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'DIET' & 'LOW FAT' items:
this is only for those interested in reading possible "propaganda" or as i like to call it "information" but to each his own. please leave me no comments about how i pushed my beliefs on you; i'm not. just stop reading now, go ahead.... stop. i'm not trying tell people how to live their lives or what they should and should…
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spread health this Halloween!
this link ( http://tiny.cc/3jx31 ) will take you to an article with some nice options for what to hand out on Halloween instead of MORE CANDY. so let's all try to spread the love of health this holiday with some fun stickers, or dollar store bubbles, or challk! Below i have copied the article for those who'd rather just…
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September Challenge- closed group (sorry)
We will be weighing in on the 1st and stating our goals next to our challenge start weight (or measurements) depending on your chosen goal.
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Be like the little engine that could.
or in this case- the little boat. I posted a nice video on my tumblr that is a great reminder to just keep going: http://mysarajane.tumblr.com/post/9920453715/just-keep-swimming
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BEWARE!
i have one of those offices where goodies are left in the lunch room all the time. i usually stick to my own snacks because then i know exactly what i'm consuming. however, today i looked at those little mini cupcakes and said "yes. i think i'll have one" i just want to warn you though, that IF YOU DO, there is a…
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I'm debating these two HRM; feedback please
Okay so! I have narrowed my search down to two different Heart Rate Monitors. One that I have heard alot of good things about on this site (Polar Ft7F) and the other that has those same features but includes GPS which I really like the idea of for when i'm not on a treadmill (Garmin Forerunner 305) I'm hoping that i can…
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exercise= energy= insomnia?
hello all. i was just wondering, since i'm sure i'm not the ONLY person having issue with this, what are some tips or tricks that could be offered (other than a sleeping pill) to help me still be able to get to be d a reasonable hour? for the past two weeks i have been getting a mere 2-5 hours of shut eye each night. so…
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Fitness Guru's- Little help please
to make a long story short, i have very bad tendonitis in my right ankle which i think is a result of injuries sustained during years of ballet and cheerleading and am experiencing a very bad "flare up" right now. i am very careful to use proper form when i exercise and wear running shoes that were fitted for me. lastnight…
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trainers; pease help me!
i have very bad tendonitis in my right ankle which i think is a result of injuries sustained during years of ballet and cheerleading and am experiencing a very bad "flare up" right now. i am very careful to use proper form when i exercise and wear very well fitting running shoes and did not go crazy with my workout…
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non scale victory!
for me this is the most exciting accomplishment yet (physically speaking anyway) as of yesterday i began to wish i had taken "before" shots of myself back in october, all my pics are pretty recent. the photo as belle was taken mid january and the others were taken yesterday. so far on this journey i have shed almost 15…
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Maryland Residents!
anyone around baltimore maryland? I'm looking for extra local support and toying with the idea of trying to coordinate a "meet up" group to get together once every few months at a park or something. any thoughts? any interest? (trying to see if i should bother with this idea) thanks!
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preventing "runners pain"
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/prevent-the-five-most-common-running-injuries-2442312 helpful indeed! make sure you're doing these (or other exercises that achieve the same) Best wishes everyone!
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no protein the rest of the day?
i have apparently reached my protein limit for the day and want to know how worried I should be about it. if it is not a big deal since i plan to exercise alot again tonight then yippie i know just what i'll be having. if it IS something that i need to pay close attention to then does anyone have suggestions for the rest…
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OATS V. WHEAT
Are oats different from wheat? I'm asking because I'm starting the blood type diet and I am supposed to avoid wheat. I just wanted to figure out if I need to avoid eating oatmeal or if it's still okay for me. Below is a breif overview of what things i'll be avoiding and why. (i'm happy to hear of suggestions for healthy…
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Wheat, Grains, Oats?? HELP!
I am going to be trying to avoid wheat for a little while and am trying to figure out what is the difference in Wheat and Oats and Grains? Does anyone know much about this?? THANKS SO MUCH!
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hopefully a non scale victory.
If everyone could be kind enough to keep their fingers crossed for me in the next week or so it'd be really appreciated. I will consider it a HUGE non scale victory if I can continue to behave this week after some fairly bad news. I tend to be a stress eater and in the middle of the night lastnight my family and I got a…
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H20 Cures sore muscles?
I haven't heard this anywhere but i noticed that although my muscles ache slightly the day after my workouts and the first time i go up and down the stairs in the morning, after that they really dont bother me. I was wondering if this could AT ALL have anything to do with the fact that I'm SO well hydrated?? I only ask…
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Giving Blood later, still workout??
So later after work today I have an appointment with the red cross to donate some blood. I dont want to miss a workout day and know that I should probably avoid strength training. My question is this; should i just stick to some running and other types of cardio? In what way should I take it easy after this? thanks guys!!
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Heart Rate Monitors: QUESTION
What exactly does the heart rate monitor do? I mean I understand that it will calculate your BPM as you are exercising, but what will that tell me? How does it help me to understand calories burned? I know that there is supposed to be a correlation there, but if someone could explain it me that would be most helpful.…
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Muscle Confusion: QUESTION
Alrighty! I understand that i the quickest way to trim fat and build muscle is mixing up the workouts to keep the body from getting too used to any one thing. Could you guys share with me what you have been doing as your "weekly plan"? As well as how that has been working out for you? I'm looking for tips on how many times…
