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About those 10,000 Steps
How did society decide that somehow 10,000 should be this goal? Well actually it was part of a Marketing Tool from 1965 for a Japanese device (pedometer) called Manpo-Kei which translates to 10,000 steps meter. It was determined that more or less 10,000 steps equaled to 4 to 5 miles. Again the thinking was that if everyone…
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Cellulitis and all the bad vibes that go with it
If you have never had a bout with cellulitis, be so, so happy. It does not only happen to Obese people that is true. But it is also true to say that many obese people do get it over and over, and are much more likely to have more issues getting rid of it. For whatever reason, my entire life all 61 plus years, my body has…
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National Quitters Day?
So as I was out and about running errands today. The DJ and one other person not sure who, started talking about. How the 3rd Thursday of every January is known as Quitters day. I was like what??? They went on to say, that many people will decide before three weeks have passed, that well maybe they really do not want to be…
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About Before and After Pictures, how many really do take?
I have wondered about this for awhile now, and have not noticed it being addressed. So here goes; are there others who like me. At some point in our journey of losing weight yes did start taking pictures of ourselves. But at the beginning of said journey no way? For me, I did not take a full body shot until I had lost the…
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Converting Desserts like cookies, to low carb
I am a Type 2 Diabetic, eating low carb 45-50 grams per day since May 2018. I have been reading quite a bit on the various sugar replacements, and flour alternatives. So I have decided to try some out and see how many of my Holiday Cookies I can convert over to a healthier lower carb version. One thing I have been somewhat…
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All amounts of movement/exercise count towards the 150 weekly suggested amount
This was put out in the USA. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/11/12/666744493/new-physical-activity-guidelines-urge-americans In November 2018. Why I think it is important. Is that the experts are saying yes how important it is to get some exercise/movement in everyday. But also because right here on MFP many…
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Anyone else suffering from multi Tracker company syndrome yet?
This has just started up, and they are driving me crazy ok crazier. I am a T2D and it plays into this. My ex-employer that I worked for over 30 years, I still have their medical insurance. So what they started in 2018, was for diabetics to get on what is known as the Livongo programs. Which I do like, they send you the…
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Keto Long Term Question
First thing I want to be clear on I am not against Keto, I understand that many people have used it, or are using it and have found it as a successful way to lose weight, and keep it off. The one thing I keep wondering about in regard to Keto is about long term. Do you find you are getting in the too high zone for Total…
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Oh those Holiday Treats!
We all know that some Holiday treats are loaded with butter, sugar in all varieties, flour and more good tasting things. So the below list is all about letting us know about the calories, fat and sugar content of Holiday Treats, and they then offer an alternate. And in some cases also a recipe for doing a lighter version.…
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Clothing Saga well a bit
I am positive that many before me, have gone through some version or other of this. I have lost almost 76 pounds this year, started in May. And my journey still has quite a few pounds to go. But shhh, I have never lost this much before, in other attempts. And I have now stumbled down a rabbits hole I never thought of.…
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Romaine Lettuce CDC in USA 11-20-18 New Alert Throw all Romaine out until Further Notice
It seems there is a new ECOLI Outbreak in the USA, where a number of people have been hospitalized in last few weeks. Lucky so far no one has died. But the CDC has put out an alert to throw out all Romaine Lettuce regardless if in a bag, or a head. And washing it will not take care of issue. Is my favorite oh well, better…
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Low Carb, Desserts mostly
I have run across something that is a bit baffling to me. I have found it both here on MFP, and big time on Pinterest. Ok actually on many internet sites. Been doing some research as in looking for yummy looking desserts. My qualifer for looking for sugar free and low carb types as a T2 diabetic. I am looking for something…
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Importance of not setting Dates to Fail by
Over the years I have been on so many diets. Many big name diets, and way too many crazy bound to fail diets. But this time when I started my journey. I was like no this time you are going to be sane opposed to insane about this.* Follow a sensible plan split between Carbs, Protein, Fats. More grams based than % based.…
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Is there a way to pre-log a week or two of intended meals?
I know this sounds kind of odd, but there is reasoning behind the question. Since coming back to MFP in early May of this year, I have been diligent about the weighing on my food scale, and recording all food before eating. And have been successful as a result. My concern is on August 13th I am having surgery on my right…
