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What is the big deal with Greek Yogurt?
Hi All I see so much info on Greek Yogurt, what to have with it, etc. I have tried it and while it tastes good, it is so many more calories than the light I usually get. So what is the big deal with Greek Yogurt? I am assuming it has something to do with the ingredients or better for you, but I just don't know. Thanks,
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Lifting and Knee Issues
I am thinking about possibly starting NROLW but have a question. I have extremely bad knees and lunges and squats are just not possible (physically handicapped). Is this something I would still be able to successfully do or not? Thanks,
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Quit Smoking - Not losing Weight
Hello fellow now non-smokers. I quit smoking 27 days ago. (Yeah me :drinker: ) I have been really watching that I don't replace it with food and have not gained any weight. :happy: However, I am not losing either. :grumble: Is there any norm to when your body quits feeling so disrupted from quiting and goes back to normal…
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How often do you update TDEE & HRM
Hello :happy: I was curious how often folks update their TDEE numbers and also their weight on their HRM. I wasn't sure if it was maybe every 10 pounds or more like a time period of once a month.... Suggestions.... Thanks for your input
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"If you will" Drinking Game
So I have created a new drinking game with my co-workers who are also working to lose weight (of course the drink of choice is water). We have a co-worker who can't get through two sentences without saying "If you will". So now on telecons, everytime he says it, we have to chug our water. Today may have been a record as I…
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Help - Can clear a room, including myself
This is really embarrassing :blushing: but I am looking for advice. Since I have started back on the healthy eating, I have gas that not only clears a room, I have to leave as well (you know it is bad when you can't stand yourself....:blushing: :blushing: ) Thankfully my DH works nights so is spared most of the week but…
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Turning 40 - Want Friends in same situation
Hello Everyone I am turning 40 in 2 months :sad: :sad: I previously got to goal weight between kids using WW. Then found MFP a few years ago and managed to lose approx 30. I have now gained all that back plus a few. I really don't want to turn 40 a fat woman :sad: :sad: . Due to the timeframe, that is just a reality but my…
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High Sodium Meal and when to best drink lots of water
Hello all I am wondering if you are having a meal that has a high sodium content, when is the best time to drink lots of water to flush your system of the sodium? For example, I am having ham tonight for dinner which is fairly high in sodium. But I have already drank about 100 oz of water today. Does that matter or do I…
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Polar HRM Question for the Ladies
Hello all... Today was my birthday and my wonderful husband bought me the Polar F7 HRM. I am soooooo excited to try it out.:love: :love: However, question....the booklet of course shows a man's torso on where the transmitter is supposed to be. A little confused on exactly where to place it when you take the "girls" into…
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Heavy Lifting Question
I see alot of people posting about doing Heavy Lifting and how it has really helped them. Here is my stupid question: What is Heavy Lifting exactly? What do you do? How do you do it? Various exercises? Any other good info you would like to share. Currently I do mostly aerobic activity but have recently started what I guess…
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How to log 30DS?
Hello All I am scheduled to get my 30 Day Shred in the mail today (Whoop Whoop :happy: :happy: ). I have already created a tracker for myself with starting measurements and a journal checkoff for each day done with the goal of doing the 30 days straight. However, I do not have a good chest strap HRM and I am not sure how…
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Darn it....really????
I just couldn't believe this....since starting on my healthier lifestyle, I have significantly cut down my alcohol consumption. Usually because I don't have enough calories to spend on a glass (or two) of wine by evening. However last night, had plenty of calories and decided to have a glass of wine..... but I couldn't…
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Want Input - Reg Water Heater versus Tankless
Hi All I am hoping for some input from folks on this....Looks like the water heater at home is about to die (if I don't beat the kids to the shower, I get a cold one). I am expecting over Xmas break to have to replace it. I am thinking about a Tankless Water Heater system but wanted to know if anyone has one, what they…
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Hump Day - Double It Up Challenge
:smile: :smile: Hump Day - Double It Up Challenge :smile: :smile: Idea is simple, on Wednesday... Double your water intake (stay within healthy factors though) :drinker: :drinker: Double your exercise :wink: :wink: Double your willpower :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Join me in kicking it up a notch on Hump Day and rolling…
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Hump Day - Double It Up Challenge
:smile: :smile: Hump Day - Double It Up Challenge:smile: :smile: Idea is simple, on Wednesday (not really Hump Day this week - but more of a Pre-Thanksgiving Kick It Up) :drinker: :drinker: Double your water intake:drinker: :drinker: (stay within healthy factors though) :heart: :heart: Double your exercise:heart: :heart:…
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Anyone Tried Sensa?
Hi All Was watching an infomerical last night about Sensa. Has anyone tried it? Just curious. Thanks
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Willpower Success
So I need to toot my own horn today :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I started back on my MFP journey and have unofficially lost 7 pounds in the last two weeks. Yesterday a coworker brought in a box of donuts. I stayed away!!!! :happy: :happy: Today....another coworker brought in a box of donuts. I have…
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Why can't I regain my balance?
Posting this out of sheer frustration.... My life has been turned completely upside down in the last several weeks and here is a synopsis: 1) My Dad had a massive stroke and anorism 9/21 and went home to the Lord on 9/23. He lived with me and my kids so our world has completely altered and we are trying to find our "new…
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Beginner Runner - Need Shoes
Hi All- I am the utmost beginning runner....I just started the C25K program and when my boyfriend learned I was using standard tennis shoes that I have owned for about 10 years...he flipped!!!! :huh: :huh: :huh: I have been reading some of the Runner Posts and I hear about runner shoe stores that have you run on a…
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Water later in the day???
I am wondering what MFP folks think about consuming water later in the day. I drink alot of water all day long and many times into the later evening. Is there an issue with this? I don't know if we retain more water if it is drank later at night or if it even matters? I don't normally have to get up during the night to use…
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Skinny Saturday Challenge
:flowerforyou: Do you need a weekend boost? I sure do! Many times the weekend is a challenge to get through and we end up undoing everything we worked so hard for through the week. Take the Skinny Saturday Challenge and finish your weekend with a smile on your face! Here's what it entalis: Think double, double, double!…
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100 Pushup ??? - How to log it?
I am starting the 100 pushup challenge tomorrow (did my initial test yesterday and boy was that depressing but that is for a different thread). I am starting Wk1/Day1 tomorrow. How do you count it in your exercise or do you even bother? I know lots of folks are doing the challenge so hoping for some good advice. Thanks in…
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Got Up Early to Exercise for the FIRST TIME
To accomplish my Skinny Wednesday Challenge of two exercise sessions today, I got up extra early this morning to workout before coming to work. I am NOT a morning person at all and usually work out in the evenings. I found that my body would not cooperate. I couldn't go as intensly as I normally do and was very…
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6WK 100 Pushup Challenge
I have set a personal goal for myself to complete the 6 Week 100 Push Up Challenge :bigsmile: :bigsmile: (found at http://www.hundredpushups.com/index.html) Who would like to join me? I intend to complete the initial test before Saturday and then start Week 1 Day 1 on Monday 8/2. Log in here at least once per week to see…
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Exercises for arm flab??
Does anyone have any good exercises for the hanging flab on the arms? Needs to be able to be done at home but I do have resistanc bands and 1 and 2 lb weights. Any suggestions would be highly APPRECIATED.
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What is "clean" eating?
I hear alot on different posts about cooking a "clean" meal or eating "clean". I don't really know what this means but I expect lots of you do. Just curious....:huh: :huh: Thanks in advance. :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
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Couldn't Believe He was eating THAT!!!
So I walk into my house after a 3 mile walk and find my Dad with a heaping plate of Hot Links, Fried Potatoes and Fried Eggs. I looked at that and just about wanted to hurl :frown: :frown: I know I can't control other people's eating but I had hoped some of my new habits were wearing off on him. He is about 100 lbs…
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Hit ONEderland Today
I am so excited....Today on the scale I hit ONEderland for the first time in years... Now to just keep it up and ensure that number keeps going down... WHOOP WHOOP :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy:
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Constipation and Gas - Please Help
Hi All- This is one of those embarrassing subjects but I just don't know what to do about it so I am asking for help. Everytime I start a Life-style change (I refuse to call it a diet) and eating really healthy with lots of vegies, lean meats, fruits, etc....I start experiencing horrid gas (and I work in an office) and…
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I think it was a compliment???
So I just finished a work out video and as I am walking by my father (who lives with me) he informs me that my *kitten* isn't as big anymore.... I think that was a compliment but Wow...what a way to put it.
