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Mediterranean Meal Plan
Because of my high blood pressure and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, my doctor has suggested a Mediterranean based diet. After looking into this type of lifestyle, I think my family would adjust well to it. My only problem is trying to put together meals. Does anyone know of any websites with Mediterranean meal plans? I am…
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Carbohydrates!
Carbohydrates- a dirty, dirty, evil word! I'm so confused. How many calories do you all consume?
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Geneaology DNA
Okay, so, this has nothing to do with health or fitness but my MFP friends are great and I'm hoping someone has experience with this. Thanks in advance guys! "Uses autosomal DNA (inherited from the mother and father, four grandparents, eight great-grandparents, etc.) to provide you a breakdown of your ethnic percentages…
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HIIT: Am I Even Close?
Is there a minimum time limit for an exercise to be considered HIIT? I ask because earlier I practiced intervals of sprinting for 30seconds followed by walking for 1minute. I only lasted 10 minutes because I was burnt out from my workout on the elliptical. Is a 30s:1m ratio still considered HIIT? I loved it and want to try…
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Blisters, Weights and Gloves?
I'm only on my 7th day of lifting and the weights are killing my hands already. I thought I could push through the pain but today blisters and calluses started forming. Am I doing something wrong or is this perfectly normal? I'm thinking gloves are the only solution, right? I have no idea what brand/texture/material to…
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Black Tomatoes?!!?
I saw these (Black tomatoes) at the grocery store the other day. I have never seen/heard of black tomatoes before. Just curious if anyone has actually tried these? If so, how do the compare to "regular" vine tomatoes?
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Weight Loss Blogs (+ PCOS Blog)
Hey everyone! I recently started a blog about my journey on becoming healthy, losing 100lbs as well as my struggles with PCOS. I could really use the support =)http://jennspcoschronicles.blogspot.com Additionally, if you have a health related blog, please let me know- I would love to follow along! Thanks!
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Question for "Big" Losers Regarding Loose Skin
Hi everyone. I gained 90lbs during my pregnancy- that was 3 years ago. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome which makes it difficult to lose weight. Until this point, I haven't really made the attempt. However, I feel the worst I ever have and have made up my mind that I'm going to get healthy. I have 80-100 pounds to lose.…
