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Welcome!
Welcome to Cat's Weight Loss Group! This is where we can have discussions, share info, share recipes, etc. I hope everyone will feel compelled to be engaged here as I think it would be a great tool to help us all stay on track. Thanks for joining the group! Cathy
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Workout Videos for Morbidly Obese People!
I was flipping through the channels on my TV this morning looking to see what kind of workout shows are on these days. It's been some time since I've done that, so didn't know what was available. And I realized, to my dismay, that none of those shows are for obese, morbidly obese, seniors, etc. So I realized really quickly…
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Using MFP with Carb-Cycling, Questions
Hi, are any of you using Chris Powell's carb-cycling programs? I am going to start his turbo carb-cycling program tomorrow and not sure how to handle it in MyFitnessPal. Do you just change the settings every day to match what you need to do for the carb-cycling (i.e. switch settings between low-carb days and high-carb…
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The Best Time to Take Your Blood Pressure Medication!
I knew this already, having read an article about it some time ago, but thought I would share it for those who don't know. It makes sense, actually, and offers even better control of your blood pressure, a study finds.…
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Winter Springs, FL Workout Buddy Wanted
Hi, I have at least 150 lbs. to lose and I'd like to find a workout buddy in Winter Springs, FL area. I have a treadmill (with a built in fan that blows on the face and upper body) and it monitors heart rate, is completely adjustable to various speeds and inclines and you can use the preset walking workouts too (if you're…
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High Sodium, Low Potassium = High Risk of Heart Disease!
Because I have high blood pressure, I was looking on WebMD to see what my intake of sodium should be, and found some interesting information. The article talked about people that take in high levels of sodium and low levels of potassium are at a very high risk for heart disease. I didn't realize potassium played a factor…
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What Diets Work and Which Ones Don't?
I saw an article online, by NPR, about diets that I thought some of you might be interested in. They got their information from U.S. News & World Report ranking the effectiveness of diets. NPR's Facebook post said, "Among those considered least effective by the panel are Atkins, paleo and raw-food diets. But diets created…
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Undoing the Damage of Sitting!
I found this article that offers seven simple exercises that will help you undo the damage from sitting, in other words, help you stretch your muscles and work them a little. You can modify these if you have trouble doing any of them the regular way. Any moving is better than no moving at all.…
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Menu Plans and Recipes!
Freyja1197 has shared a couple of websites with me that I want to pass along. If you are interested in some daily meal plans check out this site: https://eatthismuch.com/ You type in your daily calorie about, how many meals a day you want and what type of foods you like to eat (like Atkins, Paleo, Mediterranian, etc.) and…
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Strength Training with Bands!
If you use bands to do your strength training, I found an article with 10 moves to help you out! prevention.com/fitness/strength-training/exercise-bands-workout If you have links to other strength training websites using bands please post the links so we can check them out! Thanks. Happy slimming! Cathy Gray
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Meal Video Series!
While researching video workouts on Youtube that would help people that are obese, morbidly obese, seniors, etc., I came across another set of videos that go along with that series and wanted to list them here for those of you looking for some extra help and to help others get good tips on healthy eating habits to increase…
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Measurement Conversions!
So, you're trying to figure out the conversion of one measurement to another and having issues doing so. Here's some links to help you out the fast way! Convert Grams to Tablespoons (just enter the number of grams in the grams text box and hit convert): convertunits.com/from/tablespoons/to/gram Convert Grams to Ounces:…
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Counting Calories....Confusing Data
So, I noticed that when I go to add foods I've eaten to MyFitnessPal there are bunches of choices for the exact same food, but not necessarily the same nutritional information. That has forced me to go online to try and find out which ones are correct so I don't short-change myself, or end up eating too many calories in a…
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My Inspiration!
I watched the documentary about Mayra Rosales. She was 1,200 at her highest weight. It is hard to believe how much weight she has lost. It is remarkable!!! Here is a photo of her then with one of her now. Hard to believe it is the same woman. She has her own facebook page, so feel free to check out other images of her too.…
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Did you drink your water?
We all know the importance of drinking water and how it relates to weight loss. Make sure you get your required amount in each day. Your body function better when it is hydrated too, and can eliminate false hunger pangs too. So go, drink that water!
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The Importance of Tracking!
Don't forget to track your foods and exercise so that your progress will track properly. You can also add your new weight daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, whatever works best for you.
