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Finding out your body fat percentage...
How did you folks do it? I've heard of the submersion technique, the caliper measurements, and also the hand held devices such as this: http://www.amazon.com/Omron-Logic-Monitor-HBF-306C-Silver/dp/B00006WNPU. I was thinking of buying a hand held one at someone's recommendation, but wanted to see how people felt about it.…
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Cat needs more cardio
Ha, this is actually a question! My cat is fat. He was fat before I got him, and remains fat. Not even cutely chubby. There's just a whole lot of cat. He used to be a feral cat, so he wants to go outdoors. However, I don't know if he'll run away, and I'm sure he'll kill the local wildlife. So the solution (at least I'm…
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Popcorn!
Once upon a time, I learned that there are different types of popcorn out there. It isn't all just the white kernel stuff you salt and butter. It comes in different sizes, colors, and even tastes very different depending on the type. However, whenever I try to search for that kind of stuff, I get sent to sites for caramel…
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First Day of Spring!
Alright kids. First day of spring. It's 14 degrees right now. What low (or high?) temperatures are you suffering? I looked at the forecast and it appears we'll be getting snow on Sunday. YAY SPRING!
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Cats and chewing...
I have a new cat. He used to chew (but not eat) plastic bags to let me know he's hungry, but other than that, he was fine. Until two days ago, when I went into my bedroom and heard a noise. I turned around to find him in my chair, EATING a t-shirt. He literally ate part of the shirt. Initially I thought he just chewed it…
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Water retention?
Hey there. I started 30 Day Shred six days ago. My measurements seem to have gone up a bit, and I notice my weight has, also. I haven't been overeating OR undereating (eating at maintenance plus exercise calories back), and have been drinking plenty of water. I know at this point it wouldn't be a muscle gain, but have…
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What food CAN you resist?
That food that everyone else loves, but looks at you like you have three heads when you refuse. For me? Sea Salt Caramels. Ugh. Why is there salt on top of my caramel?
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Love handles, love handles, love handles!
The truth is, my friends, I do not love my handles. I've been dieting, but my body seems to keep all of the fat there. I'm 5'6.5'', 117 pounds, and I don't really want to weigh any less. (I look fine, but will probably start looking creepy if I continue to lose weight.) I would like to lose the excess fat, though. In fact,…
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Yoga for beginners!
Does anyone have a favorite DVD that starts out slow for people like me? And I'm doing it in my living room. Would it benefit me to buy a mat, or does it not matter all that much?
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Microwave Oatmeal?
Can it work in the microwave? I mean, besides those sugary little instant packets. I have high cholesterol and wanted to try eating oatmeal at least a few days a week. My doctor suggested steel cut oats with almond milk, but can that be done in the microwave? I'm not hungry until after I get to work. Any suggestions? And…
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Hypothyroidism
Disclaimer: My doctor is calling me tomorrow with more information once she looks more closely at my blood work, but I'm just nervous and wondered if anyone on the boards could give me a little peace of mind in the meantime. I had blood taken a few weeks ago, and my TSH came back as 4.9, which, depending on any scale, is…
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Winter and Fruit!
Brr! It's cold out all of a sudden, and the last thing I want to eat is a nice, crisp, cold apple. I want warm and comforting foods (like cookies!). So I got to thinking, maybe some of you folks have great ways to make fruit warm and delicious in the winter. My only ideas so far: Cinnamon apples in the microwave, heated…
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Zippered pockets!
So, as the wheezy nerd that I am, I always need to carry an inhaler with me when I work out. I'm starting to run outside, but am always concerned my inhaler is going to fall out of either my sweatshirt or my pants. Do any of you have hoodies with zippered pockets? Where did you get them? I'd take pants suggestions, too,…
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Terrible Movies!
I just finished watching "All Good Things" with Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst. I'm so glad I didn't pay for it. It isn't even good for watching and making fun of! So folks, what movies have you seen that are just plain awful? (And let's keep it spoiler free, just in case anyone wants to give your terrible movie a try.)
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Teeny Weeny NSV
So, I'm going on vacation next week with some friends. I'm giving the diet a break, and going to enjoy the local food and have a good time. Yet, when I found out we'd be eating out for pretty much every meal, I started thinking of fruit that would be good to keep in the hotel room to make sure I managed to eat some. Even…
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Shoe brands!
Hey everyone. I'm finally going out to buy a new pair of running shoes. I hate shoe shopping, but the plastic is starting to poke through the back of my current pair. What brand shoes do you guys buy, and are there brands you would recommend against? I've done Nike, New Balance, Avia, and Reebok before and they're all ok,…
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Dead lifts!
Ok, I'm convinced. All of you dead lifting ladies look fabulous! I want to start dead lifting. I already have the materials. What's a good way to start? How heavy should I start off? Anything I should be particularly careful about? Do any of you have some useful links? I can always google it, but I'd rather use a tried and…
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Let's hear it for the boys...
that post pictures of their abs. It really makes my day. :love: And ladies, I love your abs, too! We have some great people on here! What are your favorite things in people's profile pics?
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Snack ideas
So, I was seriously addicted to candy. I was eating candy, cookies, cakes, you name it, all day. I've gone cold turkey on them and now am having a different problem... I kind of don't want to eat much of anything. Without eating sweets, it's like my body would almost rather go hungry. For snacks I'm eating things like…
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Digital Tablets!
Hi everyone! I'm going on vacation soon, and I don't have a smart phone. I don't want to get one since now you HAVE to get a plan with them, and I can't justify the cost. So I was thinking I should get a digital tablet to go places and mooch wifi with, since that's really all I need it for. Maybe to look up a local…
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Varicose Veins
I'm 26 and I have varicose veins! I don't know what caused them! I'm not overweight (I'm mainly on this site because I binge eat), and never have been. I've never been pregnant, either. I'm not that old. My mom has varicose veins, but she didn't develop them until later in life. There's a large one on the back of my left…
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What do you LIKE about your diet?
I put this in Motivation and Support because I thought that it might help inspire a few of us. Hope it's in the right forum. =) What do you like about your diet besides losing weight? I dislike being on a limited amount of calories, and I dislike eating veggies, but I LOVE how I start to feel after I've been doing it for…
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NSV... Running!
Last night at the gym...I jogged for 41 minutes without stopping. Running a mile used to kill me, and now I can do 41 whole minutes straight! I couldn't even believe it. I can't remember the last time I was this proud of myself. =D
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Love handles!
I have a flat stomach, but my love handles continue to plague me. I'm trying to lose any extra fat I have in hopes of reducing them, but they're still there, taunting me! Does anyone have any favorite exercises to tone the area? In the meantime I'll continue trying to lose fat, but toning surely couldn't hurt. Thanks! P.S.…
