink it once or twice a month maybe. I was thinking if I was going to drink it once in a while, I might try Coke Zero. I dont like Diet…
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Some fav veggie recipes
Tired of steamed veggies ... does anyone have any of their fav veggie recipes to share? I havent seen anything online that appeals to me ... thanks!
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Walking buddy yes or no?
Do you personally find you like having someone to walk with or no? Are they good motivation for you? Some days I'd want to do my own thing, but I'm wondering if a friend coming along one or 2 times a week would be a nice change ....
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Joining a gym and very overweight
So, Im thinking about biting the bullet and joining somewhere. - a few issues so I need some support please! :) 1. This would mean extreme dedication on my part as the ONLY time I can go is first thing in the morning. (I work full time, my hubby and I work opposites and no one to take care of the kids in the evening) ----…
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Treadmill vs Elliptical
I have heard of a few people in each camp ... Some people state if you're more overweight the elliptical is easier on your joints ... I have a crappy old treadmill at home and I hate it (I'd rather walk outside) Any feedback on which you prefer and why?
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Veggie Recipes!
Im trying to find new ways to serve veggies in my house. Not sneaking them into something, but real recipes. Something along the lines of .. maple glazed carrots, that idea, but low cal! Any ideas??
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How many times have you "fell off" the wagon?
So up until last year, I had never tried anything like this even though I have been overweight my entire life. I went at this full steam ahead and was soooo proud of myself!! Not saying this is an excuse but I had very little support and felt myself feeling like a short order cook all the time. (I made all meals for the…
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How did you get into jogging/running?
So I'm not a small girl by any means, I have alot of work to do but believe it or not I found I actually "like" jogging/running. (small short bursts currently. I walk for a bit then jog, then walk, then jog) I just hate the treadmill or jogging in place. Now that the nice weather is here I'm thinking of taking my…
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C25K
This might sound like a silly question, but what do you use to time yourself? Obviously on a treadmill they have the clocks/timers, but what about if you're doing this outside?
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MP3 Player
Im not sure where to post this. Does anyone know of an MP3 player with bluetooth so I can use it on my walks and in my car? I've looked online everywhere and have come up empty! Thanks
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logging daily activities as exercise...
So I've noticed that people are logging things such as, walking upstairs, walking with an infant, gardening, taking kids to the park, Sex etc as "exercise". Do people really log all these activities as part of their exercise routine? I figure if it's a part of my daily life, I wouldnt log it. (I have logged gardening twice…
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Outside workouts or a gym
Is anyone else nervous about doing this? I've been at this for about a month now, in my own basement though. I have a workout DVD and I do that. But now that the nicer weather is coming I am thinking about walking outside in the mornings. I'll be honest, I'm scared as *kitten*!!! I won't go to a gym because I don't have…
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Spinach Salad
So I have this newfound love for spinach on burgers/wraps/sandwiches etc ... Any ideas for a low fat/low sodium spinach salad? I've heard people put strawberries and/or mandarin oranges with some nuts in the salad but I cant find any good recipes online. Help please!
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30 day shred
does anyone think this is good for beginners? I've been doing the walk away the pounds DVD and I like them, Im thinking in the next month or so moving onto a different kind of dvd. How long is each workout and is it doable for a beginner?
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Beginner Exercise
How many times as a beginner do you exercise per week? I try to aim for 6 times a week and since I started a month ago, I've been doing very good at that. But some people are telling me that you should aim for 3-4 times to start out and if you do more great! What types of exercise would you all recommend for beginners?…
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Going out to eat
So I already know on the weekend I will be going out with my Mom for a belated Mother's Day lunch. It's her choice where and she picked my all time favourite place. Olive Garden. Thing is, the food there is terrible for you. So high in sodium. I already logged what I would normally have when we go (twice a year only) and…
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Weightloss is mental
Okay so maybe my title didnt come off the way I thought it would. I don't even know if I'm posting in the right area. But does anyone else think weightloss is a mental thing? I've never tried to lose weight - ever. I've never been on a fad diet, or even tried to get into an exercise routine. I never logged what I ate, I…
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Weightloss is mental
Okay so maybe my title didnt come off the way I thought it would. I don't even know if I'm posting in the right area. But does anyone else think weightloss is a mental thing? I've never tried to lose weight - ever. I've never been on a fad diet, or even tried to get into an exercise routine. I never logged what I ate, I…
