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I have a very pronounced scoliosis, and had surgery in '04 to stabilize it. I now have two rods and 13 fused vertebrae in there. I currently stick with using an elliptical machine for my workouts. I bought the same machine (Precor) that I had used at the YMCA, as I knew I was able to get a great workout without any back…
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Definitely plan ahead :)
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Take a tablespoon of a dressing you do like, add a tablespoon of wine vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon of sugar and whisk it up. Half the damage and it tastes great. Also, if you toss your salad with dressing, rather than pouring it over the top, you will need very little dressing. I like to put mine in a tupperware and shake it…
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Welcome, Robert. If you are hoping to find folks who are in your area, you can look under "Find Members" under the "Community" tab. You can then search by zip code. Congratulations on an amazing weight loss so far - wow! Good luck to you.
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I had used Weight Watchers some years ago, and I love their program. I try to eat the same kind of well-balanced meals now, but I count calories instead of points. Send me a message if you want to talk more about it. Good luck!
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http://www.inthegym.net/ Someone responded to my request for workout music ideas here a few weeks ago and told me about the above web site. It's a good resource to check out. Some fun tunes I like: Single Ladies/Beyonce Higher/Taio Cruz Shake It Up/Cars Love Shack/B-52s Jumpin, Jumpin/Destiny's Child Have fun!
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The paper towel trick works great for strawberries: Line a shallow container (I use a rectangular Rubbermaid take-along) with a moist paper towel and place the strawberries stem side down. Cover with the lid, or enclose in a plastic bag. I couldn't believe the difference in how well they keep. You can also throw…
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I keep getting the ad for "Sonoma Diet", with the nice, big glass filling up with red wine. Hmmm..... Do you think it peeks at your food diary?!!
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Sounds like you can blame Mom and Dad for this one. What does your doctor say?
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Do you eat a lot of dairy and other sources of saturated fats?
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I have just reached my goal weight of 125 and am working on maintenance, as well. Sounds like we will have the same challenges. Please feel free to add me, too.
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I read that, in order to get the most effective boost to your metabolism, you should strive to keep your heart rate going so that you can speak short phrases inbetween breaths. If you can only get out a word or two, you are pushing too hard. If you are chatting away, you need to push harder. "Complacent" workouts won't…
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As far a sources, you can find good recipe ideas from Cooking Light and Weight Watchers that incorporate lean meats.
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I can't view your food diary, so I don't know if you are still eating "bad" foods. That might be the culprit. For me, it takes about three days of cold-turkey, white-knuckle-it, eat only healthy foods to get past my cravings. Healthy for me means lots of veggies and low fat food that is not processed. I don't rely on…
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HI Jess, You can find members in your area by clicking on the "Find Members" tab when you are in the "Community" section. Just enter your location, and specify "within 25 miles". You can specify your age and all that to further filter the search. I'll bet you will find at least a few folks to "friend". Good luck!
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For me, I need to get past the cravings for sugar and carbs. So I have to white-knuckle it for three days, eating only healthy stuff. By day four, I actually don't miss the cookies, etc. Also, make sure you eat enough so you're not actually hungry. Just eat good, healthy, foods - not stuff that is loaded with hidden sugar,…
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Love the inthegym link -- thanks so much!
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Hi Regina. I had the same situation with lack of motivation, but this site has proven to be the perfect tool. Threee things - the no-hassle ability to log all your food and exercise, the instant networking to people in the same boat as you, and (my favorite) the way you can use exercise to earn yourself more food -- all…
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I think if you are losing weight at about 4 pounds per month you should just continue doing what you are doing. Keep logging the exercise so you stay motivated. Keep up the good work!
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These are some awesome suggestions. Can't wait to go tune shopping!
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We invested in a gym quality elliptical in 2004 after I had major back surgery. We paid over 3K in order to get the same model as I had used at the gym (Precor) because I knew I could get a great, enjoyable workout without any back or joint discomfort. I am happy to say 7 years later that my machine has gotten consistent…
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Hi. I am 50 and still managing to stay within 5 or so pounds of my goal weight, but it is getting harder and harder. I'd like to avoid having to move up a size in my jeans and mostly to take care of my health. My daughter found myfitnesspal and sent me the link this morning. I'd love the support of a few exercise and…
