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Depends on what you are trying to achieve Low weight lots of reps will get you definition and high weight less reps will have you build muscle.

Re: Couch to 5k.....come join me!! permalink Quote: Originally Posted by SuzanneG GA, I read about it in another thread and they were saying on there that some people's fluid actually seeps out through the membrane/tube without an actual leak and that the thicker liquid permanently solves the problem. Maybe do a search on it and see if it could help you. I know you must be so frustrated! Hang in there. Oh, gotcha. I will look into that!!...

Re: Couch to 5k.....come join me!! permalink Quote: Originally Posted by georgia girl Oh, thanks for the thicker fluid suggestion Suzanne. I doubt they would use it since they want to see more fluid leaking, lol. But, thanks anyway. If the leak doesn't get bigger soon, I may just suggest it so I can get some decent restriction!! GA, I read about it in another thread and they were saying on there that some people's fluid actually...

You have all been amazingly helpful. I'll keep in mind that cold water is a problem to some and try to drink before and during my workouts (that's always been a challenge). The water backpack sounds pretty cool too. Thanks for the encouragement ladies!

Anyone else signed up for a Turkey trot? We will be in Erie, PA visiting family so I signed up for a 10k on Thanksgiving morning, I'll be running with my nephew before he ships off to Afghanistan while his fiance, and my wife run the 5k. I'll be at -1000 calories before sitting down for dinner.

I joined a local ATA (karate) school about a month ago - it is GREAT - they have 45 minute work-outs several times a week - and then a FITNESS class on Saturday mornings....they push you hard - but understand that everyone has limits. Do a Google search for ATA + your town and see what comes up.... I have lost 1 dress size in a month -- hoping to lose another size by Christmas...........

lol whatever works i guess

week 1: 36.1 miles 83.9 to go 2911, Sorry your ticker isn't working. Good luck with a different one.

While your healing, I wouldnt advice it. I just had my band last week, and when I am walking up or down stairs I can feel the stitches moving

If you're going to stay with cardio machines, interval training will burn more calories for you - well more correctly, it will set your body up to burn more FAT. Calorie burn might only increase slightly due to doing a slightly greater distance, but your metabolism will skyrocket. that means, if you can only run for a few minutes on the treadmill, then spread your run out - walk very fast for five minutes, run flat out for two, recover...