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30 Days with Fitbit (warning: long and geeky)
Background About me: Female, 5'1", 34 years old, SW 155, CW 128, GW 115. Last month I got a Fitbit Flex as a freebie conference giveaway. I'd been on here for about three months, steadily losing weight using the TDEE method. I wasn't logging or tracking exercise burns or eating back exercise calories, so I never really…
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Telegraph article: "Why you should never eat a bacon sandwich: what you can - and can't - eat"
Discuss. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/11412905/Why-you-should-never-eat-a-bacon-sandwich-what-you-can-and-cant-eat.html
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The truth about 'miracle foods' -- another good article from The Guardian
First, a takedown of the detox industry. Now, a solid deconstruction of the idea of 'superfoods'. I don't know when The Guardian decided to get serious about dispelling pseudoscience, but I like it. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/feb/15/truth-about-miracle-foods-chia-seeds-coconut-oil
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Nice to see a gym owner with the right attitude
When an overweight woman was ridiculed by two other clients at the gym, the owner took action: cjad.com/cjad-news/2015/02/01/boucherville-gym-owner-rejects-bullying People of all shapes and sizes who are trying to get fit deserve support, not harassment or ridicule. Good on this gym owner for calling out this behaviour.
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Article: 5 Things Personal Trainers Get Wrong
Hey all, this is an excerpt from an article that appeared in our local daily newspaper today. I thought there were some good points in here, and also some sacred cows that get bandied about this forum addressed. montrealgazette.com/health/diet-fitness/what-personal-trainers-get-wrong-at-your-expense Discuss.
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Weird... my wrists seem to be shrinking
I've lost 23lbs so far and it seems to be coming off from the strangest places. I'd always thought wrist size was relatively consistent, but I've noticed my watch getting looser, and sure enough, I measured today and my wrist is almost a quarter of an inch smaller. I'm not exactly thrilled -- my wrists were tiny to begin…
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How do you stay motivated despite injury?
So I don't quite know how I did it, but somehow I managed to strain my calf. It's a category 2 calf strain, and I'm under instructions by my physio to stay off it as much as possible and to stop most exercise until it heals, and then to start slowly with the rehab exercises they give me. The old me wouldn't have cared; I…
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My first 90 days: Right on track
About me: 5'1", 34 years old, SW 155, CW 135, GW 115. Today makes 90 days since I (re-re-re-) started at MFP. Unlike the previous attempts, when I focused on excuses and quit after a few weeks, this time I know in my bones that I'm in it for good and that I will succeed. So far, I've accomplished:* Daily logging and…
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New Group: 15 for 15 in '15
Anyone looking for motivation? I've launched a new group for the new year: 15 for '15 in 15. The idea will be to make 15 new year's resolutions for the first 15 weeks of 2015. We'll do weekly check-ins and daily motivational and chat threads. There's no specific weight loss or exercise requirement, but you do have to…
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Meatless Monday group
I was just wondering if any other MFPers do Meatless Monday, or if there was an active Meatless Monday group. (The lack of ability to search groups makes finding the answer to this challenging). I know there are lots of vegetarian groups, but I'm not actually a vegetarian so I'd feel bad about joining those. I just only…
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Vegetarian recipes: Low-cal, high protein?
I'm looking for vegetarian meals that are under 400 calories and have upwards of 30g of protein. I'm not a vegetarian but I don't eat much meat, just chicken or fish 2-3 days a week. Since starting with MFP, I find myself eating chicken or fish more often than I would like, just to get my protein targets in within my…
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When getting sick disrupts your exercise routine
So I caught a nasty cold that morphed into a sinus infection... I will probably be down for the count for another couple of weeks at least. Needless to say, the gym is not an option -- heck, I can barely stand up without feeling dizzy and exhausted. I'm doing my best to rest and recover. But I feel like I'm so slothful…
