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posted by emorev
on Apr 15, 2012 -
5 answers
I think I'm finally done with dieting and obsessing about the scale. But I do want to develop healthier habits, and I am very goal-oriented. What are good ways to do that without obsessing over the scale?
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posted by the essence of class and fanciness
on Apr 12, 2012 -
46 answers
I'm trying to go from a mostly sedentary person who, frankly, is greedy, to someone who enjoys exercise and eats well. But working in an office full of gymbunnies and no-carbers is making it surprisingly hard...
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2012 -
24 answers
I would like to buy an armband to hold my 3rd generation iPod touch while jogging. I have tiny girl arms. Do you have a (preferably available on Amazon) recommendation?
posted by whitewall
on Apr 11, 2012 -
8 answers
Question about the compulsion to drink beer disappearing when I exercise.
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posted by naju
on Apr 4, 2012 -
9 answers
Do knee straps work for chondromalacia and tendonitis? If so, how? Or is there something else I should check out? Deets inside.
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posted by eenagy
on Apr 2, 2012 -
5 answers
No equipment, no space, no time, no money, no buddies, no skills, no enthusiasm: no exercise?
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posted by Acheman
on Apr 2, 2012 -
31 answers
Did you used to find running tedious and uncomfortable? Do you enjoy it now? How did you do it?
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posted by Aubergine
on Mar 30, 2012 -
25 answers
I am too young to be on all this medication. I’m willing to make drastic lifestyle changes to get off of them. Please help me.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 29, 2012 -
35 answers
What lifts should I do to increase the width (from front and rear) or general diameter of my biceps/arms?
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posted by Senor Cardgage
on Mar 24, 2012 -
7 answers
I am interested in purchasing a Heart Rate Monitor for myself. I am overwhelmed by my choices and am leaning towards "what my friend has"...but want to hear about other options before making the purchase.
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posted by Elly Vortex
on Mar 21, 2012 -
15 answers
My girlfriend confided in me that old thoughts from her days of having an active eating disorder are cropping up again. Help me help her.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 19, 2012 -
10 answers
Adding dumbbells and ab work to Simplefit for muscle gains?
Basic diet guidelines to see some gains?
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posted by piedmont
on Mar 14, 2012 -
9 answers
Can you recommend a way to make my wrist not whine at chest presses? Are there any women's fitness gloves that stabilize and support the wrists, without a lot of padding? Or a different solution?
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posted by vegartanipla
on Mar 13, 2012 -
14 answers
Question about what, in medical/nutritional terms, constitutes a sedentary lifestyle versus one with "moderate" activity. I don't know where I fall.
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posted by Countess Elena
on Mar 11, 2012 -
6 answers
What can I be doing for 10-15 minutes a day to increase (or even simply maintain) my long-term health and well-being?
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posted by sciencemandan
on Mar 7, 2012 -
30 answers
I'm keen to add lap swimming to my fitness routine, but I haven't done it before and don't know the etiquette. Help me not commit any lap swimming faux pas.
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posted by gwenlister
on Feb 20, 2012 -
27 answers
I'm taking 150 mg of Seroquel which has seemed to be helping. But i need to lose preexisting weight..about 40-50 lbs. All i read on the web are horror stories about people gaining 50-100 lbs even when they are doing cardio and weights. My question...anybody here either themselves or know people who have actually been able to lose weight while on seroquel if they followed the usual healthy eating and exercise 3-5 times a week?
posted by snap_dragon
on Feb 19, 2012 -
11 answers
My familiarity with exercise footwear is limited to my running shoes. What should I be looking for in a gym shoe?
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posted by sillymama
on Feb 18, 2012 -
11 answers
I sit at my desk all day and forget to move, focus elsewhere, stand up, drink water, stretch. You get the idea. I want a regular reminder to take a moment to do these things. I've searched apps and freeware and have come up empty. Help?
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posted by AnOrigamiLife
on Feb 16, 2012 -
25 answers
Deskercise recommendations? Essentially, I'm pulling very long hours at my desk at the moment, or near it, and am looking for some space-efficient options for topping up my cardio until I can get out more (I like to run, but see long hours). Generic snowflake details inside.
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posted by running order squabble fest
on Feb 13, 2012 -
12 answers
I need help either alleviating my guilt or discovering a solution for how to give my dogs the best life I can while I also maintain a full-time job.
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posted by lucy40
on Feb 5, 2012 -
15 answers
I'm a 24 year old guy who's very skinny and has never really worked out. However, by virtue of sitting behind a desk every day for the last couple years, I've developed some stomach flab. Besides that, though, still skinny as can be.
I want to join a gym to accomplish a few things:
- lose the stomach flab
- get slightly bigger / more muscular elsewhere (tough since I'm so skinny…main area I'd like to improve are my arms)
- get some stamina
From what I know, the stamina part will come through cardio, but that'll burn a lot of calories and go against the whole 'getting bigger' idea. Would love for those with knowledge or experience to give me some ideas of what to do…machines to use, exercises to try, etc.
Thanks.
posted by anonymous
on Feb 2, 2012 -
26 answers
How do I find time and motivation to stick to a workout plan, given a moderately stressful schedule, quite a bit of work, and not a huge amount of relaxation time (which working out would cut into)?
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posted by Rory Marinich
on Jan 31, 2012 -
22 answers
Hey mefite runners and athletes! Am I running too fast too soon? Over the past 3 weeks, I have run 3 miles, 3 times a week, with somewhat alarming gains in speed. I know from the testimony of others that my enthusiasm could lead to injury and over training. The thing is, I have kept the distance to a strict 5k, and have only run 3 times a week. How do I stand?
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posted by Sine_Agraphia
on Jan 27, 2012 -
13 answers
Had a weird fall several months ago, and I haven't really trusted my legs since. Any exercises/things I could be doing to improve this?
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posted by jbickers
on Jan 23, 2012 -
18 answers
I want to lose weight and improve my running speed. Is running + yoga + swimming enough?
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posted by Brittanie
on Jan 20, 2012 -
23 answers
