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runnindownadream
Answer:OMG this is totally me, and I love the response! --“Well, afternoons don’t work. And I can’t do mornings. I can come Tuesdays at noon, but not this...
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scottypal
Answer:I've heard of the flat belly diet. I've gotten emails about it from prevention magazine. It does sound interesting to me. I'm doing weight watchers...
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Martskin
Answer:I do before and after. But I think it's most important before so you don't pull a muscle. Imagine stretching a cold piece of silly putty versus a warm...
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Kiki76
Answer:Skip the class and hit the floor! If you're nervous about lifting at the gym get some hand weights to use at home. Less weight, more reps will get you...
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joepierce
Answer:I run every morning before sun-up, and it's very important to wear an LED arm band, a reflective vest, anything/everything you can find to make yourself...
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cobber
Answer:I prefer the morning hours before the sun comes up. I swim and ideal are those mornings when I return before anyone else in the house is awake.
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