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Pressure cooker cooking?
I just ordered a pressure cooker thinking that it will be a good way to quickly make some nutritious meals. It is an electric model that promises to be easy to use with push buttons and all automatic cycles. Is there a pressure cooker group on here I should join? Anyone else use a pressure cooker? Any tips or favorite…
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RunKeeper sync to MFP glitch?
I have been using RunKeeper for a couple years and am happy with it. I use the GPS tracking function for outside exercise and time only for inside. My experience has been that RunKeeper consistently agrees with the kcal estimate from my HRM. I have noticed for a few weeks now that when RunKeeper syncs with MFP, the kcal…
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Iron Cowboy 50-50-50 world record
I'm not sure if this should be in "Motivation" or in "Fitness" but I find this story inspiring. This guy did 50 Ironman Triathlons in 50 consecutive days and in 50 states. Just the logistics of all the travel would make it extremely challenging. He states than one problem was avoiding falling asleep during the bike…
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Steroid weight gain ???
Due to various health issues my wife uses prescription steroids several times per year. She always struggles to prevent weight gain while on a course of steroids. Could some experienced people give their experience with this issue? Is it appetite increase that is the issue? Bloating? Water retention? Metabolic changes?…
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Do you ruck?
I ran across the competitive event called fun rucking. What is rucking? The organization is GORUCK. goruck.com/ It is similar to a running event but you wear a rucksack carrying weight. It seems to be based on military training that includes both strength and cardio but turned into a sport. It has competitive classes but…
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Should GMO ingredients be labeled as such on food products?
There is a lot of debate about GMO food labeling. Monsanto is the big player in this field and has been developing GMO plants that are not harmed by the herbicide glycophosphate (Roundup). Some food producers are willing to label their products but have been bullied into not doing so. There is even a regulation in the…
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The Man's Prayer
"I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess." Red Green About five months ago I admitted I was bordering on obesity and had to change. I used to pride myself on being fit and in shape. At age 59 I decided that I intended to change myself by age 60 because I had to, I guess. :) Aches, pains, and a fat belly were…
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Five months with MFP, new to forum
I just found this forum so I am late in the introduction. About me; 59 yo male 223 pounds 6' 1" married with grown children, grown step children, lots of grandchildren, former high school jock, mostly junior varsity, was always active but lost my way for the last 15-20 years. Twenty five years ago I was at my peak, ran…
