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Wow! Losing is tough when you're 50+ years young!
Looking for those 50+ year-old friends I haven't met yet. Shedding pounds/building muscle is not as easy as it used to be. Let's support each other!
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Time for Next Phase of Fitness
So, I've nearly completed "Phase 1" of living fit - only 2.5 pounds shy of losing 50 pounds. It's a mental thing, but I want to hit exactly 50 before I start Phase 2 - losing another 50 and toning/cutting my body. I'm looking around for the right plan to follow to help me achieve that. Any suggestions?
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Low-cal, low-sodium condiment??
I've been putting 2 teaspoons of dijon mustard on my turkey sandwiches because I like the taste and it is low-calorie. Then today, I noticed the sodium content! 2 TEASPOONS has 240 mg sodium!!!! That's CRAZY!!! Anybody know of a healthier option? What condiments do you use on sandwiches?
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Favorite high-protein snack?
I'm looking for ways to keep myself from being hungry during the day. What's your favorite high-protein snack, or secret to keeping the hungries at bay?
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Where'd my excitement go?
Hey everybody. I'm finding my motivation waning this week. Not sure what's going on. For about the past three days, I find my workouts more of a drudgery than a pleasure, and feel my drive to eat well sputtering a bit.... I'm worried. How do I get my enthusiasm back??!! I really don't understand it. In my first month on…
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Swordfish marinade?
I just made grilled swordfish that could have use some "oomph." Anybody got a good recipe for a tasty marinade for swordfish?
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Hello my foot - let me shoot you...
Ok, I'm am SO down on myself right now and am trying to learn from my very big mistake this evening. I had a great day, nutrition-wise, and then had a good, hard workout that I was very proud of. It was a busy day for the whole family, and they asked me to pick up pizza on the way home. I did. By the time I got home, I was…
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Suggestions on good bike?
I want to start biking for fitness, and wondered whether any of you have suggestions for a good bike to buy? I've done quite a bit of research, and determined that I'll probably get the best use out of a hybrid bike. I really like what I've ready about Trek bikes - specifically, the FX WSD model. I'd like to stay within a…
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Pedometer readings?
Anybody out there know how to enter pedometer readings into your exercise diary?
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What's the truth? How often to exercise?
Hi everybody. I've been on MFP for a few weeks now and absolutely love it! Your comments and blogs are my lifeline when it comes to information and support. Question: What is the true answer about how often I "must" exercise. I joined the gym at my work and have been going nearly every weekday. But I worry about burning…
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How to enter Pedometer readings?
I just started wearing a pedometer. How (or should?) I enter my total steps at the end of the day? Any suggestions?
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Hey! And a quick question!
Hello everyone! I'm brand new to MFP. Just discovered it two days ago and can't get enough of it! For the first time in a very long time, I feel like I could be successful in my quest to better manage my weight and improve my health! Question: I often see people refer to "stones" in their comments, (i.e., "I lost 2…
