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This dieting seems to get harder when older!
Hi all, I am sorry about this long post but I wanted to fill in all the details to get some help off you good people. I am in early 50's now and got hit with a few illnesses last year even though I was actually starting to feel much fitter after losing 60 lbs and doing 30 minutes walking on treadmill every day. I had…
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Kinetik HRM
Hi, has anyone here heard of Kinetik HRM before, it has a chest strap. Marketed by Kinetik Medical devices in UK but listed above them is Harvard Medical Devices from Hong Kong Thanks
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Levels of Carbs, fat and protein
When the plan recommends for example 220 grams Carbs, 50 Fat and 60 protein...... does it matter if the fat levels were ending up much lower, say 15 to 20. I know we are meant to get a balanced diet, but now I got rid of the chocs, ice cream, cakes, Lay's crisps etc I notice that the fat contents of my diet are going very…
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Target heart rate whilst on treadmill
Hi all, I just would like a couple of pointers as to what my heart rate should be while walking on my treadmill. It does have an inbuilt heart rate monitor using handgrips, but I have also bought a seperate monitor with chest strap too. My heart rate at rest using my Omron BP machine is always between 48 to 55 (my heart…
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I want get rockin' again... Lol
Hi Everyone, My name is Peter and I only signed up last night and am glad that we have this online community to help each other, it's a great idea. Years ago I used to keep very fit with jiving down at the rock 'n' roll clubs but then shift work got in the way I have mainly been on the heavy side because of having…