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  • I like to do what I call "teapots" which is getting a dumbbell that you feel comfortable holding for a bit. The exercise consists of holding the dumbbell in one hand (say right hand) and then tipping your arm that is holding the dumbbell down, as if doing the "tip me over and pour me out" part of the song "I'm a little…
    in Oblique exercises without twisting? Comment by spiffymacadamia January 2015
  • It also sounds like it might be related to a thyroid problem, perhaps hypothyroidism? Have you been feeling more tired, less hungry, frequently cold, have dry skin, and weak nails, etc? I agree with kazsjourney, you should mention this to your doctor.
    in Weight Loss & Hair Loss!?! Comment by spiffymacadamia July 2013
  • I lost 100 lb in 9 years. Changed my lifestyle and therefore changed my life. Feel free to add. :)
    in if you've tried a million times and finally lost 100 or more Comment by spiffymacadamia June 2013
  • I am proudly half Mexican and half Iranian. Born and raised in the midwest. :)
    in What is everyone's heritage? Comment by spiffymacadamia June 2013
  • So, I'm a new runner but not that, new either. I had been running on and off for three weeks before I started the program. This week I ran 5 out of 7 days. I use the general training guide but I use Runtastic to actually guide me through the workout since I'm used to it and I like its GPS features. This week I repeated…
    in Tips & Tricks Comment by spiffymacadamia June 2013
  • I also have PCOS and I was recommended to do a 40-30-30 diet by a dietician who took this into consideration. What this means is that you should have 40% of your net calories coming from carbs, 30% from protein, and 30% from fat. It's the same recommendation that I found in a PCOS book that I own. I have been struggling…
    in PCOS/ Insulin Resistance Comment by spiffymacadamia June 2013
  • Hi Jeniffer! I am also a previous member of WW and had great success with it. I have been on MFP for the last couple months, more consistently, and am now trying to reach out to make new friends. I completely agree with you. Support systems make the journey to becoming healthy so much more easy and enjoyable. :)
    in Hi, I am new and would love to make some friends Comment by spiffymacadamia June 2013
  • Hey! I am also and outdoors woman. I am a forestry student so by default my work keeps me outdoors. I at one point lost 100lb when I was younger and managed to keep it off for a couple years. Due to a few health problems I gained back 20lb. A couple of my friends have been on MFP and have seen great results. I'm starting…
    in Active outdoorswoman trying to get back on MFP bandwagon! Comment by spiffymacadamia June 2013
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