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Inversion table success?
Hello. I deal with fibromyalgia pain and mostly chronic low back pain due to my spine fusing naturally (according to my therapist). Been to physiotherapists and do my exercises every day with not too much relief. I'm exercising again and stretching lots and just recently started using my inversion table again and I seem to…
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Stove top popcorn and coconut oil!! Wow!
I'm blown away with this quick recipe! I've always made air popped popcorn and always used WAY too much butter. Today I used 1/3 cup kernels and 1 tbsp of coconut oil and cooked it on the stove! Unbelievably tasty! 120 calories for popcorn and 120 calories for the coconut oil! I put it in a bowl and gave a couple spritz'…
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Big jump tomorrow! Week 5 Day 3!
Tomorrow is the big jump from 8 minutes to 20 minutes. I know I can do it as I've done this program before a couple years ago. But I'm still nervous lol. How did you guys make out with this big jump in time?
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What do you wear for winter outdoor runs?
I'm in Alberta, Canada and I am on a good roll with my C25K program. We got a butt load of snow this weekend, which I normally find beautiful, and also it's cold and windy. I hate the treadmill and want to go run out in this beautiful winter wonder land but bulking up in parkas is no fun and my sunglasses fog up all the…
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Tofu recipes/tips please
Good day everyone. I've replaced meat with beans. Lots of beans. I love them and can't eat enough of them. I'd like to add tofu into my recipes as well. I baked some the other day using Indian spices and it was super dry and bland. What are your simple tofu recipes and tips? Thanks! ✌️
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How do you remove wax from apples?
I've googled it. And I tried the vinegar and water solution for removing the wax on apples. I found it didn't work. What works for you? Thanks?
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Chronic pain and fatigue sufferer looking for energy booster!
I have fibromyalgia (chronic pain) and Chronic fatigue. I also have a physical job. 10-12 hour days outdoors (scaffolding). I'm beyond exhausted all the time. I have no sleep issues as far as I know. I come home dead tired and am completely useless. I wake up feeling like I never slept a wink and feeling horrible. Every…
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New vegetarian looking for vegetarian/vegan friends!
hi everyone. I was a vegetarian last year for a few months. I felt amazing. I started eating meat again and started drinking again. I packed on the weight I had lost and felt sluggish. I'm back on this health kick again hopefully for good! I'd like some vegetarian friends with open food diaries for some ideas and…
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Looking for new vegetarian friends!
i was vegetarian for a few months last year and I ate clean and exercised and dropped about 15 lbs. I've since put it all back on and then some. Would like to go vegetarian again and am hoping that by having some vegetarian friends with open diaries it may help with some meal or snack ideas!
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My favourite tasty protein smoothie!
Hey all! I just made this this morning for the first time. I was after a filling smoothie and I'm hoping it does the trick. It's by far the tastiest I've made yet. So happy I thought I'd share it with all you fine people. 1 cup coconut water 1 cup water 2 handfuls baby spinach 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 banana 1 tbsp…
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Fit bit or no fit bit for a lady scaffolder?
Hi all. This is a popular question I've noticed lately. I'm planning to buy a fit bit or something similar this week. I currently use a a Polar FT4 HRM for my cardio and strength sessions after work. But I'm a scaffolder and am moving and walking and climbing and lifting heavy gear 10 hours a day and would like to know how…
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Today I'm a C25K graduate!
Just wanted to share this for the people who are thinking about doing this, people who are into it already and wondering why, or anybody who just needs some extra motivation. I started week 1 barely able to run for 1 minute. I even told myself I'm never gonna finish this but I'm going to go as far as I can and keep…
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Looking for a good quality protein powder :)
Hi there. I'm looking for an affordable but good quality protein whey isolate powder. I've done a lot of research. I found a brand I really want to try called About Time but am having troubles finding it locally in Canada. What I'm looking for is as natural as possible. I'd like to avoid as many chemicals as possible. Any…
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Week 3 Couch to 5K - anyone else not seeing results?
Hi everyone. This is my first post. I've been seriously committed to a lifestyle change for the past 3 weeks. This is week 4. I'm a female 31. 5'8" and weigh 155 lbs. I'm not obese but I do have unhealthy fat I'm ready to torch. Tired of muffin tops and a gut and big thighs that rub uncomfortably. 3 weeks ago I started the…
