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Deep Sqauts: Personal Trainer vs Physical Therapist
I have a dilemma: Background: I am a 43 yr old female and am about 5'4". For most of my adult life, I have not made the healthies decisions. My top weight in my life was probably around 190. However, about a year or two ago, I started to change that. I started hiking and mountain biking, which I love to do. My knees would…
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New Hampshire, 20 day MFP member
I have been on here for 20 days and have made some wonderful new friends! The support really does help. It shows you that you are not alone. I hope more people add me. I can use all the support I can get! Also, If there are any folks out there from my state of NH that want a walking/hiking/bowling partner, whatever...…
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I don't get it!! Help?!
For 3 weeks I have completely changed my way of doing things. I decided to eat better, exercise, track calories etc... I have been tracking calories, drinking plenty of water, avoiding my favorites like pizza and eating more salads. I have been going to boot camp 2x a week and kicboxing once a week. 3 days a week, I do…
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Firearms in your home??
Advice?? My bf is looking to take his grampa's guns home now that he is passed. handguns and rifles with ammo. I am very strong in my opinion that I don't want firearms in my house. This is his way of staying close to Grampa no doubt, but he wants it all. I've lost friends to accidents from guns and just feel if its not in…
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Subway Diet
I read somewhere that those who eat the same foods every day seem to lose weight quicker than those who change it up every day. People ask what my diet has been like, and some are surprised when I say... it's what I call the "Jared diet". I eat Subway probably 5-6x a week for lunch. I eat a "Jared" sub, wheat bread, but…
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Upright vs Recumbent
I am looking to get an exercise bike to add to my gym. I have always liked and used the upright bike. More and more now, I see recumbent bikes for sale everywhere, and very little uprights. Is there a better benefit of using recumbents? It doesn't quite feel natural to me, but I am curious to know if anyone out there has a…
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Distant brother
Here's my dilemma. I live in NH. My only brother lives in MA (about 2 hour drive). His birthday is this weekend. I saw him last year by showing up unexpectedly and we had a nice visit. Then our Dad (who is a widower) asked who his grandkids were. He wanted pictures and names and stuff. It was always our mom who handled…
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shape ups
ok has anyone tried the sketchers shape ups? Have they helped? I am thinking of getting a pair but want to make sure it isn't just hype. Thanks.
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looking for a good booty workout
I got great exercises for my legs. I use the total gym which is great for my upper body. Other than bicycling, which will be hard when the snow starts, what is a good workout for my rear end? Suggestions?
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I'm the only overweight person in the house
Ok so new topic.... I have a live in boyfriend who is underweight and can use all the calories he can get. I have a teenage son who can eat and eat and not gain a pound. I am the one who does the cooking every night. Any suggestions on how I can cook for everyone without making different meals? I don't want to make them…
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Just starting out... again.
Ok so I lost weight, had a couple surgeries, and put it all back on again. I am trying to get back on track, but it's not easy. It would be nice to be able to have some friends on here that can relate, share success stories (and failures) and guide each other. Hey a little encouragement can go a long way! No one wants to…
