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  • had the Sketcher Shape-ups. Absolute waste of $$. i got better results bumping up my cardio intensity or lengthening my runs. There's no magic bullet, despite these companies attempting to offer one.
    in Toning shoes (Avia, Nike, etc)? Comment by jackvf1 March 2012
  • Here's a great recipe my aunt gave me. These burgers are so yummy, you can eat them without the bun for a low carb meal! They go great with steamed veggies and Dijon Mustard. I freeze what I'm not going to eat right away. You can cook them on a hot outdoor BBQ grill or frypan (George Foreman grill works well too). Turkey…
    in healthy burgers Comment by jackvf1 November 2011
  • You are here and looking for information, so congrats on on making the first step. I've been on MFP since the beginning of September and I weighed 235 pounds when I started! I'm now down to 212 and counting. I was starting to have problems related to high blood pressure, so I finally said 'enough'. Had a physical, started…
    in I'm finally ready. Comment by jackvf1 November 2011
  • You can usually get any Subway Sandwich as a wrap. It's lower in carbs/caloriescause your're omititng the bread. Get the Oven Roasted Chicken without cheese, and any veggies you want. Even if they aren't offering the wrap version, it's still just 320 calories, with only 5 grams of fat. You can't get much lower than this,…
    in I have really been craving subway!!! HELP! Comment by jackvf1 October 2011
  • Green tea contains natural chemicals called catechins that increase fat burning-burning and stimulate thermogenesis, which is the calorie- burning process that occurs as a result of digesting and metabolizing food. Dr. Mike Moreno, author of the '17 Day Diet' reccommends drinking 3 cups of green tea a day. He doesn't…
    in green tea? Comment by jackvf1 October 2011
  • Here's what's in my 'go list' for working out right now. Some ecclectic, some pretty mainstream, but they get me through 30 minutes on the treadmill! :) The Edge of Glory-Lady Gaga Dog Days are Over-Florence and the Machine History-Groove Armada Proud-Heather Small Drive Me Insane - Jeremy de Koste Put your Hands Up (If…
    in Fav Workout Song(s) Comment by jackvf1 October 2011
  • I have a red flashing LED light that normally clips on to my bike to keep me visible on the road, but I use it when I run and just clilp to my arm or jacket. I live about a mile away from a bike path-it's safe, but parts of it are pretty dark and you have to be visible to cyclists that are using the trail also.
    in Running in the dark! Comment by jackvf1 October 2011
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