Recent content by aussiechik

Thankyou for the feedback. Just one more question. Ive been told that i wont burn as much fat on the bike as i will on the treadmill because my body weight is being supported., But i really feel it is a harder workout for me. Is this true about not burning as much fat? Or cals even.

I think i will get an xray done. My right wrist actually cracks when i move it, and although like i said the pain isnt anything huge right now, i dont want it to get worse. Thanks for your advice. Its much appreciated.

I prefer to do my cardio on a reclining bike rather than a treadmill as i feel like im working harder on the bike. I can really feel it in the buttocks and thighs and it really raises my heart rate. I usually do about 30 mins on the bike and then ten minutes on the treadmill to loosen the...

Sunny Brisvegas aint so sunny today, but hey its winter so i cant complain. I use that grip most of the time, it really seems to help. What about something around my wrists to support them, would that help? The pain mostly seems to be if i get any kind of rotation movement, so obvioulsy i try...

I can really relate to this subject. ive got a mother who goes to the gym a few times a week but eats stuff like two minute noodles, and a sister who is a real cardio fanatic and is stick thin. They both love to give me advice but cant grasp the concept that i have different goals to them. I...

You guys are a riot. I can see im going to really enjoy being part of this forum. Its great to have the laughs along with all the great info.

My wrists are painful most of the time. Not excessivly so, but enough that i want to do something about it now before it gets worse. I dont know if im lifting weights incorrectly or if i just have weak wrists. Any hints?

I usually only eat basmatti rice as it is a lower Gi, or so ive been led to beleive.

We cant get ephidrene here in australia, so what could i use instead in a ephidrene/asprin/caffeine stack? Ive been told citrus aurantium. If this is right, how much should i take?

Im almost 38 yrs old, female, 5ft tall (or should i say short?) and currently 135lbs. I have lost about 40lbs about 2yrs ago and have been maintaining since. I started doing some weights at home, just playing around with some free wiehgts and a home gym, riding an exercise bike and doing a bit...

Im not familiar with these diets..what exactly is a ckd diet for?