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Working through a flat-foot caused knee injury
Good morning! This weekend I went camping with my husband. We were carrying very heavy packs and it was a steep hike. I think it was going down that did the damage. I have very flat feet--the part of my foot where the arches should be sits flat on the ground. I wear birkenstocks around the house and try to get workout…
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Can you tell if your metabolism has increased?
Hello! I'm wondering if there is a way to know if your metabolism has increased. When I began this journey, I started working out all the time. I am up to a heavy workout at least six days per week. Lately, I find that I am hungrier than usual. I am waking up hungry, and I get hungry again sooner after eating. So far I've…
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Do you have to take a rest day?
Hello all! I feel like this is the million dollar question. I have been on this journey for about five weeks, and using MFP for about a month. I went from being completely sedentary to feeling like a gym addict! I started off just doing some light cardio for long periods of time, but as i get more and more into it, I've…
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Any suggestions for a good skin cream?
Hello all. I have a lot of weight to lose, and I want to start a good skincare regimen now in the hopes of avoiding loose skin around my abdomen. Any suggestions? I'm not looking for a miracle or anything, just something that will promote health and elasticity in the skin. Thanks!
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How accurate do you find the calories burned data from your fitness tracker/HR monitor?
Hello, I recently purchased the Garmin Vivofit2, which I'm very happy with so far because of how seamlessly it has integrated with my myfitnesspal account. I was wondering what other people's experiences have been with the calorie counter when using the heart rate monitor. My preferred method of cardio is the elliptical…
