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Fitness watch
Looking to buy a new fitness watch . Is there a watch that can measure heart rate ? I don't care for the watches that count steps -not accurate. I have slow metabolism & need heart rate to be my calorie burn. Last watch I had was a polar with chest strap. Wanted to see what is better out there
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Got my Jazzercise bag!
Missed a few days but finally got the sparkling Jazzercise bag. Thinking of saying what the heck and using it as a purse for the holiday season. Not sure if all Jazzercises are doing the promotion.................... it's hard to get up for the 5:30am class now that winter is here.
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Hiatal Hernia Surgery
I am looking for anyone who has had this surgery and can tell me there is an end in site to the misery. I had a hiatal hernia surgery and when doctor went in he saw you could see through my diaphragm so he fixed the hernia and graphed pig skin over my diaphragm. Something that was never mention pre surgery. I also had…
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Any Early Morning Jazzercisers?
I go to the 5:30 am class every week day. Actually waiting to leave now. Wondering if there are other early risers out there too. Early class is a time of day no one needs me - gulit free work out. And it gives me energy to start the morning rush.
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Have you read The Petite Advantage Diet Book?
I read this book and it gave me information as a petite person. We are different when it comes to how much we eat & how to exercise. Wanting others who have read this book to tell me if they find this formation true.
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Polar FT60 Resting Heart Rate
My friend and I both have the Polar FT60 HRM. We did the resting heart rate to store in the watch, but neither of us knows what the results mean. Is the heart rate higher or lower because of age or fitness level or both? Is there an average heart rate to know if we are in the right zone?
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Heart Rate Monitor - any suggestions
Thinking of buying a heart rate monitor so that I know when I am in the fat burning zone for my age & weight. Not sure on the brand to buy. Anyone have one they like? Any pros and cons to wearing one while working out. I heard if your working out over your fat burning zone - you are using too much oxygen which then you…
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Daughters making Christmas Cookies
Hard to resist all the holiday fun food. Smelling cookies cooking..................sure I will eat one or two. Luckily they are for a youth group party and won't be in the house after tomorrow. This week made fudge (my daughter who is 4 has never heard of fudge) - I wrapped up for grandma & carpool driver so small amount…
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Is that really me?
So many times I look in the mirror at home and think I dont look too bad, my workout clothes look good and I look good. Then I am out in the world and see my reflection in a window or door (or even a picture taken of me) and dont even recognize myself- I look over weight and not so cute!! Anyone else have this happen?
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If it make you healthy - cookbook
If it makes you healthy by: Sheryl Crow Does anyone have this cookbook? I was wondering if it had good recipes and is worth buying.
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Bob Harpers Smart Success Program
Has anyone bought this program and used it yet? I am wondering what the 7 day cleanse is.................. I like Bob Harper from what I have seen & read, but not sure if the program is a good idea.
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Veggie Burger Suggestions
I was wanting to serve veggie burgers for dinner tomorrow. Can anyone recommend where or what brand to buy that's good? Wanting to move the family more away from meat but it needs to taste good. Also my husband is always buying breakfast sausage - any veggie suggestions there too would be great. Thanks
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Cream of Wheat - is it a good choice?
I bought a box of instant cream of wheat Healthy Grain. It looks like it should be healthy 6g Fiber, 7g Protien. In the past when I thought something looked like a good choice I find out later it was not! Does anyone have good or bad opinion on this breakfast item?
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Need to get on Track
Last year I lost 10 pounds but gained back 5 pounds back by the end of the year. I was feeling great with 10 lost thinking I only had 10 more to goal. Now I am depressed that I am starting the year with 15 to lose, and being another year older will make it harder to lose. I know its not a lot of weight but it is a total…
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Has anyone read "The Mommy Diet"
I was wondering if anyone has read The Mommy Diet by Alison Sweeney who host The Biggest Loser...................... Didn't know if it was worth the read.
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Cant find calorie difference for Soy Chicken sandwich vs chi
I went to Yard House for lunch and saw they had a Veggie Chicken & Avocado Sandwich. Thinking it maybe better then the regular chicken Sandwich, I ordered it. I liked it better then the regular sandwich!! Anyway I cant find the calories count on it. I didn't know if the soy Chicken is a better choice then the regular…
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Hand Weights Weakness
I work out every morning. I use hand weights about 10 - 15 minutes at the end of my cardio. I have been using 8 pounds for about 9 months now. The last week or two they feel to heavy to me. I feel weaker. I struggle to do what I have been doing for months. Has anyone had this issue before? Does it pass? I was thinking of…
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Donuts on Home Page - what the heck!?
I get up this morning and log in to my Fitness Pal page and at the top is an advertisement for dating but the entire back ground is donuts! Glazed, chocolate, sprinkles!! Donuts are a huge weakness for me! I wasn't even thinking about them until I logged in. Does anyone else think this is wrong for a health & fitness site?
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South Beach Diet Cookbook
I am not doing the South Beach Diet, but I was given the diet cookbook. Has anyone made any of the recipes and liked them?? If so which ones did you like?
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Bally's Powerflex Class
There isn't a calories burning count for the Ballys powerflex class - does anyone else do this class? Or know how many calories it burns.
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Need alcohol drink
I know I should stay away from the bars! Every once in a while I like to go out and have drinks. My problem is I dont know what the calories are in most the fun or mixed drinks. I stay away from tequila because it gives me a headache, but am open to most alcohol drinks. I also know I should drink water between drinks, but…
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Supplements have calories
I notice that the calcium chews and Omega-3' supplements I take have calories. The chews are 20 calories for one. I log in all the calories, but it could come up to 80 calories a day if I took recommend doses. I end up take half at 40 calories. I know it's probably not a big deal, but a hershey dark chocolate kiss is 40…
