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I Need to Lose 5-10 Pounds in the Next 6 Weeks.
Asked by A.F. from Salt Lake City
on October 17, 2008
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I know people ask about diets and weight loss ideas on here all the time. I feel my situation is a little different than most and haven't found my answer in the other...
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- hi -- I did just fruit & veggies for breakfast & lunch and thr pounds fell off -- stll do it to keep weight in check when i need
- Hi A., My name is D. and I'm a Weight Loss Coach with the Weight Loss Challenge Team where you can be the biggest loser and win the biggest cash and we'd love to ...
- Check out website: www.slimbodycoach.com. It's a wonderful lifestyle change diet that makes you healthy (and skinny at the same time). I was the Round 1 Winner in 2007...
A Question About Pilates
Asked by E.B. from Denver
on March 15, 2012
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Ok, I admit it, I'm pretty clueless.
My dd has been told that as part of physical therapy, she will most likely be told to do Pilates. I know a little about ordina...
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- In a nutshell it is about core control. It is better to execute one exercise properly than ten reps wrong. Al the exercises I do only require a mat and really you co...
- its a core strengthening type of fitness that likes to keep focus on one area at a time with little movement of other areas....no multi tasking!....great for trouble a...
- I had a horse riding accident 11 years ago that ended with a broken femur. It took me 5 months before I could walk again. Part of the reason I was able to walk again w...
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...
Working Full-time with No Time to Work Out
Asked by K.P. from Columbus
on March 9, 2008
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My question is for all of you who work full-time and can still find time to work out. My six year old son is at daycare from 830am to almost 6pm every day. My husban...
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- K., I feel for you and your situation. The hardest part of parenting is balance and staying healthy does need to be a priority so we can enjoy our children for a lo...
- What time do you get off of work. If you get off early enough you could go right after work and then pick up your son. When I work depending on what time I go in I w...
- Why not work out with your son? Days are getting longer now and it's not quite dark at 6 pm. Go for a power walk and challenge your son to out walk you. Let him rac...
Which Is Better
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on June 19, 2011
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Gymboree or Little Gym?
My son hates the organized circle time and honestly I find "Gymbo" kind of creepy. Kiddo also won't participate with anything involving t...
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- Sounds like your son will enjoy the more sporty and active environment of Little Gym. We did the month to month Pay plan.
- Both Little Gyms near me offer free trial classes. So if yours is charging I would definitly inquire as to why and I wouldn't do it to be honest. I feel bad but I di...
- It's hard to say one is better than the other because it depends on so much ... the owners (they are Franchise operations), teachers, your child, their interest, your ...
Getting a Personal Trainer Without Husband's Consent... Opinions?
Asked by L.G. from San Francisco
on July 28, 2011
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Ladies,
Have a dilemma: My gym is offering discounted personal training sessions and I want to sign up for a series. My husband doesn't agree with the choice and s...
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- You should do it but tell him you are. Restate his feelings "I know you disagree with the cost of this program and you feel I could do it by myself. I have thought abo...
- I'm torn on this one b/c on one hand if you asked his opinion on the purchase then you actively do otherwise it's somewhat disrespectful. If there was going to be no ...
- I say do it and don't hide it but don't ignore your husband's feelings. See if you can find out what is really behind them. Is it really the money - could there be som...
Exercise Gurus Please Help
Asked by A.S. from Davenport
on July 26, 2010
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I was on bed rest with my recent pregnancy and gained a more than desirable amount of weight and my muscles have become far weaker than I would like (it was totally wo...
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- Our local YMCA offers up to 2.5 hours of free child care EACH DAY with your membership. You must be using the Y facilities during that time, of course, but that allows...
- I am very happy with "The Ten Minute Pilate Solution" DVD with Lara Hudson. If you have Netflix you can download it instantlly.
- There are lots of options. You might want to try various videos until you find something you like. Yoga or Pilates is a good all over Strength and stamina builder (R...
Weight
Asked by K.H. from Nashville
on September 17, 2009
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I am having a hard time losing weight. I have 3 kids and am now done. Lol! I really want to focus on losing the weight I gained with all three of them. I have 60 lbs. ...
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- Hello K.: I can totally enter in to your dilemma of trying to lose weight....it's not easy being the Mom, looking after everyone else and LAST but not least....look a...
- Hi K., I am so like you in many ways! I was afraid to join a gym for the same reason as you. It took a lot to get me into 1 again even though I used to go all the...
- if you want a quick fix ignore this reply. if you want a slow process that will make it stay off read on. I lost 35lbsin q year. I eat what i wanted but in proportion....
Employer Refuses to Pay Me
Asked by G.T. from Boston
on December 10, 2012
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Hi all. I worked part time as a fitness instructor at a local gym and the director there is refusing to pay me my last paycheck.
I know I can report her to the Dep...
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- Do they have contact info such as a phone number? You could also try calling your local unemployment/job service office and ask if they have a contact number. Or cal...
- Call them. Document everything. So sorry this is happening! Also, don't tell them you are doing this or anything. Be very professional whenever you speak. Do you know ...
- There should be a phone number on the Department of Labor web site. U.S. Department of Labor | Frances Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 2...
How to Get Started Exercising....
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on June 4, 2012
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Okay....so I'm 36 and hardly exercised ever. I played sports until Junior year of high school when I had to get a job, but since then, its been downhill. I stayed pre...
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- Start with walking and do what you can. As far as machines most places have people there who can show you what to do. But again start slow. If you do too much too ...
- The thing that works best for me is to have a workout buddy or group. I started training for a 5k last spring with a group of ladies. I never would have finished the...
- You said you have a good diet plan in place, which eating right AND exercising is really the only way to get the weight off & keep it off. I've lost 58 lbs. with a die...
