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Can someone explain these phrases?
I've been following a running thread on the exercise and fitness board and there are a few things I'm not clear on. I've not long completed C25k and run my first race on Thanksgiving day. I'm still not quite able to run the full 5k. I'm up to 2.5 miles so I should make it by November. It's taken me 5 months to get this…
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What size pant are you at 5'6 and 160lbs?
I know we are all different sizes etc, but I am wanting an idea of what size I might be. Ladies what size pants do you wear at 5'6 and 160lbs? I have 30lbs more to go to get to this goal.
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Couch to 5k and losing weight?
I started C25k 3 weeks ago in the hopes my plateau would end. I've been stuck at the same weight for 6 months. I have about 20-25lbs to go. I increased my calories to 1400-1500. I used to eat 1200. I've NEVER worked out so hard. I took measurements when I started this program, and they haven't changed either. I'm so…
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Is this really me?? (With pics)
My journey started almost 2 years ago when I saw the movie "Forks over Knives". It changed my life!! Since then I have eaten a plant based diet, and love every minute of it! I was going through some old photos , when I saw that against a picture my husband took today, I couldn't believe the difference. My weight has not…
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Did you have success with couch to 5k?
I started couch to 5k today. My weight has been stuck for months, so I thought I'd give this a go. I've never run in my life so this will be a challenge! For all of you out there who have done it did....... You lose weight, and if not did you body change, and clothes get looser?
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NSV before and during
<<< I went clothes shopping today. I came out the store dancing:)))) I bought a top size M. I was size 1X and trousers size misses 12!! I was size 20!! I am a work in progress, but ths is the lightest I've been in 14+ years. Check out my profile picture for a before, and my new clothes today.
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Upped my calories
I increased my calories a week ago. I have put on 2lbs!! I upped my calories from 1300 to 1600. Is it normal to gain weight at first?
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Heart rate
I am a 40 yr old female, what would my ideal workout heart rate be?
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30shred muscle ache:((
I have muscles aching I didn't even know I had...lol!!! Anyway, my question. I have just done day 2 of 30 shred, what day can I expect my muscles to stop complaining? They are VERY sore!!!! I know we are all different but a rough idea would be encouraging. Thanks!
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Treadmill question
I have been using the treadmill 3-4 times a week for about 4 months, along with doing Zumba. I walk at 3.5 then can run at 5.0 for about a minute and a half. My legs have no problem doing it....lol but my heart rate does not like it...lol. I started off a month ago doing a 30 sec run and a 1.30min recovery walk. My problem…
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Heart rate
I have been using the treadmill and zumba as my main exercise, for about 3 months. I am 5'6 and 39 yrs old. What should my maximum heart rate be? Also what is a good average heart rate?
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Calling all vegans
I need some recommendation on how to lower my carbs while increasing my calories. Any suggestions?
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HRM exercise calories?
I did 45 mins zumba today. The zumba site said I burned 515 on LOW intensity. My HRM only said 240. Why is there such a difference? I am new to using my HRM. If I have set it up wrong what do I need to look at? I checked all my settings and don't see anything wrong.....I think..? For those of you burning 500+ per hour,…
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Zumba DVD or wii?
I have decided to do Zumba as my additional exercise. I am not able to go to classes. What do you prefer, Zumba DVD's or the Zumba Wii?
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Zumba
Hi I have been researching what exercise to do. I walk on the treadmill and swim, but I would like to something to get a better all round fitness. I read on here all the time about Zumba. Is it something I could do as a beginner and not really that fit? If so what program would you recommend.
