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i (try to) regularly work out and eat healthy
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04-24-2008, 11:15 PM
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fitpregnancy is a cool magazine
they have a decent website also
for all the post/pregnant/tobe moms Pregnancy, Pregnant, Baby, Infant, Fertility, Motherhood, Exercise, Recipes, Fit Pregnancy |
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if i have a lot of weight to lose, would it better to do a workout that strictly consists of cardio, or one that combines strength training and cardio?
my concern is that i want to lose the weight first, and then worry about being toned...
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if i have a lot of weight to lose, would it better to do a workout that strictly consists of cardio, or one that combines strength training and cardio?
my concern is that i want to lose the weight first, and then worry about being toned...
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thats not gonna happen...the best way is to do strenght + cardio  it works wonders..theres a whole science behind it. its not gonna make you big by any means, but aid the weight loss
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Here's all I need to know about strength:
*Muscle uses more calories than fat to function. Therefore, increased muscle = increased calories burned = increased weight loss
*You continue to burn calories at a higher level for longer after a strength workout than you do after a cardio workout.
Therefore stregth = teh awesome.
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if i have a lot of weight to lose, would it better to do a workout that strictly consists of cardio, or one that combines strength training and cardio?
my concern is that i want to lose the weight first, and then worry about being toned...
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I think it's good to mix it up. You don't have to do a workout that combines weights and cardio every single time, but try to do a full-body weight workout twice a week (how you split that is up to you). Plus, weight training can help you boost your metabolism and prevent osteoporosis |
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haha... the calories in last night's dinner was the amount of calories i'm supposed to eat IN ONE DAY... 
it's okay... it was a post finals celebration, and i didnt gain any weight alhamdulillah.. but this is why i never eat out.. when i'm at home i know exactly what goes into it and exactly how many calories it is and how healthy it is... |
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so what kind of strength training can i do at home?
i mean, i don't own any fancy equipment.
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sona is joining a gym not an option at all for you right now?
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so what kind of strength training can i do at home?
i mean, i don't own any fancy equipment.
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you could probably get a set of weights, i don't think it should be too expensive.. and using your own body weight is really good too. |
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sona is joining a gym not an option at all for you right now?
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not with a 2 yr old and 6 month old at home right now. 
for cardio, i'll put the kids in a stroller and go for a walk. or i'll go to my parents' house and use their elliptical/treadmill.
but as for strength training, i wouldn't know where to begin.
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not with a 2 yr old and 6 month old at home right now.
for cardio, i'll put the kids in a stroller and go for a walk. or i'll go to my parents' house and use their elliptical/treadmill.
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ok understandable.
this site is AWESOME. info overload. i recommend you read it all. dispells all the myths easily and has lots of advice..you can even email the owner and get advice on how to work out at home efficiently
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im skippin the gym tonight...again! ive only been goin like every other day this week. ooooooooooopsy! and i cant go tomorrow because it closes at 6 and i work till 6...and if i wanna go sunday i gotta wake up really, really early. life sucks  now im gunna stya fat forever!
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ok understandable.
this site is AWESOME. info overload. i recommend you read it all. dispells all the myths easily and has lots of advice..you can even email the owner and get advice on how to work out at home efficiently
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wow, that site is filled with everything! 
tnx sally 
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np jaani
OMG I AM SO SORE but anyways i have to go run.
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