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If Canadians didn't exist NHL playoffs wouldn't be on right now.

I did my 50 crunches last night after I got off here!

Brand spanking new to this group! My name is Glenda and I think I am the only Canadian and older person! I am 54 with 55 breathing down my neck. I am married (30+years) and have three grown kids and three beautiful granddaughters. I am an educational assistant working in a developmental class. I also provide respite for…

I tried the Netflix new series that they put all 13 episodes out at once. It is called Hemlock Grove but it is only so-so. Also watching The Following and Bates Motel but not even close to Walking Dead.

I just started reading New Rules of lifting as well and like it. Check out Alwyn Cosgrove on youtube.

Oops- was trying to add on to Steve's- I read an article by an award winning body builder who won competitions for her great abs. The interviewer asked if you can only do one ab exercise what would it be? She said plank. But keep working at the crunches too- I love when it hurts- makes me feel like I am doing something…

My healthcare professionals want that first one because it shows what is going on when you sleep more accurately. Often the pancreas or whatever it is that dumps the sugar into the blood goes into high gear between 3 and 4 am so the reading first thing in the morning lets them know if it is in overdrive during sleeping…

Can you tell me how to work it? I tried using it at the gym and can't figure it out!

My motivation tends to head south for the winter- could that be where yours is? I did find it again yesterday and hope it lasts longer then the nice weather! (so sick of snow)

We need a whole group on binge eating! I have the same problem. Two key times- when I walk in the door- I also will graze while getting supper ready, end up eating tons and still eat full supper. I am also bad an hour or so after supper. Sometimes I will say to myself "I'm just going to eat one thing then I will stop" - I…

Oh my gosh your post hit a chord with me! I am an awful binger, especially in the winter. I was sick in October and lost ten pounds- when I got over the illness I was psyched- I looked and felt great and was gung ho to lose another ten or twenty. Then Christmas and winter held my will power hostage. I not only put back on…

Have you tried low cal yogurt with water? I do that sometimes. I also put a bit of cinnamon in (supposed to help lower blood sugar) and sometimes a packet of equal.

You guys are all awesome!!! I am starting to feel much better.

Thanks for the advice. My mind knows it is important to stay low carb- it is my stupid mouth that forgets!!!

I guess that is probably a large part of my failure- I will be fine for awhile with low carbs then I am terrible. I can't seem to get the self control part permanently. When I am low carb is it a lot better but it seems like now I am more and more carb sensitive so when I do fall off the wagon the spike in blood sugar is…

Sounds yummy. I make a similar one but without worchestershire. May have to try that! Funny- I HATE the stick blender but my son in law, a chef, loves them too!

Wow you hit the nail on the head for me- I have also been very naughty and berating myself for the naughtiness. But instead I will focus on how even though I was pigging out and being lazy, when I went shopping I am still in the smaller size. And I will focus again on the goal of feeling better, looking better and eating…

I have found it very hard since menopause started, but I try to remember that menopause means I am more at risk for other health issues due to the change in hormones(my family has a terrible history with heart and stroke problems) so I have to work harder at it to be there for my grandkids. Joining here helps- when you…

You are right about warming muscles first but 10 minutes warm up is fine if you don't want to do cardio work out first.

Both. This is from an article on strength training- "You burn calories during strength training, and your body continues to burn calories after strength training, a process called "physiologic homework." More calories are used to make and maintain muscle than fat, and in fact strength training can boost your metabolism by…

I had it done for heavy, painful periods. It stopped the both for about 7 years then the pain came back again. By then I was 48 so having a hysterectomy wasn't as bad an option. Had the hysterectomy (ovaries left in) 6 years ago - been in and out of menopause for the past three years.

I joined the gym when the scales said 199- I was so afraid of hitting the big 2's and I wanted to go to a hot climate for my anniversary. I was too scared to use the machines so I went to as many classes as I could. I stood at the back and was awkward, out of breath and uncoordinated. I hated every minute and after three…

Me too!!!!!!

Do you only eat pure foods? Food that has never been touched? You must hate us jokesters- I will go google the diet now!

Glad you added that part. I have a friend who complains she has walked for ages and she never loses weight. Then we joined a gym together and she complained she couldn't see the t.v. from the treadmill and why hasn't she lost weight there too?! Oh my gosh I try to speed her up but she won't so no weight loss either!!

I take Metamucil for the cholestrol lowering benefits- also heard it supposedly lowers blood sugar if you are diabetic. I take it morning, supper and once in awhile at night. Cholestrol lowering amount is three teaspoons- I find it really makes me feel full so I eat better. I am also regular as clockwork almost every…

For sure stress plays a factor in it, as well as illness. The bonus of walking lots is not only does it lower your blood sugar, it helps reduce stress so it is a win-win situation!

I feel the same- except there will be no bundle of joy in nine months or less! And now I am starting to feel panic attacks. Anyone else had that?