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I'm a trainer, and I'm flattered you think I know it all, bu
I continue to see people post on here that they ask their trainers for nutrition counseling. But I ask you "would you go to a registered dietician for your exercise program?" Then why, oh why do you continue to say, "My trainer told me..." when it comes to your food planning???????????????????? I know, unnamed trainers and…
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Suggestions foraward for 2000 days of logging?
I have a mfp friend who will have logged on for 2000 days tomorrow! If awards or rewards were given for that milestone what should be?
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gluten free people. Please don't alienate your family.
My mom makes me absolutely crazy, to the point that I can't even visit her any more, or at least stay at her house when I visit. She talks about gluten free in EVERY conversation. And when I went there for my birthday, and brought a small cooler with snacks for my planned hike, she made me keep it in a room away from the…
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97 year old client: update
Yes, I train a 97 year old man, who really only needs me for functional stuff. But here is the latest: update: He had an illness, and now he is back. He has a hard time seeing peripherally. So we will work on balance. But props to him. He walks about 1and1/2 miles to the place where his wife is staying and walks all the…
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plank, how long can you do it?
How long can you hold your plank? (on your elbows with great form) just curious. I heard the world record was recently set by a 71 year old woman at 37 minutes!
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Les Miserables. I've seen it twice already.
Did you love it like I did? Please keep your comments general, or post spoiler alert in your comment. There were some things I didn't like, but many surprises that balanced it out. I was nervous about the big name Hollywood stars taking on such amazing music, and doing it LIVE, but for the most part I was pleasantly…
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97 years young: New personal training client
I live in a retirement town, so I've trained people in their 90's before, but this guy is special. At age 97, Vern walks and does push ups every day, and throws in some 50 yard jogging during his walks to "keep the blood moving" he says. I love this guy. He's beyond stupendous! He may be training ME by the time we get done…
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Candice Glover anyone>?Nay candicanes out there?
Yeah, I'm a busy person, and I don't have a t.v. and I wasn't gonna follow Idol on the net this year, but Candice Glover blew me away. I first fell in love with her during semi-finals when she sang John Legend's Ordinary People. Love her. How about you?
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I just gotta say it somewhere...
because I can't say it in response to a post on fb. For months I have seen one of my friends, who is young but extremely overweight, post pictures and talk about all her "heavenly" treats on fb. Those treats are NEVER healthy. She brags about taking her kids around Costco for samples and going to Dairy Queen. She got a…
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How accurate is YOUR driver's license weight?
I just realized that I'm almost down to the weight on my driver's license. What am I going to do when I get lighter than that? Hooray....it's been years. How about you guys? How does your driver's license weight compare to your real weight?
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check it out. MFP tops the list of weight loss plans
Read this: http://health.yahoo.net/articles/weight-loss/top-weight-loss-plans-chosen-real-dieters
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how to prevent blisters and chafing
I have posted this before, but I think I will again because iti's so simple. If you want to eliminate blisters on your feet,, and chafing sores, try following this tip I learned from an elite runner. Put antipersperant all over your feet, and as best you can in between your toes. You can also put in areas where your…
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Why do you guys ask trainers for nutrition advice?
I'm a trainer. I'm flattered that people think I have all the answers, but I don't. Yes, thi is similar to another post I just posted, but I wanted to put a subject line out there that was more direct. This is a serious issue that MUST be addressed on this site. I continue to see people post on here that they ask their…
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run or fitness tracking sites? anyone?
I have decided (now that January is almost over) that I want to try to get in 1000 miles of running this year. I was averaging 17-20 miles a week at the beginning of the month. Then a rare snowstorm hit us and that slowed me down a bit. I want to find a site that I can see my progress in my distance, speed etc. I also want…
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a new apple variety! Wow!
I just tried my first JUNAMI apple. Released from Ranier Fruit Co. in Washington State....originally from Switzerland. Holy deliciousness, this is such a fantastic apple. Super juicy, crisp, rich and flavorfull, not too sweet and not too tart. A beautiful pinkish red color. Get you one of THESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…
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what food MUST you keep out of the house, and what do you re
I cannot have Dave's killer bread in the house, or frosted sugar cookies. But I do like fresh cranberry sauce made with splenda. Great garnish for sandwiches....so I guess I should go make some. What say you? ooopssssss, my subject was shortened. My second part of the question is, what would you replace the food with?
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62 year old female, my client, planked for 5 minutes today!
I decided to test one of my personal training clients, who takes private Pilates lessons and Pilates classes with me. She is 62. She did a 5 minute plank on her elbows this morning. And she wasn't breathing hard. She wows me. Come on, what are you waiting for? Break her record!
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heard mfp mentioned on the radio yesterday!!!
I listened to the news on the radio. They talked about how a "study" showed that while all diets can help you lose weight, that the largest group of people who were able to lose weight and KEEP it off were people who used online food, exercise and calorie trackers, and they mentioned MFP! Did anyone else hear this? It was…
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website: calorie calculation for strength exercise
Here is a link to a website I found to calculate your strength training workout. I just did 4 minutes of planks today, and I wanted to know what it was. http://www.fitclick.com/calories_burned?srch=Back+Extension:+Plank+Hold+with+Lift
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do sugary snacks taste less appealing now?
I decided I would make just a few of my Christmas goodies this year. I'm controlling my sampling, due to logging. But I find they don't taste as good as I remember. I also went to my favorite local breakfast place this morning, had a side order of the apple pancakes. I didn't like them as well. One of my fitness pals said…
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beautiful body and a beautiful mind!
I peridoically post articles from my professional resources as a trainer. Young or old, this article is for EVERY ONE OF YOU. http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/1402/exercise-and-the-brain/ Exercise helps your brain! Read. This is exciting. My ex husband somewhow convinced my 20 year old autistic son that…
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Help please? Do you exercise even when you're busy or have h
I am writing an essay about time constraints and health issues that make it difficult to exercise. I know that some of you use your busy, stressed out lives and health issues as a REASON TO exercise. Others of you may find it to be a major stumbling block. If you don't mind me referring only to your comments and first…
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Christmas movies or dvd's, what do you like?
I've just had an amazingly busy week. Before I finally get to climb in bed, I wanted to think of the funnest thing I possilby could. Aha! Christmas dvd's ! Here are my top 5 Preacher's Wife (Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington, ear candy and eye candy, the only two kinds of candy I'm allowing myself this year, ha ha)…
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Foster the People. My new workout playlist!
Yes, I'm old. I don't listen to MTV and radio, so I just found these guys when I was looking for new warm ups songs for the Zumba class I teach. Anyone else love these guys? They are my next running playlist!
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276.6 pounds to the Boston Marathon for a cause! Watch!
Watch this! THIS is why I am a trainer. I absolutely dig guys like this. I ran for a cause today. 11.11 miles in honor of veterans and their families. This guy ran for his young niece. If you want to be inspired, please watch! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja9BFx5Mhqo&feature=share
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Me???? Beyonce'?????
After I taught my Zumba class last night, one of the participants said to me, "What, are you Beyonce' or somethin'? You move so well." I think Beyonce is one of the most beautiful women to ever grace this planet. And I don't look like her, but it's nice to be compared to her on some level. :blushing:
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idea for you runners on 11/11/11
I have a fun idea I'm getting some friends together for, and I thought I would pass it on to you all. I wanna know if you might do it too! 11/11/11 only comes once a century, and in America, it happens to be on Veteran's Day. And it's on a Friday, so I imagine a lot of people will be off work and out of school. So here's…
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Fake before and after pictures, and real ones.
I love you guys that post your before and after pictures. I know and believe they are real because we are all on this journey together, and we WATCH each other's progress, but in the advertising world of weight loss, do NOT believe everything you see. PLEASE read my story: One of my continuing education classes for…
