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Progress: over 50, obese to normal
This is a progress post. Other people's stories have inspired me, so hopefully I can give back and inspire someone else, too. Thanks, MFP! I'm over 50, a 5'4" woman, and went from obese to normal weight in 4.5 months. I don't have a goal weight. I plan to continue the same lifestyle and see where my weight ends up. I also…
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Running in the rain (new runner question)
I'm new to running and doing the C25K program. The first week is a little too easy for me, so I'm taking short jogs outside as well. Question: can you slip and fall on wet pavement? There's a light rain here (very light), forecast for the whole day, and the gym is packed with people. I ask because 2 years ago, I fell…
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Running question: treadmill and shoes
I have a question about running on the treadmill and shoes. Two years ago, I began the C25K program and was up to running about a mile when I got a few deep, sore twinges in my knees. I've never had any problem with my knees, so I stopped running. I was running outside on the pavement. I went back to walking. I'm a normal…
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How do you cook tofu so it tastes decent?
I'm a non-cook, vegetarian, and want to add tofu to my weekly food for more protein. I also want to stay away from sugary sauces. The tofu from my favorite Chinese restaurant tastes great, but mine is terrible. Any suggestions?
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A whine: over 50, went back to college, tomorrow is my gym class
Holy cow. I went back to college part-time several years ago (anthropology), which is fine. However, I have to take a freaking gym class once a week. Tomorrow is the first night. Oh, my God. It's almost 2 hours. This will be the ultimate test of whether I really want the degree or not. I am so humiliated and haven't even…
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New here, looking for laidback friends
Hi everybody. I'm a 62 year old female who has gotten lazy in the last two years. I went back to college for fun and have found myself sitting on the couch a lot, reading books, and eating snacks -- and getting fat. I want to lose about 25 pounds and get healthier in general. My exercise is mostly walking right now in the…
