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Quirky/OCD eating habits?
Am I the only one or do any of you have any quirky or OCD-like eating habits? I will only eat with my fav. spoon because I like how it feels in my mouth, drink from my fav coffee mug because of how it fits my hand, I dont like to let my food 'touch' each other and I cut most food into tiny pieces (probably due to the fact…
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Tailbone pain after weight loss..
Have any of you had tailbone pain since losing weight? What I'm looking for is people who have experienced this and were able to relieve it and what they did to to achieve that. The more I research it, the more I think it's from losing 40+ lbs and the cushion of fat that protected it. If you've had this problem how did you…
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Joggers/runners on Verapamil
Are any of you running/jogging while taking Verapamil? It's a blood pressure medication that I'm maxed out on. I've lost 40lbs and I'm jogging up to 45 minutes straight now. If I read correctly, Verapamil causes your coronary arteries to relax and then not make your heart beat with as much force & that lowers your blood…
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Clean house ='s skinny??
I recently read that people who have the cleanest homes are the thinnest. How clean is yours? What is your opinion on this? By the way, I'm at a normal weight now but when I was heavier, my house definately wasn't as clean! Laziness mostly.
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Beets! Should I grow them?
I'm a successful gardener and I've read that beets, like most veggies, are good for you. I love them pickled, but wont bother doing that. I roasted some with orange zest/juice/balsamic vinegar and they were kind of blah. Do you have any recipes that you have tried and LOVED? I don't want to bother growing them if I cant…
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Running/Ear buds
I sweat like crazy when I run and my ear buds wont stay in. I also have small ears so it's hard to keep them in anyway. Do any of you have a favorite brand that stays put? Is there a good brand fits over the top of your ear to stay in place? Do they sell any of them by the SIZE of your inner ear? I've even tried wrapping…
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Trail running pals, I need you!
I need some trail running pals to help motivate me and teach me things they have learned from experience. If you're 40+, even better, but it's not required. If you do wish to add me, please tell me why so I know who you are. Thank you kindly!
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EveryMove app..
Check out MFP's news!!! There is now an app you can use to log daily exercise and earn points for free gift cards or charities. For example, if you accumulate 1500 pts, EveryMove will donate $5.00 to the Make-A-Wish foundation! Or you can get discounts on subscriptions or gift cards to other businesses. I logged my workout…
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Wanted - steelcut oats crockpot recipes
I love, love steel cut oats but don't want to spend 25 minutes cooking them in the morning. I've been looking for recipes and it's hard to find any that you can cook overnight in a crockpot. Most of the recipes call for 4 hours on low, then they switch to the warm setting. My crockpot isn't programmable and I didn't see…
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Your strangest thing ever seen, outside/while/exercising.
What is the strangest thing that has ever happened to you while you were outside hiking/jogging/walking/running, etc.? I've had a lot of strange things happen but I guess the worst was when I was out hiking/geocaching and I found a dead coyote. I was looking at it kind of creeped out, stepped out of the way and seconds…
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Raw almonds? What can I use them for?
I have 6 pounds of raw almonds. They are unpasteurized so I know I'll have to roast them, but what do you do with them? Almond butter? Milk? Just plain roasted? I need ideas please!
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Prime rib, pie, ice cream..
At first I wasn't sure where to post this topic, but I realized that it is definately 'success story' worthy. :) I don't do this often so please don't preach to me about how bad it is. Like everyone else, I know what food is good for me and what isn't. I love, love how I can go out to dinner with friends now and order a…
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Seriously MFP??
Ok, so I just saw an advertisement on here for Body by Vi. They are saying that they will give 10k to 10 people if they can lose 10 pounds a week using their product! MFP, you are supposed to encourage a healthy lifestyle with eating right and not 'dieting' with fads and pointless, unhealthy weight loss goals and you take…
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Weight loss bucket list.
Do you have some things you want to do once you reach your goal weight? I'm thinking about skydiving and maybe some white water kayaking on an awesome camping trip. :)
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Joining MFP, losing weight then gaining it back..
I'm hoping that some of you who have lost weight on MFP, then gained some or all of it back would share why and how that happened. Call me selfish, but since a large percentage of people who do lose weight, gain it back, I'd like to help myself and others, avoid it. For me, I believe I have had success because I made it a…
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Before and after!
Yay, I learned how to post pics! The top pic is of me at 179lbs a few years ago. I started walking on Christmas Eve last year and ended up losing 40lbs and walked/jogged/biked over 1,000 miles. I was pre-diabetic. Obese Couldn't walk 20 feet without being out of breath. High blood pressure. It's still high but I was able…
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Toxic relatives..
Remove them from your life. Get away from them as quick as you can and make this your New Year's resolution! Your mind and body will thank you! That is the single most important thing I did last year in order to take control of my weight, health and sanity. No regrets!
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before and after pics :)
well that didnt work. I'll figure this out somehow lol
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Ugly Christmas Sweaters!
Do you wear an ugly Christmas sweater? If not, are you one? Put on a Santa hat, do your workout, get all sweaty and voila! You're an ugly Christmas sweater! :)
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runners/mouth breathing question
This past summer/fall I completed c25k and now I'm working on 5k to 10k. I mostly ran outside and loved it. Now that it's cold out, Ive been using my treadmill. It's OK, but gets so boring, even with music. I tried running outside but because I have to breathe through my mouth, the cold air kills my lungs. I can't wear a…
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Mokiki..
Mokiki does the Sloppy Swish! Did any of you see that on SNL last night? It's really kind of odd but funny!:laugh:
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That moment when....
You are working out hard and you see it start to build.. that bead of sweat that's hanging on your eyelash.. Then out of the corner of your eye you see it fly away, like it's in slow motion, and hit the floor with a big splat.. I know that's kind of weird but I used to be grossed out when I saw sweaty people at the gym…
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C25K W7 question
I finished all 3 days of week 7 but I felt like all 3 days were hell, mostly because I felt like my legs were too weak. My lungs were good. I have a fear of injuries and already broke a foot and had to start over, so I'm being cautious. Should I repeat the week or go back to W6D3 for a while? I'm pretty sure I'm not ready…
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Diet change/soy to reduce hotflashes?
I was wondering if any of you have tried soy products (or any other diet changes) to reduce hotflashes and if it has worked for you. I can't take estrogen anymore.
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Halloween candy....
Yikes! It's all over in the stores, everywhere you go! What are you doing to avoid over-indulging on the stuff?? I for one,if I buy candy, refuse to buy the stuff until 2-3 days before Halloween so it's not IN MY HOUSE. I also pool my candy with neighbors at a Halloween block party so.. since there is already so much candy…
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HCG is BAD!!!
Just an fyi for all of you who want a 'quick fix' with HCG injections. My niece has been using it, with her Dr's blessing, has lost a lot of weight, looks awful and is now in the hospital, seriously ill. She is peeing 'black stuff' and may have kidney damage! Your health and your life is more important than getting a quick…
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Help me raise my metabolism!
I did a little experiment last night and wore my HRM while sleeping. I burned on average, only 72 calories per hour. I slept 9 hours and 45 minutes! I now realize that I really do need to get out of bed sooner to burn more calories. My RHR is about 58-62. Anyway, my question is: How do YOU raise your metabolism? I know…
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Restaurants: Lower sodium or lower cals?
What do you do when you go out for dinner? If you pick something that has fewer cals, it almost always has more sodium. A LOT more! You can sometimes order sauces on the side but not always. I'd prefer to just avoid these restaurants/meals all together but it's kind of hard when your family celebrates birthdays by going…
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Tummy 'crease' NSV!
Anyone who has one, knows what I'm talking about. It's that awful 'foldover' of fat and/or skin on your stomach. Mine probably hung over at least 4 inches at my highest weight. Ugh. I never thought that mine would go away and I just want you all to know that there is hope of getting rid of it naturally! Mine has tightened…
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Benefits of weightloss
So far, since I've lost 40+lbs, I've had many things change. What have you noticed with your weightloss?? Here are just a few of mine. Best of all, I've been able to completely drop one blood pressure medication and recently started a lower dose of the last one. I have no indigestion! My knees still sound like popcorn…
