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Calling All 60 + year olds..Help needed
Hi everyone: I just turned 60, and I am quite frustrated. I suffered a serious illness, I am ok now but not as strong as I was. I also was just told that I will need hip replacement in the future, I have met and gotten much support but I feel like these "youngsters" just do not get it. I didnt either when I was younger. It…
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Starvation Mode
There is a lot of discussion here on this topic. I have done a lot of research on google. I thought this article explains the truth about Starvation Mode. It is lengthy but informative. Are You In The Starvation Mode or Starving For Truth? Written by j.novick Saturday, 03 January 2009 19:23 Recently we discussed the myth…
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The 4 Hour Diet
Hello MFP Friends: I was just watching the Doctors and the author of the 4 Hour Diet was on. He was only on for a few minutes. I googled the book but didn't get too much information. I have never been one to buy diet books or look for "gimmicks" for weight loss as I have consulted with several doctors, including an…
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Breadmaker???
Hi MFP friends: I was speaking to a few of my friends and due to the high expense of truly healthy bread, they make their own. I have done research but it is hard to decide. The Zejir...( cannot spell it) is the best, but quite pricey. It was also recommended I get a horizontal bread maker with removable paddles for easy…
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Breadmaker???
Hi MFP friends: I was speaking to a few of my friends and due to the high expense of truly healthy bread, they make their own. I have done research but it is hard to decide. The Zejir...( cannot spell it) is the best, but quite pricey. It was also recommended I get a horizontal bread maker with removable paddles for easy…
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Slowly Giving up
Hi Everyone: I am very happy that so many people are doing great, losing and losing. I wish I could enjoy this accomplishment also. I have been here over 100 days with 15 pounds lost. Truthfully, I feel not only like a failure but almost ready to give up. I know we are all different and we should not compare ourselves to…
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Hyperthyroidism and Graves Disease
Hi All: I really need help with this. Three years ago I was diagnosed with HYPERthyrodism and I assumed I would be losing not gaining weight. I have been on Tapozole for this type but the doctor cannot seem to get it under control. I see him again next week. I have seen 2 doctors so far and I am trying a third. When I told…
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ShaTuBu
I have seen this product advertised as "THe workout you wear"...Has anyone used it?
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A Small Family
Hi all: As the holidays approach , many people are so busy, between decorations, gifts , family events and so on. I am not in that position as my family is very small. I have 2 sons, one of which lives quite a distance, (not able to see) and one who I will see a few weeks before Christmas, not not on Christmas. ( another…
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Not eating Breakfast??? Over 50 please.
Hi all; I rarely eat breakfast. When I worked I never ate breakfast. In fact I would go all day and not eat.I only got a half hour for lunch and as a teacher of special needs students, I was either handling a situation, doing paperwork, etc. I also found it made me so tired. Yes, I was given snacks by the kids, real junk…
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Best exercises to lose weight
I wanted to know what were good exercised to lose weight so I googled it. I cannot remember the exact order of all of them but, step aerobics was #1 and biking was #2, (which made me happy), elliptical was #5, (surprised me). Other exercises were swimming, rowing, walking, jogging, horseback riding and dvd s. I wanted to…
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Buy a wii???
I was unable to find this on the message board/ I just wanted opinions on the necessity of buying a Wii. I do belong to a gym, but honestly sometimes I don't go .Driving at night, due to my eyesight, so that limits me especially after dinner. I am not getting one as a gift and was wondering if I should get one. I used one…
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Alone at Christmas
I dont mean to depress or upset anyone.However, I need help for the holidays ,as I will be all alone. Thanksgiving is ok as I will be with my son and his gf. Christmas, I will be all alone as I have no family. My son is going far away to his girlfriends house which is far away. Yes I was invited but since I do not know her…
