Workout Buddy
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In Desperate Need of Time to Excercise!!!
Asked by N.M. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I used to regularly work out before I had my daughter. Then when she was born it dwindled to taking walks (which I liked, and was pretty good excercise). How...
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- Hi there N., Well, my advice is a little different from the other moms, so you may reject this altogether. But I have 4 girls from ages 7 years to 8 months. Find...
- Hi N., I just went back to work and have the same issue. I work for the schools as an aide and I walk on my break and walk 1/2 of my lunch break. I can usually ge...
- Here's a very easy solution- get a jog stroller- go for a walk or a jog with your baby- and your husband too if he wants. I've been doing this for years- and it works...
145 Lbs
Asked by S.!. from Los Angeles
on August 22, 2011
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No more excuses... I bought a (used) treadmill this weekend and am determined to say bye-bye to the baby weight. My short term goal is 130 lbs and long term goal is 1...
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- Yep I could use the accountability. Down 6 pounds but blew it this last weekend...Darned monthly visitor....I know no excuses LOL! Good for you.
- Ditto what mamamia said below.. that is a great website and free..
- I'm in! I'm at 151 lbs down from 182 just over a year ago. I have NO idea how I gained the weight in the first place (okay, maybe munching chicken nuggets with a toddl...
Looking for Gym Advice
Asked by L. from Phoenix
on December 14, 2006
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I was wondering if anyone has advice on joining a gym. I have called Bally's, 24 Hour Fitness, Mountainside and Lifetime. Just looking for any other Mom's that have ...
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- I actually joined 2 gyms to see which one I liked. I joined Lifetime in Gilbert and loved it! Then I joined Golds Gym in Gilbert and liked it and it was a little che...
- Hi! I was a member of lifetime for a long time, it has wonderfl ammenities and is a great gym. The biggest problem for me (outside of many others), was that the child...
- You left your request almost 2 months ago but i just wanted to let you know about LA Fitness. I go everyday and I just love it. Its very clean and huge! They have a...
Problem with Husband
Asked by D. from New York
on June 22, 2008
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I never have asked a question here, but I always give tons of advise, so here goes. I was wondering how often your husbands hang out with their guy friends, without t...
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- a couple of solutuons: 1. get your husbands friend a girlfriend ...that way he won't spend too much time with your husband 2.compromise with your husband tell him ev...
- It seems to me that you are doing a lot to work on this as it is, as couples therapy is no easy thing! Is he doing any work aimed at improving things? And given that...
- Well, my husband never goes out with his friends. So I'm not too sure how much help I'd be to you. Have you ever tried talking to him about perhaps limiting those ge...
Age Requirement for Kids Club at Gym?
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on February 25, 2008
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Does anyone know the age requirement for the kids club at 24 hour fitness? My 6 week post natal exam is this week and I am hoping to get the "ok" to work out again. I'...
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- If you could find a homeschooled teenager, I am sure they would LOVE to earn a little money for an hour and a half 2 or 3 times a week.
- I thought it was 6 months... But they don't change diapers. When my son was still in diapers, they would call me out if he needed to be changed. A friend of mine ...
- I believe the age requirement at 24 hr fitness is 6 months.
Reviews on Diet Pills Good or Bad
Asked by S.S. from Appleton
on January 31, 2008
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Has anyone tried any of the weight loss products like Ultra 90, Slim Quick, NV, etc and had success with them? My husband and I have already made a lifestyle change a...
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- Hi S.! Congratulations on the changes you and your hubby have made to your lifestyle! Nothing replaces proper exercise and heathful eating and sleeping habits. ...
- Bad. Or, rather, potentially-addictive, with bizarre and dangerous side-effects and the worst of it: !!Even the really, really effective ones are not effective, re...
- I tried the South Beach Diet and there is plenty to eat, its all healthy and it works. You can think of it in 2 week intervals. Which helps. I lost 15 pounds in two...
Insanity!!!
Asked by K.L. from Savannah
on March 29, 2012
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My husband got me the Insanity workout and I have jsut fisinshed day 5! Super tough, but I am able to make it through as long as I go at my own pace. I was wondering...
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- Can't wait to see your responses...my husband and I do the P90X and his buddy said we just have to try Insanity. He is lending us his and I can't wait to try it :)
- I know you're looking for results, but I tried Insanity and I didn't like it. I found when the people in the video rolled out on the floor, it discouraged me to keep g...
- You go girl! My cousin and her husband are doing it now...think I am gonna borrow it when they are done! I think you just do it again and again!?
Weight Problem in SAHM
Asked by S.F. from Minneapolis
on May 6, 2010
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I am a SAHM and for every year I have stayed home I have put on 10 pounds a year slowly but surely. I am frustrated! I can stick to a diet for a month or so but even...
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- Fiber. I can't say enough about it! The goal is 30 grams of fiber a day and it's HARD to reach that goal! I use Super Seed Beyond Fiber by Garden of Life. I buy i...
- I was a SAHM and did the same thing except I went from 115 to 160+ in about 3 years. The whole thing is I didn't realize that I had gained the weight until one day I ...
- I am a stay home mom and my husband works alot... so to get me time I joined an athletic club(nice gym) that has child care on site, as well as kids exercise programs...
Breastfeeding Diet
Asked by L.G. from Phoenix
on September 18, 2007
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I had a baby about 3 1/2 months ago and have yet to lose any weight except for the weight in the hospital. I am breast feeding so I know I need the extra calories but ...
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- Try Weight Watchers it has special instructions for pregnant and lactating mothers.
- Weight watchers is the only lifestyle (DIET, hate the word) for breastfeeding mothers and it really works. There are two plan and both are very easy for busy moms. ...
- Read the book "Eat Well, Lose Weight While Breastfeeding." I found it very helpful. Oh, and I have it if you want it. Good Luck, J. PS I actually GAIN weigh...
Help Me, I Don't Even Know Where to Start!!
Asked by R.M. from Los Angeles
on March 1, 2012
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My BFF who LOVES exercise has talked me (who HATES exercise) into doing a 5k with her in 2 months. I can't understand why anyone would pay money to be tortured by run...
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- I went from a non-runner to a runner. I hated it at first and just one mile was like torture. Now I love to sign up for races and am going to do my first half marathon...
- As others said, couch to 5k is the way to go. I wasn't fit at all, did that, and learned that I actually like to run. I did a half Ironman, which includes a half marat...
- I had taught weight training for over 12 years, but like you, I hated doing cardio and would only do the minimum that I HAD to do! Then training injuries required me t...
