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Cardio - does it make a difference if...
1) doing cardio for 60 minutes straight 2) doing two 30-minute sessions (within a single day) Would there be any difference, calorie expenditure-wise? Provided the intensity remains pretty much constant, that is. I realize doing it in a single long session would probably be better for improving endurance, but I'm wondering…
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What are your challenge areas, muscle-wise?
I have EXTREMELY weak grip. I'm afraid to do grip exercises because in the past, when I tried it, my hands got really tired, which is very bad for me (I'm an artist -- if my hand runs out of its gripping stamina, I can't do my job). One of these days, though, I do want to try it again, and take it easy so I don't overdo…
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The more you sweat = the harder you exercise?
Those of you with HRM, does your HR go higher when you're sweating more? Sometimes I'm exercising my butt off, yet I'm not sweating much. My body temperature does get really high though. Could that be a sign of dehydration? (running out of sweat?)
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White-lie praises...
How do you feel when people lie to you in the form of a praise, to make you feel better? Like, when you KNOW they don't mean what they say. But you also know they mean well. Personally, this kind of stuff makes me very uncomfortable! If I'm not doing something as well as I should be doing, I'd rather be told (in a…
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Dog owners on MFP
Who else has a dog? I want to see some pictures of your furry, tail-wagging friend(s), talk about all the wonderful and not-so-wonderful things they bring into our lives, etc. I'll start... I live with a female Alaskan Malamute named Chaco. She will be 2 years old on July 26th! She was this big when I first got her at 8…
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20lbs gone, 40 more to go
This is me at 186lbs, a few months before I started taking care of myself better. I was pushing the boundaries of size 16. When I first looked at that picture, I was like... WOW, what a horrible picture! I look so fat in it. But then it turned out I look just as fat in all the other pictures of me. I hadn't realized how…
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Protein help
I consumed more than 40g of protein (along with 10+ grams of dietary fiber) for breakfast today. It's been hours, I have burned more calories than I ate so far today, and I still don't feel like eating anything. I ESPECIALLY don't want to go anywhere near protein shakes! How am I supposed to eat 100+g of protein per day??…
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Which part of YOUR body shrinks first?
When you lose weight, which part of your body starts shrinking first? Which part is the most stubborn? For me, I seem to lose weight quickly in my face, neck, back and thighs. My calves and tummy are VERY stubborn. I can live with thick calves, but the tummy fat is seriously unwanted! My waist size went down a bit, but I…
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What healthy food have you (re)discovered?
What healthy food have you discovered, or re-discovered, after you started your diet? (kind of a counterpart to those "what food did you give up" topics) I've re-discovered my love for fresh strawberries. Yum! Also, garlic grilled salmon is very, very good. :heart:
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Throwing up after over-exercising?
It's never happened to me, but I heard about it from others. Now I'm feeling headachy and just a little nauseous for no apparent reason, and I'm wondering if maybe I pushed myself too much. I haven't exercised any more than I have on any typical day in the past week or two, though... and my exercise session was more than…
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What are your goals for June?
Mine: ~keep up the current exercise and diet regimen! ~do not let a day go by without eating fresh fruit/veggie -- no excuses (I used to live off restaurant/ fast food/ frozen entrees...) My goals may not be super intimidating challenges, but I know I'll still feel good about fulfilling them when the month is over. Plus,…
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Exercise + sweatproof sunscreen = ?
I've been using regular sunscreen, but it comes flowing down my face in white streaks every time I work out. So I'm thinking about switching to a waterproof/ sweatproof sunscreen for my exercise sessions. My question is, is that bad for skin? Like, would it block sweat from coming out or anything like that?
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What gave you the motivation to start?
Was there anything special that suddenly made you go, "okay, time to lose this weight and be healthy"? The final straw that made you decide it was time? I've been overweight almost all my life, and never really cared about it. Last year, though, I met this child who weighed around 55lbs. Earlier this year it dawned on me…
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Protein shakes/ mixes
Are there downsides to using them on a regular basis? I do eat meat and some protein-y veggies, but protein shakes are just so much easier to make!
