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First time starting in the gym. Some guidance please !
Hello, I am starting the gym tomorrow, and I need some guidance. I have lost 18lbs by myself by doing Zumba, but I am heading to the gym to tone up and also lose another 10-14lbs. I know I may not lose that as muscle weighs more than fat. How do I start off ? Do I do 20 or 40 minutes cardio, and then vice versa for weights…
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Help with Protein food ideas.
Hi all, I have just started working out at the gym, doing cardio (cross-trainer) for 40 mins and then weights, 3 machines on the arms and 3 on the legs, including situps with a fitness ball. I will admit now before we go any further, that I am very new to the gym and a bit naive. I also have lost 18lbs from doing Zumba in…
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Insanity - Calories burned ?
Howdy ! Just a quick one for everyone doing Insanity, how many calories do you burn in one session ? I know it differs between people and their shapes, but me and my partner haven't got a calorie watch. We are average build, 5"5/140lbs and 6"1/168lbs respectively, so I don't know if this will help for you. Our BMI's are 23…
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Chalean Extreme or Turbo Jam, which one ?
Hello there, I am currently using Zumba on the Wii, with the C25K app on the iPhone (just started) to help me lose my baby weight, but I sometimes find myself getting a bit bored of it (forgive me !!). Has anyone used one of the above in the title, and lost weight and got great results ? I heard CLX is more for toning, and…
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People with a sweet tooth - help please !
Hi there, This is my first post. Since being with MFP, it has helped me to realise how much sugar/fat etc I am consuming each day. For about 3 weeks now, my weight is fluctuating between 1-3lbs. I am trying desperately hard, but I do eat some sugary snacks as I have a sweet tooth. I am doing Zumba everyday at home for 45…
