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Question about pushups ---from a newbie
Hey!! I have started doing pushups! woot woot! ok, well, I can just do 5 girly ones right now ( hahahaha)... but i wanted to know how many i should aim for each day? Also, i find with just those 5 pushups, my heart races like crazy, so, do i still have to do cardio? im trying to firm up my jiggles. I am also doing sit ups…
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Flaxseed recipes?
Anyone have any favorite flax seed recipes? i know they are used in muffins and breads but i wondered if they could be added to anything else , especially low carb? but really...any ideas would be helpful. thanks!!
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Getting started...again! Anyone back here after a long 'sabbatical'?
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Looking for friends who believe in the Power of Coffee
I need like minded friends who will gulp with me on this journey of (fitter) self discovery.
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The Ultimate Grocery List
Just wondered if anyone else had this. if not, it has made my life easier...hope it helps you too! :drinker: FYI - for those in doubt...the tick boxes are for whatever you need when you go grocery shopping, unless you have all the stuff mentioned ( which i never do! ) Ultimate Grocery List:…
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Low Carb Tuna Salad
Here's a yummy recipe for Tuna Salad. I eat it like a dip...with Bell Pepper strips, Celery, Carrots...just about any fresh, crunchy veggies. ( ive posted this on the usual RECIPES section but since this is low carb , i thought you would like this!) 1 5oz can drained and flaked Tuna 1 tbsp no sugar Mayo 2oz Cottage Cheese…
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Tuna Salad
Here's a yummy recipe for Tuna Salad. I eat it like a dip...with Bell Pepper strips, Celery, Carrots...just about any fresh, crunchy veggies. 1 5oz can drained and flaked Tuna 1 tbsp no sugar Mayo 2oz Cottage Cheese ( i use small curd) 1tsp freshly cracked Black Pepper 1/2 tsp Curry Powder 1/2 tsp Parsley 1/2 tsp Oregano 1…
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Healthy substitutes for your food cravings
(Ahem, this is my first topic here) Im interested in what food/recipe you substitute for any craving you have for a really unhealthy kind of food.. Anything that takes the edge off and keeps you satisfied, with no regrets... I have one....when i crave icecream and chocolate....i beat some yogurt with sweetener and pour it…
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Need advice/info/help? newbie at being a hypothyroid gal
This is the first time im posting here. I am a bit concerned about my situation. I was diagnosed with mild hypothyroidism by my gyne and my TSH was 1.9 to begin with and so she put me on Levothyroxine 25mg. 6 months ago. The next test showed me at 1.7 and then the recent one was 1.1 She says i am within the recommended…
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Need advice on strength training please???
I am a total newbie at lifting weights. A friend of mine dropped off one 15 lb dumbell ( sp?) and said i could have it. ( yaaay!:bigsmile: ) So i look at it with utter delight like a little puppy with a new toy and i don't have a clue how to properly use it! ( Other than like a hammer.) I found i could lift it 5 times and…
