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Is 40 the "it's so much harder" phase?
Back in 2011, some 7 years ago, I began my journey using MFP. In 2 years I wound up losing 115 lbs and a gall bladder, running 40+ half marathons and 14 full marathons (something I couldn't have done or ever dreamed of doing before the weight loss). I counted my calories, I worked out religiously 5 days a week, I treated…
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Question for those with dogs (dog parks)
Nothing to do with health per say, but, those of you who own dogs, how many of you frequent off-leash enclosed dog parks in your area? And if you do, is this a free, public park or do you have to pay to go in or join?
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Polar Ambassador - Hello
Hi there gang, Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Angela - I'm a 4 year MFP user and also a Polar Product Brand Ambassador. I have fibromyalgia and have been fighting weight loss since I was in my early teens. I can try to help the best I can with the product and if not, can direct you where to go. Keep spreading…
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New Year, New Team
We are looking good.. no posts in here since 2013. Did everyone jump off the band wagon or ... ?
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Not letting this stop me.. so I...
...signed up for a FULL MARATHON! I'm not going to let fibromyalgia define who I am. I won't let it take me down. And if it ever does overpower me, I want to know I was able to cross the finish line of a 26.2 mile race, even if I have to walk part of it. I'm going to GET "ER DONE!!
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Medications you are taking for fibro
I was just wondering what medications you are taking for your fibro. My doctor just put me on Cymbalta once per day for 14 days at 30 mg. However, taking it in the morning proves to be costly as I'm severely fatigued from it. I'm then to up it to 60 mg once per day going forward. Has anyone tried Cymbalta? Others that have…
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Marathon Maniacs
Was just curious if there were any Marathon Maniacs lurking these here boards. I've got 3 on the docket for the spring and am looking to get my qualification with my last run at Flying Pig on May 4th (the others being Yuengling March 16 and Garden Spot April 12). With that said, any Half Fanatics on here either? HF #4632
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Good low-calorie snacks (for work)
Does anyone have any good suggestions for low-calorie or dense (fiber rich) snacks that you can take on the go, to work perhaps? I'm getting a little tired of the standards: yogurt, baby carrots, celery, nuts. Suggestions?
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Organizing/De-cluttering -- needing advice
Calling on my friends again for some help/advice: I'm severely overwhelmed. It takes me nearly 45 mins to get to work, nearly an hour to get home everyday, which is why I try to workout at lunchtime. By the time I get home, I'm spent. My apartment is a mess -- I have clothes that are just too big still in my closet (but…
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Diabetes/Cushings in Dogs
I was wondering if anyone else had dog(s) that are dealing with diabetes and / or cushings disease. I have three rescued chihuahuas and my eldest (a chi/rat terrier mix) was diagnosed with diabetes in June. She was doing fine on the insulin (Humelin N) up until a few weeks ago, when I noticed she'd been drinking a lot of…
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Wow we're on a roll and no activity??
What's going on in this place? Sox have it locked up so far and we're a bunch of crickets chirping here... COME ON PEOPLES!!! =) :drinker:
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Running my first Marathon Nov 17 - training plans?
I'm running my first marathon in Philly on November 17th. I want to get started in mid-June for training to build up to those longer runs. My longest run has been 15 miles and I've completed 2 10-mile races and 4 half marathons, plus doing another 4 half's before my full. My question is, what are the better training plans…
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Pet-friendly vacation spots...
So I'm looking to get away for a few days this summer with my pets. Maybe do a week rental. The place where I typically stay is booked solid up through my half-marathons, so those are out. Does anyone have any suggestions of good places to go that would allow pets? I have two chihuahuas, so they are on the small side. I…
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Magazine Article - really excited!
Be Fit Philly approached me about doing an article recently for their online success story segment. I was interviewed last week -- here is the article. Just wanted to share and hope that those who think that giving up is an option -- it ISN'T!! Giving up should not be in your vocabulary!! Trust me, it's a long, hard road,…
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Philly Magazine Article - really excited!!
Be Fit Philly approached me about doing an article recently for their online success story segment. I was interviewed last week -- here is the article. Just wanted to share and hope that those who think that giving up is an option -- it ISN'T!! Giving up should not be in your vocabulary!! Trust me, it's a long, hard road,…
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RIP my sweet Chloe
I am so incredibly heartbroken tonight. Everything hurts. I can not stop crying. I came home to find my precious chihuahua Chloe had passed away in her bed while I was at work. My other two chihuahuas simply stood by the bed waiting for me to get home as if to tell me "It's ok mommy, she's passed on but knows you loved…
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Runner's World Half Marathon, 5 and 10K
Anyone else participating in the first inagural Half Marathon in Bethlehem, PA this weekend? Looking forward to it -- bib # 7476, which is exciting as my other bib #'s are always in the 10-20,000's!! LOL I feel like a real runner. =) If you aren't but are running another race, good luck!!
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Calling all Runners/Walkers/Families, etc
If anyone is looking for a really fun event to do as perhaps your first 5K run, 5K walk or 1 mile walk, please consider coming out for the Arthritis Foundation's annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk. This year, I'm being honored by the Arthritis Foundation as their adult honoree. I was diagnosed with osteo and psoriatic arthritis…
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A Year Ago Today.. minus 61 pounds (pic heavy)
For the last 365 days, I've come on this Success Stories page and have read, looked at photos and become immersed in everyone else's stories. They have inspired me, encouraged me and motivated me to continue on my own journey. I've dreamed of the day that I could share mine. Today is that day. In March 2011, I weighed in…
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Arthritis sufferers (psoriatic, R.A., osteo, etc)
Hi - I was just wondering if there was anyone out there that suffers from arthritis and what kind of methods you use to cope with pain to get you through the bad days. I've been trying to do some research to see about changing up my diet in order to help improve my symptoms, especially the joint pain. But, I have a hard…
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So... how does this whole thing work?
Ok, so I haven't dated in awhile. It's been several years since I've had a "boyfriend" and so, I've decided that I'm starting to feel more comfortable about my body and my self-image to put myself out there on dating sites to meet someone. I'm not getting any younger and I don't want to waste my time being alone anymore as…
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INGRID MICHAELSON.... (and other music)
Coming onto this site today, it just made me smile to see Ingrid Michaelson's face pop up all over in the advertisements. My best friend and I went to see her in a "pop up" concert last night in Philadelphia and WOW, what a treat! The concert was to preview her new album, "Human Again." Her music is just so moving, the…
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Sports/Rec Meetups
Hi there Philly Peeps! I'm not sure if anyone on here uses Meetup.com, but I thought I'd just mention that there are some GREAT sports and recreation type meetup's (mostly all are free) that are out there in our area. I'm actually a moderator of one of them, so if you join and there's an activity you've been jonesing to…
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Almost half-way to go (42 lbs down)
I work in a company in their Benefits Department and one of my projects that I'm assigned to is to help the LiveWell coordinator. I am around healthy information all the time and have never taken it into consideration for my own health until July, when my doctor (rheumatologist) came out and told me I was fat. In August…
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Achievable New Years Resolutions
My coworker has set-up a challenge for me to write a blog this January for our company on "Achievable New Years Resolutions." It will incorporate the idea of healthy weight and eating and focus a small portion of it on my current weight loss since August (36 lbs with 60 more to go). What would YOU consider to be…
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Achievable New Years Resolutions
(also posted in the motivation section.. cross-posting as some people don't read both -- thank you!!) My coworker has set-up a challenge for me to write a blog this January for our company on "Achievable New Years Resolutions." It will incorporate the idea of healthy weight and eating and focus a small portion of it on my…
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Paps is gone... seriously?!
Ugh... never would I think to see the day when Papelbon would rock pinstripes, even the RED ones. Can't believe he's gone to Philly. He's in my back yard now, but I'm going to miss hearing "Shipping up to Boston" when he comes out of the bullpen. Damn him....
