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Is there anyone out there with a positive PCOS story?
Hey ladies, so I know there are lots of groups on here to vent and whatnot, and that's great because we definitely need it sometimes! But everywhere I turn all I see is stories about how hard it is to lose weight. I am just wondering if anyone has lost weight and succeeded and has some inspirational stories to share? I…
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What are your favorite Low-Carb Meal Ideas/ Recipes?
Hey anyone have some of their favorite low carb meal ideas and/ or recipes they would like to share? Thanks in advance! PS... for anyone who might try to lecture about low carb and fad diets... I am not on any fad diets, I am on a reduced carb plan as per my doctors orders... so please only post if you have positive…
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Air Squat Challenge!
I think this is a great idea!
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How would you handle a child bully?
So my 12 year old step daughter has recently moved to a new area and school with her mom. She has been having a hard time making friends and has befriended a girl who is being really nasty to her. This girl asks her for money, and to buy her clothes and shoes and things and then once she gets what she wants she starts a…
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Short women who exercise frequently, what's your calorie int
Just curious, any other shorties out there who exercise almost daily... what is your daily calorie goal that you are steadily losing weight at? I am 5'4" and exercise daily. Just trying to get an indication of what other women like me are eating daily calorie wise.
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How do you get enough protein in your low carb?
Ok, so I am on a moderately low carb diet as recommended by my doctor. When calculating my macros, I keep getting that I need 142 grams of protein per day. That is on a 1400 calorie diet. I seriously can't figure out how it's possible to get that much protein crammed into that amount of calories. Yea sure if I drank five…
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How do I tell if I am an under pronator, or over pronator? (
This question is probably best geared towards runners, or anyone who has had foot problems. So I have done the wet foot test and it from that it appears to be under pronation. I have also looked at my shoes and the outer edges are all worn down as opposed to the inner edges, which again would suggest under pronation. I…
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Has anyone lost weight doing Pilates and/or yoga?
Just wondering if anyone has lost a good amount of weight doing Pilates or Yoga? I know it's really good for toning.. but am not sure about overall weight loss? I am a Zumba fanatic and usually do lots of cardio... however I am prone to stress fractures in my feet and pretty sure I have another one at the moment. So I am…
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For the ladies....
What are your favorite beauty products (i.e. brands, colors, etc) and why? Just thought it would be fun to get some new ideas from everybody :)
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Feet going numb on the elliptical
Does anyone else have this problem? My feet start going numb about ten minutes into my workout, and it gets really frustrating I have to keep stopping and stretching them out. I wear proper tennis shoes, or workout shoes whatever you would like to call them. I've switched multiple brands widths, etc and still always have…
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Dairy Free Diet Anyone?
So I have been thinking about trying a dairy free diet for a few weeks to see if I feel any different due to a possible allergy. I didn't really seem to have any issues with dairy products when I lived in America, but since I have moved to Australia I have been having major allergies and get congested every time I consume…
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Converting grams... totally confused.
So I have what is possibly a stupid question, but I haven't been able to figure it out yet. I am an American who has moved to Australia. Because everything is in Kilojoules here, I find myself converting to calories just because that's what I am used to. But everything here is measured in grams, and I am having a hard time…
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Good Workout Songs
I need some new workout songs for my ipod, any suggestions?
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Is John Teller Still Alive???
Ok, so I have been seeing this topic a lot lately on some facebook forums. There are some conspiracy theories out there that John Teller isn't really dead. Some people think that Unser actually helped John Teller to get out of the club and faked his murder, and he has now come back as ATF agent Lincoln Potter. The only…
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Iron amounts in food diary
So I just realized I can watch my iron intake in my food diary. But I am confused about the daily goal amount. For someone my age I should be getting 18 mg per day, but on my food diary it says 100. Does anyone know why this is?
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Calling all Chocoholics
For any fellow chocolate lovers... What do you do when you have a craving for chocolate? Favorite low cal chocolate snacks? And how often do you allow yourself to have chocolate? Just wondering...
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What's your favorite workout DVD
Just want to know what everyone's favourite workout DVD is for using at home. I am currently doing Zumba and 30 Day Shred, but am getting bored need some new ones into the mix. Need something that uses little to no equipment ( I only have hand weights). Thanks all :)
