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1/31/13 2:40 A

to Sparkpeople and to the "Indians Unite" team !

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1/28/13 12:09 P

Hi

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1/25/13 9:27 A

Start by following the SP recommended stages 1 to 4

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1/23/13 8:55 A

hey guys.. m new in here.. want to lose 10 kgs m 63 right nw.. nd 1.67 meter height..
i really need a planned diet and exercise routine.. so dat i cn jst follow it... i cannot plan it myself... :( HELP

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11/23/12 12:08 P

AFREAZ !

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11/23/12 3:22 A

hi,

adding in to sp from india.. :)

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9/3/12 11:39 A

hello people . looking for chatmates from world , especially delhi

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8/30/12 4:44 A

hi All...
want to find members from Hyderabad, A.P.
keep SPARKING!!!

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8/16/12 4:44 A

to Sp and to this team!
You have specific goals

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8/15/12 12:49 P

Greetings, all.

Here to lose weight, be fit, and thereafter, maintain fitness.

Looking to shed around 20 kgs of fat, gain around 4-5 kgs of muscle, and all of it, without doing damage to the body or mind (sterods, stress etc)

I have long distance stamina (into marathons, in the 6-7 hour range), but would like to amp up the short distance speed n strength.

Looking to keep the targets simple, and achieve it in the timeline.

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7/26/12 9:31 A

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7/26/12 5:16 A

Hello, I just joined. Hope it ends in success. Let kepp it up and keep the weight low!

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7/16/12 10:40 P

Thanks!

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7/16/12 12:00 P

Sadly, I am not in NJ but in India...I'll have a look at my schedule & do a 5K (walk/jog) in your support on Sat, 28 Jul.

All the best

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7/16/12 9:52 A

Hi all- I was not sure where this belongs so I thought I would put it in the general section. I am running/walking with some of my co-workers in the Undy 5k (a run for colon cancer) in NJ. If you are interested, I made a Google+ event https://plus.google.com/events/ct1ogsiogho
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Thanks!

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6/27/12 10:59 A

Keep up the good work

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6/27/12 4:22 A

Hi Madhu,
I thought only Malaysians loved their acronyms. Yes, I have been doing strength training or ST as you call it. I suppose the problem is that many of the people in my extended family are somewhat on the heavier side and next to them, anyone who is of average weight, looks small. Thanks for the sites. Absolutely useful. And I have been doing many of the core, upper and lower body exercises.
God Bless

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6/25/12 9:43 A

Thanks Prema.

ST stands for Strength training....and no question is dumb. Check out this link for more details
1] www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_artic
les.asp?id=1033

2] www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_artic
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3] www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_artic
les.asp?id=69

4] www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_artic
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5] www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_artic
les.asp?id=636

You can see demos here www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercise_demo
s.asp?exercise_type=core and videos here www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_video
s.asp

All the best

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6/25/12 12:51 A

Hi Madhu. Sorry for sounding a little dumb...what is ST? By the way, you are probably one of the most consistent names appearing every week - congratulations!!!!

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6/24/12 1:09 P

to SP and to this team!

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6/23/12 1:55 P

Hi All,

I am new here and have joined with a goal to lose 36 Kgs..
Hope to find the support and motivation here tht will help me to reach my goal..
Anybody with similar goals do let me know so that we can motivate and help each other.

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6/19/12 12:34 P

Do more ST....you will increase in weight but still look thin due to toned muscle

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6/19/12 4:06 A

Have finally reached my current weight of 51kg and hubby says that I am too thin and he would like me to put on 4 more kilos...have been avoiding a direct answer as I have decided to maintain my weight at 50 or 51kg as it makes me feel better!!!

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5/24/12 1:41 P

Hello all! I am totally back here to track and lose my weight ... That baby fat has to go!
Need all the help I can get as I dont have anyone here to physically help me through the day! I know I am going to slack and I know I am going to track...so if you can send me a message every so often in case I slack, I'd appreciate it!
I pumped to lose my 50 pounds for good and forever! And this goal has to happen by November 30 of this Year!

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5/22/12 12:07 A

Hi Madhu, I don't get enough time to track my spark. I am doing 20 min aerobics John Fonda. 20 min yoga by Aloha ,and strength exercise 15 min upper body with Reebok tube. I also do crunches.
I am not loosing any weight but yes i loss some inches. not loosing any belly fats. plz guide me what should i do. and correct me if i am doing anything wrong.I don't have any diet plan I am vegetarian. Having 1 cup morning tea with two fiber biscuits then doing work out two chapati with sabji in afternoon and skip dinner many times in a week but take milk at night time.
Oh I am loosing interest in workout because not getting good result please solve my issue. I sleep for 7 hours and drinking 6-7 glass of water also

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5/5/12 1:05 P

USHAMATT !

back Tara! Count me in!

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4/25/12 4:53 P

Hey everyone....so am off the wagon again!! everyone around me is losing weight coz they stick to the plan unlike me who keeps hopping on and off!!! it makes me feel really bad and i am like...get the weight off already!!!
so here is what i am proposing...can we have one of those old time contests or accountability things we were so good at....like 4 things i am going to stick to this week
1. stay within my calorie range
2. work out x minutes a week/ or burn x amount of carlories
3. Will not eat ...... (processed sugar? fried stuff?)
4. one personal goal (for me would be to get at least 7 hrs of sleep)
and we check in everyday and post our succcess/challenege...
the reason i say one week is so that it seems doable for people and its a short term goal we can feel good about meeting?
So what say comrades?? :D are we in???

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4/19/12 12:02 P

Hello Friends, I am new to the group. Looking forward to getting to know new people and stay focused on my health and fitness as well as weight loss.

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4/17/12 12:25 P

to Sparkpeople and to the "Indians Unite" team RITESHVERMA and BALAYOGESH!

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4/16/12 7:47 P

I am new. My weight is 101Kgs. I want to be 75 KGs. Starting the goal today. I want motivations. Thanks

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4/13/12 1:02 A

Hey guys,

I joined SP recently. Nice to see you all Indians here.

I am currently 114 kg when i started my mission 1.5 weeks back. Now I am 112Kg. Hope I can loose at the same speed.

I am not following any professional advice but just the internet so any advice/tips. Please they are most welcome.

Hope to find some friends on the way down :)

Cheers.

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4/7/12 11:33 A

on getting to 135lbs!
Enjoy your vacation!

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4/6/12 7:17 A

I agree I have not been logging in. I have good news:) I met my short term goal of getting to 135 lbs. Have still 15 lbs to go, but will enjoy this vacation outdoors...

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3/28/12 11:46 A

It is still good to check-in here about once a week to get support keep going

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3/26/12 1:14 A

yeap the group needs more strength and maybe people r shy of telling abt thr current progress

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3/22/12 11:38 P

Even I was wondering that what has happened to the group... Many times I come to check in hardly any updates which was the USP of this favorite group... lets make it commitment to atleast login three times a week... it is so motivating to talk to all of you guys here.

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3/20/12 11:52 A

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3/19/12 1:41 P

One way or the other, both are true for different people.

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3/16/12 12:43 P

I was going to answer that "life gets in the way" and then thought twice.....its actually that people LET life get in their way to good health

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3/15/12 1:16 P

This team used to be buzzing - what happened here? I loved this team with Madhu, Sonpari and others........

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3/13/12 12:39 P

back Tara...it's good to see old SP friends check-in!
Keep up your efforts

@BHATTHD...best for waistline trimming is a clean, nutrient dense, whole food diet.

I do track my food with the SP food tracker, but have fallen off track over the last couple of weeks due to hectic times at work/family...hope to start tracking again as soon as I get back a maid at home ;)

Edited by: *MADHU* at: 3/13/2012 (12:49)

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3/13/12 11:49 A

Hey team,

What is the best work out video here for waistline trimming? How many really use this site to track food?

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3/13/12 11:23 A

Hey all,
seems like Anita, Parm and Rapunzel are doing great and Madhu u seem to be doing an awesme job as usual of keeping everything going :)
I am still stuck at my weight that i gained during my vacation to India but i am working out pretty regularly and have added spinning classes among other cardio things i do. hope to see results soon...keeping fingers crossed!!!

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3/5/12 1:53 A

Excellent advice for Aparna!

I love WATP !

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3/3/12 10:29 P

Hello,

After running or walking, specific stretching exercises should be done, with this I mean, exercises that focus on ankle muscles, legs and lower back, for about 1O minutes,
SP, has great stretching exercising for runners/walkers videos.

Also 'walk away the pounds" is an excellent program for indoors walking and it includes warm up and cool down routines and stretching .

You can see these exercises on line at their webpage.

all the best ,

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2/29/12 3:43 A

Well said

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2/28/12 4:07 P

Also, a warm up before and after may help. Anytime there is a break from the routine, some pain is normal when going back into the routine.

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2/27/12 10:11 A

Hi Aparna!

I live in India

When you talk about spot running/jogging it may help you lose weight only if combined with proper nutrition/calorie deficit.

Bodypain....were you doing the jogging/running on marble/tiled floor? barefoot? If yes, that is your answer to body/shin pain. Jogging/running on the spot should only be performed when wearing supportive, cushioned footwear and on soft earth/ground. This protects your knee joints and will not cause shin splints.

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2/26/12 12:55 P

Hi Friends,

Is there any one living currently in India??

I have a small question -

Has anybody ever tried SPOT running (jogging by standing on one spot)? If yes, does it help you to lose weight? When I tried by myself, it left me with bodypain. :(

Regards,
Aparna :)

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1/29/12 9:00 A

back Chandu...great to hear from you after a long time. Hope the New Year is treating you right. Thank you for stopping by my page and photo comment!

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1/28/12 11:10 P

Hi Team!!! We have 12,000 members and counting! Wowwie!! When I started this group, I never thought we'd have that many Indians on SP. So glad you've all found your way here. Kaise hal chal hai sab ke?

Also, I'm in Toronto, Canada. Anyone else live around me? Would love to meet up!!

Chandu

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1/16/12 10:41 A

DONE !
and
to Sparkpeople and to the "Indians Unite" team !

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1/16/12 10:13 A

Hello Madhu,

Please, send me the calorie tracker too! My e-mail hetal13.bhatt@gmail.com.

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1/13/12 1:14 A

Happy Lohri / Pongal / Makar Sankranti

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Happy lodi/Lori everyone!

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1/2/12 11:03 A

Hi

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Seems to be abit quiet everywhere today!

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12/24/11 2:42 A

on reaching your goal!
Merry Christmas everyone

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12/23/11 5:14 P

Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas!

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11/12/11 10:05 A

Like the new pic, Rekha

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11/1/11 3:27 A

Hi guys .. Just dropping in to say a quick hello !.. lots of new members..Hope everyone is doing good !!

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10/7/11 9:38 A

on almost getting to your goal!

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10/6/11 3:16 P

Sure! just ask

it took ime a very long time to get there.

i have Thyroids and so my weight loss was very very slow and then it made a big burst

whatever never give up the results always come much later so just wait and see

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10/5/11 9:41 P

We are all right here...fighting our private "fat" battles...but your ticker shows that you are almost home...do share any tips or tricks that made you succeed.

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10/5/11 2:14 P

Just came in to say Hello but looks like no one come here

Where ae you all hiding?

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8/22/11 2:52 A

Monisha!

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