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Nausea in morning. NO, not pregnant
I am nauseous every morning . Usually about 20minutes-1hr after I get up. I DO eat a full meal in the evening-- usually pretty late evening. I DO get up early. Today-- 3:45 a.m. :yawn: If I eat something small-- this morning it's pretzels- it will go away. I am too old to be pregnant !! But since I get up so early-- to…
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compression socks for running
I have been having a horrible time with Shin Splints for the past 3 weeks- even after i took a 9day break from exercise (vacation). I am going to rn my first 5k in Sept. It has been suggested to me to get some compression socks-- even if its only to put ice packs in after I run. Not sure why Shin Splints have started now--…
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Running Shorts
I have been doing the Couch to 5k running program. I run in bike shorts (the 9" longer ones) - they also call them Power Liner shorts. . However, I am having trouble finding the 9" shorts any more. Does anyone have suggestions? Also, let me say.. embarrassingly, that my thighs are big. So, I have tried quite a few shorts..…
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Horrible heel pain. Is one type of Doctor better?
Horrible Heel Pain. Initially went to Urgent Care. Xrays... shows nothing. Went to my Orthopedic Surgeon (who I knew from prior foot fracture).. and the "Practitioner" said Plantar Fasciitis. So, here's the thing. I don't reallly think it's Plantar Fasciities. I have horrible heel pain.. at the bottom of my foot --AND the…
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HRM?
Hi all--- no posts in this group for awhile. Lets get some discussion going! I am going to have a birthday soon and am asking for an HRM . I would like to hear if you have one.. and if/why you like it. I am looking for Heart Rate Monitor, Calorie count (on the watch.. not where you go back to a computer to view)., and I…
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Please Help... eating breakfast 2 times!
I know this should be common sense, but would love to hear some suggestions. I am running at 5:30am 2-3 times per week. I HAVE to eat something sustaining before I run/excercise. So, a english muffin w/egg or small bowl of cereal. And, that's fine. However, when I get back home I am starving and now it's 7am..and I am…
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Our group needs a Picture!
Hi all- Boy how this group has grown :) YEAH!! I don't know how to do it.. or if I am able (since I didn't create the group)-- but, we need a pic for our "fit after 50" group. Looking at some of the other groups.. and they have all these cute little pics. Any ideas?? :tongue:
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Calories You burn AFTER excercise- Read this!
http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=find_out_how_many_calories_you_burn_after_exercise This is a great article about the Calories your body burns post excercise. Something helpful before we go eat those Thanksgiving Treats :)
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Too Much Sodium- how to "release" it ?
So, my day yesterday had waaaay too much Sodium in it. Low calorie.. but, high sodium. Is there something I can do to "release" that? or get rid of it? will extra water help.. ? or will I just retain more because of all the Sodium?
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HELP! Thanksgiving recipes-- esp gravy
Hi All-- I am hosting my first ever Thanksgiving at my house -- where the extended family is invited. 8 adults-- 5 teenage kids. I would love any menu/recipe ideas. I know that I can find thousands of recipes.. but, not sure what to put with what.. I have to limit some of it! Most of all-- I DO NOT make gravy-- and quite…
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New.. close to 50
Hi All-- I hope it's ok for me to join your group. I will be 50 next May. I have lost 15pounds being on MFP--and I have about 25 more to go. So, I am just a little bit out of the "criteria" for the group. Hope that's ok. Looking to share with folks my age---as I think we will all have similar issues. We are past some of…
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Smoothie recipes needed
I know it should be easy... but, for me it's not. I need a "recipe". Does anyone have any good smoothie recipes out there? A friend offered a veggie smoothie recipe to me.. and I am not quite ready for that. Let me know about any fruit smoothies :) Thanks
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Top 5 things you are looking forward to
What are the top 5 things you are looking forward to when you reach your goal weight? Or one of the goals along the way? The top 5 things I am looking forward to when I get to my goal weight 1) Seeing my hip bones 2) Not wearing stretch jeans 3) A "D" cup 4) Being able to shop at Victoria Secrets (not that I will, would…
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Healthy Request vs Low Sodium Soup- Campbells
Hey all-- you may have noticed this, but it was news to me. I like to have soup for lunch. I thought I was getting too much sodium in my diet-- so I went to buy the LOW SODIUM Campbells Chicken noodle soup. The sodium was 200 HIGHER than in the Campbells Soup Healthy Request soup. Healthy Request is lower in calories AND…
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Track Calories in a different order - Helps keep calories do
My big problem is the evening meal- dinner. I eat too much, and add too many calories. I had a tip when I went to Weight Watchers. Start your daily tracking with Dinner. So, I am going to try it here. I will not track today's calories. On Tuesday, I will track Monday nights dinner. I will then track my breakfast and…
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Planning ahead for extra calories
So, my anniversary is coming up. My husband is going to take me to my favorite steak house. Can I "save" calories from prior days and go over on Steak day? My real plan is not to save calories but to excercise extra. 2 days before.. I know I am walking 7 miles. (as an example) What do you think??
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Would like more friends..
Hi All-- I just started a few days ago. I would like more "friends" (Boy, I feel like I am in High School again). I am 49 yrs old-- and am interested in ALL kinds of tips, tricks, motivation.. ALL of it. Please let me know if I can "friend request" you. Have a good night!
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Just starting today- 1200 calories.. Really?
Hi all... looking for motivation and support. I have felt like my excercise is "ok"--but, I know that my food intake (portion) is my main problem. Really Really need any help I can get. I am 49 years old and have 40 pounds to lose. In May of next year I will turn 50.. and would love to say that I am in terrific shape when…
