http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ A fitness community for a fast paced world. en Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:47:59 +0000 http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=14#post-26 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:10:44 +0000 QuickToFit 26@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>Think you're doing yourself a favor by buying those 100 calorie packs?</p> <p><a href="http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/features_julieshealthclub/2008/07/study-mini-port.html">Study: Mini portions make us eat more</a></p> <p>In theory, buying mini-packages of food should help us eat less.</p> <p>But these cute little versions might actually have the opposite effect because it's hard to limit consumption, according a study in the Journal of Consumer Research. </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=13#post-25 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:08:34 +0000 QuickToFit 25@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>We are getting fatter as a society!</p> <p><a href="http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/triage/2008/07/1-in-4-adults-n.html">1 in 4 adults now obese: new CDC data</a></p> <p>The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports today that the number of adults who say they’re obese jumped 2 percent between 2005 and 2007.</p> <p>That means one in every four adults in the U.S. is now obese. (25.6 percent in 2007 vs. 23.9 percent in 2005). And that doesn’t include people who are overweight. </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=12#post-24 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:07:04 +0000 QuickToFit 24@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/17/health/nutrition/17diets.html?_r=1&#38;adxnnl=1&#38;oref=slogin&#38;ref=fitnessandnutrition&#38;adxnnlx=1216400730-7F7JgFhD1zNGyf82JWSKOw">Healthy Diets Shown to Have Benefit Despite Modest Weight Losses </a></p> <p>In a tightly controlled dieting experiment, obese people lost an average of just 6 to to 10 pounds over two years. </p> <p>The study, published Thursday in The New England Journal of Medicine, was supposed to determine which of three types of diets works best. Instead, the results highlight the difficulty of weight loss and the fact that most diets do not work well </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=11#post-23 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:03:29 +0000 QuickToFit 23@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>Interesting article about caffeine and exercise:</p> <p><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080701083456.htm">Post-exercise Caffeine Helps Muscles Refuel</a></p> <p>Glycogen, the muscle's primary fuel source during exercise, is replenished more rapidly when athletes ingest both carbohydrate and caffeine following exhaustive exercise, new research shows. Athletes who ingested caffeine with carbohydrate had 66% more glycogen in their muscles four hours after finishing intense, glycogen-depleting exercise, compared to when they consumed carbohydrate alone, according to the study. </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=10#post-22 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:00:29 +0000 QuickToFit 22@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>I put together a 100 pushups workout for Ipod one-sheet. </p> <p>Download the worksheet by subscribing to the <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/quicktofit">RSS feed</a>, and then following these steps:</p> <p>1. Download the 100_pushup.zip file to your computer using the download link below.<br /> 2. Place the 100 Pushup folder within the zip in the “notes” folder on your Ipod.<br /> 3. Power up the Ipod and navigate to “Extras/Notes/100 Pushups”, and select the file named “100pushups.txt”.<br /> 4. View your workout on your Ipod!</p> <p>Let me know your feedback on the sheet - and how it can be improved! </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=8#post-20 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:16:46 +0000 QuickToFit 20@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>I have been using "The Biggest Loser Workout" workout DVDs to get cardio on days I don't feel like going outside. Has anyone else used this DVD, and if so, what did you think? </p> <p>I'm using the one from season 1/2. </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=3#post-19 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:14:15 +0000 QuickToFit 19@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>Stay tuned, tomorrow I'm putting out the 100 pushups workout for your Ipod. Nice handy way to take the workout with you! </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=3#post-18 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:43:31 +0000 QuickToFit 18@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>You are now all included in the roundup. thanks!</p> <p><a href="http://quicktofit.com/2008/07/09/100-pushup-challenge-week-3-day-2-challenge-participant-roundup/">challenge participant roundup </a> </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=3#post-17 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:18:24 +0000 FFB 17@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>I've been in on the one hundred pushup challenge. I initially wrote about it <a href="http://freefrombroke.com/2008/06/one-hundred-pushups-for-a-healthy-fit-frugal-summer.html">here</a>. I've been tracking my progress <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pt0AMZZRVSzkCCh0ZlM_udw&#38;hl=en">here</a>. I just finished week two. Next step is the exhaustion test to once again see how many I can do! </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=3#post-16 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:26:01 +0000 QuickToFit 16@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>I'll add you in when i do the roundup - thanks MBH! </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=3#post-15 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:36:31 +0000 mbhunter 15@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>Here's my latest one. It's a bit short:</p> <p><a href="http://www.deflabbify.com/hundred-pushups-week-2-day-3/" rel="nofollow">http://www.deflabbify.com/hundred-pushups-week-2-day-3/</a> </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=3#post-14 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:48:15 +0000 QuickToFit 14@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>well hey - write up a quick post, and I'll include a link! easy solution :) </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=3#post-13 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:35:16 +0000 mattress 13@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>I'm doing it but only blogging about it via twitter, not sure if that counts or not. </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=7#post-12 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:09:11 +0000 QuickToFit 12@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>I've read about Couch to 5k before, anyone here tried it? Tell us about your experience with it here.</p> <p><a href="http://www.c25k.com/">http://www.c25k.com/</a> </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=6#post-11 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:07:34 +0000 QuickToFit 11@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>1 serving</p> <p>Cut up 1 chicken breast into strips.<br /> In a bowl put 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of paprika, dash of salt (if desired) and 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice.<br /> Mix the chicken with the other ingredients in a bowl until the chicken is coated.<br /> Cook the chicken in your wok (or skillet) until it turns golden brown.<br /> Spray a little olive oil on your wok to keep the chicken from sticking.<br /> Stir it some, but mostly let it sit and cook until the skin turns brown. </p> <p>Eat in salad, by itself, or mix with vegetable/wheat pasta. Dont forget your 2 glasses of water! Enjoy! </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=5#post-10 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:04:46 +0000 QuickToFit 10@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>2 servings</p> <p>Cut up 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts into chuncks.<br /> Spray a pan with Pam non-stick cooking spray.<br /> Sprinkle garlic powder and pepper on the Pam.<br /> Add the chicken and coat it with the garlic, pepper and pam.<br /> Cook until finished.<br /> Boil Mueller’s pesto pasta.<br /> Add the pasta to the pan with the chicken.<br /> Heat through and add Mrs dash’s garlic and herb seasoning!<br /> don’t forget your two glasses of water:) </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=4#post-9 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:59:26 +0000 QuickToFit 9@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>I'm currently using the <a href="http://www.bodyforlife.com">Body For Life</a> program talked about in the book of the same name. I lost 40 lbs using the system last year, so I know it works. Unfortunately I stopped using it during some tough times that came up, and gained 20 lbs back. </p> <p>I'm now back on the program, and plan to lose another 35 lbs. </p> <p>Has anyone else used this program, and how did it work for you? </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=3#post-7 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:12:30 +0000 spillingbuckets 7@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>I'm doing it, and so is Ry.</p> <p><a href="http://spillingbuckets.blogspot.com">spillingbuckets.blogspot.com</a></p> <p>I find this challenge a lot more fun than I expected. Good Luck to everyone else doing it! Build that muscle! ;-) </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=3#post-6 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:09:03 +0000 ande1352 6@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>Take the 100 Pushups challenge! </p> <p><a href="http://onehundredpushups.com">http://onehundredpushups.com</a></p> <p>You can follow my progress on <a href="http://quicktofit.com/tag/100-pushup-challenge/">quicktofit.com</a>. </p> <p>If you're taking the challenge, leave a link to your site here in the forum, and I'll include it in a roundup post soon! </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=1#post-5 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:23:33 +0000 NateDogDotNet 5@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>Glad to be here. This site is awesome. I just cant get enough. Keep it up. </p> http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/topic.php?id=1#post-2 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:20:52 +0000 QuickToFit 2@http://quicktofit.com/forum/bbpress/ <p>Welcome aboard the Quick To Fit Forums! 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