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My first non-scale victories (NSV's)
I meant to post this last week, so here goes: Last week when I measured it was four weeks into C25K, my resting heart rate has dropped from 100 BPM to 68 BPM. I've lost: 1 inch in my neck 3 1/2 inches in my waist 3 inches in my hips Success is measured not just in pounds, but in every inch lost and every beat your heart…
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American Independence Day
For those here who are American, may you have a wonderful Independence Day. Let us take take time to reflect on the meaning of liberty, and enjoy its meaning. Let us not forget those who have died for liberty's cause, and if we see a service member or veteran, be sure to tell him or her thank you. Those among us who are…
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Strategies to reduce dietary fat
How do you guys here handle fat content in your diets? I am noticing that I am consistently going under my calorie limit for the day, but going over (sometimes barely, sometimes much) on fat grams. I am being careful of how I prepare my food, but some foods, like ground beef or ground chuck, are inherently high. I am…
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Exercise equivalancy between C25K Week 1 and regular walking
I began walking about three weeks ago. This week, I began C25K. I am noticing that after I do the 60/90 intervals on the walkiing and running (or slow jogging, in my case), I am really fatigued. I would like to walk on the treadmill the next day, but I am just too tired. Is the exercise I am doing equal to two day's worth…
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MFP and the Daily Carlorie Amount
Yesterday I had 695 calories left in my daily calorie amount. I had 421 extra calories from exercise. Does the 695 include the 421 I earned? In other words, if I had not exercised, would I just have 274 calories remaining at the end the day?
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Hello from Tennessee
I found this site off a Washington Times article online. The article referenced this site when it reported the calories in President Obama's burger. I have never heard of this site before today. I need to lose 145 pounds. It will be a long trip but I know it will be worth it. We'll see how it goes. So far, I am very…
