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Do You Exercise?
Asked by T.V. from New York
on February 28, 2012
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Why or why not?
If you do exercise, what do you do? If you don't exercise what would be a form of exercise that you think you would enjoy?
I exercise about five...
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- This past year, I have started working out regularly at a gym. I'm proud that I've been going , consistently. I like the mix of people there, everyone is really nice, ...
- I first started exercising because I wanted to fit into some clothes. That's still nice, but I have other reasons now, too. As I get older I realize I will be a burd...
- Yes I exercise and have since my twenties (I am 45 now). Some people scrapbook for a hobby, I exercise. I enjoy it and try new things all the time. I like variety. ...
When to Exercise?
Asked by S.B. from Topeka
on May 30, 2009
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I am about 20 pounds overweight, due to having 3 kids and lack of self-control when it comes to eating. I really want to begin exercising. I start then stop, start t...
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- The best time to exercise is first thing in the morning. If you live on or near base check to see if they have a child area at the base gym, where you can use the tre...
- Would your husband be up to exercising with you? You could even include the kids. I got a membership to the YMCA. They have a kidzone where I can take the kids whil...
- I am also about 25 over weight from having a baby, she is two months now and I am ready to exercise it off. Today I just signed up for Bikini Boot Camp. It is with Lin...
Fitness During Pregnancy
Asked by G.G. from Minneapolis
on May 10, 2010
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Is it possible to get in better shape during pregnancy? Please, do not read anything into the question....I'm NOT asking if it's ok to lose weight or diet......I just...
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- I believe so. You can certainly do low impact aerobics and cardio (walking) which will improve your fitness and endurance!
- Hi G.! I'm pregnant with my second, and currently in the process of getting in better shape also! So far my "exercise" is playing at the park and climbing with my ...
- FYI: I found the more active I was in terms of fitness & muscle tone, the easier my births were, too!
How Can I Get Motivated to Exercise?!?!??!?!
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on September 17, 2011
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I use to work out and I LOVED lifting weights, I felt fantastic!!
Now, I am SO overweight and I have no excuses, but I avoid my treadmill, weights, recumbent bake a...
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- Find any lesmills classes. They have motivating instructors, music, & you will see results that will keep you coming back for more. Group classes are the best!
- I registered for a 5k so I knew I would work to get into shape for it and not risk looking pathetic, lol. Then I did the couch 2 5k program on my treadmill and now I'm...
- Set small goals and reward yourself. For me, I found motivation in the fact I was fat. I didn't want to be that way and I wanted to be able to play with my kids with...
Exercise and Motherhood
Asked by A.F. from New York
on August 31, 2012
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I have one daughter, almost three and a half years old. Before she was born, I used to workout I wouldn't say a lot but definitely a lot more than now. What I miss the...
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- The best part of my day is the gym fitness class. I understand! I go 3 times a week (and run at night after they are in bed and husband home). DVD's @ home or even ...
- What motivates me is doing something I really enjoy, which is kickboxing. I think that if you find something you really like (people seem to love Zumba), you'll look f...
- After 5 kids and a husband leaving me for a younger, more fit woman (more to it but it was a motivator) I started because I was sad and it was for my husband but now I...
Stiffness After Exercise
Asked by M.K. from Houston
on July 25, 2010
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hi everyone
I am 35 about 50 lbs overweight and have started the couch to 5k plan, in conjunction with atkins.
I have been doing the running bit for about 2 weeks ...
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- Fantastic advice!!! And kuddos to you for working on your health! I personally have had trouble losing weight in the past without running...I was a runner in the Arm...
- Take longs baths in Epsom Salt. This is very typical if you are overweight. Until you build the muscle and take off the fat, the extra weight is just that much harder ...
- First, KUDOS to you for starting the program! That's awesome and I wish you much success. As a runner, I can say stretching before and after is so important. Anothe...
Exercise in Pregnancy
Asked by L.R. from Boston
on July 4, 2009
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Hi all:
I have a question for all of you active moms out there. Currently, I'm almost 16 weeks pregnant. This is my second pregnancy and most of the morning sickn...
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- Hey L., I agree with Carey S. You should speak with your doc first. I have to say, though, that what has been good for other moms, isn't necessarily what will be g...
- Hello and congrats! Before becoming pregnant I was VERY active, doing cardio every day and weights every other - I was very in shape. My doctor didn't have much to say...
- Hi L., if you have run marathons you know your body very well, but you are also able to shut its signals out (to survive the last 5 miles....). So use the first abi...
Suggestions for Exercise
Asked by M.T. from Albuquerque
on May 1, 2009
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Hi ladies,
I'm looking for suggestions for exercise for myself while watching my 4 yr. old. I've been to a gym w/ child care and I've used various DVDs and tapes in...
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- My best suggestion is go out and buy the kids game Hyperdash. It's about $20. I have 3 daughters also so it's hard for me to exercize but with this game we all enjoy o...
- Infinity Fitness Academy in Tempe has a great program to exercise while your child "works" right along with you. I take both my kiddos with me to my personal training ...
- LifeTime Fitness has a wonderful child care area. My son is 6 and I have never been able to get him to go to the child care at any gym until we started going to LifeT...
How Do You Fit Exercise In?
Asked by K.G. from San Francisco
on March 22, 2010
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I am desperatly trying to get rid of 30 pounds. I have lost only 5 pounds and 8 inches in the last 5 weeks. I'm getting discouraged. I have completely changed the way ...
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- First off: 5lbs in 5 weeks & 8 inches is KILLER. Good job! and that's weight that will STAY off (and hopefully the 8 inches means you've actually lost a LOT more weigh...
- I have 3 kids and exercising at home just does not work for me , I go to a gym that has childcare. My eldest goes to school all day and my middle goes to preschool unt...
- I love Jillian Michaels (Biggest Loser) 30 Day Shred workout DVD. It's 30 min (warm up to cool down) and a great work out. It's 3 levels and when I went from level o...
Did You Exercise While Pregnant?
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on April 29, 2009
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I've been on a great exercise program for about a year now that includes cardio and strength training 5 times a week. The cardio is usually a 3-5 mile jog or 30-60 mi...
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- Not a bit - and loving it!
- I'm currently 23 weeks pregnant and I've continued boxing and kickboxing, which I've been doing for the past 2 years (I stopped sparring completely when I decided to t...
- Congratulations! With all three of my pregnancies, I walked, which is my preferred form of exercise. My friend would jog 4 miles on the treadmill a couple of t...
