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Men's multi-vitamin
i am 400 lb male on a weight loss journey. My age is 38. I am wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good daily multi vitamin.
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Bike Suggestions for bigger guy
I really enjoy riding the bike at the gym and would like to transition to biking outside. It really sounds good to get out on the road in this nice weather and ride. I have tried a couple bikes in the past, but with my weight currently around 350 it is hard to find a good solid bike to support my weight. Does anyone have…
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New Product Idea - Feedback
I am working on bringing a new product to market for the exercise market. It is a simple towel that has a picture of a face woven in to it on one side and a different color on the other side with a piece of exercise equipment woven in to it. I also plan on different colors with words instead of pictures and others to make…
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Breaking up with a Personal Trainer
I have recently become stagnate with my weight loss. I began my weight loss journey February 2011 alone and lost 60 pounds on my own by eating better and walking 4-5 days a week for about 30 minutes. Then in August I was approached by a personal trainer at my gym commenting on how good I was looking. What a complement. I…
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High Blood Pressure Medication
Hello everyone... I have been on high blood pressure medicine for over 10 years. Recently I have lost 100 pounds and am feeling great. I am wondering when in your weight loss journey have you visited with your doctor to get off the medication. Also, if you have discontinued the medication how did you feel it was time? Any…
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Looking for to share...
I have been "trapped" at my current weight for 4 weeks now. My exercise routine is more intense than ever and my meal plan is pretty consistent with what it has been for the last year. I have lost 100 pounds since last February when I started my journey. Current Exercise Plan: - 4 days a week of cardio (treadmill for 60…
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Sharing Meal/Excercise Plans
I have been "trapped" at my current weight for 4 weeks now. My exercise routine is more intense than ever and my meal plan is pretty consistent with what it has been for the last year. I have lost 100 pounds since last February when I started my journey. Current Exercise Plan: - 4 days a week of cardio (treadmill for 60…
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Stuck!!!
I hit my first 100 lb mark in the middle of January. Ever since, I have gained 2 lbs. In early January I kicked up my cardio a notch and I have maintained my 2000 calorie a day diet. Does anyone have any suggestions on why I seem to have "platued"? I feel like I am working out longer and harder and eating right and would…
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Cold / Hot Shower after workout
Do you take a cold or hot shower after a workout? Does it matter if cardio or strength training? I have heard if you take a cold shower you body will burn more calories as it has to exert energy to heat your core temperature. I have also heard rumors similar to drinking cold water versus room temperature. Just curious,…
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Food Digestion
Does anyone know of a good resource on the internet that discusses or has a video or pictures of how the body digests food. What is absorbed where and how fat is burned and muscle created. Just trying to learn more about how the body works in relation to food and exercising.
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Looking for Advice
Well I made my goal of 100 lb lost last year. And every since I met my goal I have maintained my weight. Eating the same and working out even more. I am baffled. My trainer says that is normal and we are just going to add more cardio. I am eating 1800-2000 calories a day and alternate days of lower carb and normal carbs,…
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100 lbs Down and Still look the same
I passed 102 pounds down since starting my journey last February 1st. So I beat my goal by almost two weeks.... Hooray... Still have about 150 to go to get to my projected goal. I looked through the pictures I have taken each month and I look the same. I have definitely lost because the scale says so and I am down about 6…
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First day with HRM
Today was my first day with my Heart Rate monitor. It says for my 60 minute workout with my trainer I burned 467 calories. Seems low to me... Wondering what calories others burn during a workout?
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Great week / Weight Gain
What a bummer this morning when I got to the gym for my weekly weigh-in. I was sure to have lost a good 3-4 pounds this week. I stuck to a strict 1200-1500 calorie diet, low on the carbs. I worked out twice a day since last weigh-in. So drum roll.... I gained 1 pound. What, I can't believe that and so deflated the high I…
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Almond / Trail Mix Replacement
Hello everyone... My trainer has recently had me start eating almonds for mid-morning snack and trail mix afternoon snack. I have never been much of a fan of any type of nut. I struggled through getting them down yesterday, but would prefer to find an alternative that is not such a change in what I like. I am a very picky…
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Count Calories from a Salad Bar
Good morning everyone... My work has a cafe that I eat lunch at each day. I have recently started doing salad. I am having a tough time figuring out the calorie count or at least estimating the calories from what I build. I am not much of a salad person, but I am trying. The salad I build is below. 2 cups romain lettuce 1…
