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Step goals and consistency
In 2016 I was averaging less than 2,000 steps a day. I was dealing with an insane work schedule, chronic pain issues, depression and my dad had recently been diagnosed with late stage cancer. Over the last few years, I have advocated for myself and my health. I have been in psychotherapy for over a year to work on my…
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7 reasons you might be gaining weight - Yahoo! article
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/7-reasons-why-youre-gaining-163800605.html I think this article has a lot of good info in it, and some great suggestions on how to turn things around if you're trying to lose weight. The only part that seems fishy to me is the section about the time of day you eat, but who knows. I think…
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My blog: Overcoming, one day at a time
Good Morning beautiful people ! I have decided to start my MFP blog. I am in a pretty big rut in my journey, and I'd like to invite you all to follow along my blog. The biggest thing i've learned in this community is that we are never alone! If one of us is struggling with something, someone else out here has been through…
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Super Bowl Challenge
Let's Get Moving! How to play! 1. Pick your team. 2. If the Opposing Team Scores a Touch Down or Scores a Field Goal, you must do the exercise listed in the current quarter. 3. If Your Team gets a Penalty Flag you must do the exercise listed in the current quarter. 4. Anytime a Beer Commercial runs, EVERYONE must do the…
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Your favorite core exercises - beginner level
Good Morning fitness friends! I am trying to start working on my core, and strengthening my lower back. I have some back problems, and can't do standard push ups or full planks. I know there are probably some excellent exercises out there to get me started that I haven't heard of! Right now I am doing beginner's yoga to…
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Hiker Babes - #journeyto100
Happy New Year to all! I recently joined a community called Hiker Babes. Any other members here? I am taking on their challenge to complete 100 hikes. There is no time frame. They have chapters all over the USA and have meet ups to hike together. I am in SW Ohio, and hike as often as I can. I did 4 miles at East Fork…
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I took my first diet break
On December 1 2018 I hit my highest weight ever. I knew it was coming, as I had decided to start recovery from an eating disorder in 2017. This eating disorder had been in my life for 12 years. I had to make peace with recovery, and I knew that with recovery comes weight gain. But on this day I was ready to start losing…
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Podcasts
Podcasts have been a game changer for me in my efforts to lose weight. Not only have I found some that make me feel less alone in my struggles, they also just make me feel less lonely in general. I can put on a podcast for an hour long walk, or while I'm cooking dinner and, crazy as it may sound, it's like I'm having a…
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Helping my cats lose weight
I have two male cats, and they are big boys. I try to keep them active, and I don't give them treats ever since I've had them on a diet, but they still gained weight ! At the vet yesterday, both of them checked-in heavier than last visit, and they've been on a diet for 6 months. I discussed a new food with my vet. I was…
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My first day with a food scale
Hello! I have been counting calories since Feb 23, and have been losing weight at a good pace (-24 lbs in about 16 weeks) but I haven't weighed my food yet. I still have a significant amount of weight to lose, so I figure I will have to start sometime so why not now? I'm also just reallllly curious about it because so many…
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MTHFR Mutation
Has anyone had success managing this gene mutation with supplements or lifestyle changes? If so, what worked best for you?
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Grocery store victories/NSVs
I had a couple victories this weekend, including a few while grocery shopping yesterday. -Originally put cake mix and icing in my cart to make some cupcakes as a treat. After walking around for a little while, and talking it over with my boyfriend, we decided to do ice cream floats instead (with smaller portions, as…
