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Any tips for fighting a cold...
I am on day 8 of a cold and am getting frustrated. Every day I think okay not feeling too bad then it seems to get worse especially at night and when I first wake up. Tried the nighttime Nyquil last night, did not help...I am lacking in sleep for sure because of the coughing, etc. I don't recall a cold lasting this long…
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Do you remember things that people tell you?
For example, if a coworker/friend tells you something that is going on in their life (an event, something about their kids/family, etc.) do you remember and ask them about it later to see what happened, how something is going, etc.? I always find that I will ask/followup with people so how did this or that turn out, what…
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Mid-morning snack ideas for work...
Hi, just want some ideas for mid-morning snack ideas for work. Currently I take a small raisin bran muffin to eat but want other ideas. Something that I can take and just keep at my desk until 9 or 9:30 to tide me over until lunch! TIA!
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Dog owner question - re: kennel cough, cold, etc.
Taking my dog into vet this afternoon, for the last day he has been lethargic, no eating, and seems kind of congested/runny nose/a little bit of cough yesterday but no coughing this morning. He is up to date on his vaccinations. I hope it is nothing serious, he has had kennel cough before but I don't recall a runny noise…
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Are you happy with where you are job/career wise at this time?
Me -not at all, I am pushing 50 and thought 5 or 10 years ago that I would be further along. My worst fear is that in five or 10 years I will still be in the same position, etc. I have perks in my job that are nice but love it, no way, it is boring and not what I want to be doing at all. I long to be one of those people…
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What is your winter workout?
I love hiking outside but sometimes during winter not always feasible to do..what do you do during the winter months for exercise?
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Facebook
Anybody here big into facebook or on it but considering leaving it? I like certain "group" sites but find the rest of it a waste of time. Majority of my so called "friends" I have nothing much to do in real life. I am curious, what do you like/hate about facebook?
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Abdominal/pelvic ultrasound...
anybody have one of these? I don't really need one but I was commenting to my doctor about a few people I know who passed away of cancer and there were no signs/symptoms, etc. and she said well if you want peace of mind, while getting your yearly mammogram they can also do an ultrasound looking at your liver, ovaries, etc.…
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need advice work related....
So I am in an secondment away from my normal position at work...when I took it I thought it was going to be myself and another person doing the job as the position was too busy for just one person. I come to find out this week that the other person is going on medical leave for the next 6 weeks...leaving me by myself...in…
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When dining with others....
do you notice that you eat heavier than most? I ask because had a work lunch last week and noticed that a lot of the ladies will just eat salads, etc. and I always tend to gravitate toward heavier type meals, lots of carbs, breads, etc. I guess that is why I have 45 lbs to lose. I think I always think that if I just have a…
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Ways to moderately reduce bad carbs....
I want to watch my carb intake but to do so moderately...any tips/tricks would be much appreciated. I love bread/potatoes, etc.:( TIA!
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Motivational books...
Anybody have any recommendations re: motivational/self help books...does not have to be weight loss related but can be stuff like changing habits, etc. I find that I tend to have all these goals I want to achieve..i.e. weight loss/get in shape/finish my post secondary diploma, etc. etc. Yet often I find I my motivation…
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Intuitive Eating....excellent book
Just started reading this and it just reiterates why diets don't work and simply lead you to bad eating habits. Love this book and highly recommend.
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Is it okay if your muscles are sore from exercise to go again?
So I did two sessions of kickboxing yesterday and the squats I did are making my legs sore this morning...I want to go again this morning as the centre will be closed until Tuesday. Is it okay to exercise if your muscles are sore?
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Anybody else do kickboxing?
I joined 9 Round which is a 30 minute kickboxing circuit. I love it...hard workout for sure. Our weather is crappy here today so not much to do outdoors so I went this morning and will go back later this afternoon for another round. While I was working out there was a very in shape gal working out as well...I thought I…
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Tips for eating slower....
Hi I would love some tips for slowing down when I eat....at times I know I am shoveling food into my mouth and I know that this bad habit I have about eating fast definently contributed to my weight gain. So hard though to be consistent and train myself out of this bad habit. Thanks:)
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Hi, new as well:)
New to the site. I weigh 192 lbs and am 5"4...I want to get down to 150 lbs...and am okay with doing it slowly as too many changes tend to get overwhelming for me. My goal is 2 lbs per month....I tend to do good with exercise but food is my struggle. I eat fast and even though I love fruits and vegetables I also love junk…
