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Vegetarian protein
I know it's the age old question how do you increase your protein. I'm not completely vegetarian yet only because of crazy schedule and picky eaters. Haven't got enough recipes that the whole family likes but I am working on it. Looking at my macros and coming up short on the protein every day. I put peanut butter on my…
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Real Appeal
Anybody else doing this in conjunction with MFP? It's a program offered through work.
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Anybody dealing with arthritis?
I am headed to the doc on Friday. Probably arthritis. I've been having knee issues since January and sometimes all my joints hurt. I used to be able to at least do yoga and walk. Now that's painful too. How do you keep up with exercise when you're hurting?
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Any Dr Greger fans out there?
He's the Doctor who wrote How Not to Die, How Not to Diet and How to survive a pandemic. He also has the website nutrtionfacts.org. I like his free daily dozen app. Love checking off the little boxes. Have strayed since the pandemic but if you can reboot a computer, you can reboot your diet right?
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Looking for WFPB Buddies
Hi folks. I just joined the group. We have been dabbling with WFPB lifestyle for several years. I have about 2 weeks of recipes that the whole family will eat. We are getting serious and making it stick this time. Hubby is having some health issues. Fear is a great motivator. Lol. However, to stay on track we really need…
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Any Team in Training folks out there?
My hubby has CLL Leukemia and I like to do 5ks and 10ks. Thought it would be good to find out what we're up against and put all that walking to a good cause. Anybody part of the TNT?
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A mile a day keeps the doctor away
Slowly getting back on track. Plan #4678 I will walk one mile per day no matter how slow. Burning up the treadmill last night with that 35 minute mile. Lol Once I get a little stronger there will be more but for now one mile a day is my promise to myself.
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Any P90X fans?
Thinking of dusting off the dvds since the gym isn't an option for me right now. I'm a year younger than he is.
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Look what I did! First Virtual 5k
Last Saturday I got up early and did my first virtual race in my neighborhood. Now before you post how virtual races aren't worth it, etc. let me give you dear reader a little background. I am 59 years old. When I was 50 I took up 5ks and 10ks walk/run style and did 6 in 6 months. I never felt better and lost 30 pounds…
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Best solution for sore muscles after first 5k
I am very excited that I finished my first virtual 5k. Haven't done a 5k in more than 5 yrs. I'm 59, out of shape and overweight. I paid for the race in the summer and I was determined to do that 5k to get my t-shirt and medal. I walk for bling. I ended up doing a shuffle-jog which I'm sure was hilarious if anyone…
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Anyone do it all at home? No gym?
Hubby and Daddy are high risk had to give up my membership. Trying to motivate myself and get back on track. Doing treadmill and have 5 and 10 pound weights. Trying to remember my HIIT class moves. I"m 59 and after nearly a year with no gym not looking good. It could be a lot worse so there's that. It's not all bad. Trying…
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Strategy for pre dinner munchies
I work full time with an hour commute which means I am really hungry when I walk through the door. Trying to break the nibbling during dinner prep habit. Any suggestions? Usually crave potato chips or cheese stick.
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Need cheerleaders looking for consistency while LIVING with CLL
I wrote a very long detailed post about our journey since 2019 and it disappeared. Take two: Father in law got very ill Aug 2019, passed away in Sept. 2019 Hubhy, my college sweetheart and other half of 34 years was diagnosed with CLL. Chronic lymphostatic leukemia Blood cancer the Friday before Thanksgiving 2019 at a…
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Low carb vegetarian
Anyone have resources for low carb vegetarian menus/recipes?
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Getting motivated when your plate is full
How are you staying motivated? Without the routine of going straight to the gym after work and taking care of hubby I am finding it VERY difficult to get even 30 minutes a day in. Looking for tips that apply to the times we're in. A little background I'm 58 need to drop 50-70 pounds. Hubby was diagnosed with CLL (Leukemia)…
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Looking for gentle workout and treadmill walking app
I am 58 Work full time desk job and take care of family and extended family. I had a gym membership until 4 months ago when the world went crazy. I did Zumba and HIit as well as machines back then. Even did Spin a couple of times but I"ve since lost my motivation. I've gone on a couple of bike rides, a few long walks but…
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Consistency What's your secret?
I do great on the weekends but during the week I work full time and have family obligations that cut into my exercise and food prep time. How are you finding consistency?
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Working out with funky wrists
Anybody else dealing with painful wrists? Everyone jumps to the conclusion that it's carpal tunnel syndrome but it could be arthritis. Because it's painful when the weather changes and when it rains. Skipped Hitt class last night and did an hour and a half of cardio instead because I didn't have to use my hands My schedule…
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Take pictures Slow and steady wins the race
One year gym Anniversary was this week. I was pretty bummed because the scale only shows a minor loss. Nowhere near where I had wanted to be. But then I got the idea to do a pic in the same clothes, same location, same day 1 year later. Yay! Although it's not a huge difference like some transformation stories I can tell a…
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Sure wrists
Anybody else have sore wrists after doing push Ups or Spin class? I also do a lot if typing in my full time job as a branch office administrator. Just noticed the soreness after HIIT class and then the next morning in Spin.
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Looking for no drama bullet point accountability partner
Would like to check in daily. Food finds Workout finds What was your workout today? Were you on track with your food plan? (This is the no drama part. Simply Yes or No) This is for me as well. No justification just the facts. Pointers Let's keep it positive and keep moving forward. Anyone interested?
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Low fat high protein foods
We were eating hardly any protein when we first started this journey but in the process of increasing my protein to normal levels I've also increased my fat intake substantially. Looking for main course and snacks that are low fat/high protein. Working on reducing my cholesterol which is currently 212. Working on loosing…
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Need a pep talk please
Logically I know that the number on the scale is just that, a number. My hands are feeling puffy this morning so it's probably water retention or allergies from something I ate. Or who knows it could be the barometric pressure from Hurricane Barry. I've been exercising like a fool and decided to wait one month to weigh.…
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BREAKFAST PREP - make on the weekend and freeze or make the night before ideas Grab and go
Does anyone have any make ahead breakfast ideas? I've been walking at 5-ish am ( 5, 5:15, 5:30 at the latest) and then Yoga (usually around 6:30 a.m.) with hubby when I get back and then hit the shower which is working really well but I am rushed for breakfast and had to go through drive thru on the way to work this…
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NSV in the literal storms of life
Tropical Depression coming through - Thunderstorms and Lightening at walk time. Could have rolled over and went back to sleep. Discipline means not caving to how you feel but completing the rituals which bring results. Popped in the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred dvd. By the time I finished that it stopped raining - made it…
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Gym/Workout schedule
Changing up my gym schedule. Still looking for the right combo to keep the scale moving in the right direction and the tone to start showing up. Have been at it since October. Have lost 10 pounds so far. Lost 7 inches overall. Looking to loose 70 pounds total and get toned (not bodybuilder just toned). I know this is going…
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Reducing Sodium - looking for tips also reducing sodium if you have to eat out
Looking for low sodium foods or ways to reduce sodium. Slowly (very slowly) getting away from fast food. Only reason we do it now is when things like the a/c going out in the Deep South - too hot to make anything in the kitchen during a heat advisory. Or because we had no A/C all weekend no food prep this weekend. Had…
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Whole foods Protein sources
My hubby and I met with a nutritionist last week and she believes we were hardly eating any protein and eating way too much sugar. We like the whole food plant based approach and while we believe it is the most healthy we have not been able to sustain it with our work/commute/gym/family and community commitments. We've…
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What's a good Pre Workout snack that can be eaten on the commute?
My current schedule is to drive straight to the gym right after work. Which means 45 minute drive, an hour for a HIIT or Zumba class Or 30 min cardio/30 minutes machines and another 30 min to an hour to cook dinner. What's a good Pre workout snack that can be eaten while driving? Currently I peel a cutie orange before I…
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Getting discouraged Maintenance people how did you get through the rough patches?
I was a success story. My first attempt at more than 20 pounds was 1995 when I started WW to loose the "baby fat" after my 2nd child was born. It came off quickly. I learned portion control and loved 5ks and 10ks just walking. He's now 24 and getting married in January. There would be several more focused attempts to make…
