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Joined MFP One Year Ago Today - Frumpy to Fit!
First of all, I love MyFitnessPal!!!!! I wanted to lose weight and get fit, but I didn't know how to go about it. Previous attempts didn't work out for various reasons. I needed to know what to do to put fitness and weight loss together! Hurray for MFP! Love my pals, too! I've had a great time, and my pals have made it…
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Military Women? Present and Former?
I've noticed a number of women referencing military service on MyFitnessPal. I'm a retired Air Force NCO who gained weight after I hung up my uniform. I've successfully used this website to get back in shape, and I'm actually running longer distances than I ran while I was in service. I'd love to see some stories from…
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Best Rearview Mirror Options for Cycling?
I bike on a hilly, somewhat winding, paved country road. There's a 2-foot, paved shoulder; however, I try to stay off the shoulder, unless I'm being passed, because of sharp gravel. I have a mirror mounted on the handlebar, but I have to readjust it often, depending on whether I'm going uphill or downhill. Today, I used a…
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Tips to Avoid Numb Thumb When Biking?
I've been riding my fitness bike (straight handlebar) for a few weeks now. I've tried different hand positions, but the thumb, forefinger, and middle finger on my right hand get numb. My last ride was about 8 miles, and by the time I got home, my thumb was so numb, it was difficult to shift gears. Any tips for me?
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"Mature" (e.g., Older) Runners
This evening, I met a couple who live on the 10K route I'm using to prepare for a 10K race. The man was on the heavy side, but told me he had run two or three (I forget which) marathons. I told him that since I started running at 60, that might be too ambitious a goal for me. He informed me he started running at 62. Who…
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What Were Your Defining Moments Growing Up?
I've listened to a couple of radio programs in the last week about the moments we experience as children that shape our lives. Some examples were positive and affirmative, and usually led to good outcomes. Other examples were negative, and the results could go either way in shaping the individual's life. I considered…
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Ladies, I Need Help Finding Slacks with Smaller Waist
I'm hoping others have solved this problem already and can pass on tips. As I close in on my goal weight, my waist has shrunk faster than other body parts. I've worn misses sizes for a long time, but I've found the waist sizes on misses clothing are consistently 2-3 inches too loose now. I recently bought a pair of junior…
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Strange Lump a Possible NSV?
I was shaving my legs in the shower last night when I noticed a disturbing lump behind my left knee. I checked behind my right knee, and found an identical lump there! I began to feel a little better at that point. I checked behind my husband's knees, but didn't find lumps. However, I've been working out with weights for 2…
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NSV - It's Okay to Get on the Floor, 'Cause It's Easy to Get
My granddaughter and I love to play games. She likes to play on the floor, but I have insisted on playing at the table. When she comes for Christmas, I think I'll suggest playing on the floor. The last few years, it was just too much of a struggle to get back up again, so I hated being on the floor. Now, I can hop right…
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Suggestions for Motivating a Morbidly Obese Relative?
I'm concerned about my cousin. She's 65, and I'm told her doctor said she'll die if she doesn't lose weight. Okay, I know we're all going to die at some point, but I'm sure the doctor means sooner than necessary. We're not close, but I'm concerned and would welcome suggestions for approaching her about joining…
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AVOID HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN
According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, individuals gain between 1-2 pounds per year and half of that occurs during the winter holiday season. Here are some tips to avoid putting on that extra weight: (1) change your mind set by saying "I will not gain any weight between now and New Year's…
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Tossing the Lipitor!
Latest NSV--my cholesterol results came in the mail today--137 total! The Dr. put me on Lipitor when my cholesterol total was 240. The next reading was 205. I knew my exercising and calorie watching for the last 2 1/2 months would make a difference, and I told the doctor I would need to come off the medication. He agrees!…
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Sleep and Weight Loss
I thought this might be handy to pass along. I'm often guilty of not getting enough sleep. "The effects of too-little sleep go beyond simply feeling tired. For instance, have you been hitting the gym and watching what you eat, but you just can't seem to lose weight? One reason might be lack of sleep. A 2010 study in Annals…
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OH! OH! I HAVE ONE!
Okay, it's probably not significant to most people, but If you're like me, and the middle of your back needs lotion every day, it's a big deal! For the first time in at least 12 years, I can again touch my fingers behind my back--you know--one arm over the shoulder and the other arm reaching up with my elbow at my waist.…
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Third Day and I'm Learning
Hi! I'm 59 years old and 40 lbs from where I want to be. I interested in becoming friends with a few ladies in similar situations. This evening, I learned that a red number with a "-" sign in front means I overdid it (protein in this case). I'm surprised at how easy it is to come up short on eating enough calories. I'm…
