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27 Rules of Conquering the Gym
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203471004577140900388728374.html
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Jackie's 30 Day Fast Start....good...??
I just ordered this add was wondering if anyone has tried it?? I want a basic "weight training" DVD. I've done Supreme 90 and need something different. I didn't like CLE...too much going on. I just want to lift with a DVD without too much "fluff stuff". Any comments about this one or recommendations?
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What's your favorite APP?
So many apps out there! Phones, ipods etc! What's your favorite weight loss/exercise app you like to use? (Besides MFP!) Here are mine: SIMPLE WEIGHT : tracks weight. I log every am and it helps me understand the natural variance to weight. MFP: of course! So handy! CARDIO TRAINER: Haven't tried it yet. What's some of your…
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Ridiculous parents!!
I know this isn't fun and games, but I guess I need an opinion. Or maybe just a vent to any ear out there that will understand. I've been divorced 6 yrs. Last time my kids were at their dads (daughter 15/son 12), my dau was sick with a fever and didn't perform in her music performance (she's in a local symphony w me).…
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I LOVE this app!
Last night In my 3am insomnia due to a sore back, I found a great app for tracking weight.....Libra It shows great details and will even "forecast" your "goal date" based on current loss trends. It also calculates body fat % lost for you, both monthly and overall. I weigh myself every am using "simple weight" app, but I…
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Muscle Loss - how fast does it happen?
I have been working out with weights the past 6 months or so. I've had no problems and haven't been straining myself. But Tuesday am I got my laptop from my car and had a back spasm. It was just one of those things that happen. My back has been locked up since. It's Saturday and I'm still having issues with it. I haven't…
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HRM Frustration...help!
I have the Polar F4...although I don't think this really matter, but maybe it does. Lately, it has been giving me fits. I start my workout with it snug....yet once I get a good sweat going it starts reading my HR in 200+ which I know is way off. When I feel it to see how it's laying, it's loose. I've washed it. I've also…
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ChaLean Extreme....not sure I like it :(
I've just finished my first week of CLE....I really like working with weights, but I'm not sure I'm really liking this. Anyone else have this issue? Did you work through it? Did you eventually enjoy it? I just finished Supreme 90 Day. I really liked it and liked the format. There were a few DVDs I didn't enjoy and I was…
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ChaLean Extreme - Newbie here
Today is my first day of CLE. I have a few questions for the grads/current members. What type of calorie burns do you get? I just did Burn Circuit 1 and burned 106 calories. I did 12 reps and they were difficult. I did 11 of the 12 pushups on my toes. But I must say I was dissapointed in the burn I got from my HRM. I just…
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ChaLean Extreme & Turbo Fire
I'm looking to do one of these as my next challenge. But can't decide. And I can't afford both. Honestly, I think they are overpriced the way they are. First off....I KNOW the differences. I've done tons of research here and on other pages/youtube, etc. What I'd like is feedback from people who have done BOTH programs. I…
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The Clock's Ticking...What are you doing?
I got this from someone...I thought I would share. Imagine there is a bank account that credits your account each morning with $86,400 It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening the bank deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use during the day. What would you do? Draw out every cent, of course!…
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Motivational Quotes...what's your faves?
I admit, I'm a sucker for a good quote. Here's a couple (of many) I like. What's yours??? Trying is planning to fail -Jillian Michaels You don't love yourself or you'd take better care of your body. -Jillian Michaels I don't believe that old cliche, "good things come to those who wait." I believe that good things come to…
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Where should I go...P90X...Insanity....?
When I started here a little over 100 days ago, I did Jillian's 30DS. Now I'm doing Supreme 90, which I felt was a good "next step" as I didn't feel really "P90X or Insanity" ready. I've just started the final 30 days. I'm trying to plan where I'm going "next". I have 45 lbs to go yet, I need fat burning and still want to…
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Kellan Lutz' workout on TMZ...wow
Proof you don't need a gym to get a great workout. Really Kellan? Pushups on lateral bars? At that intense pace? I bow to you. http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/31/kellen-lutz-twilight-workout-playground-venice-beach-tmz-on-tv/?mediaKey=f123c61d-861c-46e7-a57a-626bde5a6ef8&isShareURL=true
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30 Day Shred - Level 2....a vent
I'm on vacation this week...and I couldn't be more excited. Not to be off work but because I just started Level 2 on Saturday and now I have all day to fit in 30DS....because I really, really, really HATE Level 2. Does anyone else feel this sentiment? I mean, Level 1 was tough but I was starting out from nothing. It got…
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5k - when did you start?
For those of you who aspired to be "runners"....at what point did you finally enter a 5K and just do it? A 5k is on my "fitness bucket list"..but I guess when I imagine myself doing it, I imagine running the whole thing. But am I looking at it wrong? I can run for about 30 mins and I run/walk. I run 2-5 blocks then I may…
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Polar FT4 is Possessed
I've had my FT4 for a couple weeks now. I love it. However, today I went for a walk/run outside and it was acting all crazy like. First, I just started running and thought I'd look to see where my HR started. It said 164. I stopped cuz I thought "WTH?". It immediately went down to 85. So...I started running again. Once…
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Muscle loss - just curious
From time to time I see posts here or read articles that discuss losing muscle instead of fat. Like starvation mode, lack of protein, etc. Exactly what causes it? How do you know if you are losing muscle? If you lose fat, things shrink. But if muscles don't take up a lot of space like fat, can you really tell if you are…
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Ammonia odor
During a couple of my last workouts, I've gotten that "ammonia" odor. I've heard that it's from the body using up all it's available carbs. I went to a few websites and the explanations were all in depth. In layman's terms, what's going on? Is this bad? If it's carbs, what's the best way to carb up so that this doesn't…
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HRM - chafing
I've had my Polar FT4 for about a week now. I love it. However, twice now, I have gotten chafing where the transmitter is. I wear it in the middle of my chest and try to snug it up under my underwire best I can. I find that if it's any lower it's not really on my chest and it makes some exercises hard (for example 30DS…
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Insanity - when are you ready?
What type of "shape" do you have to be in to do Insanity? At what point are you ready?? I'm still fairly new here (5 weeks or so). I'm just finishing 30DS and have been doing walk/run intervals on the treadmill (sometimes outside). On treadmill I'm now running 3, 10 mins sections with 1 min intervals of walking. I'm…
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HRMS - a question
I just got my Polar FT4. I have only used it once. I have a couple questions.... 1) I have a Nordictrack treadmill that came with a Polar chest strap. I've never used it. I noticed when I tried my new Polar FT4, my machine was saying my heart rate...and it matched my monitor. Does anyone know if it's just picking up my…
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Strength/Toning DVDs - OTHER Than 30DS?
I'm in the middle of 30DS and would like to do another DVD that is focused on weights/toning after I'm done. I do walking/running for cardio but would really like to keep working with weights to build muscle as I burn off this flab. I would rather do something new than repeat 30DS. What else would you recommend as a good…
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Measurements
When you take measurements / determine inches lost. What's the "norm" places to measure? People say "I've lost X inches" but they may be measuring more than someone else. Also, do you do each arm/leg side or just one?
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30 Day Shred....a question
I just finished Day 5. I still have a question how this works. Do I do 30 Days on Level 1? 10 days each level? Whatever level I feel I can do? What are most people doing? I just don't think I could do the same level for 30 days without getting MAJORLY bored. But the next 2 levels scare the bejeezers our of me after level…
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HRMs...how accurate?
I started using a heart rate monitor this week during my workouts. I have it set at my age/sex. How accurate are they? For example, last night I went for a walk. I walk a good 4.0. for 45 mins. HRM said 482. MFP says 350. 30DS is a little closer. HRM said 389. MFP said (circuit training) was 336. I realize that MFP is…
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AM workouts...how do you people do them!!!??
I admit it. I'm the worlds worst morning person. I love to stay up late. Night is when I have the most energy. I have struggled getting up in the am my whole life. Even with a good nights rest I just don't want to get up! If I go to bed early, I sleep TERRIBLE! A few years ago I was in a contest at my local gym. I was in…
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Under Calories. How low is too low?
I tend to end up under calories. I know we are supposed to eat our exercise calories back. And I know I hear all sorts of opinions on "starvation mode". And how some people don't even eat their workout calories. But how much under is "too under"? I'm at 1200 calories. I run intervals on my treadmill for 30 mins a day (like…
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IFIT equipment...anyone use?
I have the T8.0 NordicTrack treadmil (this years new model). It is IFIT capable. Anyone use this on their equipment? I know there are "workouts" you can buy (i.e. Jillian has some). Just wasn't sure if they were worth the investment. And having levels, how do you decide which to go with? I'm considering moving to this…
