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24 and I Have Spinal Arthritis
Hey. So I have had chronic back pain for awhile and found out today I have spinal arthritis at age 24. I just don't know what to do. I am 3 months away from becoming a cosmetologist which obviously means standing all day even though my back hurts so much. I also want to keep exercising and losing weight so I was wondering…
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Simfast Foods
Have any of you tried Slimfast? I have the powder mix and I do use it occasionally but does the plan work? Switching 2 meals for slimfast?
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Standing All Day As A Cosmotologist
Ok I know this may be a really stupid question but I thought I would ask anyway. So I am becoming a cosmetologist (3 months left!!!) and I stand about 80% of the day using my arms a lot and it is exhausting. Do you record this or can you? I have to imagine I am burning some calories cutting, perming, hairstyles, blow…
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New but not new
Hello MFP again! I have been here before and now I am back. :( Well long story short I am 5'6 and now up to 168 pounds and that is the highest I have ever been and now it needs to go away. I watch what I eat and I don't sit around the house all day. Instead of using this as a diet I have decided that I need a change of…
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New Coffee Drinker
So I am 23 and about to start a job where I need to be up at 5am so I think it is time to make the switch from soda to coffee! I don't like hot coffee so I just ordered a Mr. Coffee Frappe machine and I have no idea what type of coffee to use....I love coffee ice cream but I honestly have never been big on coffee. Any…
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Knee Problem
When I do squats and lunges my left knee makes a sound almost every time. Not entirely sure if I am doing something wrong or if I should do less. Anyone else ever have this problem?
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Hey
Hey so I have been on here many times and never seem to make any progress. Well I am back!! I have gained about 8 pounds (thanks holidays....) and now I am about to start a full time job working from home....so much temptation to be lazy and eat everything in the house!!!! I am working on a plan to prevent that. So far my…
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Cooking from Scratch and Cannng!
Hey! I needed a new hobby so I picked up canning and cooking from scratch! So far I have made salsa, applesauce, pasta sauce, pretzels, and a few recipes for dinner! I could use some more ideas! What are things you have canned/made from scratch instead of buying? I will say it is so much nicer to make it all at home…
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I am in need of some chicken recipes!
I have been searching and searching for new chicken recipes. My husband and I are a bit picky in the simple way, we don't like complicated stuff or cheese. Any recipes you would be happy to share?? Just a little look into what we normally have; Chicken Pilaf, BBQ Chicken, Chicken Pasta (hubby told me the other day he…
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To All Fitbit Users I Need Help!
Hey there! So I have my fitbit linked to MFP to better track everything. I honestly do not think it is working or maybe I am doing something wrong. Yesterday my fitbit tracked; 12,441 steps, 10 floors climbed, 5.29 miles, and 2,261 calories burned. For yesterday MFP said; fitbit calorie adjustment - 178 calories…
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Hi!
Hey there! My name is Samantha, I am 22 and I am a full time housewife constantly doing everything! I have a dog Hera and I have been walking her every day (except some days if the weather is not good or if I feel I need to take a break) for anywhere from 1-2 hours. My husband and I are getting ready to start up airsoft in…
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Why am I gaining weight???
Hello. I am 5'5" medium frame and I have been at 150 (give or take 1 or 2 pounds) for about the last 2 - 3 years no matter what I have done. For about 3 months I was in the gym for 2-3 hours a day every other day (it was easy since the machines had their own tvs....miss that gym) and I didn't lose weight. I used to drink…
