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    Not to take away from Active You, but.........

    Does anyone know how hard it would be to put a hem in these? I only have a 28 inch inseam and on the website it says that the pants are typically 30-31 inches long. I would looooove to get some of these pants. I think they are very cute. Ideas? Danna
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    Thinking of joining a gym and need help!

    I LOVE MY GYM!!!! I love having all the equipment ready for me and i don't have to store it in my house. I take my ipod with me and rock out while I workout. I've started to re-discover AC/DC and Metallica. They are great for doing my lifting. I was scared about going to a gym. My only...
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    Husband Giving Me Unwanted Advice; help

    One more thing. Has your husband hear of osteoporosis? Your bone density will diminish every year that you fail to include resistance training into your routine. Good luck with educating him. I wouldn't be too hard on him. Fitness myths about women and weight training are prolific. I didn't...
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    weightloss update

    A month or so ago, I posted that I had figured out my secret to success. Food journaling,eating clean and having the motivation of a great goal out in front of me had helped me lose six pounds in three weeks. I stalled when I hit my period two weeks ago. I was ravenous and ate lots of...
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    Husband Giving Me Unwanted Advice; help

    Check out my thread on fitness websites. Try reading over there and you should find plenty of information to back you up. Aerobics are for cardiovascular fitness plus weight loss. Weight training is to maintain or increase muscle mass which increases your metabolic rate. More muscle= more...
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    Helpful Fitness Links

    I thought it would be a good idea for everyone to pass along the internet links that they have found helpful in their quest for fitness. I'm curious to see what other people have found to help them out. Here are mine. http://bodyforlife.com/ http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/...
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    "BURN THE FAT, FEED THE MUSCLE BOOK.".......

    RE: burn the fat I was just going to say the same thing. I'm sure there isn't anything new in this book. It's all been covered before. I wouldn't waste your money. Of course, I have to say that I've read many books on fitness and exercise and it has all added up over time. Read the...
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    anyone want to sell me Freestyle Fitness or Lower Body Solution??

    Does anyone have a copy of these that they would like to sell to me? Thanks danna you can reach me at [email protected]
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    Ok, I need to have this discussed some more.....

    Something else I forgot to mention. There have been countless fitness competitions where the contestants have tracked their body composition and shown that they have built muscle at the same time that they reduce their fat percentage. I like this website and it give some but not all...
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    Ok, I need to have this discussed some more.....

    I don't understand what implies that you cannot do both. Your body works pretty well at digestion and respiration at the same time as well as so many other functions. I would think that your body is capable of burning fat and building muscle at the same time. I think that sometimes we forget...
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    Why do you workout?

    Great question! I started working out in high school. Anyone remember "Morning Stretch"? Joannie Greggins was a hoot. Then I tried the Jane Fonda high impact killer workout. What a waste. Started running end of high school and enjoyed it in college. Three kids, 40 pounds later and I was...
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    best workout pants for petites!!

    All right ladies, let us hear your opinion on what works best!! I just saw myself that Nike offers different lengths for one of their workout pants. Has anyone tried these?? Thanks Danna
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    Weightloss

    Hi friend! I can sympathize with you. Getting a grip on eating habits is the lynch pin to lasting success. Personally, I have battled with this for over10 years. It has been in the last month and a half that i have found some strong changes that I can hold on to. These are my...
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    freestyle fitness-yea or nay

    What if you don't have a pear shaped body? Is it unnecessary to work your lower body that hard? Danna
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    freestyle fitness-yea or nay

    Could I get your opinion on this program if you have participated in it. How do you work your legs six days a week and not get worn out? Can you give me an idea about what the program consists of? I'm considering buying the book but I don't want to do ait unless i feel that it will be a...
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    Saturday 16 of october

    20 minutes of interval training on the elliptical, 30 minutes joggin on the treadmill plus a good long stretch! Fantastic!! Danna
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    Can a married woman and a single man be just friends?

    RE: Can a married woman and a single man be just friend... I have friends that are male. I am married and when that is the case i don't think that it is appropriate to hang out alone together, talk on the phone or share my problems with them. My husband has friends from high school and college...
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    Everyone Vote!!

    My friend is the registrar of voters for our county. We have had VERY interesting chats about voting habits. His favorite statement is this: Choosing not to vote is a vote for the person you don't want. Remember to get informed about your local issues. You local administrators actually...
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    WORKOUT Wednesday 10/13

    Upper body!! Got up late and gotta run to class. Danna
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    Everyone Vote!!

    Just a few short weeks until election day! I hope everyone will exercise their right to vote! Danna p.s. This isn't meant to be an inflamatory posting! I respect everyone's right to their own opinion and what they believe in. I'm just grateful that we have a voice.
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