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	My question is how can I lose the stomach fat and love handles? I really am interesting in losing this, but I do not know how to go by on losing it. Can you provide me with any help on what I need to do as far as any special type of exercising? Thanks!
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	What is the best thing you can do for dehydration? Should you take any down-time with regards to exercising? Thank you, heather
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	Hi - I am just getting into working out with the goal of losing a spare tire and getting more fit in general. I'm 6'3" and 270 lbs. My goal is to build more muscle and drop to a wieght of around 230 lbs. My question is - As a newbie to the workout world, I need some resources that will teach me about the best practices of getting fit. For example: How much of my w...
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	I have been working out 5 days a week cardio and light weight trainning. I have a pretty flat stomach but my major area I need help losing is the love handles in the back what is the best exercise to target that area? I eat well lots of fruits and vegtables make up 75% of my food for the day. I also work out for 1 hour 5 days a week but I am seeing no results on my lo...
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	I am 30 years old. 5' 4" and 140 pounds. I want to lose 20 to 25 pounds as quickly as possible. I need a diet and exercise program that is effective. I am a busy single mother of two and I don't have a lot of time to waste. Any help for me out there?
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	How much of the food I eat is actually stored & used in my body? (I'm trying to figure out how a bad day of eating compares to a healthy day of eating and how much of the food I eat is helping/hurting my diet) Is it true that when you work out muscles it causes tears and when they grow back/heal they are coming back bigger? If that is the case, do abdominals work ...
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	I'm 30 yrs of age and I used to workout out all the time at one point... this was about 6 yrs ago. Now I'm about 60lbs over weight and I'm trying to get back into it. I know what I'm supposed to do as far as exercising but I feel as though my body can't handle some the activities I'm trying to do to get back in shape. How do I start exercises such as jogging withou...
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	I am 30 years old. I lost about 15 pounds last year and now I would like to focus on toning my problem areas just as thighs and hips. I do my lunges and my squats and I bike for 30 minutes at least 4 times a week but I dont see any results.I eat about 1200 to 1500 a day.Any suggestions on what i could do? Thanks
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	Hi, I'm new to this site, and am at a point in my life where I'd like to make serious long term/life changes, but need some help. I am a 30 year old mother of 3 and while time can be difficult in large chunks of time, I can manage a block of +/- an hour @ 3x or so a week. I am looking to lose about 30 lbs over the next 5 months (in time for our beach vacation over ...
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	I am looking for either a group or an individual interested training for a Half Marathon. I live in north Austin on Parmer near McNeil Dr (78727). I can provide the 13/14 week workout plan (or do yours) - if you can provide some support to keep me honest.
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	Is there an effective method to reduce soreness after a hard workout?
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	Any tips on motivation is great. I have none. Tired from half-time school, full-time work with kids. Can any one help me on this one please?
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	I recently came back from Boston where I participated in a 3 day 60 mile walk. I am proud to say that I walked all 60, no cheating, no riding the bus, no using the shuttle, and it was not as hard as I thought it would be. My new Goal now is to RUN the susan G komen race for the cure 5K in october. Here is my problem. I have athletic asthma. For the past two w...
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	Three months ago, I had a larynx operation. My doctor tells me that I need to do neck and shoulder exercise. What are your suggestions?
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	Is it harmful to run on treadmill for long distances? If so what is a long distance? Is is more effective to power walk, run, or do short alternating intervals of both?
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	Interested in a Triathlon training club here in Austin/ Pflugerville.. I prefer training for them in groups or with others.. Plus they are more fun to do with people who are serious.. Anyone know of any? Prefferably one with people who don't look like Mike Lee. : )
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	So, what's the easiest way to get great abs?
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