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Congratulations! What an AMAZING accomplishment! I'm sorry to hear about your long-term health issues, but you sound like you have a very positive attitude. Can you contact your physical therapist about where to start? Otherwise, I'd just try searching YouTube with the search words for your specific disease and see if…
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I hope you take the time to read these two great responses so far! They are both very true and very helpful. Do NOT waste your time and energy hating yourself. Be grateful for what your body can do for you right now and start taking care of it. Go for a short walk outside. Be grateful that your body is able to do that.…
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Interesting thought, but I don't think it's the penmanship, specifically. Maybe more like, you didn't like something about yourself, you made a change, and you feel better with the result. Maybe it's a boost of self-confidence?
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Exactly! I presume you brush your teeth regularly. It's not like we go to the dentist, get a clean bill of health and then stop brushing. Then we end up with multiple cavities or worse and then start brushing again. Healthy diet and activity are the same. We take care of our health because we're adults and that's what we…
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Could it possibly have something to do with the dog that isn't neutered? That was my first thought.
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Agree 100%! I'm an avid walker. Sometimes I speed walk, sometimes I hike, but regardless of the pace, walking is still the best and most enjoyable exercise for me. I do lift regularly for strength and because it's good for me, but I enjoy walking (out in nature!) much more.
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Wow! Amazing what you've accomplished in one year. Beautiful!
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Depends on what kinds of food you like. If you give us more details, then maybe we can make other suggestions. Also, I've learned that if you don't like your vegetables completely soft, put in whatever meat first and then just almost cover with water and season. Then set the vegetables (particularly potatoes) on top. They…
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Oh no! Those are the worst kind of injuries! Hope it heals quickly.
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Variety of both routines and exercises is important to avoid overuse injuries. I know, I've been known to find something I like and then do the same thing every day until it gets to be too much, usually with walking. Walking 2 hours per day EVERY day is too much. I enjoy it, but it's not good for my knees and feet, so I've…
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G Grandma bod.
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Definitely prefer to workout alone, however, I also love the gym atmosphere. I do my own workout, but I enjoy all the other people there and the variety of activities. I don't personally interact with anyone (short chat here and there, of course), but I still feed off of their energy. Sometimes an empty gym is nice, but I…
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I've done that at home at times I couldn't get to the gym for whatever reason. It does help get steps and increase the heart rate, but it also works your legs differently than the treadmill, I've noticed. I also do it while watching TV in the evenings sometimes.
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Very interesting fact about canned tuna. Thanks for sharing! I usually buy the store brand, so now I'm going to go home and check the labels! I'll keep track of the numbers for a few months and compare whenever I buy more. I too would be impressed if the labels were updated to reflect the changing nutritional information.
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Since it's currently summer where I am and HOT, my lunch prep on the weekend involves a head of leaf lettuce, a container of grape tomatoes, a small brick of either feta or blue cheese and a varying source of protein, sometimes tuna or chicken, but this week it was Hurst's Hambeens 15 bean soup. I soak the beans for a few…
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I just wanted to say thank you for mentioning this! I listened to it on Friday on the treadmill and it was great! Will be listening again today on the elliptical. Saturday and Sunday mornings I walk outside and only listen to the beautiful sounds of nature.
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I have no idea of knowing, obviously. Just making a comment. Not my place to say either way.
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I'm sorry you're dealing with depression and that things are difficult for you right now. I hope things improve soon! In the meantime, I'd kind of think through this backwards: what foods do you really like and enjoy right now? What's the easiest for you? Then try to plan grocery shopping around those items, substituting…
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Good, I'm glad he was helpful as a doctor! I also don't think it's "pointless" that you lost 20 lbs. Overall, I'm sure your health has improved and you are now active, so that's great!
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Per the bold, does that mean you brought it up then? Not accusing or judging, I just wanted to add that maybe people HAVE noticed your weight loss, but 1) commenting on body weight of another person is taboo and generally bad manners, and 2) sometimes people lose weight due to illness and so it's not mentioned unless you…
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Grief is a very difficult and personal thing, so let yourself feel it and work through it. In the meantime, don't add any other issues. If eating something will only provide a brief moment of happiness and then a wave of regret afterwards, is it really worth it? Stop and think first. It may help. I also agree that walking…
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My vote is "Other" because I enjoy all those things (deep tissue massages, manis, pedis, etc.), but I prefer to do them separately, spread out over time. Some of that is due to cost, but mainly because I'd much rather do each separately (yes, even manis and pedis are done on a different schedule because that works better…
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Haha! I took this to mean as a flavor comparison. Vodka has no flavor, so anything you mix it with will be the flavor. Same with tofu: no real flavor alone, so it needs marinades, spices, mixed with other food, etc. I could be wrong, however, since I'm not the person who posted that.
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Agreed! Congrats on the new baby and enjoy! No need to beat yourself up. Babies pick up on our emotions. Be grateful for what your body just accomplished and treat it that way. Good idea to up your calories a bit to make sure you keep up with your milk production. Are you still eating the foods you enjoy? No need to make…
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What about fennel? That's all I can think of right off the bat as far as adding more flavor. Otherwise, I like to roast zucchini, squash, mushrooms, etc. Not exactly flavorful! But still good.
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Other. Definitely walking / hiking out in nature.
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No, but I'm not sure that's enough time for your feet to heal, either. If you just mean taking it easy while on vacation, then sure. That won't affect your overall health and fitness level.
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I agree with the other posters. As hard as it is, you do need to let your feet heal. If not, you'll never be able to resume high-impact activity. While not cardio, last year after a bad case of gout in my right foot that lasted over a week and I was unable to even get a shoe on, I found some really challenging pilates…
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Guess I'm in the minority with the OP. I can only eat a few raw baby carrots before I feel full. Roasted or grilled carrots seasoned properly with a bit of good quality oil? Yes! But I also agree with doing less oven and stove top cooking in the summer and eating more cold and raw foods, such as salads.
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True, personal accountability is required in order for this app or website to be helpful. Honesty is the key. Whether you count or log calories or not, your body reacts to input and output accordingly.
