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Minor surgery scheduled for 12/22, no gym for 4-5 wks... give me low impact alternatives!
Hi there. I'm having minor surgery tomorrow and will not be able to hit the gym/lift heavy for 4-5 weeks while I heal up. Can anyone suggest some good, low impact exercises that I could do that wouldn't put alot of strain on the body (specifically on my mid-section). I plan on taking walks by the weekend. I'm just really…
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Shred Diet
Looking for anyone that has done the Shred diet. I recently lost 55 pounds over the last 2 years and by my own laziness and seefood (see food, eat it) diet, I have put 20 back on. I lost the weight slowly and surely. Simple portion control and working out. My husband lost about 80 pounds before doing a diet similar to…
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Back to Square 1...
Hello MFP world. The last year I have gone through a career change and had a major shift in life (don't we all?!) Needless to say, the last year I have made about 10 trips to the gym but I pay for the membership. My eating has gone to complete crap and I chalked it up to, "you've been busy, cut yourself a break". I was…
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Help! Need recommendations for beating the salt craving!
I'm a former chronic chip eater. I like to consider myself a chip expert. However, I have been walking the straight and narrow and staying away from them. The afternoons/evening are killing me now with the cravings for salty food. I will munch on white cheddar rice cakes as an alternative. I don't want too much salt. Any…
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Looking for Moms!
Hi Everyone!! My name is Christine and I am 28 years old and I just joined MFP a week ago today after some coaxing from my coworkers. So far, I really love what the program has to offer. I love how it helps you track what you are taking into your body, what exercising you are doing and water consumption. Last week I…
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Just Starting Out
Any recommendations for some good exercises to do while sitting at the desk in the office? or perhaps while I am in my own private office? I walk on my breaks so I am getting out and getting additional exercise during the daytime plus a break from the computer but if its slow I am wondering if there is anything I could be…
