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Endomondo?
Do you use the app? What do you think about it .. pros and cons? I just started using it yesterday. I like it better than Map My Walk (so far).
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HRM vs. app on phone
My HRM (mio DRIVE) is giving me over 1,000 burn and the app I use is only giving me over 300 cal burn on my morning walk today (90 mins.) I've always noticed my HRM gave me higher numbers. I walk fast, pushing a stroller and always incorporate some serious hills for a better workout. What gadget would you trust? I am…
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I'm a walker
I walk everywhere for exercise. Most of the time I have my 18 month old in the stroller and it's great resistance on hills, both up and down. I try to incorporate hills into my walk for that reason. Sometimes mother nature is there to help as well with wind. Nothing like facing into the wind while going UP a hill pushing a…
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Introducing myself
First of all, this group format in new since I was on MFP a couple of years ago (full time). Interesting! Glad to see there are some dedicated to PCOS since it's such a common yet pain in the rear end thing to deal with. Here's my intro: I'm 39 and I have 2 girls. The first I needed fertility meds to conceive so after she…
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I'm back!
I was here hard core a little more than 2 years ago and with the help and support of this site, managed to lose close to 40 lbs! Then I got pregnant (ironically BECAUSE of the weight loss) to now that the baby is 16 months old it's time to get back on the wagon and get serious about it again. I was allowing myself to slack…
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Ketones
I can't seem to get this right. According to my ketone stick this morning, I am producing small amounts and I'm not supposed to be. So that means my body needs more carbs ... BUT ... more carbs spike my blood glucose levels (I have gestational diabetes and am in Insulin at bedtime). I feel like a chemistry experiment gone…
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It's been eye opening
Now that I have developed gestational diabetes I am having to read the labels a bit more closely than before. It's shocking to see just how much sugar and glucides are in foods. Unbelievable!! Even the .5% milk has 10g in 1 cup. I have to check my blood sugar 6 times a day (before meals and 1 hour after) and I am really…
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Foods to take camping?
We are going camping this weekend and I'm the only one with food restrictions. I have Gestational Diabetes and I'm at a loss when it comes to foods to bring. We will only have coolers, no fridge (we're tenting). While hubby and daughter are enjoying the roasted marshmallows, hot dogs and s'mores ... what am I supposed to…
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Workout clothes
What do you wear? Is it better to layer up in order to sweat more?? Help!
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Calorie Counting Canucks
I thought I'd start a little group for the Canadians to keep in touch. :flowerforyou: Maggie - Nova Scotia
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Counting calories while pregnant?
Is there something in the settings that allows you a few extra or do you just count calories the same as you do if you aren't pregnant?
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Stability Ball?
I've been trying to come up with some different workouts to keep things interesting. The only equipment I have is my core glide stepper and a resistance band (with handles). I have been using the powers of Google to look up different sites for exercises/workouts and I've noticed that quite a few of them are incorporating…
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Do you have a tree up yet?
I do and I wish I didn't. It's been up for a week and every morning my 4 year old gets up expecting presents to be under it. December is going to be a loooong month .. LOL :explode:
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Resistance band workout
Can anyone direct me to a site that has some good resistance band exercises. If you know of a good one for my flabby abs I'd appreciate it if you'd share :) I have one (with handles) from Bally .. I think. It's in a drawer and I haven't used it in a while because I'm clueless.
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Expense of eating well
I wish the good foods weren't so expensive. It's insane! No wonder so many people have weight issues. A lot of hard working people just cannot afford to buy the organic/healthy/pure foods because they cost so much more than the "junk" foods on the market. I'm just annoyed my it. I buy what I can and I'd love to buy more of…
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Stressing about hubby's Christmas party this Saturday
I am going to have to workout A LOT that day to make up for the meal and drinks. I am hoping I have the willpower to NOT eat everything on my plate and to skip dessert. I didn't have this issue last year because I didn't start my journey until January. Gaah!! I hate not being in control of the food. I know it's only ONE…
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Nutrients to track?
What are the best Nutrients to track? Calories are required Here's what I'm tracking, but are there better ones to be keeping track of: Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Fibre Are they good choices?
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My cure for laziness
All week I have been working out in the morning and afternoon. Today I was planning on skipping the morning workout because I have to take my daughter to the library this afternoon and I didn't want to get all hot and sweaty and need yet another shower. Well I was feeling lethargic and horrible so I got my workout clothes…
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Can I rant in here?
I don't know where to put this issue. I've been doing the healthy lifestyle thing for almost a year. I started last January. My husband was away working from April to October so he wasn't here for the majority of it. He's clueless. Yesterday he informed me that he's too fat and he's now going to starve himself in order to…
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The stepper machine is killing my knees
Well, it's either hard on them or I just over did it today. I'm leaning more toward over doing it. I hope they're better tomorrow and if they are I'll lighten up my workouts for a bit. Does anyone else find that machines make your knees sore?
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Not new fo MFP but new to forum
Hi there, I have been using MFP in one capacity or the other for over a year but never got into the forum aspect. Now that my weight loss is at a plateau I am needing some support. My husband brings the wrong foods into the house and since I have ZERO willpower, if it's in the house, it's in my mouth. Sad huh? He was gone…
